This programme, which is delivered online for this academic year, has been designed as a development of and a follow-up to the Certificate in Health Services. Students must have successfully completed the Certificate programme before gaining entry onto this Diploma. The Diploma is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of health services and policy provided in the Certificate programme. The course is intended to constitute an important step in the career development path of healthcare staff who are working in the context of the current reform process in the Irish health services.
Diploma in Health Services Policy
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Delivery Method
This year’s programme is delivered online, so students do not need to travel to the IPA campus in order to study toward a third-level qualification. They will be connected with the course components, IPA staff, and fellow learners no matter there they live.
Via the IPA’s online learning portal, students will access comprehensive course material (including bespoke manuals), video lectures that can be viewed on any device, and regular live webinars where lecturers will engage with student questions and enable discussion. Students will be able to virtually meet their fellow classmates on forums and exchange experiences and views.
Accessing and using the online content will be a straightforward affair; students will not anything beyond standard ICT skills. The IPA will provide comprehensive guidance and support.
Entry Requirements
Students should possess the IPA's Certificate in Health Services.
Duration
One academic year
Accreditation
Place on NFQ
Level 6 (Special Purpose award)
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Commences
October 2020
Application Deadline
September 2020
Fees
€1,600 (includes all matriculation and examination fees), payable in two instalments.
Note: Fees may increase slightly from year to year. Where this occurs, students will be charged the increased fee.
Progression
Participants who successfully complete the Diploma programme may advance to Year 2 of the BA (Hons) (Healthcare Management) on completion of a bridging course.
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- The Programme
This programme, which is delivered online for this academic year, has been designed as a development of and a follow-up to the Certificate in Health Services. Students must have successfully completed the Certificate programme before gaining entry onto this Diploma. The Diploma is designed to amplify and build on the foundation coverage of health services and policy provided in the Certificate programme. The course is intended to constitute an important step in the career development path of healthcare staff who are working in the context of the current reform process in the Irish health services.
- Is This Programme for you?
This Diploma is ideally suited to:
- Staff of all disciplines who have successfully completed the Institute’s Certificate in Health Services.
- Those who wish to develop their understanding of health care policy and of the links between policy and practice.
- Those who wish to pursue further an academic pathway in the study of healthcare management.
- Subjects
The Diploma is delivered through three core blocks that deepen students' understanding of Irish health policy.
Introduction to Health Policy
Students are introduced to frameworks for exploring and analysing health policy. Key health policy priorities within the Irish health system are explored.
Governance, Funding and Quality in the Irish Health System
This block examines broad system issues such as the increading focus on governance and accountability, trends in funding and spending, and drivers and policies relating to quality.
Case Studies
Students use case studies on current key topics to explore challenges with developing, implementing and evaluting health policy.
- Assessment
Assessment consists of two written assignments and a final examination.
- Prospectus
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Undergraduate Prospectus 2020 / 2021
Full details of IPA undergraduate programmes are also available in our prospectus, which can be viewed or downloaded by clicking on the cover to the left.
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