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Health Services Supervisory Management Skills

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Health Services Supervisory Management Skills

QQI Level 6 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills 6M4978

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QQI Level 6 Health Services Supervisory Management Skills 6M4978

Duration

One-year, full-time course running from September to May.

Course Description

The aim of this programme is to enable learners to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence required to work independently or in a supervisory role across a range of health service settings.

The course also provides opportunities to progress to further or higher education and training.

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent.

Consideration will also be given to mature applicants, aged over 23, who do not meet these requirements.

Course Content

  • Conflict Management 6N2775
  • Supervisory Management 6N4329
  • Customer Service 6N0697
  • Work Experience 6N1946
  • Person Centred Planning 6N2206
  • Gerontology 6N3748
  • Spreadsheets 6N4089
  • Finance 6N4165

Progression Opportunities

On completion of this programme, learners will have developed the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work independently or in a supervisory role across a range of health service settings.

Graduates may also progress to further or higher education and training.

Structure of the Course

A timetable will be provided at the beginning of the course. Classes will run over three and a half days per week.

Level 6 Healthcare students will have Mondays allocated for work experience.

Students will receive a college email address and access to Microsoft Teams, where all course resources will be available.

To achieve the overall QQI Level 6 Healthcare Supervisory Award, students must successfully complete all eight modules.

Work Experience

Work experience is an important part of the course. Students are required to complete between 100 and 120 hours of work experience in a healthcare setting.

Monday is allocated as the weekly work experience day.

Learning Support

Additional classes may be provided for students who have educational psychological reports.

Students who require learning support should inform the college. All information will be treated confidentially.

Course Fees

  • Student Services Registration Fee: €50
  • QQI Examination Fee: €80

Medical Card holders are exempt from the QQI examination fee.

Learner Information

LWETB Learner Handbook – available online.

Guidance Counsellor and Learner Support

Our guidance counsellor, Janet McManus, is available to support students with career and welfare matters.

jmcmanus.tcl@lwetb.ie

Course Coordinator

Claire Prunty

cprunty.tcl@lwetb.ie

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