Do I need experience to take the CPHQ preparation course?

No formal prerequisites are required, though a healthcare background helps you get the most from the program.

Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. An internationally recognized certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.

How is the program delivered?

Live online sessions via Zoom, delivered in English and Arabic, with one lecture per week and lifetime access to recordings for the access period.

CPHQ

CPHQ Complete Prep Program:Every Domain, Full Exam Practice

A 12-month programme that takes you through every CPHQ domain and exam-style question bank.

Self-paced recorded video
44 lessons
Exam-focused curriculum
Certificate of completion
Taught by expert instructors

IMETS Medical School

Last Updated

Oct 2026

Language

English & Arabic

Course Overview

Becoming CPHQ certified demonstrates to employers and colleagues that you know how to manage and advance healthcare quality and safety. This preparation course covers the seven domains of the healthcare quality profession and equips you with the knowledge and exam strategies needed to pass the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) examination with confidence.

What You Will Learn In This Course

By the end of this program you will be able to:

Understand healthcare quality systems
Establish leadership environments for quality
Monitor, analyze, and improve performance
Use statistics to make data-driven recommendations
Recognize accreditation processes and standards
Apply health data analytics in practice

Who can attend this course?

This program is ideal for:

Quality professionals
Medical and nursing directors
Doctors and pharmacists
Nursing specialists
Healthcare administrators and managers
Risk managers and medical technologists

Course Curriculum

9 modules · 44 lessons

Course Orientation & CPHQ Exam Overview

Quality Concepts and Definitions

Dimensions of Quality (STEEEP)

The System Approach: Structure, Process, Outcome

Process Variation: Common vs Special Cause

Integrated Delivery Systems and Managed Care

Leadership versus Management

Leadership Styles in Healthcare

Strategic Planning and Organizational Structure for Quality

Leading Quality Improvement Teams

Change Management in Quality Initiatives

Measuring and Monitoring Quality Performance

Building a Culture of Safety: HRO and Just Culture

Medical Errors and Human Factors

Incident Reporting and Disclosure

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

Patient Safety Programs and International Patient Safety Goals

Performance Measurement Fundamentals

Improvement Models: PDSA and FOCUS-PDCA

Lean in Healthcare

Six Sigma and DMAIC

Clinical Performance Measurement and Evidence-Based Practice

Utilization Management

Risk Management

Principles of Quality Review and Peer Review

Credentialing and Privileging

Accountability, Public Reporting and Transparency

Monitoring and Reporting Quality Performance

Population Health Concepts

Care Coordination and Transitions of Care

Social Determinants of Health

Regulation, Accreditation and Certification

Accreditation Bodies: JCI, CBAHI, GAHAR and DOH

Survey Readiness and Tracer Methodology

Measurement Design and Data Management

Sampling Methods and Sample Size

Basic Statistics: Central Tendency and Dispersion

Statistical Tests Used in Quality

Run Charts and Control Charts (SPC)

Quality Tools: Pareto, Fishbone, Histogram and Scatter

CPHQ Exam Strategy and Time Management

Calculation Questions Walkthrough

Mock Exam Review and Next Steps

Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn

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Certificate

Earn a verified certificate of completion

International accredited certificate awarded upon successful completion.

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A shareable certificate you can add to your CV and LinkedIn.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No formal prerequisites are required, though a healthcare background helps you get the most from the program.
Yes. An internationally recognized certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the program.
Live online sessions via Zoom, delivered in English and Arabic, with one lecture per week and lifetime access to recordings for the access period.