Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
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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.
- 10 hours, Self-paced
- Study online, on demand
- Leads to Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (QAN 610/3288/8)
- Includes a certificate
- 11 modules, starting with Academic Study Skills
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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
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.
- Academic Study Skills (20 credits; Level 4)
- Communicating in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 4)
- An Introduction to Healthcare Policy (20 credits; Level 4)
- Reflective Practice (20 credits; Level 4)
- Managing People in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 4)
- Sociology Concepts in Health and ill Health (20 credits; Level 4)
- Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 5)
- The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 5)
- Partnership working in Health and Social Care (20 credits; Level 5)
- Working with Service users with Complex Needs (20 credits; Level 5)
- 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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