The design and effectiveness of a graduate survey course in quality assurance and utilization review

This paper reports on the design, presentation, and evaluation of a graduate university course in quality assurance and utilization review. The authors cite the need for expanded course offerings in this field and present descriptions of the course design and student participants, including program location, objectives, learning themes and content, instructor team, students, and course process. Student feedback is reported including comments on course strengths and needs, teaching methods, and learning evaluation. Additional work requirements are cited.