GPPA Practice Management Programme
Join the PM Programme in February 2025
Join the next programme kicking off in February 2025 now!
Please read the information below regarding dates & attendance before joining.​​​
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We understand how challenging it is to balance the demands of running a small business in a complex and unpredictable environment with the delivery of high quality healthcare to the local community.
Our practical and engaging practice management programme is designed to support you in implementing positive change, and build your confidence in running a modern, well-managed practice capable of adapting to the rapidly changing landscape of General Practice. By the end of this programme you will have a tangible overview of your practice, an actionable plan on how to improve it and the skills necessary to implement that plan.
This comprehensive programme will support your practice in becoming more profitable, more productive and more competitive. ‘To be competitive’ may not seem like a top priority in the world of General Practice, however we believe being competitive refers to the ability to adapt and respond effectively to change; continuously improving patient care and ensuring the long term viability of the practice. By optimising your practice performance in the right areas you can take the many changes in your stride, ensuring that patient care comes first without having a detrimental effect on long term profitability. This is how you create value – for your patients, your staff and the business itself.
The programme will be delivered by experienced practice managers and engaging industry experts, through a range of interactive workshops and group discussions. We believe in collaborative experiential learning, meaning you learn most by doing and sharing your experiences with others.
Programme Overview
The programme will cover the following core areas of practice management:
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Practice Management Role & Managing Change
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Optimising State Contracts
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Operations Management & Process Improvement
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HR Compliance & Team Management
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Understanding Leadership
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Financial Management
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Risk Management (Health & Safety Compliance, HIQA Standards)
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Communication & Patient Engagement
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Learning Outcomes
By the end of this programme you will:
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Have a comprehensive understanding of the GP practice management role and how to achieve balance in the management function.
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Know where you need to make changes to improve your practice and how to implement sustainable change.
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Be aware of the key legislation that affects small healthcare businesses and how to be compliant.
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Develop skills necessary to effectively lead a team of healthcare professionals and manage a complex healthcare business.
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Feel equipped with practical tools and support to build trust in your judgement, skills, and capacity to impact meaningful change in your practice.
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Have built an encouraging network of peers to support your future development.
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Assessment
We believe in the value of assessing your understanding of a subject and providing feedback on your work, otherwise it can be difficult for you to confirm if you have absorbed the information correctly. For this reason, a number of the more technical modules will be assessed with straight forward MCQs to test your knowledge, while others will require submission of a completed template, e.g. a risk assessment. By the end of the programme you will have a completed library of resources to show for your efforts! The key to embedding learning is to reflect and integrate new ideas with existing knowledge, so we also believe it will be beneficial to submit a number of reflections on your progress throughout the programme.
This programme requires a minimum of 20 hours independent learning (outside the programme dates) for reading of materials and assignments. Please ensure that you can dedicate enough time to get the most out of the programme.
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Programme Dates & Attendance:
The programme will be delivered across 10 full day in-person training sessions (approx. 9am-5pm) over a number of months. We believe strongly in the power of connection and the benefits of learning from others, so we have chosen to do our training in-person so you can build a tightly knit peer network to support you beyond the programme.
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Feb: 25th & 26th
March: 25th & 26th
April: 29th & 30th
May: 20th & 21st
June: 17th & 18th
All sessions will be held in the Midlands Park Hotel in Portlaoise. (Rooms are available in the hotel if overnight stays are desired, details to book will be provided separately.)
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Attendance at the first and final sessions is strictly required.
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Programme Fee*:
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GPPA Members: €2,495
GPPA Premium Members: €2,245 (10% Discount)
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A 4-month instalment plan is available.
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If you are not already a Premium member, you just need to subscribe before you sign up to the programme to avail of the 10% discount. €250 off - that's the equivalent of more than 6 months of Premium access for free!
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*There is no VAT on training services.
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Who is the programme suitable for?
The programme is for all Practice Managers actively working in a GMS GP practice in Ireland, including experienced practice managers, those new to the role and those in-training to take over more of the practice management role. Those without an official 'Practice Manager' title are welcome, as are GPs, practice admins and practice nurses who are fulfilling some or all of the practice management role. We believe the less you think you have it all figured out, the more you can learn!
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How do I register?
Join the next programme kicking off in February 2025 here.