OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (120 Credit)

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About Course

Credits Awarding body Course Code Delivery mode
120 OTHM, UK – an Awarding body by the UK Government’s regulator – OfQual. 603/6820/2 Online

Overview

The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required for managerial roles in the health and social care sector. This comprehensive course covers various aspects of management, including leadership, strategic planning, financial management, and quality assurance. It also explores the legal and ethical frameworks within the industry and emphasizes the importance of effective communication and partnership working. Through practical assignments and case studies, learners gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in health and social care management. This diploma equips individuals with the necessary competencies to excel in managerial positions and contribute to the delivery of high-quality care services.

Entry requirements

The Learners must possess:

  • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 Award/Diploma or equivalent qualification
    or
  • Mature learners with management 3-4 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

Mandatory units

  • Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
  • Principles of Leadership and Management (20 credits)
  • Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
  • Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
  • Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)

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 – Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
The aim of this unit is to introduce learners to the principles of reflective practice and personal and professional development in relation to their role as a health and social care manager. The unit also enables learners to apply these principles to develop their career as health and social care managers.

  • Lecture 1
    00:00
  • Handbook
    00:00
  • Assignments

Unit 2 – Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of different perspectives of quality in relation to health and social care service provision. The unit also addresses how this is evaluated in order to improve services and empower and involve service users.

Unit 3 – Principles of Leadership and Management
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ leadership and management knowledge and skills, underpinning their practice as effective health care professionals. The unit introduces the management of teams and approaches to dealing with complex situations, providing quality service outcomes through effective practice and policy implementation.

Unit 4 – Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of management responsibilities for ensuring the health and safety of the health and social care workplace and the people within it.

Unit 5 – Resource Management in Health and Social Care
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ understanding of the processes involved in the management of human and financial resources. The unit explores recruitment, and the management and development of people in the health and social care workplace. Key financial concepts and tools used by managers in health and social care organisations are also looked at.

Unit 6 – Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills, to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence based practice.