OTHM LEVEL 7 DIPLOMA IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT

Program Overview

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a one-year program designed to equip learners with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively as managers in hospitals or the social care industry. The program combines theoretical and practical knowledge within the health and social care field, and graduates can pursue various careers in health care administration and management. The program is offered at C3S Business School in Barcelona, Spain, and is delivered in English.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The OTHM Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

is a one-year program designed to develop learners' understanding of policy, management theory, and practice in health and social care. It aims to provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively as managers in hospitals or the social care industry. This program combines theoretical and practical knowledge within the health and social care field.

The program's objectives include:

• Equipping learners with the knowledge and understanding of relevant policies, management theories, and practices in health and social care.
• Developing learners' skills in leadership, managing change, and achieving effective performance.
• Preparing learners for future studies at the Master's level.
• Enabling learners to work in various roles within health care administration and management.

Outline:

The program consists of six mandatory units, each worth 20 credits:

• Health and Social Care Leadership: This unit explores the key principles and theories of leadership in health and social care settings.
• Managing People in Health and Social Care: This unit examines different approaches to managing people effectively within health and social care organizations.
• Managing Finance in Health and Social Care: This unit focuses on financial management principles and practices specific to health and social care organizations.
• Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies: This unit explores the policy landscape within health and social care and the role of managers in implementing and evaluating policies.
• Leading Change in Health and Social Care: This unit examines different approaches to leading and managing change within health and social care organizations.
• Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals: This unit equips learners with the skills to conduct and critically appraise research relevant to the health and social care field.

Assessment:

Assessment methods for the program include:

• Assignments: Each unit will require the completion of assignments that demonstrate the learner's understanding of the unit's content and their ability to apply it to real-world scenarios.
• Examinations: Some units may also include written examinations.
• Presentations: Learners may be required to deliver presentations on topics related to their studies.
• Seminars: These allow for in-depth discussion and exploration of topics with peers and tutors.
• Workshops: These provide learners with opportunities to develop practical skills through activities and exercises.
• Independent study: Learners are expected to undertake independent study and research to supplement their learning.

Careers:

Graduates of the program can pursue various careers in health care administration and management, such as:

• Counsellor
• Rehab Worker
• Occupational Therapist
• Psychologist
• Wellness Specialist
• Clinical Research Manager
• Social Worker

Other:

• Tuition Fee: €6,800 /Year
• Payment instalment plans are available.
• Application fee: Non-refundable, paid with application: €300
• Full Time: €6,800/year
• Online Classes fees: €6,300