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Leadership and Mentorship in Prehospital Education - Module GM4017

Explore key leadership and management theories relevant to healthcare and examine how they apply within contemporary prehospital education.

Key information

EU fees per year €800
Non-EU fees per year €1,100
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9
Duration 12 weeks
Attendance Part-time
Delivery Blended
Award University Certificate of Study
Course code GM4017
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Effective leadership and mentorship are central to creating positive learning and working environments in prehospital care.

As the profession continues its transition from a primarily vocational model to a more academically grounded one, the ability to guide, support, and develop learners and junior colleagues has become increasingly important.

In this Level 8 micro‑credential, you’ll explore key leadership and management theories relevant to healthcare and examine how they apply within contemporary prehospital education. You’ll learn practical approaches to mentoring, supporting student learning, and fostering professional growth in dynamic clinical settings.

Throughout the module, you’ll deepen your understanding of how effective leadership behaviours shape team performance, how structured mentorship enhances learning, and how you can contribute to a positive, supportive clinical culture.

By the end of the module, you will be equipped to apply evidence‑based leadership and mentoring strategies in your daily practice, create supportive learning opportunities for students and staff, and critically reflect on your evolving role as a leader and mentor in prehospital care.

This module is associated with the Bachelor of Science in Paramedic Studies (Practitioner Entry). It can be taken as a standalone micro-credential or as part of a pathway to a larger award.

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