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Understanding Systems Thinking in Healthcare

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Course Features

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Duration

2 weeks

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Lifetime Access

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Accessibility

Mobile, Desktop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Intermediate

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Effort

3 hours per week

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

Course Description

This course will teach you about systems thinking in healthcare. Learn about the basic building blocks of a healthcare network and examine global healthcare systems. This course will allow you to learn about the evolution and maintenance of healthcare systems and the reasons why it is so difficult to make changes to existing healthcare systems. A variety of case studies will be presented to you in order to help you consider the roles of various stakeholders when improving a healthcare system. FutureLearn has made it possible to earn a degree since 2017. This course can be viewed as a beginner course towards a degree . It will give you an idea of the subject and may also help you to get started on your journey towards a degree qualification. You can join FutureLearn's program if you like this course and you are interested in a future degree. You don't have to complete a degree in order to take this course.

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Case Based Learning

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Case Studies,Instructor-Moderated Discussions

Skills You Will Gain

What You Will Learn

Demonstrate an understanding of health systems

Develop awareness of systems theory and thinking in Healthcare

Identify the drivers of complexity and change in global healthcare systems

Target Students

It may also be suitable for policymakers, executives, consultants and service providers in the health sector

This course is designed for healthcare professionals and administrators who wish to progress into middle or senior management roles

Course Instructors

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Ikedinachi Ogamba

Instructor

Ike teaches healthcare leadership & management. A Senior Fellow of HEA; he brings over 15 years of leadership and management experience in global health and development practice and higher education.
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