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I32 Master of Clinical Governance

The Master of Clinical Governance prepares students for the practice of clinical governance. It is based on professional values and concern for the safe delivery of health services. This Master's qualification integrates theory and practice and examines the operational issues related to maintaining standards of care, managing clinical risk, providing real accountability in clinical leadership, and managing people in the "real" context of health care. It invites those working in the health care sector to broaden their scope of understanding and knowledge in order to seek employment in this field of health care or to enhance knowledge and skills if already working in this field.  
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in health related discipline with a mininum of one year of post qualification experience in health care.
 
SPECIAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Nil.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.

On-line with E-learning resources.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The Master of Clinical Governance consists of 180 credit points (9 units), with the potential for exit with a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate.
 
STAGE 1
There are 3 core units for the Master of Clinical Governance which need to be completed in Stage One.
 
CPE4320 Clinical Performance and Effectiveness Core 20 
PSR4100 Patient Safety and Clinical Risk Core 20 
CPD4100 Credentialing and Professional Development Core 20 
 
At the successful completion of the three core units (60 credit points) the student may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Governance.
 
STAGE 2
Stage 2 consists of 3 units. An elective may be selected from any relevant area upon approval from Course Coordinator.
 
MMP5101 Evidence Based Practice 20 
CCE4101 Clinical Change Management in a Complex Environment 20 
Elective
 
At the successful completion of the six units (120 credit points) the student may exit with a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Governance.
 
STAGE 3
MHP5101 Master Health Project 20 
MHP5202 Master Health Project 20 
CLM4100 Clinical Leadership and Management 20 
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009