| PSL | 401 | Patient Safety and Quality Care Improvement | 4 hours. | Introduces students to relevant theory, content, tools and methods in the fields of patient safety and quality care improvement. Extensive computer use required. |
| PSL | 402 | Error Science, Risk and Disclosure | 4 hours. | Error theory and systems thinking, methods for risk assessment and patient safety improvement; development of proficiency with patient safety risk assessment and improvement methods, principles of safe system design, and apology. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 401; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 403 | Communication and Collaboration | 4 hours. | Introduction to advanced communication strategies for success in the current and future health care system. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 402; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 404 | Organizational Leadership in Health Systems | 4 hours. | Organization theory, culture, and change specifically related to the health care system in the current medical error and quality improvement environment. Focuses on leadership specific to creating a culture of safety. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 403; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 501 | Healthcare Simulation, Team, Applied Leadership Principles | 4 hours. | Requires the learner to synthesize and integrate patient safety theory and practice and apply related knowledge and skill toward the development of recommended safety solutions. Includes onsite residency. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 404; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 502 | Health Sciences Research and Information Technology | 4 hours. | Application in developing, analyzing, and reporting behavioral and/or organizational measures specific to safety and quality care outcomes. Introduction to electronic medical record, e-prescribing, telemedicine and electronic resource management. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 501; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 503 | Economics, Policy and Environment | 4 hours. | Major topics of discussion include accreditation and regulatory issues, Federal and state constituents and laws, and institutional and individual legal issues in relation to the patient safety movement. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 502; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 504 | Creating Human and System Change | 4 hours. | Examine the concept of change and its impact on health care organizations and individuals. Assess current systems, create effective change strategies for process improvements, behavior change, and facilitation of a patient safety culture. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 503; or consent of the instructor. |
| PSL | 597 | Capstone Project | 4 hours. | Provides the opportunity for the master¿s candidate to demonstrate his/her ability to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired from the master¿s program. Prerequisite(s): Grade of B or better in PSL 504; or consent of the instructor. |