Overview
NFQ Level 9, Minor Award
(Online)
Exit Award only
Upon successful completion and passing modules to the value of 30 credits of the MSc (Healthcare Quality Improvement) programme (Year 1), students may exit the programme with a Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement.
Programme Requirements
For information about modules, module choice, options and credit weightings, please go to Programme Requirements.
Programme Requirements
Module List
| Code |
Title |
Credits |
| |
| NU6302 | Practice Enhancement for Quality Healthcare | 10 |
| NU6303 | Advancing Practice for Patient Safety | 10 |
| NU6310 | Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice for Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 10 |
| NU6312 | Contemporary Issues in Healthcare | 10 |
| NU6313 | Digital Healthcare | 10 |
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards Book and for each module in the Book of Modules.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Programme Learning Outcomes for Postgraduate Certificate in Healthcare Quality Improvement (NFQ Level 9, Minor Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and capabilities in the area of digital health;
- Enhance healthcare delivery through continuous quality improvement initiatives and innovation;
- Execute proficiency at advancing patient/client safety in clinical practice and at organisational level.
