Description

Course Name: Certificate in Healthcare Audit and Quality Assurance

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/HF/CHAQA/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent.

Duration: Three Months.

Objective: The Certificate in Healthcare Audit and Quality Assurance course aims to equip healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to conduct effective medical audits and implement quality assurance measures within healthcare settings. The course covers methodologies for auditing clinical and administrative processes, identifying gaps in compliance with medical standards, and enhancing patient care quality.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, You will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card(Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Medical Audit: Definition and Importance of Medical Audit, Types of Medical Audits, Objectives of Medical Auditing, Stakeholders in Medical Audit, Principles of Medical Audit, Ethical Considerations in Medical Auditing.

Module 2: Medical Audit Process and Methodology: Planning and Designing a Medical Audit, Data Collection Techniques, Sampling Methods in Medical Audit, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Reporting and Documentation, Feedback and Implementation of Recommendations.

Module 3: Quality Assurance in Healthcare: Concept and Principles of Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement Models (e.g., PDCA, Six Sigma), Role of Quality Assurance in Patient Safety, Tools and Techniques for Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Certification in Healthcare, Risk Management and Compliance.

Module 4: Healthcare Standards and Regulations: International Healthcare Standards (e.g., JCI, ISO), National Healthcare Policies and Regulations, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare, Patient Rights and Confidentiality, Role of Regulatory Bodies, Compliance Auditing.

Module 5: Clinical Audit and Outcome Measurement: Clinical Audit Cycle, Setting Audit Criteria and Standards, Measuring Clinical Outcomes, Audit of Clinical Guidelines and Protocols, Use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Continuous Monitoring and Re-audit.

Module 6: Advanced Topics in Medical Audit and QA: Use of Health Information Systems in Audit, Data Security and Privacy in Medical Audits, Audit in Special Healthcare Settings (e.g., Emergency, ICU), Leadership and Team Management in QA, Financial and Resource Management in Quality Programs, Future Trends in Medical Audit and Quality Assurance.

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions	Marks Each Question	Total Marks
1	10	5	50
2	5	4	20
3	5	3	15
4	5	2	10
5	5	1	5
	30		100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.	Marks	Grade
1	91-100	O (Outstanding)
2	81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3	71-80	A (Very Good)
4	61-70	B (Good)
5	50-60	P (Pass)
6	0-49	F (Fail)

 

Benefits of Certification:

1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that strengthens your professional profile across borders and demonstrates your skills to employers and institutions.

2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Programs follow an ISO-certified quality management system to promote consistency, reliability, and a standardized learning experience.

3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhance your résumé, demonstrate professional competence, and improve your prospects for career growth, promotions, or suitable job opportunities.

4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certification from a non-profit organization reflects a mission-driven approach focused on skill development, professional learning, and public benefit.

5. Access to Learning Resources – Gain access to useful learning resources such as e-books, mock tests, assessments, and online academic support.

6. Transparency & Online Verification – Each certification includes a unique enrolment or certificate ID, enabling convenient online verification by employers and other interested parties.

7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications may offer lifetime or extended validity, reducing the need for frequent renewal, subject to the applicable certification scheme.