Quality & Safety - Health & Social Care - Mayo
This programme equips students with skills such as critical thinking and critical analysis of evidence-based practice that promotes a high-performance culture of reflecting the evolving nature and demands of contemporary health and social care. Graduates of this programme have developed critical understanding of developing and sustaining quality and safe care as relevant to their own professional area.
| Award Name | Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time. Blended learning.
On-Campus Attendance
There are a total of 16 days on-site at the Mayo Campus across the academic year (eight 2-day sessions; four in Semester 1 and four in Semester 2). These residential days are typically on Thursday afternoons and all day on Fridays.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require an Honours Degree (H2.2) in any health or social care discipline or recognised cognate professional qualification and 1 year full-time relevant work experience which must be in the last five years.
Further information
Study Hours
It is recommended that students allow up to 10 hours per week per 10 credit module for studies
Who should apply?
This programme has been designed for people working across health and social care organisations in administrative and or practitioner roles, who want to expand their skills and qualifications. Graduates will particularly benefit in pursuing a career path in quality management, audit, compliance, general management, governance, and person safety roles.
Modules
Governance & Compliance for Quality
Safer Systems
Quality & Innovation
Person Safety
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Applied Research
Examination & Assessment
The modules on this programme are assessed via continuous assessment including submissions of reflective and or critical review essay or report submissions, workplace projects, presentations.
Course Coordinator: Dr Carmel Heaney: carmel.heaney@atu.ie