OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

This qualification provides industry-specific and practical skills, enabling learners to successfully apply their knowledge in the workplace, enhance their career prospects and allow progression to further study.

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 and the recommended Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours. To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve 240 credits in total, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 comprising 6 units and 120 credits are at Level 5 comprising 6 units.

• Level 4 units provide an introduction to contemporary Health and Social Care topics combining theoretical and practical knowledge

• Develops skills in equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, communication and health and safety

• Level 5 units focus on effective partnership working, managing care of vulnerable individuals, team management, professional supervision and research projects

• Equips learners with practical skills to apply knowledge in the workplace and enhance career prospects

• Represents practical knowledge and skills equivalent to Higher National Diplomas and Year 2 of UK Bachelor's degree

• Stimulating and challenging programme that is engaging and informative

• Learners gain essential subject knowledge for further study or work

• Simplified structure with core learning building from Level 4 to Level 5 units

• Content aligned with employer and higher education needs

• Assessment covers cognitive, affective and applied skills

• Develops academic skills including research, writing, analysis, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and digital literacy

This qualification enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities. The programme develops both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care profession.

• Understand and promote equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights within health and social care workplace

• Develop professional development plans and apply academic writing conventions

• Use effective communication systems and practices to facilitate partnership working and meet individual and organisational needs

• Understand current legislative framework for health and safety and carry out risk assessments in health and social care settings

• Lead assessments for care provision using person-centred approaches and manage assessment outcomes

• Understand human resource management, team development, regulatory inspection processes and financial resource management

• Establish and maintain productive partnership working with external organisations, practitioners, colleagues, individuals and families

• Manage safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals in compliance with legal framework and regulations

• Carry out health education campaigns relating to models of behaviour change and promoting wellbeing

• Manage team performance, support positive culture, agree performance objectives and understand recruitment processes

• Provide professional supervision practice in compliance with legal and regulatory codes of practice

• Plan, conduct and evaluate research projects relevant to health and social care settings using appropriate methodologies

These qualifications are designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above. The entry profile for learners is likely to include those seeking career progression or development in the health and social care sector.