What is the credit value of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management?

The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 240 credits qualification.

If "What is the credit value of the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management?" is shaping your shortlist, use the points below to decide whether the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is the right next move.

• Align the credit value with any top-up, MBA, or professional route you already have in mind.
• Check that OTHM recognition matches what your employer or next university expects.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is usually a strong fit.

Core modules and themes from the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management:

• Research Methods in Health and Social Care — This unit aims to develop learners’ understanding of the purpose of research in the health and social care sectors and the implications and ethical issues relating to this research. Learners will be able to explore different research methodologies, enable them to plan and conduct their own research relating to a health or social care issue and evaluate the success of the outcomes.
• Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care — Professional Supervision is a legal and regulatory requirement of health and social care settings. This unit covers theories relating to supervision and the purpose and processes of professional supervision, together with performance management and methods of managing and addressing conflict.
• Team Management in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is for the learner to show that they can manage and supervise a team and develop their performance in the health and social care setting. The unit also explores recruitment in health and social care settings.
• Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing — This unit will develop learners understanding of approaches to health education and the methods that are used to identify health inequalities. Theoretical models using health education to bring about behaviour change will be examined and learners will be able to design a health education campaign.
• Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an understanding of the legal framework for safeguarding and protecting vulnerable individuals, whilst developing the knowledge and skills required to manage and develop staff understanding of this critical area. Learners will become aware that, because of the changing and dynamic nature of safeguarding, the need to manage, monitor and update their knowledge of safeguarding issues is vital in order for them to perform their role legally and effectively.
• Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to develop productive and new partnership working opportunities within their own and other organizations.
• 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.
• 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.
• Principles of Health and 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.
• Communication in the Caring Professions — The aim of this unit is for the learner to build skills and knowledge in effective communication practices, recognising 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.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. Learners will be expected to hold the following:
• Learners who have demonstrated some ability and possess Qualifications at Level 4 or an equivalent international qualification OR
• learners may have a first degree in another discipline and want to develop their own business or shift careers OR
• work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in management. In certain circumstances, learners with considerable experience but No formal qualifications may be considered, subject to interview and being able to demonstrate their ability to cope with the demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and complete your details.
2. Pay the £10 application fee — reserves your application and unlocks the next steps.
3. Upload documents and start — once accepted, access the learner portal and begin your modules.

Everything you need to decide is on this page — when you are ready, enrol above or use the application button at the bottom.