OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

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 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).
The Level 4 units lay the foundations of learning by providing an introduction to contemporary Health and Social Care topics.
The units combine both theoretical and practical knowledge in the profession and will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, health and safety, risk assessment, and communication.
The Level 5 units give learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject occupational areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of effective partnership working, managing the care of vulnerable individuals, safeguarding, health education, team management, professional supervision practices and how to complete a research project.
Successful completion of this qualification will equip learners with industry-specific and practical skills, enabling them to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to further study.

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)

• These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
• 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
• English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency.

Successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management.

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are also eligible to gain direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme. For more information visit the University Progressions page.

The Diploma is issued by the OTHM Qualification- Awarding Organisation. Come To UK Academy is an approved Learning Centre for OTHM qualifications.

Awarding Body: OTHM
Course Duration: 52 weeks
Method of study: Full or Part Time / Blended/ Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 5