Program Structure
Duration
12 Months
Total Credits
120
Study Mode
Fully Online
Program Overview
This Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed, specially designed for individuals who aspire to work in managerial roles and want to stay ahead in their career level within the health and social care sectors. This course will help you focus on the major aspects of any health and social care provider. You will learn how the various services are planned, managed and executed in the face of major crises or challenges that are faced by professionals and service users. You will also learn how policies are made and shaped in any healthcare organisation.
The program blends theoretical management with a live understanding of the health and social care sector. Pupils delve deep to understand how top-level decision-making impacts the quality of service, performance of the team, monetary planning, and sustainability in the long term within the organisations of healthcare and the social sphere.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this program, you will get:
- A better insight into leadership and management practices in health and social care. Realistic idea of policy, planning and accountability within the respective organisations.
- The capability of managing teams, resources and ever-evolving environments.
- Confidence to work confidently in healthcare administration and management roles.
- Preparation for future academic options or senior-level responsibilities.
Curriculum (Modules)
This curriculum is designed to build practical and academic understanding step by step:
- Health and Social Care Leadership (20 credits)
- Managing People in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Managing Finance in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies (20 credits)
- Leading Change in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
- Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)
Each module is delivered independently so that you can focus on one subject at a time with concentration while steadily building advanced competencies.
About OTHM
OTHM is a UK-based awarding organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). Their qualifications are designed to meet industry needs while also allowing academic progression.
On successful completion of this Level 7 Diploma, learners may be eligible to progress to a master’s degree or top-up programs offered by universities in the UK and internationally, subject to individual entry requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
There are multiple entry pathways that an applicant must qualify for:
- A bachelor’s degree, a Level 6 diploma or any other equivalent qualification in a related field
- Relevant work experience (minimum three years) for mature learners
- Learners must be 21 years or above
- In case English is not your first language, English proficiency, proof of English proficiency may be required in case English is not your first language, because the primary language of education here is English.
Career Outcomes
After completing the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners may explore roles in different fields, such as:
- Health or social care manager
- Healthcare administrator
- Care services manager
- Policy or service coordination roles
- Further postgraduate study
Why Study with LearnEdge
Education at LearnEdge extends beyond traditional instructional learning, offering students an academic setting within a globally connected environment, supported by a team of experienced faculty and industry experts.
- Curricula developed in consultation with the industry standards by the senior experts.
- Continuous academic mentoring along with learner assistance
- International academic collaboration with Global schools
- Studying with a global peer community in a collaborative learning environment
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Advance your career in health and social care management with a recognised Level 7 qualification.