Course Description

Are you interested in leadership within health and social care services?

Sharing your vision for what is possible and motivating people to generate and realise far reaching practical change are hallmarks of success in any organisation. The aim of this Diploma in Leadership programme is to equip you with skills and knowledge in interpersonal communication, innovation, critical evaluation, informed risk taking and problem solving grounded on ethical principles and evidence based practice. This programme is designed for learners from all disciplines who are emerging leaders within health and social care.

This programme will prepare you to:

• Develop your personal effectiveness and leadership capacity in the context of current structural and professional change in the Irish health and social care services;
• Promote your critical reflective skills on leadership, change and partnership;
• Develop and advance your knowledge and skills in examining evidence underpinning practice;
• Lead informed risk management initiatives in advancing your professional practice.

Entry Requirements

Prospective participants must be registered as a nurse or health and social care professional and hold a BSc (Honours) in health or social care or equivalent NFQ level 8 qualification.

Duration

1 year part-time from September 2017 to May 2018.

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of the programme students will have gained 25 credits at NFQ level 9 that can contribute to the achievement of other academic awards, such as the Master of Science in Nursing at IT Tralee.

Cost

Total programme cost €2,806

Contact

Dept. Nursing and Health Care Sciences Tel: (066) 7191696 Email: nursing@ittralee.ie
Admissions Office Tel: (066) 7145638 Email: admissions@ittralee.ie

Lifelong Learning Department

Email: email
Phone: 066 7191701