Understanding Systems Thinking in Healthcare (FutureLearn)

Offered by Coventry University,
Understanding Systems Thinking in Healthcare (FutureLearn)

Consider a systems thinking approach in healthcare and better understand the building blocks of global healthcare systems. Explore what a perfect healthcare system might look like. On this course, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the systems thinking approach for healthcare. You will discover what the building blocks of a healthcare system are and look critically at global healthcare systems.

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You will have the chance to find out about the maintenance and evolution of a healthcare system and why making changes to an established healthcare system is so complex.
You will also be introduced to a variety of case studies to help you to consider the role of different stakeholders for making improvement within a healthcare system.
What topics will you cover?

  • Systems thinking
  • International healthcare systems
  • Healthcare system diversity
  • Healthcare system mapping and tools
  • Drivers of change healthcare

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Develop awareness of systems theory and thinking in Healthcare
  • Identify the drivers of complexity and change in global healthcare systems
  • Demonstrate an understanding of health systems

Who is the course for?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals and administrators who wish to progress into middle or senior management roles.
It may also be suitable for policymakers, executives, consultants and service providers in the health sector.

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