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Specialist Course in Improvement Science (SCIS)

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Stanford Medicine Specialist Course in Improvement Science is a fully virtual, healthcare-focused, professional certification to bring improvement practitioners to the industry standard in improvement science. The course has two tracks that require the following:

Specialist Track

  • 15 weeks of training (mix of flipped classroom and virtual learning)

  • Complete a Case Study

LSSBB Certification Track

  • Complete Specialist Track

  • Pass a written certification exam

  • Complete a healthcare improvement project

  • Successfully deliver an oral project and skills defense

Course components

This course includes the following topics, taught using a healthcare lens:

  • Intro to Improvement Science in Healthcare

  • DMAIC, DMADV, Lean, Model for Improvement

  • Artificial Intelligence in Improvement

  • Design-Thinking

  • Basic and Advanced Statistics (Hypothesis Testing, Control Charts)

  • Root Cause Analysis

  • Operational Excellence in the Healthcare Setting

  • Data Visualization

  • Presenting and Publishing QI work

  • Coaching QI Project

  • Leading & Managing Change

  • Quality and Human Factors

  • Sustainment and Reliability

  • You are able to apply for this course at any time, but the application window ends on December 31st for each cohort.

  • This course is designed for the aspiring healthcare improvement leader and/or professional, covering the industry standards for a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certified practitioner, with additional content that will help you thrive in the healthcare space.

  • Specialist Track: $4,000 ($2,000 for Stanford employees)

    LSSBB Certification Track: $4,500 ($2,000 for Stanford employees)

  • Virtual

  • Must have Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or completion of RITE/CELT (or equivalent) and experience with projects and project teams

  • The 15-week classroom training portion of this course begins in February and ends in May. Learners should expect to dedicate between 4-7 hours per week during the teaching portion of the program.

    • 2 hours of virtual classroom time

    • 1-2 hours of assigned videos

    • 1-2 hours of case study or other assigned homework

    • 1 hour of optional office hours

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