OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

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Course Overview

What is this course

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-recognised qualification designed to develop essential knowledge and practical skills for individuals working or aspiring to work in the health and social care sector. It provides a strong foundation in care management principles and prepares learners for supervisory and administrative roles.

The programme covers key areas such as health and social care management, safeguarding practices, communication in care settings, person-centred approaches, and operational leadership. Learners gain an understanding of how health and social care services are delivered effectively while ensuring quality standards and compliance with UK regulations.

This qualification is ideal for care workers, support staff, and individuals seeking career progression in healthcare management. The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management supports progression to higher educational levels and provides opportunities for roles such as care supervisor, healthcare coordinator, and assistant manager within the UK and international health and social care sectors.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

To enroll in the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners are generally expected to meet the following entry requirements:

  • Learners must be 18 years or above at the time of enrolment.
  • A Level 4 qualification in Health and Social Care, Healthcare Management, or a related field (or an equivalent international qualification) is normally required.
  • Relevant work experience in health and social care settings may be considered for mature learners without formal qualifications.
  • Proficiency in English is required to engage with course materials, complete assignments, and participate in discussions.

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 600 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the features of partnership working
  • Understand how to establish and maintain working relationships with others.
  • Understand how to evaluate partnership working.
  • Know how to work with others to support organisational innovation and growth.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the legal framework, regulations, policies and procedures that support the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals.
  • Know about the management of a service which safeguards and protects vulnerable individuals.
  • Understand the importance of partnership working to protect vulnerable individuals.
  • Understand how to review procedures and practices that promote safeguarding of vulnerable individuals

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand approaches to health education.
  • Understand models of behaviour change.
  • Be able to carry out a health education campaign.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the characteristics of effective team work.
  • Know how to support a positive culture within a team in a health and social care setting.
  • Understand how to agree performance objectives with the team.
  • Be able to manage team performance.
  • Know about recruitment and selection processes in health and social care.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand professional supervision in health and social care settings.
  • Know how to agree on the framework for a professional supervision process.
  • Know how to provide professional supervision.
  • Know how to reflect on own practice in professional supervision.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand approaches to research in health and social care.
  • Be able to plan a research project relevant to a health and social care setting.
  • Be able to carry out a research project relevant to a health and social care setting.
  • Be able to make informed recommendations.

Course Features

4-12 Months

6 Mandatory Units

Online Learning

Assessment Based

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