Quality Improvement Leadership in Healthcare

Develop the confidence and skills to integrate and implement quality improvement theories and methods.

• Teams must consist of three members, all of whom must be working in Irish healthcare setting, whether hospital or community based.
• All three team members must commit to working together for the duration of the programme (12-18 months to include project write up and submission).
• Each team of three will comprise at least one consultant or equivalent senior health and social care professional.
• Teams should be multidisciplinary, for example including: -Medical Consultant/Medical Specialist -Chief Executive Officer -Nursing personnel -Physiotherapists -Pharmacists -Allied Health Professionals -Operations personnel -Human Resources personnel -Communications personnel -Administration personnel All team members must: -be working in the Irish health service. -have a minimum of 3 years post-graduation experience as an employee in the health service. -have a minimum Level 8 Honours Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma). English language requirements If English is not a learners first language, they will have to be able to read and write English to a certain level to apply to RCPI. Applicants whose first language is not English may be required to provide evidence of the following level of English language proficiency: -High B2 on the (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) CEFRL when awarded by a recognised awarding body. -An average score of 6.5 on the overall components of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version. Team leadership For teams in a hospital setting, the lead/senior person will be the most suitable team member and dependent on the proposed project, this will include a medical or surgical consultant. Some projects may not require a consultant to be part of the team. For more information, please read our Admissions Policy. Recognition of Prior Learning There is currently no recognition of prior learning for this programme. You can access the relevant policies and procedures on our website. Protection of Enrolled Learners RCPI has procedures in place for the protection of enrolled learners. You can access the information on this through the policy and procedure via our website.