The Clinical Supervision Module for HSE Staff, delivered by the Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences (ICHAS), is specifically designed to strengthen the skills of psychiatric and mental health nurses working within Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE). This focused educational offering helps healthcare professionals improve their supervisory practices, supporting better patient outcomes and enhancing service quality.
Course Overview
This specialist module is a standalone offering within the broader Master’s programme in Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice and carries formal accreditation by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI). Upon successful completion, participants earn a Single Subject Certificate, equivalent to 5 ECTS credits.
Learning Objectives
Participants enrolled in this clinical supervision module will:
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Acquire a deep understanding of foundational principles and contemporary practices in clinical supervision.
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Develop practical skills necessary for conducting effective supervision sessions and managing supervisory relationships.
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Become proficient in applying diverse clinical supervision models within professional healthcare contexts.
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Learn to address administrative requirements, policy guidelines, and ethical considerations associated with clinical supervision.
Course Structure
The Clinical Supervision Module employs a blended learning format designed for flexibility and effective learning outcomes:
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Online Learning: Participants access pre-recorded lectures and other asynchronous resources, enabling study at their own pace and convenience.
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Face-to-Face Sessions: The programme incorporates 18 hours of direct, in-person teaching delivered over three separate days. These sessions focus on interactive learning experiences, group discussions, and practical exercises.
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Synchronous Online Tutorial: Additionally, the module includes a mandatory live online tutorial to facilitate real-time interaction, discussion, and feedback.
Assessment
Participants’ learning and competencies are assessed through:
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Written Essay (70%): Participants must complete a comprehensive essay demonstrating their understanding and practical application of the course content.
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Class Participation and Reflective Assessment (30%): Continuous assessment involves active engagement during classes and completion of reflective activities designed to encourage practical integration of supervisory skills.
Eligibility and Progression Opportunities
This module is exclusively available to psychiatric and mental health nursing professionals nominated by the HSE. Completing the module equips participants with valuable supervisory competencies and offers opportunities for further educational advancement by progressing into additional modules of the Master’s programme in Clinical Supervision in Professional Practice.
This Clinical Supervision Module is strategically positioned to support national health initiatives aimed at enhancing mental health service quality through professional development in supervision skills.