Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.

Learners will study Level 4 and Level 5 units, each worth 120 credits per academic year, totaling 240 credits. This total is equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree.

The Level 4 units lay the foundation of learning by introducing contemporary Health and Social Care topics. These units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession. They will develop and enhance skills in areas such as equality, diversity, professional development, and patient assessment. Additionally, learners will gain knowledge in resource management, health and safety, risk assessment, and communication.

The Level 5 units offer learners the chance to progress in specific occupational areas. In these units, learners will further develop skills in effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding. Moreover, they will study health education, team management, and professional supervision practices. Learners will also learn how to complete a research project.

Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills. These skills will enable them to apply their knowledge effectively in the workplace, enhance their career prospects, and allow for progression to further study.

Course Outline

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification consists of 12 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours.

To achieve the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners must achieve 240 credits in total, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).

Level 4: 6 Mandatory units

• Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills (20 credits)
• Communication in the Caring Professions (20 credits)
• Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions (20 credits)
• Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
• Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Level 5: 6 Mandatory units

• Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 credits)
• Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 credits)
• Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
• Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 credits)

Requirements

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.

The entry profile for learners is likely to include at least one of the following:

• Relevant Level 3 Diploma qualification or equivalent qualification
• GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent qualification
• Mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)

English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page.

Who is This Course For?

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is to equip learners with the essential knowledge, understanding, and skills needed for a career or further study in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. This programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.

Learners will study Level 4 and Level 5 units, each worth 120 credits per academic year, for a total of 240 credits. This credit value is equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree.

The Level 4 units provide the foundation for learning by introducing contemporary Health and Social Care topics. These units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge. They will develop and enhance skills in areas such as equality, diversity, professional development, and patient assessment. Additionally, learners will gain expertise in resource management, health and safety, risk assessment, and communication.

The Level 5 units offer learners the opportunity to advance in specific occupational areas. In these units, learners will further develop skills in effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, and safeguarding. Moreover, they will study health education, team management, and professional supervision practices. Learners will also learn how to complete a research project.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners will be equipped with industry-specific and practical skills. These skills will enable them to apply their knowledge effectively in the workplace, enhance their career prospects, and progress to further study.

Assessment

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the center and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgment that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgment of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

Accreditation

London College for Professionals Offers Endorsed Courses by OTHM UK and under OTHM Endorsed Provision.

OTHM Endorsed Provision

London College for Professionals has designed and developed its courses under the guidance and supervision by OTHM to ensure that its courses meet the high standards quality criteria.

About OTHM

UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). We have a network of numerous delivery centres globally to deliver our qualifications. OTHM has established strong academic relationships in the UK and overseas to ensure that OTHM qualifications are recognized globally.

The local and international recognition has enabled OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

Certification

Upon successfully passing the course, the learner must pay for a Certificate of Completion from KPCL (either in PDF format or Hardcopy) or an Endorsed Diploma from OTHM (Hardcopy).