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Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

SMC College

OTHM | Ofqual-regulated (RQF) | Level 7 | 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
You study on our Virtual Learning Platform, accessible 24/7, in a flexible way, to study online. Assessment methods include only assignments. You will be required to submit an assignment of each unit.
Duration
10 hours · Self-paced
Level
Advanced
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (QAN 603/6066/5)
Additional info
Certificate(s) included Finance available
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Overview

The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in health and social care. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals, services users and policymakers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the hospitals/social care industry. It combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care professionals. The qualification will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within health care administration and/or management.

Certificates

Learners must complete six units and achieve 120 credits. The awarding body, OTHM Qualifications, will issue the qualification certificate and the unit transcript.

Curriculum

6 units

Health and Social Care Leadership 20 credits

Managing People in Health and Social Care 20 credits

Managing Finance in the Health and Social Care Sector 20 credits

Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies 20 credits

Leading Change in Health and Social Care 20 credits

Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals 20 credits

Description

The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is to develop learners’ management and leadership skills for effective management of human resources, finance, service delivery, strategies, policies. You will also able to learn how to implement change to manage organisational resources. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals, services users and policymakers in their own country.

The qualification is a regulated in England on Regulated Qualification Framework at the Postgraduate level (RQF Level 7) to provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the hospitals, health or social care industry. It combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care professionals. The qualification will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in leading change, effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team leadership.

Successful completion of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress for a managerial, CEO or directorship role or any senior management position. The learners can also continue their study to achieve a Master’s degree at the dissertation stage (with credit transfer).

Qualification Structure

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management includes the following 6 units. Each unit has 20 credits, and at the end of the course, learners will achieve 120 credits.

  1. Health and Social Care Leadership (20 credits)
  2. Managing People in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  3. Managing Finance in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  4. Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies (20 credits)
  5. Leading Change in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  6. Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)

Qualification Accreditation, International Recognition and Equivalence

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is approved and regulated by OfQual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulator in England, UK). Qualification is accredited at Regulated Qualifications Framework at Level 7, representing practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competencies assessed in academic terms as equivalent to the UK Master’s Degree level.

The Qualification Accreditation Number is 603/6066/5.

How will you study?

You study on our Virtual Learning Platform, accessible 24/7, in a flexible way, to study online.

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include only assignments. You will be required to submit an assignment of each unit.

Results and Certificate

Learners must complete six units and achieve 120 credits. The awarding body, OTHM Qualifications, will issue the qualification certificate and the unit transcript.

Who is this course for?

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is useful to learners from all over the world for job progression, seek employment in the care, health or social or community level sectors. The qualification also provides the personal and professional development to existing managers, job progression, and also meet help those who are re-entering employment after a period of absence or seek a career change. This qualification help learners to become qualified managers or leaders and also provide a cost effective route to achieve the UK Master degree in the health or social care sector.

Career paths of Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Achieving the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress into various careers. You will be able to work for NHS, Health care foundation, Social Care Organisation, or any other care or social work organisation in the public or private sector as a manager or a leader such as

  • Senior Manager
  • Service Reviewer
  • Workforce (HR) development Manager
  • Placement coordinator or manager
  • Nurse Manager
  • Social Worker with management and administration responsibility
  • Occupational health coordinator
  • Client Engagement Officer
  • CEO or Director of a care or social work organisation

The learners can also have an opportunity to complete a UK Master degree in the health care or health and social care at the dissertation stage with credit transfer due to regulated qualification such as MSC Health and Social Care Management Top Up.

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 purchase order, we will contact you with an offer/admission letter and instructions to complete the enrolment.

Who is this course for?

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is useful to learners from all over the world for job progression, seek employment in the care, health or social or community level sectors. The qualification also provides the personal and professional development to existing managers, job progression, and also meet help those who are re-entering employment after a period of absence or seek a career change. This qualification help learners to become qualified managers or leaders and also provide a cost effective route to achieve the UK Master degree in the health or social care sector.

Career path

Achieving the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification enables learners to progress into various careers. You will be able to work for NHS, Health care foundation, Social Care Organisation, or any other care or social work organisation in the public or private sector as a manager or a leader such as Senior Manager Service Reviewer Workforce (HR) development Manager Placement coordinator or manager Nurse Manager Social Worker with management and administration responsibility Occupational health coordinator Client Engagement Officer CEO or Director of a care or social work organisation The learners can also have an opportunity to complete a UK Master degree in the health care or health and social care at the dissertation stage with credit transfer due to regulated qualification such as MSC Health and Social Care Management Top Up. 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 purchase order, we will contact you with an offer/admission letter and instructions to complete the enrolment.

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Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management: FAQs

Level 7 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 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management leads to Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (QAN 603/6066/5).

Level 7 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. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is useful to learners from all over the world for job progression, seek employment in the care, health or social or community level sectors. The qualification also provides the personal and professional development to existing managers, job…

Yes. Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

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