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Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care

SMC College

Qualifi | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 4 | 100% online | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£825 £990
Funding options
Monthly payment plan available, or pay in full online.
Study method
Online, On Demand
Course format
Study online 24/7 through our learning portal.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Intermediate
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 601/5058/0)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the opportunity to learners to advance their career to become a manager in care organisation, or other roles such as health assistant, social worker, health administrator, community development officer. This qualification provides advance knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the health and social care.

Certificates

The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully Regulated Qualification – accredited to RQF Level 4, ensuring the highest standards of quality, credibility, and academic integrity. Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5058/0 This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.

Curriculum

6 units

Academic Study Skills 20 credits

Communicating in Health and Social Care 20 credits

An Introduction to Healthcare Policy 20 credits

Reflective Practice 20 credits

Managing People in Health and Social Care 20 credits

Sociology: Concepts in Health and Ill Health 20 credits

Description

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the opportunity to learners to advance their career to become a manager in care organisation, or other roles such as health assistant, social worker, health administrator, community development officer. This qualification provides advance knowledge, skills and understanding relating to the health and social care.

The qualification will:

  • prepare learners for employment in health or care sector, and
  • support a range of roles in the workplace, and
  • provide personal and professional development to working professionals, and
  • help learners to become qualified managers with progression to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Learning Objectives of Level 4 Diploma in Health And Social Care

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care develops the following skills:

  • Critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential and career aims.
  • Develop the learner’s communication skills in health and social care settings for effective service delivery.
  • Develop your awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy
  • Allow learners to examine the key issues relating to the healthcare policy.
  • Identify and explain models of reflection used in health and social care for personal and professional development.
  • Understand the processes involved in the recruitment and the management of people in the health and social care workplace.
  • Develop skills to understand society for effective service delivery.
  • Motivate learners to progress in their chosen career.
  • Allow learners to get progression to level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care.

International Recognition & Accreditation

The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully Regulated Qualification – accredited to RQF Level 4, ensuring the highest standards of quality, credibility, and academic integrity.

Qualification Accreditation Number: 601/5058/0

This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.

Qualification Structure

Learners must complete six units to achieve the Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care. Total credits are 120. Each unit has 20 credits.

Unit 1: Academic Study Skills

Unit 2: Communicating in Health and Social Care

Unit 3: An Introduction to Healthcare Policy

Unit 4: Reflective Practice

Unit 5: Managing People in Health and Social Care

Unit 6: Sociology Concepts in Health and Ill Health

Career path

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the career opportunities (not an exhaustive list) such as

  • Social Care Worker
  • Personal Assistant
  • Nursing
  • Health Care Manager
  • Health Care policy Officer or Administrator
  • Community Development Officer / Manager
  • Health Administrator

This qualification is also suitable for learners who are re-entering employment after a period of absence and for those who are seeking a career change to health and social care. After completion of this qualification, you can study further by taking one of the following qualifications.

  • Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

How to Apply?

There are three ways to apply for this course.

(1) Purchase the course from this link - Click Here. or

(2) Purchase the course on Monthly payment plan -Click Here or

(3) Complete the admission application form - Click Here

Once we receive your application or order, you will get an offer/admission letter with instructions to complete the enrolment.

Career path

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care provides the career opportunities (not an exhaustive list) such as Social Care Worker Personal Assistant Nursing Health Care Manager Health Care policy Officer or Administrator Community Development Officer / Manager Health Administrator This qualification is also suitable for learners who are re-entering employment after a period of absence and for those who are seeking a career change to health and social care. After completion of this qualification, you can study further by taking one of the following qualifications. Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management How to Apply? There are three ways to apply for this course. (1) Purchase the course from this link - Click Here. or (2) Purchase the course on Monthly payment plan - Click Here or (3) Complete the admission application form - Click Here Once we receive your application or order, you will get an offer/admission letter with instructions to complete the enrolment.

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Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care: FAQs

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care takes around 10 hours to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family. It is On Demand, so you can start as soon as you enrol.

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care leads to Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 601/5058/0).

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care costs £825, reduced from £990. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Yes. Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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