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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

SMC College

OTHM | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 5 | 100% online | No exams | 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
Our learning portal will be available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile, or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online. Assessment methods include assignments. There are no exams in this course. You will write assignments for each unit and submit
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (QAN 610/1537/4)
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available
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Overview

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. Become a registered care Manager after graduating from this qualification.

Certificates

Learners must complete six units successfully and achieve 120 credits Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management by OTHM Awarding Organisation .

Curriculum

6 units

Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care

Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals

Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing

Team Management in Health and Social Care

Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care

Research Methods in Health and Social Care

Description

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level.

This qualification is valid to enhance career opportunities in the leadership and management of health and social care organisations worldwide due to its recognition and accreditation.

International Accreditation and Equivalence

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) regulator in England, UK and it is awarded by OTHM Qualifications Awarding Organisation. Qualification Accreditation Number: 610/1537/4

The qualification has the following accreditation and equivalence.

  • England and Europe: Regulated to Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) and European Qualifications Framework (EQF) at Level 5.
  • Wales: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to Credit and Qualification Framework for Wales at Level 5
  • Scotland: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Frame (SCQF) Level 9/8
  • Ireland: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to the National Framework of Qualifications for Ireland at Level 7/6
  • Higher Education in the UK: Qualification (RQF Level 5) is equivalent to the Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Level 5

Learning Objectives of the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

At the end of the qualification, learners will be able to

  • Lead and manage operations of the health and social care organisation in the public or private sector
  • Understand the main features and outcomes of partnership working
  • Understand the legal framework, regulations, policies and procedures that support the safeguarding and protecting of vulnerable individuals.
  • Understand the importance of partnerships working to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • Understand approaches to health education and plan a health promotion initiative.
  • Supervise and manage team performance.
  • Become an expert in researching health and social care for product and service improvement.

Course Structure

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 120-credit qualification based on only six units. Each unit has 20 credits.

Unit 01 - Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to provide learners with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to develop productive and new partnership opportunities within their own and other organisations.

Unit 02 - Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals

This unit aims to provide learners with a thorough understanding of the legal framework for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals, developing the knowledge and skills required to manage staff and developing staff understanding of this critical area.

Unit 03 - Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing

This unit will develop learners understanding of approaches to health education and the methods that are used to identify health inequalities. Theoretical models using health education to bring about behaviour change will be examined and learners will be able to design a health education campaign.

Unit 04 - Team Management in Health and Social Care

This module aims for the learner to show that they can lead and supervise a team and develop their performance in the health and social care setting.

Unit 05- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to develop learners’ ability to provide professional supervision to staff and support them in enhancing skills and performance.

Unit 06 - Research in Health and Social Care

This unit aims to introduce learners to the research process, the methods, and types of research whilst conducting a small-scale study.

Do you need to be on the job to study this qualification?

It is not mandatory to be on the job to study this qualification.

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you to study 24/7. You can use your Desktop Computer, Laptop, Mobile, or Tablet anytime in a flexible way to study entirely online.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include assignments. There are no exams in this course. You will write assignments for each unit and submit them to the tutor for marking.

Results and Certificate

Learners must complete six units successfully and achieve 120 credits Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management by OTHM Awarding Organisation .

Who is this course for?

This qualification is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a managerial career in the health and social care sector. It equips learner for various managerial roles in health and social care organisations, including positions (not an exhaustive list) such as supervisor, team leader, case manager, care administrator, and residential care manager. Furthermore, it can lead to nursing careers that entail management responsibilities. Graduates will find opportunities in both the public and private sectors, making this qualification suitable for those seeking career advancement in senior management and leadership within health and social care.

This qualification is also suitable for learners for a variety of purposes, for example

  • a career change to the health and social care sector or
  • employment in health and social care
  • personal and professional development or
  • job progression and
  • further education study at Level 6 or Level 7 in Health and Management.

Apply to this Qualification

There are three ways to apply for this course.

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Once we receive your application or purchase order number, we will contact you with an offer/admission letter and instructions to complete the enrolment before you start the course.

Who is this course for?

This qualification is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a managerial career in the health and social care sector. It equips learner for various managerial roles in health and social care organisations, including positions (not an exhaustive list) such as supervisor, team leader, case manager, care administrator, and residential care manager. Furthermore, it can lead to nursing careers that entail management responsibilities. Graduates will find opportunities in both the public and private sectors, making this qualification suitable for those seeking career advancement in senior management and leadership within health and social care. This qualification is also suitable for learners for a variety of purposes, for example a career change to the health and social care sector or employment in health and social care personal and professional development or job progression and further education study at Level 6 or Level 7 in Health and Management.

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Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management: FAQs

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management 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 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management leads to Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (QAN 610/1537/4).

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management costs £825, reduced from £990. Finance is available to spread the cost.

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

This qualification is designed for individuals aspiring to pursue a managerial career in the health and social care sector. It equips learner for various managerial roles in health and social care organisations, including positions (not an exhaustive list) such as supervisor, team leader, case…

Yes. Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management 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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