Leadership, Management and Quality Management in Elderly Care

EQF Level 5

6 Credits (ECTS)

Leadership, Management and Quality Management in Elderly Care

Start
TBC 2022
Module Type
Compulsory
ECTS Credits
6 Credits (ECTS)

Module Description

The aim of this module is to provide students with an introduction to leadership and management skills that help build, lead and support a high-quality elderly care team. Students will develop a greater understanding of their own leadership and management styles and how it can affect the opportunity to empower, motivate and influence elderly care environment.  

Additionally, this module also provides students with the theoretical and practical aspects of quality including challenges, the methodologies and tools of quality management and continuous quality improvement concepts as applied to elderly care.  

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess the following: 

  • a qualification at MQF Level 4 (one A’ Level or equivalent in any subject); 

AND 

  • a pass in English Language* and Mathematics at MQF Level 3 (‘O’ Level or equivalent) 

 

Preference will be given to prospective applicants having a year of work experience related to the study programme.       

* Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.                                                                                        

 

Target Audience

This course is targeted at: 

  • candidates seeking a career and a formal qualification in elderly care; 
  • candidates from healthcare settings seeking to upgrade their academic pathway with a focus on providing elderly care;  
  • candidates who wish to progress in their studies along the further and higher education route, whilst broadening their chances of advancing in their own career path. 

 

Career Paths

This programme aims to prepare you for caregiver/caregiver supervisory roles, in line with the National Occupational Standards for Elderly Care. 

How you’ll be assessed

You will complete a combination of written and practical assessments, which will vary depending on the module choices you make. You can expect to complete coursework and exams, as well as presentations and reports.

Assignment
Discussions

Module Intake Dates

TBC 2022
Dubai

Additional Info

 

Accredited
International
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