Course details
Content
The Diploma is delivered on a modular basis and will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Health Policy
- Population Health
- Policy for Care Groups
- Health Services Law
- Leadership
- Evaluation
- Health Policy Priorities of the HSE
- PCCC Policy and Practice
- Acute Hospitals Policy & Practice
- Comparative Health Policy
- Healthcare Funding Issues
- User & Public Participation in Healthcare
Accreditation
The IPA is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD). From 2012, any student entering an accredited IPA Programme will graduate with a UCD award. The IPA and UCD are part of the wider National University of Ireland (NUI) network. The Diploma in Health Services Policy is at Level 6 (Special Purpose Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).
Progression
Participants who successfully complete the Diploma programme may advance to year 3 of the Healthcare stream of the IPA’s Bachelor of Arts degree, on condition that they complete a bridging course. The bridging course is delivered during the summer months via three two-day weekend seminars. The subjects that are assessed in the bridging course are: Irish Government and Politics; Micro and Macro Economics; and Organisation and Management. BA graduates may continue their studies through the Institute’s MA in Healthcare Management.
Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the programme and consists of six project assignments and review through examination.
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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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