Course Summary
Develop the confidence and skills to integrate and implement quality improvement theories and methods.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
• 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.
Application Details
About the application form
The application form is completed online. The application process should involve all three team members though only one will submit on behalf of the team. It is possible to complete the form in stages using the SAVE FOR LATER option.
You will be asked to complete sections about your team member demographics and contact details, your experience of QI and you will be asked to explain your workplace improvement idea and why you feel your team should be selected.
Application process
One person per team should complete and submit relevant accompanying letter(s) of support.
-Applications are checked and verified. You will be informed if your application is not eligible.
-Eligible applications will be considered by a selection committee in June 2024.
-The outcome of the selection process will be notified to all applicants within one week of the selection meeting.
You may appeal the admission decision within 10 working days of the decision.
Start Dates:
The dates are based on the 2024-2025 academic year. Successful teams will be informed with the decision letter.
You are expected to aim for 100% attendance and full engagement in the programme.
All course dates can be viewed in the LEARNING SESSION DATES tab on our course webpage - link above. Scheduling is subject to confirmation for 2024-2025 academic year.
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The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.