Learn. Plan. Lead. Build Services That Work.

The course is designed for those seeking to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the practical skills required to effectively lead and participate in Clinical Services Planning in the healthcare setting.

The program is designed for:

• Chief Executives, COOs, and Executive Directors 

• Clinical Directors and Medical Leaders 

• Senior Managers and Governance & Quality Leaders 

• Hospital Operational Leaders 

• Emerging healthcare leaders  

• Doctors, Nurses and Clinical Staff 

Whether you come from a clinical or non-clinical background, this course builds your capability to manage the challenge of successful Clinical Services Planning.

The AIHE Clinical Services Planning Course uses trademarked content  to  provide a comprehensive toolkit for clinician directors newly appointed to clinical and specialty departments, nurse unit managers, operational leaders and for executives and managers who would like a better handle on understanding the ins and outs of effective clinical services planning.

It offers the practical skills and knowledge to those who are involved in delivering and leading clinical care, to understand their responsibilities in reviewing and effectively contributing to shaping their clinical services. 

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Outline your responsibilities for clinical services planning within your individual &/or operational portfolios.
• Apply our unique AIHE Clinical Service Planning Methodology (AIHE CSPM©) to understand the fundamentals of clinical services planning for clinicians and leaders.
• Participate effectively in the clinical service planning journey.
• Implement and strengthen the processes and systems for clinical service planning at your health service.
• Understand the capacity and capability of your teams and resources for clinical service planning.
• Navigate key challenges and barriers to clinical services planning.

The course will cover the following core topic areas:

• Revenue, cost & margin analysis
• Assessing organisational capacity & capability
• Introducing new technology & models of care
• Digital health & innovation
• Risk assessment & analysis of new clinical services: can you do this safely?
• Impact on workforce planning & management: Do you have the right people?
• Is there a need/demand: market research
• Service effectiveness & evaluation: How do you know if your service is/will be effective & safe?
• Ceasing clinical services: Risks and pitfalls
• Value proposition of clinical service planning to your organisation (research, education).
• Business cases: what to ask for and where to start.

During this course you will undertake interactive working sessions facilitated by experienced healthcare leaders, alongside peer healthcare leaders. 

Our courses are built on real-world healthcare leadership experience, not generic textbooks. Participants will work through real cases, executive dilemmas, and governance scenarios. 

• Interactive masterclass and workshop format 

• Real-world case studies and executive simulations 

• Peer discussion with senior healthcare leaders 

• Practical tools, templates, and governance frameworks 

• CPD certification on completion 

Participants who successfully complete the Practical Clinical Governance Course will receive the AIHE Certificate in Clinical Services Planning.

This course is eligible for CPD points.

Contact AIHE to find out more about our bespoke programs for healthcare leaders.