Course details

Content

This Certificate is delivered on a modular basis and covers the following topics:

  • General Policy Framework including History, 2001 Strategy, Reform Process, Legislation
  • HSE - Population Health including Statistics, Quality and Outcomes
  • HSE - NHO and PCCC including the National Hospitals' Office and PCCC - Primary Care and Care Groups
  • Corporate Services and Current Corporate Issues including Finance, HRM and IT in the health services, Office of the CEO and current corporate issues.

Accreditation

The IPA is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD).  The Certificate in Health Services is awarded by UCD and is at Level 6 (Special Purpose Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

Progression

Students can choose to complete only the Certificate programme however many of our graduates have successfully continued their studies with the Diploma in Health Services Policy. Students also have the opportunity upon completion of the Diploma in Health Services to progress to year three of the IPA’s Bachelor of Arts (Healthcare Management stream).

Assessment

Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and consists of five project assignments and review through examination.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Institute of Public Administration - IPA

The Institute of Public Administration is Ireland’s only public service development agency focused exclusively on public sector development. It delivers its service through:

  • education and training, building people’s capability to meet challenges
  • direct consultancy, solving problems and helping plan and shape the future
  • research and publishing - understanding what needs to be done and making these findings readily available.

they tailor their services to the particular needs of the public service. their blend of skill and experience means that they can develop and offer a service which meets public service needs precisely and effectively. Whilst their services are delivered mainly to clients in the Irish Public Service, they have a strong reputation and demand for their services internationally also.

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