Innovation in Healthcare (HEA funded)
€160 (learner contribution)
Embark on a transformative journey to develop the necessary skills for innovation and success in the healthcare sector.
Micro-credential
5 weeks
Online - Part-time
5 ECTS
05 October 2026
Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026
This course is funded by the Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 programme and fees are subsidised at 80% for all eligible learner categories. This is not a Springboard+ funded course.
Application opening and closing dates will be announced shortly.
About
The Innovation in Healthcare micro-credential from RCSI Graduate School of Healthcare Management is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential tools to drive innovation in the complex and rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Over five weeks, participants will engage with fully online, self-paced interactive material, culminating in weekly live sessions to consolidate learning and facilitate discussion.
Each module is carefully crafted to help you explore your potential as an innovator. You'll learn to identify and define healthcare innovation opportunities, transform ideas into practical solutions, and successfully implement these innovations within healthcare settings. The course also provides valuable insights into navigating healthcare regulations and compliance, helping you bring innovative solutions to life while staying within the regulatory framework.
With a strong emphasis on networking and collaboration, you’ll connect with industry experts, mentors, and peers, gaining a supportive community to help propel your innovation journey.
The development of this micro-credential was funded by the Higher Education Authority Ireland to deliver initiatives around entrepreneurship education.
This course is a Level 9 award on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
Explore innovation within the healthcare and science fields
Develop strategies to overcome challenges and identify opportunities
Gain skills to implement across the entire innovation process
Suitable for
This course is tailored for individuals interested in or already immersed in the healthcare and science sectors, including recent graduates, professionals, scientists, and researchers providing foundational knowledge and skills in innovation in healthcare.
What you will learn
Faculty highlight
Biography
Caitriona Heffernan
Caitriona is the Innovation Lead for the HSE Spark Innovation Programme, the Innovation Programme Lead at Ireland South Women and Infant’s Directorate and Innovation Lead for FemTech at Health Innovation Hub Ireland.
Register your interest
For queries related to this Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 course, please contact microlfs@rcsi.ie.
Admissions
This Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy course is open to people who are employed, self-employed, unemployed and in receipt of a qualifying DSP payment, formerly self-employed, returners to education, and recent graduates. Learners can take up to three LFS-funded micro-credentials in 2026 across all higher education institutions nationally. Up to 30 places are available per course.
To apply for this micro-credential course, you must also:
- Hold a bachelor degree (if you don’t hold a bachelor degree, see the recognition of prior learning pathway outlined)
- Be working in healthcare or a related industry
- Meet the English language requirements (unless exempt): IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent score on another standardised test (certified proof should be uploaded with your application; see below for exemptions).
The learner contribution for this Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 programme is €160.
Please note:
- Fee includes all resources and access to our online learning portal.
- RCSI accepts no obligation to refund any fee, or part thereof, in respect of a student who chooses to withdraw from a programme.
- If you choose to withdraw from a programme you are liable for the full fees owed for the seat on that programme.
How to apply
Application opening and closing dates will be announced shortly. For enquiries, please contact microlfs@rcsi.ie.