COURSE PURPOSE

This course aims to empower nurses in Latin America and the Caribbean by enhancing their understanding of nursing leadership and management principles that can be utilized in the practice of nursing.

COURSE AUDIENCE REQUIREMENTS

This course is intended for nursing professionals with a minimum of an undergraduate-level nursing education who are seeking to enhance their leadership capacities and who meet the following professional and technical qualifications: 

• Currently practicing in the nursing field (nurse clinician/ manager, educator, researcher or administrator)

• Access to a computer with Internet 

COURSE STRUCTURE

Offered through the Virtual Campus of Public Health (VCPH) platform, this self-study/self-learning online course uses clear language, practical exercises and case studies incorporating major issues to be addressed in the development of nursing leadership competencies. The course is organized in sequential modular format, with completion of each module enabling participants to proceed to the next module at their own pace. Upon completion of all course modules, participants receive a certificate of course completion from the PAHO/WHO Virtual Campus of Public Health. 

COURSE CALENDAR

CALL FOR REGISTRATIONS

November 3, 2014 – February 2, 2015

COURSE DATES

March 2 – May 25, 2015

12 weeks @ 10 hours/week = 120 hours 

COURSE CONTET

Module 1. Evolution of Management and Leadership Theories applied to Nursing 

Module 2. Ethics and the Role of Nurse as Advocate 

Module 3. Leadership of the Future 

Module 4. Workforce 

Module 5. Quality Improvement and Culture of Safety 

Module 6. Evidenced Based Research 

Module 7. Intra and Interprofessional Collaboration: Full Partners 

Module 8. Financial Management and Cost Analysis 

MORE INFORMATION:

Course Flyer (PDF)

Online application form