This programme offers students a comprehensive overview of the Irish health service, health and related legislation and the current service issues affecting the key programmes and care groups. Students can expect to obtain up-to-date knowledge and a practical understanding of the health service, at national and local levels, which will contribute to their effectiveness and performance in the work environment.
| College | Institute of Public Administration |
| Course ID | 144754 |
| Course Location | Ballsbridge, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 4 |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Level 1 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | National University of Ireland |
| Course Duration | One academic term (September to December) |
| Course Fee | 1200 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants require a Leaving Certificate with a minimum grade C in two higher level papers and grade D in four other subjects. The papers passed must include Irish, English and a third language. OR Mature students (students over 21 on January 1 of the calendar year of entry) may enter a programme without the above qualifications. |
The aim of the Higher Executive Officer (HEO) programme is to further participants’ development as middle managers to enable them to manage their own and others’ work to a high standard and thus contribute to the achievement of their organisation’s priorities.
Certificate introduces basic principles of finance with particular emphasis on financial management in the public sector.
The Dignity at Work: Bullying and Harassment Awareness workshop is designed for managers to ensure all employees feel respected in their workplace (regardless of whether they are working in the office, remotely or a combination of both).
Project management skills have never been more in demand.
