Interprofessional Collaboration in Community-Based Healthcare
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This 10 ECTS Teamcare Interprofessional Collaboration in Community Based Healthcare micro-credential is delivered synchronously online and is aimed at facilitating health and social care professionals to work more collaboratively in the community.
Micro-credential
8 weeks
Online - Part-time
10 ECTS
October 2026
About
The RCSI Health Professions Education Centre is proud to announce a new Interprofessional Collaboration in Community-based Healthcare micro-credential, suitable for health and social care professionals working in the community.
This micro-credential does not define a new professional profile, but identifies a set of competencies that facilitate health and social care professionals to effectively work as part of a community based interprofessional team: this implies both actively participating in team processes and dynamics and being able to adopt a person-centred approach to practice, based on service users' needs, and applying the main ICT solutions available.
This 10-ECTS micro-credential runs over five weeks on a Monday lunchtime from 12.30pm to 2,30pm, and an additional week for group presentations. This micro-credential is based on a previous EU research project, TEAMCARE, that developed and piloted an EU curriculum aimed at supporting health and social care professionals to work collaboratively for the benefit of service users. It is aligned to level 9 on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
You will learn about collaborative and strengths-based leadership, team communication and resolving team conflict.
You will critically reflect on the roles and responsibilities of the community based interprofessional teams.
You will receive an introduction to the key elements of digital health including GDPR, the NIS2 directive, AI in healthcare, and apps and telemedicine in healthcare.
Suitable for
This course is suitable for health and social care professionals working in the community or providing outreach services to the community.
What you will learn
Induction week giving an overview of the course, and an introduction to the learning platform and how to navigate it.
A look at models of interprofessional leadership and decision making in community-based healthcare.
The roles and responsibilities of the interprofessional team, including communication strategies.
Exploring team conflict in healthcare and strategies for resolving conflict.
An introduction to digital health including GDPR, NIS 2, AI, as well as health apps and telemedicine.
Register your interest
Are you interested in learning more about this course? Register your interest below and a member of the team will be in touch with you.
Course information
- Critically discuss and apply models of interprofessional leadership and decision making in community-based healthcare
- Critically reflect on team collaboration, performance and dynamics
- Analyse team conflicts and apply strategies for managing conflict
- Critically reflect on the roles and responsibilities of the community based interprofessional teams
- Demonstrate effective, innovative, participatory, and integrated patient care
| 12 October 2026 12.30pm-2.30pm |
Welcome and introduction. Introduction to Interprofessional Collaboration in Community-Based Healthcare. RCSI VLE introduction. |
| 19 October 2026 12.30-2.30pm |
Models of interprofessional leadership and decision making in community-based healthcare. Team collaboration, performance and dynamics. |
| 26-30 October 2026 | Reading week/mid-term break. |
| 2 November 2026 12.30pm-2.30pm |
Roles and responsibilities of the community based interprofessional teams. Communication strategies. |
| 9 November 2026 12.30pm-2.30pm |
Team conflicts and strategies for managing conflict. Examine the processes required to facilitate task shifting. |
| 16 November 2026 12.30pm-2.30pm |
Digital Health in community-based health and social care. |
| 30 November 2026 | Reflection: Reflect on group project 800 to 1000 words. Upload before midnight. |
| 4 December 2026 | Group project: 10 PowerPoint slides submission before midnight on 4 December 2026. Presentations in class online, 7 December 2026. |
The assessment is comprised of a group presentation involving a plan for a quality improvement project that will benefit service users in your area. A short reflection to accompany this project is also required.
We are proud to be a recognised University of the National University of Ireland (NUI). All RCSI programmes are accredited by the NUI.
Recognition by Ministries and bodies in all jurisdictions must be determined by the individual applicants. Recognition requirements and application processes vary by country. For further information, please register your interest and one of our student recruitment advisors will be in contact.
Admissions
Students should have a health or social care professional qualification, and at least a Grade 7 qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
English-language requirements for postgraduate programmes are published on the RCSI website.
If you do not meet the minimum academic requirements above, you may still be eligible to apply through recognition of prior learning (RPL). RPL is the assessment of knowledge, skills and competence previously acquired.
Learning occurs in many contexts, including work, involvement in social and community activities, or learning through life experience generally. RPL does not give credit for experience as such; rather it considers the learning that was acquired as a result of the experience.
RPL may be used to gain:
- Admission to courses/programmes where a person may not have obtained the standard entry requirements.
- Exemptions from course modules which duplicate the learning outcomes an individual has already demonstrably acquired through prior learning.
You must meet the English language requirements (unless exempt): IELTS score of 6.5, Duolingo 115-120, or equivalent score on another standardised test (certified proof should be uploaded with your application; see below for exemptions).
Exemptions may apply for:
- Applicants who have completed their school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) through English in a country where English is the majority native language.
- Applicants who have completed their school or undergraduate studies (three or more years) in an English speaking institution in a country where English is not the majority native language and where an IELTS score of 5 or more was a requirement for admissions to the programme.
- Applicants who have been working in a country (three years or more) where English is the majority native language or for an employer where English language is the official language.
- Graduates of an RCSI Undergraduate, Masters or Professional Diploma programme in Dublin and Bahrain.
Please note: Certified proof must be uploaded as part of your application.
Fees and funding information will be updated here when available.
How to apply
Applications for the Interprofessional Collaboration in Community-Based Healthcare micro-credential are now open. Please begin your application by completing the form below.
Please ensure you attach the following supporting documents with your application:
- Clear copy of a valid passport
- Copies of your academic transcripts/degree
- Copy of CV
- English proficiency test (if required)
Already begun your application? Complete it via our application portal now.
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