OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

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Course Overview

What is this course

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a UK-recognised advanced qualification designed to develop strategic leadership and management skills for senior professionals in the health and social care sector. It is ideal for individuals aiming to progress into high-level managerial and leadership roles within care organisations.

The programme covers key areas such as strategic health and social care management, leadership and organisational development, healthcare policy implementation, quality improvement, and managing complex care services. Learners will gain in-depth knowledge of how to improve service delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead multidisciplinary teams effectively. The course also strengthens critical thinking, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required in modern healthcare environments.

This qualification is suitable for health and social care managers, supervisors, practitioners, and professionals seeking career advancement in UK and international healthcare sectors. The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management supports progression to higher educational levels and senior leadership opportunities such as Care Home Manager, Health Service Manager, and Healthcare Consultant. It provides strong global recognition and enhances employability in the evolving health and social care industry.

Prerequisites

Course Entry Requirements

To enroll in the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners are generally expected to meet the following entry requirements:

  • Learners are normally expected to be 21 years or above at the time of enrolment.
  • A Bachelor’s degree or UK Level 6 qualification (or equivalent international qualification) in related field is normally required.
  • Learners with relevant work experience in health and social care, nursing, healthcare management, or support services may also be considered, depending on centre approval.
  • Learners must have proficiency in English language .

Course Content

Detailed Curriculum Structure

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification 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 theories of leadership utilised in health and social care settings.
  • Understand influences on motivation and performance in the health and social care sector.
  • Understand the features of effective team performance within the health and social care sector.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand recruitment and selection processes in health and social care.
  • Understand training and career development opportunities available for individuals.
  • Understand performance management in health and social care.
  • Understand strategies for managing a diverse workforce

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the role of financial information in managing health and social care organisations
  • Understand the different sources of finance available for the health and social care organisations
  • Understand how business decisions in health and social care can be informed by financial information.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the development of international healthcare policy
  • Understand external and internal environments for health and social care organisations.
  • Understand strategic and business plans for health care organisations based on environmental analysis.
  • Understand the contribution of public and health promotion in the provision of health and social care services.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand perspectives of quality in health and social care services.
  • Understand strategies for achieving quality in health and social care services.
  • Understand the principles of change management in health and social care settings.
  • Be able to create a plan and implement effective change within a health and social care organisation.
  • . Be able to analyse stakeholder responses to organisational change.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand the relevance of research within health and social care contexts.
  • Understand research approaches in health care contexts.
  • Be able to plan a research proposal relevant to management of health and social care contexts
  • Be able to analyse and interpret a range of data.
  • Understand the relationship between research and evidence based practice.

Course Features

600 GLH

120 Credits

Online Learning

Assessment Based

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