Delivering Excellence: NSQHS Standards
This self-paced course helps participants gain an understanding in the National Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme and NSQHS Standards.
The Delivering Excellence: NSQHS Standards e-Learning Course is transforming!
We are excited to share the ACHS Improvement Academy are redeveloping this course with enhanced functionality, expanded content and improved learner experience. A new Certificate in Safety and Quality Foundations will be online by mid-December 2026.
If you are currently enrolled, you have full access until 31 August 2026 to complete and receive recognition of your learning.
From 1 September 2026, the course will no longer be available.
If you have a coupon to use or need any help with access or completion, please reach out to us at [email protected].
Who is this course for?
Health care professionals including:
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Board, executives and senior managers
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Departmental or unit team managers
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Frontline clinical staff
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Patient safety specialists and quality improvement professionals
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I understand more about the expectations for accreditation. I will definitely transfer the knowledge gained from this e-learning course to the workplace and share it with my team.Previous course participant
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Excellent course, should be undertaken by all people in the organisation responsible for the delivery of clinical services and clinical outcome of consumers, including senior management at Board level.Previous course participant
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A Good comprehensive course , assisted me with my understanding of the accreditation process. Well worth it.Previous course participant
Learning Outcomes
Develop an understanding in:
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The National Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme and the National Safety and Quality Heath Service (NSQHS) Standards.
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How health service organisations are assessed using the PICMoRS method and how to apply the PICMoRS method to review quality and safety systems and processes.
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Where gaps in the application of NSQHS Standards exist in some healthcare organisations.
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How a clinical audit program is developed, implemented, and contributes to clinical governance through the monitoring and measurement of quality and safety.
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The process for providing evidence on how an organisation meets the NSQHS Standards and how assessors evaluate the evidence.