Certificate in Case Management - Specialization in Health Care

About this programme

Overview: According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in the United States, case management in health care – or “care coordination” – “involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all the participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care.” Effective case management and coordination amongst primary health care providers achieves more consistency, efficiency, and ultimately, more patient safety. Case management is crucial in health care. The Certificate in Case Management - Specialization in Health Care is a comprehensive introduction to the case management principles and competencies for those within health care. This Certificate program, developed by experienced professionals and in collaboration with health care experts, explores the case management process and the skills necessary to case manage patients through both theory and evidence-based skills development. By the end of the Certificate in Case Management - Specialization in Health Care, participants will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as case managers, making a positive impact on the lives of clients and communities while navigating the complexities of the health-care system with professionalism and integrity. Designed for: People who work in health care with roles involving managing patients and/or people, and dealing with individuals with complex needs. Duration: 6 modules over 6 full-day sessions or 12 half-day sessions (36 hours total)