University Diploma in Healthcare Management and Quality (HQM)

In collaboration with the Lebanese German University, an academic establishment renowned for its lengthy experience in the field of healthcare and health education, Gates announces it has started registration for the professional “Healthcare Quality Management” diploma program for the academic year 2014-2015. An outcome of the joint efforts of two expert bodies in the field of health, this 42-credit program provides candidates with a rich background in healthcare and quality management. It extends over six months and is offered every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Rafic Hariri University Hospital The program is especially conceived to meet the needs of senior and middle managers, trainers, and professionals working in nursing, medical labs, nutrition, biomedical engineering, etc.. It develops specific skills and provides practical tools needed by all managers working in the field. Interested applicants can download the application form from www.lgu.edu.lb and attach to it their curriculum vitae.

The deadline to submit the online application with the needed documents is September 30, 2014. The fees for this course program amount to USD 2940$ in addition to a registration fee of USD 150$. Method of payment will be agreed upon with Gates.

For further information regarding the Healthcare Quality Management Diploma program or the application process, please contact LGU at 09 938938 or send email to: training@gates-group.com or call 01-450270 You may also visit us at: www.gates-group.com or call 01- 450 270

Program Overview

An outcome of the joint efforts of two expert bodies in the field of health, this program provides leaders in primary healthcare with tools to move forward with building, planning, delivering, and monitoring effective, continuous, appropriate, and accessible primary healthcare services to all citizens. It brings in-depth expertise and capacity building of multidisciplinary teams in primary healthcare fields to demonstrate excellence in terms of management, quality, and safety. The 50-credit program also provides graduates with a rich background in primary healthcare management, quality management, community health promotion, and integration of mental health in primary healthcare. It extends over nine months and is offered every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m at Rafic Hariri University Hospital Program Summary Number of modules Number of credits Total number of hours Total number of days Frequency Duration 16 42 credits 126 hours 21 days One session per week 7 months Project 8 credits 24 hours Starting by the 6th month until end of the program 2 months Total number of credits 50 credits 150 hours 9 months Upon successful completion of the program requirements, candidates are granted a university diploma in Primary Healthcare Quality Management jointly from LGU and Gates.

Program Objectives

• Understand the primary healthcare system, its components, and key factors;
• Gain up-to-date knowledge in the fields of management and safety with a focus on primary healthcare systems;

• Assimilate the principles of all subjects and skills pertaining to quality management from inception to implementation in the context of primary healthcare;
• Build up knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to act as leaders of primary healthcare fields;
• Advance a sense of professional awareness, commitment as well as a sense of professional responsibility and accountability in primary health care.

Target candidates

The program is designed for health professionals working in primary healthcare fields or for trainees in healthcare who wish to gain knowledge and understanding of primary health care. It targets:

• Clinical managers/leaders
• Primary Health Care (PHC) physicians (OBS/GYN, pediatricians, family medicine GPs)
• PHC registered nurses/nurse practitioners
• Social workers
• Pharmacists
• Dietitians
• Administrative assistants

Teaching Methodology

Instructors have qualifications and teaching experience that meet the current challenges of primary healthcare accreditation. They use a variety of learning methods to ensure that candidates assimilate the concepts overviewed irrespective of their background.  Education methods include lecture slide presentations, group discussions, demonstrations, assigned readings, case studies, and case simulation.

Program Outline

Interested applicants can download the application form from: http: www.lgu.edu.lb and attached their curriculum vitae and send them to: training@gates-group.com

The deadline for online application is 15 October, 2014.
Accepted candidates will be charged a tuition fee of USD 3500$ in addition to the registration fee of USD 150$. Method of payment will be agreed upon with Gates.

For further information regarding the Primary Healthcare Management Diploma program or the application process, please call LGU at 09 938938 or send email to: training@gates-group.com or call 01- 450 270.