Quality & Safety in 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 delivery. 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 | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
2 years part-time. Blended learning.
On-Campus Attendance
In Year 1, 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.
In Year 2, students undertake a dissertation. Students are allocated a supervisor for the academic year. Supervision meetings dates are agreed by the student and the supervisor and may be held in person or virtually
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
Total Fees €7560
Residential accommodation is included in the fees.
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
Dissertation
*Exit award available
Examination & Assessment
A feature of the programme is the strong focus on ‘practice’ element for the purposes of skills development and assessment. Many of the assessments are applied in nature and are designed to encourage the learner to reflect on their personal professional practice and or organisation and apply their learning to real-time situations.
Course Coordinator:
Dr Carmel Heaney:
carmel.heaney@atu.ie