Course description
OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to improve learners' understanding of health and social care policy, management theory, and practise. It will give you the knowledge you need to work as a successful manager in the hospital/social care profession. It brings together academic and practical expertise in the field of health and social care. The qualification will expand and improve knowledge and skills in the areas of change leadership, effective performance, planning, and a variety of other topics.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
- The qualifications have been made available to all without any artificial barriers that deny the access and progression. The primary requirement is to get through the interview, and they are expected to hold the following
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
- Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
- Mature learners (over 21) with management experience
- International students whose first language is not in English, they will need to have score of 5.5 or above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- All the important health and social care policies covered in this course. As a result, the students will gain a better understanding of health and care administration in the industry.
- Will be helpful to the students to develop their problem-solving skills through the practical application of the various theories.
- A nationally – recognised qualification, the credits earned at this course can be transferred to other courses, if the students want to pursue Masters.
- On successful completion of the course the students will be able to demonstrate their proficiency in the various health care practices which will improve their chances of making a successful career progression.
Training Course Content
Unit1- Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies
This unit aims to explore international health and social care policy; contemporary, political, social and cultural issues that help to determine healthcare policy and strategy applicable to the national and international context.
Unit2- Managing Finance in the Health and Social Care Sector
The aim of this unit is to introduce key financial concepts and tools for managers in health and social care. The unit gives consideration to the knowledge and understanding necessary for making finance informed decisions in health and social care organisations. This unit should be studied within the contexts of local, national and international legal frameworks and good practice relating to finance.
Unit3- Leading Change in Health and Social Care
The aim of this unit is to help learners develop an understanding of theories of change management and how they apply to contemporary organisations in the globalised world, with the identification and use of change models. The unit also explores different perspectives affecting health and social care service quality and how this is evaluated in order to empower and involve users of services.
Unit4- Health and Social Care Leadership
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an in depth understanding of theories in relation to leadership, and leadership styles, using these to appraise the leadership role, selecting and applying appropriate leadership approaches.
Unit5- Managing People in Health and Social Care
The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace. Learners will develop skills in the recruitment and retention of staff, as well as the importance of training and industrial relations. Learners will also understand the importance of identifying and managing cultural diversity in the workforce.
Unit6- Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
The aim of this unit is to develop learners’ research skills to include understanding different research approaches, formulation of research proposals, planning research activity, analysing and interpreting data, and the relationship between research and evidence based practice.
Course delivery details
School of Business & Technology London provides various flexible delivery methods to its learners, including online learning and blended learning. Thus, learners can choose the mode of study as per their choice and convenience. The program is self-paced and accomplished through our cutting-edge Learning Management System. Learners can interact with tutors by messaging through the SBTL Support Desk Portal System to discuss the course materials, get guidance and assistance and request assessment feedbacks on assignments.
We at SBTL offer outstanding support and infrastructure for both online and blended learning. We indeed pursue an innovative learning approach where traditional regular classroom-based learning is replaced by web-based learning and incredibly high support level. Learners enrolled at SBTL are allocated a dedicated tutor, whether online or blended learning, who provide learners with comprehensive guidance and support from start to finish.
The significant difference between blended learning and online learning methods at SBTL is the Block Delivery of Online Live Classes. Learners enrolled at SBTL on blended learning are offered a block delivery of online live classes, which can be booked in advance on their convenience at additional cost. These live classes are relevant to the learners' program of study and aim to enhance the student's comprehension of research, methodology and other essential study skills. We try to make these live sessions as communicating as possible by providing interactive activities and presentations.
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Expenses
- Course price for Online learning: £843.33
- Course price for Blended learning: £1,239.33
Continuing Studies
Learners completing the OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management will allow progress to:
- Master’s top-up programmes at many universities in the UK and overseas with advanced standing; or
- Directly into employment in an associated profession