- Communicate effectively in writing, orally and by visual presentation and be able to present ideas at all levels of a medical enterprise from lower staff to corporate management.
- Demonstrate knowledge and a detailed understanding of the main aspects of medico-legal theory and practice and an understanding of the basic aspects of clinical risk management and an introduction to the theories of patient safety and quality improvement
- Demonstrate skills that will provide the basis for participation in clinical risk management and risk management committees and for further training as a risk / patient safety advisor/manager.
- Demonstrate the ability to cogently listen, interpret, discuss and debate, vocally and in writing and to research issue/s in relation to medico-legal issues within a healthcare setting.
- Ensure effective communication skills in the medical workplace in general, as between the doctor and patient and in other settings such as the courtroom when involved with or as an expert medical witness.
- Possess and demonstrate a knowledge of issues in patient safety and quality; medical negligence litigation; health & safety; consent; confidentiality, privacy; expert witnesses, medication safety, coroners, medical research, medical ethics and fitness to practice
This course is available through the following application route(s)
This course provides training for healthcare providers, doctors, dentists, nurses, physiotherapists, radiographers, other healthcare professionals and personnel, hospital managers, clinical risk advisors/managers, hospital managers/directors, administrators and other professionals working directly or indirectly in the fields of patient quality, safety and clinical risk management.
The course will provide training for clinical and managerial healthcare professionals in the area of clinical risk management and leading to the award of a graduate diploma. This is an appropriate qualification for professionals practising in the field of clinical risk management and healthcare in addition to, or as part of, their work.
The skills learned will provide the basis for participation in clinical risk management and risk management committees and for further training as a risk / patient safety advisor/manager. The knowledge acquired will be applied to the improvement of patient safety and care, to the prevention and management of legal claims and to healthcare delivery in general. The qualification may also be suitable to those in the fields of claims management and those specialising in healthcare law.
About This Course
Below is a list of all modules offered for this degree in the current academic year. Click on the module to discover what you will learn in the module, how you will learn and assessment feedback profile amongst other information.
Incoming Stage 1 undergraduates can usually select an Elective in the Spring Trimester. Most continuing undergraduate students can select up to two Elective modules (10 Credits) per stage. There is also the possibility to take up to 10 extra Elective credits.
| Trimester | Credits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stage 1 Core Modules |
FLME40040 | Risk Management and Quality: Semester 1 Taught (SMED40040) | Autumn | 15 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
FLME40050 | Risk Management and Quality: Semester 2 Taught (SMED40050) |
Spring | 15 |
Stage 1 Core Modules |
FLME40140 | Risk Management & Quality: Professional Project | Summer | 30 |
GradDip Risk Management & Quality (X257) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 7280
nonEU fee per year - € 15460
***Fees are subject to change
EU fee per year - € 7280
nonEU fee per year - € 15460
***Fees are subject to change
EU Students
| Non-EU Students | |
|---|---|
| €15,460 |
For more information on course fees please visit the https://www.ucd.ie/students/fees/ .
- Fees are correct at the time of writing and subject to change.
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), as UCD recognises formal, informal, and/or experiential learning. RPL may be awarded to gain Admission and/or credit exemptions on a programme. Please visit the UCD Registry RPL web page for further information. Any exceptions are also listed on this webpage.
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants: No
This programme provides training for healthcare providers:
- doctors
- nurses
- clinical risk advisors/manager
- hospital managers/directors
- administrators and others working in the fields of patient quality
- safety and clinical risk management and health care lawyers
The qualification may also be suitable to those in the fields of claims management and those specialising in healthcare law.
How to Apply
General application route(s) for Irish/UK/EU applicants* for International (non-EU) applicants* to Risk Management & Quality:
| ROWCLASS | Apply to |
|---|---|
| showAudience-audienceEU showAudience-audienceInt | X257 Risk Management & Quality Graduate Diploma Part-Time Commencing September 2025 Graduate Taught Not available to International applicantsApply |
* you can change options at the top of the page