ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
Program Overview
The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is a 120-credit qualification equivalent to the second year of a bachelor's degree. It is designed for learners aiming to progress to the third year of a bachelor's degree in healthcare management or to directly enter employment in the health sector. The program includes 8 mandatory and at least 6 optional units, and assessment is solely through assignment submission. Upon completion, learners can progress to the third year of a bachelor's degree or directly into employment.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is a 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree. It's designed for learners aiming to progress to a higher education institution for the third year of a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management or to directly enter employment in the health sector. The program is CQC Approved for Registered Manager.
Outline:
The program requires completion of four mandatory units (65 credits) and at least four optional units (minimum 55 credits), totaling 120 credits. The mandatory units are:
- Leading and Managing Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Responsibilities, Values and Behaviors in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Improvement and Innovation in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Professional Development and Performance Management in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits) The optional units include:
- Digital Skills for Leaders in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Leading and Managing different Adult Social Care Service Models: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Care Planning and Assessment in Social Care Settings: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Management of Clinical Skills in Adult Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Managing Transitions relating to Care Settings and Significant Life Events: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Leading Financial Management in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Operational Planning in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Recruitment and Retention of Staff in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Risk Management in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Project Management in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Policy, Ethics and Legislation in Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- The Organisation of Health and Social Care: (Level 5, 15 credits)
- Global Health Issues: (Level 5, 15 credits) The course is available in two durations: 6 months (fast track) and 9 months.
Careers:
Upon completion, learners can progress to the Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management, the third year of a bachelor’s degree, or directly into employment in a related profession.
Other:
The program is accredited by Gov Ofqual Awarding body. Full support is provided until course completion. Entry requirements include a relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 diploma or equivalent, or being 18 years or older at the course start.
