The LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Project Management is a specialized qualification designed for healthcare professionals seeking to develop advanced project management skills tailored to the healthcare sector. This diploma is aimed at learners with prior experience in healthcare or management roles who wish to enhance their professional expertise, lead complex projects, and advance their career prospects. It is not intended for fresh entrants, but for motivated professionals committed to expanding their knowledge and demonstrating competency in healthcare project management.
Learners undertaking this diploma will gain comprehensive knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices as applied within healthcare organizations. The programme equips learners with practical skills to plan, implement, and monitor healthcare projects effectively, ensuring timely delivery, resource efficiency, and quality outcomes. By applying project management theory to real-world healthcare scenarios, learners are prepared to manage risks, engage stakeholders, and contribute strategically to organizational goals.
Centres delivering this qualification must maintain high standards of training, employing competent and qualified staff, and providing access to up-to-date learning resources, project management tools, and suitable facilities. This ensures learners receive a high-quality educational experience that maximises engagement, practical understanding, and successful completion.
Ideal for healthcare managers, project coordinators, clinical leaders, and professionals responsible for implementing change or improvement initiatives, the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Project Management also supports Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners completing this diploma will enhance their professional credibility, demonstrate strong leadership and project management capabilities, and position themselves for career progression within the dynamic healthcare sector.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Project Management
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
240
Qualification #
LICQ2200748
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Project Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200748-1 |
Principles of Healthcare Project Management |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200748-2 |
Project Planning and Resource Management |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200748-3 |
Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Healthcare Projects |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200748-4 |
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200748-5 |
Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200748-6 |
Professional and Ethical Responsibilities in Healthcare Project Management |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
1. Principles of Healthcare Project Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of project management within healthcare organisations.
- Analyse project lifecycles, methodologies, and best practices for effective implementation.
- Define the roles and responsibilities of project managers and team members.
- Evaluate the impact of efficient project management on patient care and organisational performance.
2. Project Planning and Resource Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Develop comprehensive project plans with clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Allocate and manage resources effectively, including personnel, budgets, and equipment.
- Apply scheduling, prioritisation, and optimisation techniques to improve project outcomes.
- Assess resource utilisation to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability.
3. Risk Management and Quality Assurance in Healthcare Projects
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify potential risks and challenges in healthcare projects.
- Implement strategies to mitigate and manage project risks effectively.
- Apply quality assurance techniques to ensure compliance with organisational standards.
- Monitor and evaluate project performance to maintain regulatory and ethical compliance.
4. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify key stakeholders and understand their roles, expectations, and influence.
- Develop and implement effective communication strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Apply negotiation and conflict resolution techniques to maintain stakeholder collaboration.
- Assess the impact of communication and engagement on project success and organisational outcomes.
5. Project Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Use tools and techniques to monitor project progress and performance.
- Analyse project data and metrics to evaluate outcomes against objectives.
- Prepare professional project reports for management and stakeholders.
- Identify lessons learned to support continuous improvement in healthcare projects.
6. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities in Healthcare Project Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Apply ethical principles and professional responsibilities in all project management activities.
- Ensure compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate accountability, integrity, and professionalism in project execution.
- Promote patient-centred, sustainable, and high-quality outcomes in healthcare projects.
This diploma is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to develop advanced project management skills and enhance their leadership capabilities within healthcare settings. Learners who should enrol include:
- Healthcare Managers and Supervisors: Professionals responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing projects to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Clinical Practitioners and Team Leaders: Individuals aiming to lead projects that enhance patient care, safety, and quality outcomes.
- Project Coordinators and Administrators: Professionals involved in planning, monitoring, and delivering healthcare initiatives.
- Change Management and Improvement Professionals: Individuals driving organisational improvement, service transformation, or innovation projects.
- CPD-Focused Professionals: Learners committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) who wish to strengthen their knowledge and practical skills in healthcare project management.
- Professionals Seeking Career Advancement: Individuals aiming for leadership, strategic, or managerial roles requiring effective project management capabilities.
By completing this diploma, learners will gain practical skills, project management knowledge, and professional confidence, enabling them to plan, execute, and monitor healthcare projects successfully, while driving organizational growth and improving patient outcomes.
To deliver the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Project Management effectively, centres must meet the following requirements to ensure high-quality training and successful learner outcomes:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Centres must employ experienced and qualified tutors with expertise in healthcare project management, leadership, and organisational development. Tutors should be able to support learners in achieving both theoretical knowledge and practical application skills.
- Adequate Learning Resources: Centres should provide access to up-to-date textbooks, case studies, project management tools, software, online learning platforms, and other essential resources to support effective study and assessment.
- Suitable Training Facilities: Centres must maintain classrooms or training environments conducive to learning, equipped with computers, projectors, internet access, and other necessary teaching aids.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance Procedures: Centres must implement robust assessment strategies, internal verification, and quality assurance processes to ensure fair, accurate, and consistent evaluation of learner performance.
- Learner Support: Centres should provide guidance, mentoring, and access to resources that help learners complete projects, develop practical skills, and achieve their professional development goals.
- Health, Safety, and Accessibility Standards: Centres must maintain safe and accessible learning environments, adhering to all relevant regulations and best practices to protect learners and staff.
Meeting these requirements ensures that centres can deliver a high-quality learning experience, equipping learners with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to excel in healthcare project management, leadership, and strategic 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.
