Ireland

Process Improvement in Health Systems

Course code: X925
Level: Level 8
Award: Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification: Special Purpose
Awarding body: National University of Ireland
Duration: 6 months, part-time, blended. Where and how is the training delivered? The programme is currently delivered via blended learning Half-day Graduate orientation (Trimester 1) - online via Zoom 5 class days (09:30 -16:30) over a 6-month period (Trimester 1/Trimester 2) - online via Zoom Collaborative, inclusive, and participatory team working in between class days - online via Zoom or in-person at the discretion of team members Assigned team mentor meetings - online via Zoom or in-person at the discretion of team mentors Please see below the dates for 2026/27 for Core X925 (Module NMHS32280). Attendance dates 2026/27 Graduate Orientation: September: Date to be confirmed All are Wednesdays 09:30-16:00 Trimester 1 2026 Sept 16th Oct 14th 11th Nov Trimester 2 2027 20th Jan 24th Feb Final improvement project submission 23rd April 2027

Programme summary

Study Process and Quality improvement in healthcare using the Model for Improvement, Lean, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma and Person-centred methodologies. Enabling you to practice at the level of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt within the Health System.

Entry requirements

To maximise their programme experience, Healthcare Professionals taking the programme as a stand-alone qualification should complete the Fundamentals of Process Improvement in Health Systems (or an equivalent introduction to healthcare process improvement principles) with the Mater Lean Academy/UCD or another accredited provider. Please contact the Mater Lean Academy for further details about this programme leansixsigma@mater.ie. Process improvement is initialised in a project overview document known as a Project Charter. Each applicant, as part of their online application, is required to complete a Project Charter template, outlining an idea/suggestion for a process improvement idea within their specific practice area or wider organisation. Applicants applying as part of a team should each submit a copy of their agreed team Project Charter. Individual applicants should submit a copy of their individual Project Charter but will be assigned to co-led improvement teams and will collaborate on one improvement team Project Charter for the duration of the programme. Download your Project Charter at https://www.ucd.ie/nmhs/t4media/Charter%20(e-version)%202024%20update.pdf We advise that applicants seek the support of their manager for their process improvement journey.

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