Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS) and PIQC Institute of Quality are pleased to announce the commencement of admissions for the Certified Healthcare Quality Professional (CHQP) course. This 4-month post-graduate certificate program is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential skills to lead quality improvement initiatives and ensure patient safety in modern healthcare environments.
📋 Course Overview
This comprehensive program blends theoretical knowledge with practical applications, covering the latest standards in healthcare quality management.
- Course Title: Certified Healthcare Quality Professional (CHQP)
- Batch: 27
- Duration: 04 Months
- Format: Post Graduate Certificate Course
📚 Body of Knowledge (Curriculum)
The course curriculum is divided into 11 specialized modules designed to cover every aspect of healthcare quality:
- Healthcare Quality Concepts: Fundamental principles of quality in medical settings.
- Quality Management System (QMS) in Healthcare: Implementing systemic quality frameworks.
- Standards and Accreditation: Navigating healthcare organization accreditation.
- Healthcare Regulatory Compliance: Understanding legal and regulatory requirements.
- Lean Six Sigma in Healthcare: Process improvement methodologies.
- Patient Safety and Medication Management: Critical safety protocols.
- Human Resource Management: Managing the healthcare workforce effectively.
- Medical Error and Root Cause Analysis: Investigating and preventing errors.
- Infection Prevention and Control: Strategies for maintaining sterile environments.
- Healthcare Information Management System: Leveraging data for quality.
- 5S, Industrial Housekeeping & Other Key Topics: Workplace organization and efficiency.
🎯 Who Should Attend?
This program is tailored for professionals seeking to advance their careers in health and social care organizations, including:
- Quality Directors and Managers
- Medical and Nursing Directors
- Hospital Administrators
- Accreditation Officers and Coordinators
- Risk Managers
- Nurses and Healthcare Workers interested in Quality Management
📅 Schedule & Venue Details
- Starting Date: January 31, 2026
- Mode of Learning: Online
- Timings: Every Saturday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PKT)
Venue (Institute of Business & Health Management): OJHA Campus, DUHS Karachi ION Building (4th Floor), Room #6 Gulzar-e-Hijri, Scheme-33
📞 Registration & Contact Information
To reserve your seat or for further inquiries, please contact the PIQC Institute of Quality:
- Address: C-5, Block 17, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi.
- Mobile: +92 333 2163620
- Landline: +92 21 34979449
- Email: ikram@piqc.edu.pk | infokhi@piqc.edu.pk
- Website: www.piqc.edu.pk