Disability Services Management Skills 2023/24
The programme aims to provide learners with specialised knowledge and understanding that enables them to manage and lead effectively in the context of ongoing and future developments in the services and supports offered to people with disabilities in Ireland. Students will be empowered to become more knowledgeable, skilled and autonomous managers who can critically evaluate and reflect on current practice and are committed to active and supportive team leadership and management to achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Legislation and Policy Context in Disability Services 23-24
The aim of this module is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the legislative framework relevant to disability. The module will support learners to understand the context they practice in and/or the context of current and future developments in the services offered to people with disabilities in Ireland.
Current Issues in Social Care Management 23/24
The module will also explore the prescient issues arising for specific demographic groups within the disability population. As part of this students will develop an understanding of how the historical conceptions of people with disabilities within these cohorts, and the current day portrayal of disabled people in the media influence how services are configured today.
The three groups which are the focus of this module experience distinct issues in accessing services and having their support needs met both within specialist and mainstream services.
Innovation, Leadership and Change in Disability Services 2023/24
The programme aims to provide learners with specialised knowledge and understanding that enables them to manage and lead effectively in the context of ongoing and future developments in the services and supports offered to people with disabilities in Ireland. Students will be empowered to become more knowledgeable, skilled and autonomous managers who can critically evaluate and reflect on current practice and are committed to active and supportive team leadership and management to achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders.
Applied Research Methods 2023/24
The aim of this Applied Research Methods module is to introduce the student to the process of applied research. It focuses on the practical skills needed in order to conduct effective research.