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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management

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Ofqual-regulated | 120 credits | 6 or 9 months | No exams | Interest-free monthly plans

Summary

Price
£1,050
Funding options
Monthly (9 months): 5 × £210 = £1,050; Quarterly (9 months): 2 × £525 = £1,050; Pay in full (9 months): 1 × £997.50 = £997.50; Monthly (6 months): 3 × £450 = £1,350; Pay in full (6 months): 1 × £1,282.50 = £1,282.50. Pay-in-full prices include a 5% bursary. All plans are interest-free with no credit check.
Study method
Online
Course format
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management is delivered online by Healthcare Courses (UKPRN 10062390). Assessment is by written assignment, with no exams, a
Duration
9 months · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management (Ofqual 610/0333/5)
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management

Overview

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management equips professionals for leadership roles. This comprehensive program, enhanced with a Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management, focuses on strategic planning and healthcare quality management.

Certificates

Level 5 Extended Diploma (Ofqual qualification no. 610/0333/5)

Curriculum

10 units

Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care

Advanced Health and Social Care Policy

Managing Quality and Service Improvement in Healthcare

Healthcare Finance and Budgeting

Strategic Human Resource Management

Ethical and Legal Practices in Healthcare

Research Methods for Health Professionals

Public Health and Epidemiology

Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals

Professional Supervision and Performance Management

Description

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management equips professionals for leadership roles. This comprehensive program, enhanced with a Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management, focuses on strategic planning and healthcare quality management.


Designed for aspiring managers, it develops leadership skills for improving care standards and operational efficiency. You will master regulatory compliance and effective resource allocation.


Ready to advance your career and make a significant impact? Discover how this Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management can transform your professional journey.

About this course

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management equips you with advanced leadership skills for the modern care sector. This comprehensive program uniquely merges strategic management with specialized healthcare quality management expertise. You will learn to drive excellence, implement robust quality assurance frameworks, and lead high-performing teams. This qualification opens doors to senior roles like Care Manager, Quality Director, or Clinical Services Lead, empowering you to make a significant impact on service delivery and patient outcomes, advancing your career to the next level.

Benefits of this qualification

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with a Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management is a critical qualification for addressing the UK's evolving care landscape. With an ageing population and rising demand for high-standard services, the sector faces a significant skills gap. This diploma equips professionals with advanced leadership and operational management skills, while the quality management certificate provides the specialised expertise needed to drive excellence, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement robust healthcare quality management systems. This combination is directly responsive to current health and social care trends, preparing leaders to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency in a challenging market. For learners and professionals, this qualification is a powerful career accelerator. It validates a sophisticated understanding of complex care systems and the strategic application of quality frameworks, making holders highly sought-after for senior roles such as care manager, quality assurance coordinator, and service manager. In a sector prioritising person-centred care and CQC compliance, this diploma provides the essential toolkit to lead effectively, manage resources, and champion continuous improvement, ensuring services are not only sustainable but exemplary.

Who is this course for?

Who is this for? The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management is specifically designed for ambitious professionals already working within the UK's health and social care sector who are ready to step into leadership and management roles. Our typical learners are experienced care home managers looking to formalise their expertise, deputy managers aiming for promotion, and clinical team leaders within the NHS or private healthcare providers seeking to specialise in quality and compliance. If you are responsible for, or aspire to manage, healthcare quality management systems like those from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), this programme provides the essential knowledge and recognised qualifications to excel. With over 1.5 million people employed in social care in England alone and a growing emphasis on outstanding, well-led services, this career-focused course is your pathway to becoming a highly effective leader. It’s ideal for those committed to driving positive change, improving patient and service user outcomes, and ensuring their organisation not only meets but exceeds regulatory standards.

Requirements

A Level 4 diploma or certificate, or an equivalent or higher qualification. OR Candidates with over 2 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply and enhance their career potential. AND Minimum age of 18 years. * International applicants and qualifications are accepted.

Career path

Our Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with the integrated Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management prepares you for these vital roles. A Healthcare Quality Manager ensures service excellence and patient safety, a highly sought-after skill. As a Care Home Manager, you'll lead operations, blending management expertise with a deep understanding of social care. A Clinical Governance Lead is central to maintaining high standards and regulatory compliance. If you're driving process enhancements, a Service Improvement Manager role is ideal. Specializing as a Compliance & Risk Manager allows you to safeguard both the organisation and its service users, a critical function in today's healthcare landscape.

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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management: FAQs

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management takes around 9 months to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family.

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management leads to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management (Ofqual 610/0333/5).

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management costs £1,050. 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.

A Level 4 diploma or certificate, or an equivalent or higher qualification. OR Candidates with over 2 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply and enhance their career potential. AND Minimum age of 18 years. * International applicants and qualifications are accepted.

Who is this for? The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality Management is specifically designed for ambitious professionals already working within the UK's health and social care sector who are ready to step into leadership…

Yes. Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management with Professional Certificate in Healthcare Quality 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.

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