Advanced Certificate in Clinical Governance

Course Description

Clinical governance is a complex and multi-faceted concept, dependent upon successful adoption of a whole systems approach that integrates clinical and non-clinical services. The successful integration of these various elements within any healthcare organization would lead to what is sometimes termed as 'healthcare governance'. This is all about establishing frameworks for sustaining and improving clinical quality, which requires sustained and concerted efforts from all staff in a healthcare organization.

We need to empower our frontline, supervisory and management staff to effectively implement clinical governance frameworks for their areas of work. One of the key recipes for successful implementation of clinical governance and creating an organizational culture geared towards clinical excellence is continuous professional education and learning. A course in clinical governance was conceived with this outlook.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide a good foundation on clinical governance, by providing the knowledge, skills and tools to support its implementation in any healthcare environment and setting. This course will cover the application of principles and practice of clinical governance, the effective integration of both clinical and corporate governance, as well as the role and responsibilities of clinicians and managers.

Course Outline

The course consists of 11 modules and a total of 72 contact hours. The modules are:

• Clinical governance ¨C History and Intent
• Clinical governance frameworks, Strategies and Structures
• Elements of an effective clinical governance system
• Clinical effectiveness
• Patient Safety
• Risk Management
• Prevention and Control of Infections
• Clinical audit
• Legal and ethical issues
• Accreditation and Credentialing
• Implementing clinical governance

Who should Attend

• New Clinical Quality Practitioners / Managers
• Senior Nurse Leaders / Nurses
• Clinicians and Healthcare Managers / Executives

Certificate Awarded

• A Certificate of Achievement will be presented to students fulfilling at least 90% attendance and obtaining a pass grade in the course assessment.
• A Certificate of Attendance will be presented to all those fulfilling at least 90% attendance.

Entry Criteria:

• Entry to this course is open to Singaporeans, Singapore Permanent Residents & Foreign passport holders. Students enrolled into this course must have at least completed twelve years of formal education (i.e. completed 12th grade or GCE 'A' levels) or have at least two years of relevant working experience in a healthcare environment.

Course Assessment

• Nature of Examination - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) Course Grading System - Distinction: >85%, Credit: > 70%, Pass: > 60%

Duration

3 months - twice a week (total of 72 hours)

Venue:

Parkway College, Jalan Bukit Merah

Course fee