OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Course overview

The OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is designed to develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for further study or career development in health and social care management.

The qualification combines Level 4 foundational learning with Level 5 specialist study. It explores equality and inclusion, professional development, communication, health and safety, assessment processes, resource management, partnership working, safeguarding, health education, team management, professional supervision and research methods.

Learners develop an understanding of how health and social care services operate, how professional teams work together, how vulnerable individuals can be protected and how management decisions can support safe, effective and person-centred services.

Learning outcomes

Explain equality, diversity and inclusion principles in health and social care. Apply professional communication and academic research skills. Understand health and safety responsibilities and risk prevention. Explain assessment processes used to identify individual care needs. Understand resource planning and management in care settings. Explain the principles and benefits of partnership working. Understand safeguarding responsibilities and protection procedures. Evaluate approaches to health education and promoting wellbeing. Apply management concepts to team development and service delivery. Explain the purpose of professional supervision and staff development. Identify appropriate research methods and ethical considerations. Use evidence and reflection to support professional development and informed decision-making.

Entry requirements

Applicants should typically be aged 18 or above. A relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent qualification is a typical entry route. GCE Advanced Level in two subjects or an equivalent qualification may also be considered. Mature applicants aged over 21 with relevant management experience may be considered, subject to confirmation with the delivery centre before registration. Applicants must meet the applicable English-language competency requirements. Learners should have sufficient literacy, communication and study skills for coursework and research. Learners should be prepared for independent study, written assignments, research and reflective activities. Admission is subject to the centre's application review and applicable OTHM requirements.

Course structure

Topics listed in the institute’s published curriculum:

• Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
• Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
• Communication in the Caring Professions
• Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
• Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
• Resource Management in Health and Social Care
• Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
• Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
• Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
• Team Management in Health and Social Care
• Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
• Research Methods in Health and Social Care

Assessment method

Request the current assessment specification for this programme. Assessment arrangements should be confirmed for your chosen qualification before enrolment.

Study format and duration

Confirm the delivery method, attendance requirements, start dates and expected completion period with admissions. The published duration requires clarification; ask admissions to confirm the expected completion period.

Tuition fees and payments

The published tuition fee is £2,200. Request written confirmation of the current total cost, any awarding-body or registration charges and payment arrangements before enrolling.

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Progression

Discuss your intended next qualification or professional goal with admissions. Any progression depends on the requirements of the receiving institution or programme and is not guaranteed by this prototype.

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