Clinical Audit
Master the Systematic Process for Improving Patient Care and Clinical Outcomes
In healthcare, consistent quality and patient safety are paramount. Clinical Audit is a systematic, evidence-based process used to review and evaluate patient care against established standards and criteria, leading to improvements in clinical practice and service delivery. This comprehensive course provides a clear, step-by-step framework for planning, conducting, and implementing a clinical audit, empowering healthcare professionals to drive meaningful change and enhance the quality of care in their organizations.
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
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Define clinical audit and distinguish it from research and other quality improvement methodologies.
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Understand the clinical audit cycle and its key stages: preparation, standard selection, data collection, analysis, and re-audit.
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Identify and select appropriate clinical standards and criteria for an audit topic.
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Design effective data collection tools and methods for reliable results.
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Analyze audit findings, identify gaps in care, and develop actionable recommendations.
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Plan and implement changes based on audit results and measure their impact through re-audit.
Course Curriculum
The course is structured into detailed modules for practical application:
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Module 1: Foundations of Clinical Audit: Principles, Purpose, and the Audit Cycle
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Module 2: Preparing for Audit: Topic Selection, Criteria Development, and Planning
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Module 3: Data Collection and Analysis: Tools, Techniques, and Interpreting Results
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Module 4: Implementing Change and Completing the Cycle: Action Planning and Re-audit
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals involved in or responsible for quality improvement and clinical governance, including:
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Doctors, Nurses, and Allied Health Professionals
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Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement Leads
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Hospital Administrators and Managers
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Medical and Nursing Students
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Healthcare Auditors and Risk Managers
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. Clinical or administrative experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.
Course Features & Included Materials
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Comprehensive eLearning: Complete 6 hours of structured, phase-based instruction.
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Practical Toolkit: Access downloadable templates for audit plans, data collection sheets, and report formats.
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Real-World Case Studies: Learn from examples of successful clinical audits across different specialties.
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Step-by-Step Guides: Clear instructions for each stage of the audit cycle.
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Certificate of Completion: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.
Enroll Today and Lead Quality Improvement Initiatives in Your Healthcare Setting!
Invest six hours to master a proven methodology for enhancing patient care. Gain the skills to systematically identify areas for improvement, implement changes, and demonstrate tangible benefits to your patients and organization.
For more information, please contact:
Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org, Ph. 9773500376