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Course Summary:

This online micro-credential will provide an overview of each of the 10 National Standards and outline the relevance to the health professional. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the commission) was created by Health Ministers in 2006, and funded by all governments on a cost sharing basis, to lead and coordinate health care safety and quality improvements in Australia. The Standards provide a nationally consistent statement of the level of care consumers should be able to expect from health service organisations.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential which is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio

Learning Outcomes: 

  1. Identify each of the 10 Standards of the National Safety and Quality Health Service
  2. Develop an understanding of the relevance to nursing practice
  3. Recognise that the standards were developed to protect consumers, the workforce and organisations through best evidence based practice.

Assessment:  Online Quiz

Fee:  Free

Duration:  1 hour

CPD Hours:  1 hour

Intakes:  Enrolments are taken throughout the year on a continuous basis.

Study Mode:  Online

Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:

This course provides Professional Development for health professionals.

Undertaking this course enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and a CQUniversity Certificate of Completion.

Course Enquiries: CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au


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