Structure of Course

Learners will complete this course over 24 weeks. The timetable has been structured to optimise the utilisation of online learning via Zoom where this allows,  but skills-based components do require a certain amount of in-person attendance .

Learners will complete 3 modules on this programme which amount to 30 ECTS on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) as outlined below:

• Principles and Practices of Clinical Supervision (10 ECTS),
• The Practice and Process of Supervision (10 ECTS)
• Practicum Module  (10 ECTS)

In the Practicum (Work-Based Learning) module, learners are required to engage in 50 hours of clinically supervised, work-based supervision practice, supported by ongoing individual and group clinical supervision,

What supports are available to learners

At ICHAS, every lecturer and member of staff is committed to excellence in education and professional practice. Each Module has a Module Leader who works with learners to enhance their learning and will provide formative and summative feedback throughout every module. Each programme has a Programme Co-ordinator and in addition, you will have direct access to the Programme Leader and the Director of Graduate Studies.

Who Awards My Qualification?

On successful completion of the programme, your qualification is awarded by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). QQI is one of the principal Irish awarding body for 3rd level education in Ireland and sets the standards for awards on the NFQ.

The knowledge, skills, and competence required to successfully participate in and complete this Level 9 programme will normally require applicants to have:

• A minimum Level 8 Honours degree (2:2) in a relevant discipline

• At least two years’ relevant practice experience (e.g. helping, caring, leadership, or teamwork roles, including undergraduate experience)

• Be over  23 years of age

• Complete Garda Vetting

Those who have completed other relevant educational programmes or have relevant professional experience etc., where Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) and Acquired Prior Learning (APL) can be applied to the programme by submission of programme content, qualification, and assignments equivalent to an appropriate Level 8 award at an Honours 2:2 standard, can also be considered.

• This Certificate in Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice is congruent with the objective of providing accessible and flexible programmes to adult learners and has been designed with particular emphasis on the use of blended learning technologies to support traditional classroom learning.
• This programme supports learners to develop personally & professionally to enable them to achieve a  Level 9 Certificate in Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice
• Modules within the programme are designed to build personal capacity, collaborative problem-solving skills, and an understanding of the systems and context within which individuals may be best supported.
• The programme will facilitate graduates in relevant disciplinary areas who wish to study towards and meet professional accreditation requirements for clinical supervision.
• This course offers a unique opportunity for professionals seeking to strengthen their supervisory practice, advance their careers, and contribute to high-quality, reflective, and sustainable health and social care services.
• Through this programme, students will cultivate a positive openness to change, enabling them to respond effectively to complex and evolving practice contexts.
• This Certificate may be completed as a standalone award or used as a direct progression route to the MA in Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice, with credits transferred from the Certificate programme.

The tuition fees for the programme are €2,750 for full-time and €2,850 for part-time.  In addition, students who opt for monthly instalments will incur an extra fee of €150 to avail of this facility. All fees are fully protected under our Protection of Enrolled Learners’ Policy.

Protection of Enrolled Learners’ Policy. All QQI accredited programmes of education and training of 3 months or longer duration are covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of the provider ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.