Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation)
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) is the first university qualification aimed at enabling senior clinicians and health service administrators to develop, assess and implement innovations within the healthcare setting.
Developed by The Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation (AusHSI) at QUT in collaboration with Metro North Health the aim of the Health Services Innovation major is to increase the capability of staff to implement innovative change in health services.
The academic program has been designed to enhance our staff’s capability in implementation science (an emerging field that examines how to best implement research findings into practice), health systems development and reform, and cost effectiveness analysis.
This four unit program is delivered part time, over 2 years.
These will be taught through six 2-5 day block courses, with assessments between blocks.
The program is usually taught at QUT Kelvin Grove, however, the uncertainty around social distancing requirements due to COVID-19 may require some material to be delivered online.
- Implementation Science: Theory and Application in Health: learn an evidence-based approach for introducing improvements in healthcare so they become usual practice and are sustainable.
- Health Systems: explore systems of health care both in Australia and internationally and the factors that influence the design and functioning of those systems.
- Cost-Effectiveness Analysis for Healthcare: understand how to assess the combined value of clinical outcomes and economic costs. Become a better steward and increase healthcare value.
- Independent Study: a workplace-based project, supported by a clinical facilitator and AusHSI staff.
- AusHSI will provide a dedicated team of health economists, statisticians and implementation scientists to support the application of students’ academic learning to the planning, implementation and evaluation of workplace-based projects.
- Metro North Healthhas a dedicated learning coordinator to support staff coordinating the workplace-based projects and identify additional support required from Metro North Health to realise innovative change.
The Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) is structured so that students can continue studies and obtain a Master in Health Management at the completion of their Graduate Certificate, if they choose.
Metro North Health has committed to funding the development of the Graduate Certificate and heavily subsidised fees for the 2018, 2019,2020 and 2021 cohorts.
Additional information can be found at The Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation website.
For inspiration and to gain a greater understanding of how the course can impact your skills, knowledge and work practice, please read some of our testimonials.
Want to know more?
Register your interest in future cohorts
Our course experience video series provides an insight into QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Health Science (Health Services Innovation) and the impact you can make in Metro North – as a participant in the program or as a manager of a cohort participant.
Building research capacity: Investing in our People
A video for managers of potential cohort participants.
Make an Impact: Change the (Health) World
Considering the program? This video shares feedback from Metro North staff in cohort 1, cohort 2 and Executive Directors on how the program can positively impact your skills, knowledge and work practice.
Knowledge Impact: Case Study – Champika, Pharmacy
Knowledge Impact: Case Study – Amber, Occupational Therapy
2021 program
Thirty two Metro North staff in the 2021 intake have been inspired by the first three cohorts translating research into practice for improved health outcomes.
2019 program
Thirty Metro North staff in the 2019 intake have been inspired by the first cohort translating research and knowledge into practice for improved health outcomes.
2020 program
Thirty two Metro North staff in the 2020 intake have been inspired by the first two cohorts translating research and knowledge into practice for improved health outcomes.
2018 program
Thirty Metro North staff in the 2018 intake are learning the skills to translate research and knowledge into clinical practice through a new tertiary qualification.
Contact us
Reach out to Metro North’s Learning Coordinator Graduate Certificate (Health Services Innovation) Louise D’Allura.
Email: MNHHS-Research-GradCertHSI@health.qld.gov.au
Phone: (07) 3647 9761