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Overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management aims to provide learners with the requisite knowledge, abilities, and practical insights necessary for leadership and management positions in the health and social care sector. This diploma extends Level 4 learning and offers an in-depth examination of critical domains, including safeguarding, health, and safety; person-centred care; quality enhancement; communication techniques; personnel management; and organisational leadership.
Benefits of Doing a Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Course Online
Studying the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management offers learners a flexible, accessible, and career-focused route to advancing their skills within the sector. Key benefits include:
- Flexible Learning
- Learners can study at their own pace and schedule, making it ideal for those balancing work, family, or other commitments.
- Cost-Effective
- Online learning removes the need for travel, accommodation, and other campus-related expenses, making education more affordable.
- Access to Quality Resources
- Students gain access to interactive digital learning materials, recorded lectures, case studies, and dedicated tutor support through an online learning portal.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- The qualification develops essential leadership and management skills, supporting progression into supervisory and career roles within the health and social care sector.
Course Delivery
The qualification is delivered fully online through:
- Virtual Learning Platform: Access to study materials and resources 24/7.
- Tutor Support: Regular guidance via email, online forums,
- Independent Study: Learners study at their own pace with structured guidance.
- Obtain assignment: marking and feedback.
- Online Assessments: Assignments, projects, and portfolios submitted on LSM.
- Acquire: Assignment briefing, study lesson plan
- Receive excellent-quality study notes.
- Receive dedicated customer support via chat, telephone, and email (Monday to Friday)
Modules
To achieve the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners must achieve 240 credits in total.
All Units are mandatory
Unit 1 Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
- Understand equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights within the health and social care workplace.
- Understand the development of systems that promote diversity, equality and inclusion
Unit 2 Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
- Understand the principles of professional development.
- Be able to develop goals and targets for their own professional development.
Unit 3 Communication in the Caring Professions
- Know about the range of communication requirements in the workplace.
- Be able to use communication systems and practices in the workplace.
Unit 4 Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
- Know about the current legislative framework for health and safety.
- Understand the importance of compliance in relation to health and safety.
Unit 5 Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
- Know about approaches used in the assessment process for care provision.
- Know how to lead assessments for care provision.
Unit 6 Resource Management in Health and Social Care
- Know about the purpose and objectives of human resource management.
- Understand key aspects of managing others in the workplace.
Unit 7 Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
- Understand the features of partnership working.
- Understand how to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
Unit 8 Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
- Understand the legal framework, regulations, policies and procedures that support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals.
- Know about the management of a service which safeguards and protects vulnerable individuals.
Unit 9 Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
- Understand approaches to health education.
- Understand models of behaviour change.
Unit 10 Team Management in Health and Social Care
- Understand the characteristics of effective team work.
- Know how to support a positive culture within a team in a health and social care setting.
Unit 11 Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
- Understand professional supervision in health and social care settings.
- Know how to agree on the framework for a professional supervision process.
Unit 12 Research Methods in Health and Social Care
- Understand approaches to research in health and social care.
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Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Entry Requirements
- To study an Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management learner must be aged of 18.
- Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 3 or equivalent.
Qualifications
OTHM's objective is the creation and conferral of high-quality certifications that combine strict educational requirements and professional relevance. OTHM is acknowledged as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the qualifications regulator for England, guaranteeing that all its programmes adhere to high regulatory standards. OTHM aligns with worldwide quality frameworks, allowing global recognition of its certifications while ensuring consistency, integrity, and excellence in its awarding processes.
Assessment requirements
- Assessment is via assignment submission only.
- No Exams
Average completion timeframe (Course Duration)
- The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 7-12 months.
- Learners are granted a maximum of two years’ access to complete the course from the date of enrolment.
Progression – Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Successful completion of the qualification allows learners to progress in several ways:
1. Higher Education
Learners may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Bachelor’s degree (BA or BSc) in Health and Social Care, Healthcare Management, or Public Health
- Top-up degree programs at recognised UK universities (subject to individual entry requirements).
2. Employment Opportunities
Learners can advance into a variety of senior and managerial roles within health and social care organisations, including:
- Health and Social Care Manager
- Care Home Manager
- Team Leader or Supervisor
- Service Manager or Coordinator
- Community Support Manager
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