Course Summary
Healthcare today demands leaders who can communicate clearly, guide teams, improve systems and deliver safe, high-quality care to patients. This fully online, eight-month professional diploma equips clinicians and healthcare professionals with the leadership, operational and quality improvement skills needed to influence meaningful system-level change.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
PROFESSIONAL or ACADEMIC
Professional - Registered doctor, nurse or health and social care/allied health professional with a minimum of three years’ experience in a healthcare environment (primary, secondary, tertiary or community setting)
Or
Academic - Administrative professional in a clinical environment
And
Level 8 bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a healthcare, life science, business or related discipline from a recognised institution
ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
Primary degree in English
Or
Working in a health setting where English language proficiency is a requirement
Or
IELTS 6.5 overall (? 6.0 each band) or equivalent
DIGITAL:
* Reliable broadband (? 5 Mbps)
* Computer/tablet with a camera and headset
* Basic Microsoft 365 software skills
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
* Proof of identity
* Proof of professional registration
Or
* Primary degree certificate
Application Details
Fees
No application fee.
Payment options: Upfront payments — 10% discount
RCPI members and fellows: 10% discount
(One discount can be applied per applicant.)
Instalment plan
Deposit: €1,000 on acceptance
Instalment 1: €1,000 due at the start of Module 1
Instalment 2: €1,000 due at the start of Module 2
Instalment 3: €1,000 due at the start of Module 3
€4,000
Total tuition fees
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Career Progression
Duration
In addition, most learners will spend 2–3 hours per week engaging with online learning materials, collaborating with peers and preparing for assessment submissions.
Aside from the live tutorial, all other study time is self-paced, allowing you to fit learning around clinical, family and personal commitments.
The diploma is 100% online over eight months, with live weekly tutorials and on-demand learning materials. This allows participants from Ireland, the UK, the Middle East and beyond to study without travel or disruption to work.