This 3-hour course is designed for you to complete the material as it suits you. The training includes knowledge checks to test your understanding of the content, NSQHS Standards evidence checks and ‘questions to consider’ to prompt you to reflect on how your service is performing against the Standards.




If your organisation is a current member of ACHS at the time of purchasing this course, you are entitled to the member discount. If you are unsure of the membership status of your organisation, please contact your Clinical Governance Unit.



Who is this course for?

Health care professionals including:

  • Board, executives and senior managers

  • Departmental or unit team managers

  • Frontline clinical staff

  • Patient safety specialists and quality improvement professionals

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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:

  • The National Safety and Quality Accreditation Scheme and the National Safety and Quality Heath Service (NSQHS) Standards.

  • 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.

  • Where gaps in the application of NSQHS Standards exist in some healthcare organisations.

  • How a clinical audit program is developed, implemented, and contributes to clinical governance through the monitoring and measurement of quality and safety.

  • The process for providing evidence on how an organisation meets the NSQHS Standards and how assessors evaluate the evidence.



Course Curriculum

  1. Welcome

  2. Module 1 - Introduction to the NSQHS Standards (Part A - Std 1 & 2)

  3. Introduction to the NSQHS Standards (Part B - Std 3 & 4)

  4. Introduction to the NSQHS Standards (Part C - Std 5 & 6)

  5. Introduction to the NSQHS Standards (Part D - Std 7 & 8)

  6. Module 2 - PICMORS Methodology



Key benefits of e-Learning

  • Learn and earn

    Complete this course and earn 3 CPD points to continue your professional development

  • Self-paced

    Learn on demand whenever and wherever it is convenient to you

  • Designed by experts

    Courses designed by experts in Clinical Governance, Quality and Safety

  • Learn strategies and skills related to your real-life scenarios

    Practical and insightful

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