People’s understanding of what constitutes high standards in health and care is continuously evolving. This makes regulating the quality and safety of these sectors a challenging profession. Until now, opportunities to gain academic knowledge in this field have been limited. Erasmus University addresses this gap by offering a professional education programme specifically aimed at the regulation of health and care quality.
This course will teach you how regulation can positively impact both health and care quality, and, importantly, the user experience. You will broaden your understanding of the different forms of intelligence regulators can use and learn how to interpret this data. Using scientific evidence and practical experiences, you will develop the skills to design regulatory strategies that enhance health and care quality. In an ‘all teach, all learn’ setting with international colleagues, you will acquire new competencies to address the challenges faced by your regulatory organisation.
"This course was extremely enriching. It has given me the opportunity to delve into the academic foundations of working as a regulator and gain a better understanding of what we should aim for so that our actions have real impact."
— Karin Müller Mikaelsen, County Chief Medical Officer at County Governor of Møre and Romsdal, Norway
The course is developed by the Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management at Erasmus University Rotterdam, in collaboration with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Norwegian Board of Health Supervision, and the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate.
What will you learn?
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the societal role of regulation and its mechanisms of effect.
- Gain greater insight into the current challenges faced by health and care regulators.
- Be able to interpret and explain these challenges using experiences and scientific theories relevant to health and care regulation.
- Be capable of designing innovative strategies and policies to tackle these challenges and positively impact health and care quality, as well as user experience.
- Have built an international network of peers to support continued shared learning.
How will the course be taught?
The four-month course, conducted in English, uses a combination of face-to-face and online sessions.
- There will be a four-day and a three-day face-to-face session, that will be held in the Netherlands. Each session will include a social programme to give participants opportunities to network with international colleagues.
- Between face-to-face sessions, there will be at least one online meeting, with the possibility of extra coaching as required.
- Learning will occur through various formats, including plenary lectures, smaller group discussions, and individual assignments aimed at developing strategies for current challenges.
"The course broadened my understanding of regulation in other countries, and I enjoyed discussing our shared mission to improve the way we regulate. The opportunity to engage with other experts in the field was invaluable."
-Joanna Bell, Policy Officer at CQC, United Kingdom
Who should attend?
This course is designed for individuals working in organisations that regulate, inspect, and/or oversee the quality and safety of health and/or care providers, including:
- Acute care
- Mental health care
- Disability care
- Long-term adult care
- Youth care and child protective services
The course is particularly suited to senior inspectors, individuals in strategic or policy roles, or those aspiring to move into these positions. Each cohort will have a minimum of 20 and a maximum of 30 participants.
Course dates
| Block | Start Date | End Date | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | Friday, 14 March 2025 | Face to face |
| 2 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025 | Wednesday, 7 May 2025 | Online |
| 3 | Wednesday, 4 June 2025 | Friday, 6 June 2025 | Face to face |
Workload & Certificate
The workload between course dates will vary depending on your individual assignments. Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive a certificate from Erasmus University detailing the course content.
Fee
The fee for the 2024-2025 course is €2,495 per participant. This includes the social programme. The fee does not cover travel or hotel expenses. For questions about payment options, please contact: academy@eshpm.eur.nl
How to apply?
To apply, you will need to write a statement about why you want to take the course and what you hope to achieve by taking the course. This statement will be used to help evaluate your progress during the course. For more information on how to apply, click here.
Contact information
For any questions, please email: academy@eshpm.eur.nl.
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