Health Policy and Management
The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Health Policy and Management is a comprehensive qualification designed to provide the learner with a strong understanding of health systems, policy frameworks, and effective management practices in healthcare. This course equips the learner with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate complex healthcare environments, implement policies, and support organizational objectives.
Through this program, the learner gains insights into healthcare planning, governance, leadership strategies, and resource management, ensuring that healthcare services are delivered efficiently and meet regulatory standards. The learner also develops practical skills in analyzing healthcare policies, evaluating system performance, and contributing to decision-making processes that enhance patient care and operational effectiveness.
By completing the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Health Policy and Management, the learner strengthens their ability to influence healthcare outcomes, manage teams, and support sustainable healthcare practices. This qualification enhances the learner’s professional competence and positions them for roles in healthcare administration and policy implementation.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Health Policy and Management
Total Units
6
Total Credits
24
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200707
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Health Policy and Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200707-1 |
Fundamentals of Health Policy and Systems |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200707-2 |
Healthcare Governance and Regulatory Frameworks |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200707-3 |
Leadership and Management in Healthcare |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200707-4 |
Health Economics and Resource Allocation |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200707-5 |
Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation |
4 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200707-6 |
Quality Improvement and Patient-Centred Policy |
4 |
20 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Health Policy and Systems
- Define the key concepts of health policy and healthcare systems.
- Explain how policies shape healthcare delivery and public health outcomes.
- Identify stakeholders involved in health policy development.
- Apply basic policy principles to real healthcare scenarios.
Unit 2: Healthcare Governance and Regulatory Frameworks
- Describe governance structures within healthcare organisations.
- Explain the role of regulations, laws, and compliance in healthcare management.
- Identify ethical responsibilities in policy and governance.
- Apply governance frameworks to improve healthcare accountability.
Unit 3: Leadership and Management in Healthcare
- Define the principles of leadership and management in healthcare.
- Demonstrate strategies for effective team management and resource allocation.
- Recognise leadership styles that support quality healthcare delivery.
- Apply management approaches to solve organisational challenges.
Unit 4: Health Economics and Resource Allocation
- Explain key concepts of health economics and financial management.
- Recognise different healthcare funding models.
- Evaluate strategies for equitable and efficient allocation of resources.
- Apply economic principles to decision-making in healthcare settings.
Unit 5: Strategic Planning and Policy Implementation
- Define the stages of strategic planning in healthcare.
- Explain the process of health policy development and implementation.
- Identify barriers to effective policy execution.
- Apply planning techniques to improve healthcare service delivery.
Unit 6: Quality Improvement and Patient-Centred Policy
- Describe the role of quality assurance in healthcare management.
- Explain the importance of patient-centred approaches in policy design.
- Evaluate methods for monitoring and improving healthcare quality.
- Apply quality improvement strategies to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.
This qualification is ideal for:
- Healthcare professionals seeking to enhance knowledge of health policy frameworks and management practices.
- Individuals aspiring to pursue administrative or managerial roles within healthcare organizations.
- Learners interested in improving healthcare planning, governance, and operational efficiency.
- Professionals responsible for implementing and evaluating healthcare policies and procedures.
- Individuals aiming to develop leadership and decision-making skills in healthcare settings.
- Healthcare staff looking to strengthen expertise in resource management and system performance.
- Learners seeking to understand regulatory compliance and quality assurance in healthcare.
- Professionals aiming to contribute to strategic planning and policy development in health services.
- Individuals wanting to support improved patient care through effective healthcare management.
- Learners seeking to boost career prospects and professional credibility in healthcare administration and policy.
Centres wishing to deliver the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Health Policy and Management must meet a range of quality, staffing, and resource standards to ensure learners receive high-quality training and support. To maintain international best practice, centres are required to have:
- Qualified and competent staff with relevant expertise in healthcare management, health policy, and education delivery. Trainers and assessors must demonstrate both subject knowledge and teaching competence.
- Access to appropriate learning resources including up-to-date reference materials, case studies, journals, and digital platforms that support effective knowledge transfer.
- Well-equipped training facilities that provide a safe, supportive, and accessible learning environment for all learners. This may include classrooms, IT facilities, and access to online learning systems.
- Robust assessment procedures that align with qualification standards, ensuring fair, transparent, and consistent evaluation of learner performance.
- Ongoing staff development and CPD opportunities to ensure trainers and assessors remain current with healthcare policy trends, management practices, and quality assurance methods.
- Learner support services including academic guidance, feedback mechanisms, and pastoral care to encourage learner success and progression.
- Quality assurance systems to monitor teaching, learning, and assessment practices in line with international standards.
By meeting these requirements, centres can deliver this qualification effectively, ensuring that learners gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in healthcare policy and management roles.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.