The Diploma in Healthcare Management will equip you with the appropriate knowledge and personal skills to enable you to contribute effectively to the management of health services and the planning and attainment of goals and objectives.

The programme will be of interest both to those who have recently moved into management roles in the health sector, or existing managers who wish to formalise and develop their management skills in the healthcare context. The content and workshops are designed to be relevant and practical and cover core areas of managment competency including:

• planning and managing resources;
• assuring high standards;
• being a leader;
• creating team spirit;
• creating the service of the future;
• influencing people and events.

Accreditation

The IPA is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD). From 2011, 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 Healthcare Management is at Level 6 (Special Purpose Award) on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). 

Progression

Students of the Diploma in Healthcare Management who gain a merit or distinction will be admitted to the third year of the Institute's Bachelor of Arts (Healthcare Management) programme should they wish to continue their studies in Healthcare Management.