Leadership and Management

This course provides the learners with basic concepts and principles of leadership and management in a progressive health care system that fosters a positive, creative and caring environment. This course gives an understanding of leadership and management rules within the social, legal and economical context of the health care system in general and national health care system in particular.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of how effective leadership and strong management work together to achieve organizational success. Learners explore key concepts such as decision-making, communication, motivation, team building, and strategic planning. It helps develop the skills needed to lead people confidently while managing resources and processes efficiently. The course also focuses on problem-solving, conflict resolution, and adapting leadership styles to different situations. By the end, students gain practical knowledge to improve workplace performance and inspire successful teams.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

Instructor: Nursing with Farah
Provider: YouTube (@Nursingwithfarah)
License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

Instructor: Neeraj sharma – Java Training | MetazoneUniversity)
Provider: YouTube (@mz.neerajsharma)
License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

Evaluate Quality Management Systems (QMS) and quality and risk management frameworks to create a safe, cost-effective, and high-quality healthcare environment, integrating evidence-based standards, resource optimization, and continuous quality improvement strategies.

Prerequisites

Learners enrolling in this Leadership and Management course should have successfully completed core nursing courses, including Fundamentals of Nursing, Adult Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing. They should possess foundational knowledge of patient care, basic clinical competencies, communication skills, and an understanding of healthcare systems. Additionally, prior exposure to concepts of patient safety, ethics, and evidence-based practice is essential to effectively engage with leadership and management principles in the 7th semester.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is designed for undergraduate nursing students preparing for clinical practice. It benefits learners who want to develop skills in quality management, patient safety, and cost-effective care, while enhancing critical thinking and contributing to safe, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare environment.

Course Outline

Module 1: Change Management in Nursing Practice and Healthcare Settings

Change Management in Nursing Practice and Healthcare Settings

Introduction to Nursing Leadership (Video)

Module 2: Quality Management System

Quality and Risk Management in Healthcare Nursing

TQM, TQI, Nurse Manager Role | Leadership & management (Video)

PDCA Cycle, Risk Management & Standards | Leadership (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Team Leadership Strategic Planning Decision Making Conflict Resolution Effective Communication Time Management Problem Solving Motivation Skills

Course Information

Duration

Approximately 1.4 Hours

Course Information

Category: Nursing
Language: Urdu Only
Type: Self-paced
Start Date: Apr 14, 2026

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Urdu Only

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