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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care

SMC College

Qualifi | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 5 | 100% online | No exams | Monthly payment plan

Summary

Price
£1,650 £1,950
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
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 610/3288/8)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included Finance available
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Overview

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care helps you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow in the health and social care sector and prepare for senior roles. It is designed for people who want to make a real difference in the lives of others while building a professional career.

Curriculum

11 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

Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care 20 credits

The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care 20 credits

Partnership Working in Health and Social Care 20 credits

Working with Service Users with Complex Needs 20 credits

Research Project 40 credits

Description

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care helps you gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to grow in the health and social care sector and prepare for senior roles. It is designed for people who want to make a real difference in the lives of others while building a professional career.

The course is based on five key themes:

Excellence – Think critically, reflect on your work, and apply your skills in any workplace.

Practical Learning – Learn by applying knowledge to real situations and solving problems.

Working Together – Adapt to changes and work effectively with people from different professions.

Career Focused – Gain the skills and behaviours you need to move forward in your career.

Global Awareness – Understand how culture and diversity affect health and social care.

International Recognition & Accreditation

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully Regulated Qualification – accredited to RQF Level 5, ensuring the highest standards of quality, credibility, and academic integrity.

Qualification Accreditation Number: 610/3288/8

This qualification is awarded by Qualifi Awarding Organisation.

Qualification Structure

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care includes 11 units. Unit 1 to Unit 6 are at Level 4 (120 credits) and Unit 7 to Unit 11 are at Level 5 (120 credits). At the end of the course, you will have overall 240 credits.

  1. Academic Study Skills (20 credits; Level 4)
  2. Communicating in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 4)
  3. An Introduction to Healthcare Policy (20 credits; Level 4)
  4. Reflective Practice (20 credits; Level 4)
  5. Managing People in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 4)
  6. Sociology Concepts in Health and ill Health (20 credits; Level 4)
  7. Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 5)
  8. The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 5)
  9. Partnership working in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 5)
  10. Working with Service users with Complex Needs (20 credits; Level 5)
  11. Research Project (40 credits; Level 5)

How will you study?

Our learning portal will be available to you 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 only assignments. There are no exams in this course. You will be required to write each unit's assignment based on your employment context or given scenario.

Career path

After this course, learners will work as a manager in a health or social care organisation or any suitable role in the same profession. For example, you can apply to become

  • A managerial position of any health or social care organisation,
  • Team leader,
  • Case Manager
  • Care administrator,
  • Residential Care Manager
  • A nursing career with management responsibilities,
  • Administrative or support worker.

BSC (Hons) - Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-Up)

The learners will progress to the final year - Anglia Ruskin University UK to complete BSC Management and Leadership in Health and Social Care (Top-Up). You will get two years exemptions.

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

After we receive your application or payment order, our admission team will contact you to enrol you in this course.

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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care: FAQs

Level 5 Extended 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 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care leads to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 610/3288/8).

Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care costs £1,650, reduced from £1,950. 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 5 Extended 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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