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

Classroom Mode – Duration & Fees: 2 Years

a) 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)

b) EU Nationals – 4,250 Euro* x 2 Years *(Will cost you Euro 5,000 after Tax Credit – Save 3,500 Euro)

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.

Students will be required to work in the following fields whilst reading through the course: 

• Elderly / Family Carers (Live In with Families)
• Elderly Carers and /or Assistant Nurses at Elderly Homes
• Hospital Health Carers and Assistant Nurses
• Hospital Care workers and / or Assistant Nurses

eie Institute of Education, will assist you in job placements with local families, Elderly Homes, Hospitals and clinics. 

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a University Degree.

This course is made up of 6 Level 4 modules (120 UK Credits/60 ECTS) and 6 level 5 modules (120 UK Credits/60 ECTS), for a total of 120 ECTS for both levels. Each level also includes 6 written assignments. If a student decides to only study at Level 4 they will receive 60 ECTS (120 UK credits) and can apply for an exemption from the first year of a university Degree course.

DELIVERY – LECTURE BASED

This Diploma is a lecture based course held at eie Institute of Education in St. Julians with fixed starting dates throughout the Academic year.

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 it’s 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.

Both Diplomas are ideal for anyone who wishes to embark into a Health and Social Care Management career in Hospitals, Elderly Homes, etc.

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

Get Qualified Scheme

Upon Successful completion of the course, eligible students will be able to recover up to 70% of expenses on both the registration and tuition fees paid when starting the course.

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)

For further information about learning outcomes, learning and assessment procedures for each module of the Level 4 course, kindly click here to download the detailed course information document.

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)

For further information about learning outcomes, learning and assessment procedures for each module of the Level 5 course, kindly click here to download the detailed course information document.

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 3000-5000 words each.