DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (DUHS)

In Collaboration with PIQC Institute of Quality

CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE QUALITY PROFESSIONAL

04-Month Postgraduate Certificate Course — Batch 29

The Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), in collaboration with the PIQC Institute of Quality, is offering a four-month Postgraduate Certificate Course in Certified Healthcare Quality Professional designed to develop advanced knowledge and practical skills in healthcare quality management and patient safety.

BODY OF KNOWLEDGE

Module 01 — Healthcare Quality Concepts

Fundamentals and principles of quality in healthcare organizations.

Module 02 — Quality Management System

Understanding and implementation of healthcare quality management systems.

Module 03 — Standards & Accreditation in Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational compliance.

Module 04 — Healthcare Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory requirements and compliance practices in healthcare.

Module 05 — Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare

Application of Lean Six Sigma methodologies for improving healthcare processes.

Module 06 — Patient Safety & Medication Management

Patient safety principles, risk reduction, and safe medication management.

Module 07 — Human Resource Management

Human resource practices and management within healthcare organizations.

Module 08 — Medical Error & Root Cause Analysis

Identification of medical errors and application of root-cause analysis techniques.

Module 09 — Infection Prevention & Control

Principles and practices for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections.

Module 10 — Healthcare Information Management System

Healthcare information systems, data management, and information governance.

Module 11 — 5S: Industrial Housekeeping in Healthcare & Other Key Topics

Application of the 5S methodology and other important healthcare quality practices.

Additional Topics

• Quality 4.0
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
• Digital Transformation in Healthcare Organizations
• Presentation & Communication Skills for Healthcare Practitioners

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for professionals working in health and social care organizations, including:

• Quality Directors
• Medical Directors
• Nursing Directors
• Quality Managers
• Quality Officers
• Quality Coordinators
• Accreditation Officers
• Nurses
• Risk Managers
• Hospital Administrators
• Healthcare Workers interested in healthcare quality

The programme is particularly suitable for professionals who want to enhance their knowledge and expertise in healthcare quality, patient safety, accreditation, risk management, and continuous improvement.

COURSE DETAILS

Duration

4 Months

Batch

Batch 29

Starting Date

6 September 2026

Mode

Online

Classes

Every Sunday

Timings

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PKT)

Venue

Institute of Business & Health Management, Ojha Campus, DUHS, Karachi

REGISTRATION & CONTACT

PIQC INSTITUTE OF QUALITY

Address:
C-5, Block 17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi

Mobile:
+92 333 2163620
+92 315 0027826

Telephone:
+92 21 34979449

Email:
ikram@piqc.edu.pk
infokhi@piqc.edu.pk

Website:
www.piqc.edu.pk

In Collaboration With

Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS)