OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (120 Credit)
About Course
Credits | Awarding body | Course Code | Delivery mode |
120 | OTHM, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual. | 610/0784/5 | Online |
Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a comprehensive program that focuses on developing the knowledge and skills required for effective management and leadership within the health and social care sector. This course covers key topics such as healthcare policies, organizational behavior, resource management, quality assurance, and ethical considerations. Students will gain a deep understanding of the principles and practices of health and social care management, and how to apply them in real-world settings. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to address the challenges and complexities of managing healthcare organizations. Graduates will be prepared for managerial roles in healthcare facilities, social service agencies, and related fields.
Entry requirements
The Learners must possess –
- Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Award/Diploma or at the level of GCE/GCSE or equivalent qualification
or - Mature learners with management 3 years of work experience in case of no formal qualification
and - Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
Units covered
Learners will take 6 mandatory units (20 credits each) to make a total of 120 credits.
Mandatory units
⇾ Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (
⇾ Professional Development in Health and Social Care
⇾ Effective Communication in Health and Social Care
⇾ Health and Safety in Health and Social Care
⇾ Assessment Processes for Effective Health and Social Care Delivery
⇾ Managing Resources in Health and Social Care.
Payment plans
1. Option 1: (£925.00 +1.5% transaction fee) and get a 5% discount on the total fee when you pay in full.
2. Option 2: (£462.5+1.5% transaction fee) upon enrolment and pay the rest on the next month.
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Course Content
Unit 1 – Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop strategies for implementing and leading excellence in practice in respect of equality, diversity and rights in a health and social care setting. The unit also explores how to manage risk and balance rights with duty of care in health and social care settings.
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Unit 2 – Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
The aim of the unit is to deepen learners' understanding of professional development and to help them explore their own development as a manager in health and social care. The unit also introduces learners to the skills necessary for academic writing, when engaging in continuous professional development.
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Unit 3 – Communication in the Caring Professions
The aim of this unit is for the learner to build skills and knowledge in effective communication practices, recognizing this as an important role of senior personnel working in a health or social care setting. The unit also introduces the role of systems and procedures in supporting safe and efficient use of information.
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Unit 4 – Principles of Health & Safety for Health Professions
The aim of the unit is for learners to understand the health and safety responsibilities within their role, how to manage and carry out risk assessments and the importance of complying with health and safety requirements.
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Unit 5 – Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
The aims of the unit are to develop learners’ knowledge of forms of assessment, to develop their reviewing and planning skills when carrying out assessments, and how to meet the needs of individuals accessing services.
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Unit 6 – Resource Management in Health and Social Care
The aim of the unit is for learners to understand the fundamentals of human resources and team management, as well as how organizational resources are managed in respect to regulation, inspection and finances.
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