OTHM LEVEL 6 DILOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT

Course Description

The objective of the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career 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 activities, to meet national occupational standards. Learners will acquire care management skills in the Health and Social Care sector.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:
⦁ Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification as recognised by UK NARIC
⦁ Mature learners (over 21) with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
⦁ Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
⦁ English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

Mandatory Units

⦁ Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
⦁ Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
⦁ Principles of Leadership and Management (20 credits)
⦁ Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings (20 credits)
⦁ Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 credits)
⦁ Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals (20 credits)

Equivalences

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 6 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor’s Degrees, Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Graduate Diplomas and Graduate Certificates.

Duration and Delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.
The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online.

Progression

Successful completion of Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant OTHM Level 7 Diplomas. The Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), learners are eligible to gain direct entry into relevant Master’s degree programmes.

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