Clinical Professor of Nursing
3 Learning Experiences
Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
What You'll Learn
- Utilize effective advocacy techniques at the leadership level to make and affect positive change
- Apply human-centered design and innovation approaches to strategic initiatives
- Develop and align a strategic plan to an organization’s mission, vision, values
- Recognize the role of safety systems and improvement strategies, communication, and teamwork within healthcare organizations
3-Course Series
41 hours
14 hours per course (approx.)
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About Leadership for Healthcare Professionals
Healthcare leaders hold a unique position to bridge the gap between effective patient care, operational efficiency, and innovative solutions that positively impact healthcare delivery for years to come. The Leadership for Healthcare Professionals Specialization equips healthcare professionals with essential leadership skills, an ability to think strategically, and the tools to improve decision-making in today’s complex healthcare landscape. Through three comprehensive courses, you’ll develop foundational leadership principles, dive deeper into strategic planning and innovation, and drive quality improvement (QI) initiatives that enhance patient care and boost organizational success. This series blends theory with real-world insights, providing you with the tools and knowledge to lead effectively, manage complex challenges, and influence organizational success. Whether you're looking to advance your career or make a lasting impact in healthcare management, Leadership for Healthcare Professionals will help you take your leadership to the next level.
Skills You'll Gain
- Human-Centered Design
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Psychology
- Leadership
- Communication Strategies
- Healthcare Quality Management
- SWOT Analysis
- Patient Safety
- Healthcare Strategy
- Practice Management
- Healthcare Quality
- Outcome-Based Quality Improvement
What You'll Earn
- Certificate of Completion
- Certificates of completion acknowledge knowledge acquired upon completion of a non-credit course or program.
Clinical Associate Professor
3 Learning Experiences
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Beginner Level
A healthcare background with a basic understanding of business, healthcare principles, and how healthcare organizations function.
Series Video
3 Courses in this series
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Free U-M Access CourseHealthcare Leadership Principles
Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills for healthcare environments through real-world applications and immersive simulation exercises.
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Free U-M Access CourseHealthcare Strategy and Innovation
Explore strategic planning, innovation, and informatics to drive organizational change and enhance healthcare outcomes.
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Free U-M Access CourseHealthcare Quality Improvement and Decision-Making
Build skills to lead healthcare quality improvement initiatives and foster a strong culture of safety in clinical environments.
What Learners Are Saying
Effective leaders are essential to healthcare, and to create a supportive culture which leads to a healthy work enviroment and improves patient outcomes.
Dr. Barbara Medvec Clinical Associate Professor, DNP, NEA-BC, School of Nursing
Being a leader is more than just holding a position of authority. It's about guiding and empowering others. It's about driving positive change and creating a culture of excellence and achievement.
Dr. Michelle Aebersold Clinical Professor, Ph.D., RN, CHSE, FSSH, FAAN, U-M School of Nursing
