| AQF Level |
Level 8 Graduate Certificate |
| Overview and Aims of the Program |
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership focuses on internationally recognised non-technical skills essential to the development of competency in clinical leadership. This part time program has 2 required units, the first of which, Hospital Management focuses on the integration of hospital management with clinical practice. The second unit, explores the practices and philosophies underpinning Leadership and Motivation and encourages students to develop complex thinking skills. Students can then choose from units covering other key areas such as Safety and Quality, Ethics and Professionalism and Negotiation, Theory and Practice. The ability to choose will allow students the opportunity to identify and fill gaps in their own education and experience. The program of study is designed to complement the students' academic interests and professional roles. |
| Graduate Capabilities |
The Graduate Capabilities Framework articulates the fundamentals that underpin all of Macquarie’s academic programs. It expresses these as follows:
Cognitive capabilities
(K) discipline specific knowledge and skills
(T) critical, analytical and integrative thinking
(P) problem solving and research capability
(I) creative and innovative
Interpersonal or social capabilities
(C) effective communication
(E) engaged and ethical local and global citizens
(A) socially and environmentally active and responsible
Personal capabilities
(J) capable of professional and personal judgement and initiative
(L) commitment to continuous learning |
| Program Learning Outcomes |
By the end of this program it is anticipated you should be able to:
1. Apply an advanced knowledge of established theories underpinning leadership and motivation to clinical practice (K, P, C, J)
2. Independently, identify and implement strategies to diagnose and overcome leadership issues in a care setting (K, T, P, E)
3. With a high level of autonomy and accountability, effectively integrate hospital management principles in to clinical practice (P, C, J)
4. Apply cognitive reasoning skills to successfully investigate, analyse and implement change management strategies (T, P, C)
5. Communicate management decisions to effectively implement change (K, C, J). |
| Learning and Teaching Methods |
A high degree of independent learning is required for this program, where you will have the opportunity to relate learning to your role in health care. Through seminars you will work collaboratively within groups to analyse case studies related to the overall clinical management of the patient and look at procedural shortfalls and potential solutions to them. You will explore aspects of leadership in a clinical setting where you will prepare for seminars by reading set materials and researching for relevant information online.
The optional units allow you to explore aspects of safety and quality, and ethics and professionalism in health care, with the opportunity to engage in further management study. These units provide a blended learning approach of online learning activities combined with collaborative tutorial sessions facilitated by the unit convenor. You will critically appraise literature and develop scholarly writing skills. |
| Assessment |
Assessment is orientated towards the area of healthcare you are interested in. The hospital management unit assessment will include analysis of case studies and a critique of a major initiative using change management framework. You will also be involved in a small group activity where you will develop and present a business case for a change initiative. Leadership and Motivation assessment will involve the completion of an action learning plan, where following a capability audit of your strengths and weaknesses in leadership, you will identify your development needs and prepare a detailed plan of how you will address these areas for development. Extending upon this, you will produce a report on the dynamics and potential of your team. The major assessment task for this unit is a comprehensive written report presenting an evaluation of the implementation and outcomes of the action learning plan and the team development report.
Depending on which optional units you choose formative and summative assessment could be in the form of written reports, group and individual presentations, case studies, a reflective log, quizzes and essays. |
| Recognition of Prior Learning |
Macquarie University may recognise prior formal, informal and non-formal learning for the purpose of granting credit towards, or admission into, a program. The recognition of these forms of learning is enabled by the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy and its associated Procedures and Guidelines. For recognition of prior informal and non-formal learning, please refer to the relevant RPL Plan, which describes the evidential requirements and approval processes for recognising prior learning for entry or credit in this program.
For undergraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/nonschoolrpl
For postgraduate RPL plans visit www.goto.mq.edu.au/pgrpl |
| Support for Learning |
Macquarie University aspires to be an inclusive and supportive community of learners where all students are given the opportunity to meet their academic and personal goals. The University offers a comprehensive range of free and accessible student support services which include academic advice, counselling and psychological services, advocacy services and welfare advice, careers and employment, disability services and academic skills workshops amongst others. There is also a bulk billing medical service located on campus.
Further information can be found at www.students.mq.edu.au/support/
Campus Wellbeing contact details:
Phone: +61 2 9850 7497
Email: campuswellbeing@mq.edu.au
www.students.mq.edu.au/support/health_and_wellbeing/contact_us |
| Program Standards and Quality |
The program is subject to an ongoing comprehensive process of quality review in accordance with a pre-determined schedule that complies with the Higher Education Standards Framework. The review is overseen by Macquarie University's peak academic governance body, the Academic Senate and takes into account feedback received from students, staff and external stakeholders. |
| Graduate Destinations and Employability |
The Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership could help advance applications and career opportunities in the area of clinical leadership relevant to the profession of the graduate. |
| Assessment Regulations |
This program is subject to Macquarie University regulations, including but not limited to those specified in the Assessment Policy, Academic Honesty Policy, the Final Examination Policy and relevant University Rules. For all approved University policies, procedures, guidelines and schedules visit www.mq.edu.au/policy. |
| Accreditation |
This is an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) accredited qualification.
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