Introduction

Specialization diploma in quality and safety methodology in the field of health

After more than 20 years of experience with in-person Diploma programs and 8 years of online Diploma programs, we have selected the most relevant success factors to transform it into an innovative and impactful program.

The diploma program has been designed to train future quality leaders with the basic tools needed to implement improvement projects, organize workgroups, and properly manage change. Once the Specialization Diploma is completed, there is the option to continue with the Master’s program.

The key components of the program, designed to train future leaders in quality and patient safety, are:

The key components of the program, designed to train future leaders in quality and patient safety, are:
  • O One of the most comprehensive programs in Spain and Latin America, with 30 ECTS credits (official UAB degree).
  • F Provides an in-depth approach to the field of quality and patient safety.
  • C Degree from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a leading university in world rankings (QS World University Rankings (QS WUR), Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THE WUR), and the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)).
Personalized
  • C Includes a tutor for the general personal program and for each didactic unit.
Integrated into a professional community
  • F Facilitates the student’s integration into one of the largest networks of quality professionals in Spain and Latin America (more than 1,200 alumni).
  • P Encourages interaction with national and international industry experts.
Innovative
  • O Proposes innovative tools such as the transversal skills laboratory, the quality innovation classroom, and the resource library.
Practice-oriented
  • S Based on real experiences in implementing improvements and methodologies applied by organizations and participants.

Objectives

  • Provide specialized training in the field of healthcare quality, with university-level knowledge and a high level of professional competence.
  • Expand and deepen knowledge and skills in quality improvement and clinical safety, including human factors and organizational aspects of care.
  • Apply methodologies with the most appropriate techniques and tools for each real-life professional situation, focused on evaluating and solving quality and patient safety problems faced by professionals in their institutions.
  • Reduce the gap between current scientific and academic knowledge and real practice in quality and patient safety improvement, while promoting sustainable strategies.

Target audience

  • Licensed or certified professionals in healthcare-related fields who are interested in actively participating in quality programs in hospitals, primary care centers, social healthcare centers, mental health centers, public administration, and other areas of interest.