Course description
OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
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.
Qualification structure
The OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management consists of 8 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 500 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
For entry onto the OTHM Level 6 qualification, learners must possess relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 5 diploma or equivalent recognised qualification, mature learners (over 21) with relevant experience and learners must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course.
Training Course Content
Mandatory Units
- Personal and Professional Development
- Managing Quality in Health and Social Care
- Principles of Health and Social Care Management
- Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Workplaces
- Financial Decision Making for Healthcare Managers
- Human Resource Management in Health and Social Care
- Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care
- Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
Course delivery details
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 by approved centres only.
Continuing Studies
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.