What type of skills development does the Combined Level 5 Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management offer? - Combined Level 5 Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

The Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management offers practical skills development applicable to real-world scenarios.

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• Map the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management outcomes to the role title or promotion you want in the next 12–24 months.
• Skim the module list above — if two or more units excite you, the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is usually a strong fit.
• Use the salary outlook and enrolment steps on this page; you do not need to leave to start your application.

Core modules and themes from the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management:

• Principles Underpinning Health and Social Care — All Health and Social care professionals have professional codes of conduct. The aim of this unit is to develop understanding of the values, theories and policies underpinning health and social care practice and the mechanismsthat exist to promote good practice within thesector.
• The Management of Quality in Health and Social Care — Quality is an essential component of health and social care services and a concept with many different interpretations and perspectives. The aim of this unit is for learners to develop an understanding of different perspectives on health and social care service quality and how it is evaluated in order to empower and involve users of services.
• Partnership Working in Health and Social Care — The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care. Learners will explore the nature of partnership on three levels. First they will examine partnerships with users of services that empower individuals to make informed decisions and encourage independence. Second they will consider partnerships between different professionals within health and social care and explore inter-agency working. Finally, learners will investigate organisational partnerships and examine different ways ofjointworking.
• Working with Service Users with Complex Needs — The aim of this unit is to help learners to understand issues of health, disability and illness and how health care professionals can empower those with complex physical and mental health needs to determine their own care.
• Research Project — This unit aims to develop the learner’s skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a small pilot investigation of direct relevance to their higher education programme or professional development.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Check you are a strong match before you apply:

• This Level 5 + Level 6 Diploma qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access and progression. The programme welcomes learners from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. Applicants will be expected to meet one or more of the following criteria:
• Learners who have demonstrated academic ability and possess qualifications at Level 4, such as Higher National Certificates (HNC), foundation degrees, or equivalent vocational or professional awards; and/or OR
• Learners who possess a qualification at Level 5 or an equivalent professional qualification; OR
• Learners with relevant managerial or professional work experience, who can demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; 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 academic demands of the programme. The qualification is offered in English.

1. Apply online — open enrolment for the Combined Level 5 + Level 6 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.