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Clinical research is the fastest growing discipline in the burgeoning medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Keeping pace with the ever-increasing body of knowledge and new regulatory procedures generated by advances in clinical research is critical to career success.

The objective of the Nondegree program is to provide an in-depth understanding of the scientific fundamentals of human research.

The Curriculum provides an in-depth understanding of key, fundamental elements of clinical research, including:

The Clinical Leadership (CL) Post-Master's Certificate Program is designed for registered nurses who already hold a master's degree in another nursing specialization and want to become eligible to take the Clinical Nurse Leader certification exam. CNL certification is offered by the Commission on Nurse Certification (CNC), an arm of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) and the recognized standard for clinical nursing knowledge.

To apply to the CL Certificate Program, students must hold a Master of Science in Nursing degree.

The Certificate in Population Health Management is a fully online, part-time graduate program offered by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Population health management has emerged as an important strategy for healthcare providers and payers and the Certificate in Population Health Management prepares students to examine and respond to both challenges and opportunities to improve health within and across populations.

The program is structured to guide health care professionals seeking to transform or create sustainable models of value-driven accountable care.

This course can be considered towards CPD for professionals associated including IIRRT, IMC, IAPM, CORU and other similar professional bodies.

Our postgraduate radiotherapy course online aims to develop knowledge and skills in the advanced radiation therapy management of cancer patients and to enable you to critically evaluate and participate in research in this area. It is aimed at Radiotherapy professionals that:

The booming biomedical industry demands skilled professionals whose expertise can cross traditional boundaries of science and engineering. Companies are seeking electrical engineers who understand the medical uses of diagnostic imaging instrumentation, biotechnology professionals with training in tissue engineering to develop tissue implants, and mechanical engineers who are well-versed in biomaterials to design artificial joints.

The certificate in biomedical engineering addresses this need through a highly interdisciplinary course of study that allows students to focus on biomedical instrumentation, biomedical optics, biomaterials/biotechnology, and tissue engineering or other related areas of study. Courses are taught by faculty in engineering as well as experienced clinical professionals from Tufts' world-renowned health science schools.... [-]

The goal of the Chinese Medicine Philosophy is to introduce the concepts and philosophies of traditional Chinese medicine.

This Self-Improvement Course is one of the most popular short courses of the institution. It is comprised of courses in acupuncture theory and philosophy. The program is fully online and at your own pace, and the courses are personalized to maximize your learning ability.

Suitable for all healthcare professionals with an interest or involvement in delivering training and education, the main aims of this programme are to provide you with:

Simulation is becoming increasingly prevalent as a tool for teaching and learning in healthcare because it provides a safe environment in which students can develop clinical skills and non-technical skills via guided debriefing. The aim of this programme is to provide healthcare educators and other healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to design, develop and facilitate effective simulation training and education for their learners. Why study this course Academics from the University of Birmingham, with experience in education and simulation-based training, and experienced clinicians based at the University Hospital Birmingham have designed this programme. The programme offers you the opportunity to study the principles of experiential learning theory in healthcare simulation, the process of creating simulation scenarios and the concepts underlying safe and effective debriefing. In addition to the theoretical study, the course aims to promote the wider use of simulation modalities, non-technical skills and human factors in healthcare teaching, learning and practice.... [-]

The Postgraduate Certificate in Infection Control course provides an introduction to an understanding of the world of microbiology. Infection prevention and control continues to be a key priority for health professionals working in both hospitals and the wider community. The course aims to equip nurses and other healthcare practitioners with the skills necessary to lead best practice in this area, including an understanding of the world of microbiology and the management strategies used for patient care and the prevention of further spread of an infectious disease.

The demand for Infection Control courses has increased in recent years due to super-bug and contagious illness outbreaks such as Ebola, swine flu and SMRA highlighting the need for more effective infection control. The fundamental underpinning of this course is that prevention is better than the cure and it is this mentality that will hopefully make outbreaks a thing of the past.... [-]

The online Graduate Certificate in Regulatory Affairs is an 18 credit-hour program offered through the George Washington University's School of Medicine and Health Sciences to teach working professionals the relevant, critical skills and knowledge they need to become regulatory affairs leaders.

Developed in collaboration with regulatory affairs professionals in governmental agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH), this program integrates global regulatory strategy across the curriculum to equip graduates as business leaders in regulatory strategy locally and abroad.

The Certificate in Occupational Therapy is open to individuals with a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree in occupational therapy and offers two concentrations: Advanced Professional Study and Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation. The concentration in Advanced Professional Study is of special interest to occupational therapists interested in expanding their careers, fieldwork educators, administrators, clinical specialists and supervisors, and seasoned professionals eager to strengthen their expertise. The concentration in Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation is intended for practicing occupational therapists who would like to use coursework to gain knowledge in the occupational therapy specialty of hand and upper extremity therapy.... [-]

This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar’s website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The purpose of this Certificate programme is to address the gaps between the undergraduate training of nurses qualified in non-EU/EEA countries and the requirements for nurse training stipulated by EU regulations. Through a combination of study-units, the programme is adjusted to meet the needs of different applicants, after an evaluation of each applicant's qualifications. The programme is divided equally between a theoretical component and a clinical placement, which run concurrently.... [-]

A post master's certificate in Clinical Nurse Leadership is available online. Registered nurses who already have an MSN and meet admission requirements are eligible for the program.

American University's online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management allows you to strategically navigate changes in healthcare organizations and improve care through informed, analysis-based decision-making. The 12-credit certificate program, offered entirely online, consists of four courses designed with input from an advisory council of healthcare management professionals who provided guidance on competencies, standards, and industry trends to ensure that coursework is applicable to today’s workplace.

The program is taught by current practitioners in healthcare management and evaluation who have decades of experience.

Johns Hopkins’ Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Post-Baccalaureate Health Science Intensive is a 12-month, 40-credit program designed for students interested in bolstering their academic qualifications and scientific knowledge for medical school. You will graduate with a valuable MS in Biotechnology degree along with the problem-solving, leadership, and AAMC core competencies modern physicians need. You will also receive one-on-one MCAT preparation and advising that helps you develop an individual strategy for a successful medical school application.

The program includes the following 4-credit core courses that build advanced science and interpersonal skills most relevant to the medical profession:... [-]

The online version of this program is available to domestic students only (program code: RRM1).

The in-class version of this program is offered at Fanshawe's new London South Campus starting September 2019 (program code: RRM1B)

They are the elders who teach us. The voices of our history. The link to our past. And it's our responsibility to listen, nurture and provide a safe, caring environment so they can continue to be productive and inspiring.

Managing a retirement residence requires a dynamic set of flexible skills, leadership, and strong ethics. Fanshawe's Retirement Residence Management program will propel you to the forefront of this ever-expanding field. By 2030, more than a quarter of Canadians will be over the age of 65, and the retirement they want is one you can help give them. You'll enhance your critical thinking skills, your ability to deliver effective service and to market retirement living. You'll also learn the latest motivational techniques in leadership.... [-]