## Essential Units for OTHM MSc in HealthCare Management Top up **Core Knowledge and Skills** * <|im_heading>Introduction to Healthcare Management<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Overview of the healthcare industry, key stakeholders, and core principles of healthcare management.
* <|im_content>Critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills for healthcare professionals.
* <|im_heading>Leadership and Management in Healthcare<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Effective leadership styles, team building, and motivating employees.
* <|im_content>Strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial management in healthcare.
**Professional Skills** * <|im_heading>Communication and Interpersonal Skills<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Effective communication strategies for healthcare professionals, including written and verbal communication, active listening, and negotiation skills.
* <|im_content>Interpersonal skills for building trust and rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
* <|im_heading>Critical Care and Emergency Management<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Understanding of critical care principles, emergency response, and disaster preparedness.
* <|im_content>Knowledge of emergency medical care, intensive care, and critical care technologies.
**Research and Evidence-Based Practice** * <|im_heading>Research Methods and Data Analysis<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Understanding of research methodologies, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
* <|im_content>Critical appraisal of healthcare research and evidence-based practice.
* <|im_heading>Evidence-Based Healthcare Management<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Applying research findings and evidence-based practices to improve healthcare outcomes.
* <|im_content>Developing and implementing quality improvement initiatives in healthcare settings.
**Leadership and Management Development** * <|im_heading>Leadership Development for Healthcare Professionals<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Effective leadership styles for motivating and inspiring teams, fostering innovation, and promoting ethical behavior.
* <|im_content>Developing and implementing effective management practices, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring.
* <|im_heading>Organizational Behavior and Change Management<|im_heading> * <|im_content>Understanding of organizational behavior, change management, and employee engagement.
* <|im_content>Developing and implementing strategies to navigate organizational change effectively.
**Additional Units** * **Ethics and Professional Conduct in Healthcare** * **Financial Management in Healthcare** * **Marketing and Public Relations in Healthcare** * **Quality Improvement and Patient Safety** * **Leadership and Management in a Global Healthcare Context**

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.