Jan- April 2027 Intake
HYBRID PART-TIME
Healthcare Change and Quality Improvement Micro-Credential (10 ECTS) NFQ Level 9 RCSI Leading the World to Better Health
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Healthcare Change and Quality Improvement
Quality Improvement & Lean training are now becoming a pre-requisite for many healthcare professionals so that they have the tools they need to introduce meaningful changes to their work environment or patient care. With the widespread adoption of Quality initiatives in the Irish and Global Healthcare systems, it is imperative for all staff working within a Clinical setting to have a hands-on understanding of Quality Improvement tools, techniques & methodologies that are the foundations of positive change initiatives. These tools and techniques are been successfully used in many health systems to improve the working experience of staff and the overall experience of the patient. But for any change initiative to be successful it’s critical that healthcare professionals are abe to apply current research evidence to Justify the application of theories and concepts related to leading and managing change.
Mr. Padraig Kelly MBA, BEng, Lean Six Sigma BB Associate Director, Surgical Affairs Operations and Planning
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Healthcare Change and Quality Improvement
Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this module, scholars will: • Understand the fundamental principles for successful Healthcare Change Management. • Be able to develop reflective practice skills that facilitate collaborative working with diverse stakeholders to achieve improvements in practice. • Be able to develop a detailed strategy for the application of quality improvement and leadership in an area of professional practice. ECTS: 10 NFQ Level: 9 Duration: 9 Weeks Mode of Study: Hybrid Start date: January 2027 Fees: €1,100
• Be able to critically apply Quality Improvement and lean approaches to achieve change in complex organisations. • Reflectively and strategically plan their own role as a leader and team member to deliver improvement within an organisation or area of professional practice. • Be able to apply current research evidence to Justify the application of theories and concepts related to leading and managing change in healthcare to promote quality improvement.
Syllabus • National and international perspective on evidence-based practice in healthcare change • Evidence-based change management theories that have been successful in health and social care settings • Quality improvement within healthcare, key principles, e.g. seven quality tools, systems, processes and individuals. • The science of process-based improvement incorporating the Lean Yellow Belt • Visualisation of data for healthcare improvement • Contemporary improvement methodologies, e.g. Clinical Audit, Model for Improvement, Performance benchmarking, RCA, and clinical quality indicators. • Human dimensions of quality improvement, e.g. human factors and resistance to change. • Patient and public involvement is an essential component of quality improvement.
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Healthcare Change and Quality Improvement
Delivery Modes
Entry Requirements
• Didactic Lectures
To be considered eligible for the programme, you must:
• Small Group Teaching • Online/Blended Learning Activity
• Bachelor of Medicine Degree – Level 8 NFQ or a primary degree in a health and social sciences field
• Work-based application of tools and techniques
• Meet English language requirements, with a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in all sections
Assessment Methods Formative assessment:
Documents to submit with Application Full CV – that includes the following: ~ Employment information - Job title/Level/Location
• Case based discussions
~ Proof of sponsorship (where applicable)
• Reflection Summative Assessment:
~ Evidence of English language qualification* (where applicable)
• Written QI Project Assignment, 3,000 words + Presentation
Fees and Funding Fees: €1,100 Please note 100% funding is available • NCHDs working in the HSE full-time may be able to use their Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme (CPD-SS) funding to cover the cost of this micro-credential. • The course can be fully funded through the HSE Training Support Scheme fund (TSS).
PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE Date
Time
Event Type
Location
Tuesday, 26 January 2027
9:30-16:30
Lecture
In-Person - 26 York Street, Dublin
Sunday, 14 February 2027
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Self-assessment
Moodle
Monday, 15 February 2027
9:30-16:30
Lecture
Online - Zoom
Sunday, 21 February 2027
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Self-assessment
Moodle
Sunday, 28 February 2027
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Self-assessment
Moodle
Sunday, 7 March 2027
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Self-assessment
Moodle
Monday, 15 March 2027
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Assessment
Moodle
Tuesday, 16 March 2027
9:30-16:30
Assessment
In-Person - 123 St Stephen's Green, Dublin
Tuesday, 20 April 2027
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Assessment
Moodle
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