Program Status Notice
The Doctor of Community Health program has been submitted to the Higher Learning Commission
(HLC) and is pending HLC review. The program may not begin until HLC approval has
been received. SWOSU is not currently accepting applications or enrolling students
into the program.
Community Health Plan Design Micro-Credential
As a medical or health services professional, you're at the forefront of improving
community health outcomes.
This micro-credential program will equip you with the tools and expertise to significantly
impact your field.
The Community Health Plan Design is designed to provide a comprehensive, practical approach to developing community health management programs. Its focus is on addressing real-world challenges in healthcare delivery and outcomes.
By the end of this micro-credential, you'll have developed a comprehensive Community
Health Plan Design and created a compelling pitch to engage stakeholders. In addition,
you have practical skills you can immediately apply in your professional role.
Through this engaging, skills-focused program, you will:
- Enhance Data Analysis and Interpretation Skills
- Develop expertise in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting health data to identify population health trends and assess health disparities.
- Learn to use data-driven insights to develop targeted interventions that address the unique needs of your community.
- Gain Strong Project Management Capabilities
- Acquire the skills to effectively plan, implement, and evaluate community-based health initiatives.
- Become a leader in driving positive change and improving health outcomes.
- Strengthen Communication and Collaboration
- Enhance your ability to communicate complex health information to diverse stakeholders, including healthcare providers, community organizations, and policymakers.
- Build strong partnerships and drive collaborative efforts to address population health challenges.
- Develop Impactful Advocacy Skills
- Learn how to advocate for policies and programs that promote health equity and improve access to quality healthcare services.
- Become a champion for community health and drive meaningful change.
Our program structure is designed to accommodate your busy schedule:
- Podcasts provide foundational knowledge and tool exploration.
- Livestreams are pivotal points of contact for questions.
- The final module is dedicated to completing and recording your Community Health Program Design pitch.
Specific topics and themes to be addressed:
- Introduction to Population/Community Health Management
- Health data analysis and interpretation
- Identification of population health trends and disparities
- Strategic planning for population health interventions
- Project management in healthcare settings
- Stakeholder communication and engagement
- Health policy advocacy
- Financial aspects of population health management (ROI and cost savings)
- Program evaluation and metrics
- Pitch development for population health management programs
The micro-credential can be completed by:
- PHARM 5454 Quality Outcome Evaluation in Healthcare
- Independent enrollment