Program Overview

OTHM Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care Management (MQF/EQF Level 5)

Course Description

The objective of the OTHM Level 4 & Level 5 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 or training activities. Learners will acquire care management skills in the Health and Social Care sector.

Eligibility

To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 years of age and have a full secondary education together with a Health & Social Care Management background at Level 3 or A Level standard. Before enrolling onto the Level 5 course, you must have attained a Level 4 or equivalent in the same subject. Each case is treated on its own merit, and if you are in doubt, kindly contact us.

Career Path

Successful completion of the Level 4 Diploma (recognised at MQF/EQF Level 5 - 60 ECTS) qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to relevant Level 5 Diplomas, including the Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Management qualification. The Level 4 Diploma has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind.

Successful completion of Level 5 Diploma (recognised at MQF/EQF Level 5 - 120 ECTS) qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including progression to Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, and other relevant Level 6 Diplomas. The Level 5 Diploma in has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind.

Recognition

The OTHM Level 4 & Level 5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Management are both recognised by MFHEA at MQF / EQF Level 5.

Modules

Level 4 Modules

• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Professional Development in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Effective Communication in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Health and Safety in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Assessment Processes for Effective Health and Social Care Delivery (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Managing Resources in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)

Level 5 Modules

• Partnership Working in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Safeguarding and Protecting Vulnerable Individuals (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Health Improvement and Promotion of Well-being (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Leading Teams in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Providing Professional Supervision for Staff (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)
• Research in Health and Social Care (20 UK Credits/10 ECTS)

Assessment

The Level 4/5 Diploma in Health & Social Care Management has 6 modules and 6 written assignments at each level. On completion of the modules, students will be given the assignment questions. The assignments are approximately 2,000 words each.

Fees

• Non-EU Nationals: 7,500 Euro (1st Year), 6,000 Euro (2nd Year) (Will cost you Euro 10,000 after Tax Credit - Save 3,500 Euro)
• EU Nationals: 4,250 Euro x 2 Years (Will cost you Euro 5,000 after Tax Credit - Save 3,500 Euro)

Duration

• 2 Years

Delivery

• Lecture-based course held at eie Institute of Education in St. Julians with fixed starting dates throughout the Academic year.