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Course Overview

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the second year of a bachelor’s degree.
 

Who the Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care - Level 5 qualification is for?

The Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care - Level 5 qualification has been designed for learners who are seeking to progress to a higher education institution to take the third year of a bachelor’s degree course in an area of management within the healthcare sector.

Progression

On successful completion of the Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care - Level 5 qualification, there are a number of progression opportunities.

Students can progress to:

Learners who complete this qualification can progress to the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management, into employment or to the third and final year of a bachelor’s degree

ATHE University Partners:

ATHE has a number of University partners, who offer online or on the campus Bachelor and Master courses including:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Sunderland London Campus
• Northampton University
• Coventry University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Bolton
• University of Bedfordshire
• Prince Edward Island University

For more information, please visit https://athe.co.uk/progression-routes/

Entry requirement for the Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care - Level 5

The Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care - Level 5 qualification is designed for students aged 19 and above.

For students who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:

• A GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above
• other related level 3 subjects
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• other equivalent international qualifications

List of documents required for registration:

• Completed application form
• Authenticated scans of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your CV/résumé
• A scanned copy of a recent passport sized color photograph
• Proof of English proficiency
• Proof of address
• Two references

Assessment

There is no external assessment (i.e. exams) attached to any unit. You will be required to submit a final written assignment for each Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care - Level 5 module. 

Overall Grading Type

Graded ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not achieved’

SFA Funding

Eligible for Advanced Learner Loans.

Syllabus

There are three different sized qualifications. If you study the 120-credit extended diploma then you must study all 4 mandatory units and select 3 or 4 optional units. If you study the 60-credit diploma then you must study all 3 mandatory units and 1 optional unit. The certificate requires you to study the unit “Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care” plus either “Managing Communication” or “People Management”.  1,200 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year

Mandatory Units (Extended Diploma 120-credit)

• Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care
• Managing Communication
• People Management
• Research Project

Mandatory Units (Diploma 60-credit)

• Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care
• Managing Communication
• People Management

Optional Units

• Leading Practice in Health and Social Care
• Working with Multidisciplinary teams
• Management of Safeguarding for Health and Social Care
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Resource Management
• Management of Activity Provision
• Finance for Managers
• Planning a New Business Venture
• Managing Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading Organisational Equality and diversity
• Managing Finance in the Public sector
• Manage Sustainability in an Organisation
• Managing Quality in Health and Social Care
• Employability Skills
• Personal and Professional
  Development

How much will it cost?

• Please call to enquire
• The registration fee is £50 per module

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Course Overview

The ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management is a 120-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification and is the equivalent level to the third year of a bachelor’s degree. 
 

Who is the Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 qualification for?

This qualification has been designed for learners who are seeking to progress to higher education to take an MBA programme in an area of healthcare management. The Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 qualification aims to develop learners understanding of management and to develop key management skills. As well as the Extended Diploma option (120-credit) there is a range of certificates and awards available.

Progression

On successful completion of the Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 qualification, there are a number of progression opportunities.

Students can progress to:

Learners who complete this qualification can progress onto an MSc programme at a higher education institution such as the University of Northampton, or onto the ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Management.

ATHE University Partners:

ATHE has a number of University partners, who offer online or on the campus Bachelor and Master courses including:

• Anglia Ruskin University
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Sunderland London Campus
• Northampton University
• Coventry University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• University of Bolton
• University of Bedfordshire
• Prince Edward Island University

For more information, please visit https://athe.co.uk/progression-routes/

Entry requirement for the Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6

This qualification is designed for students aged 19 and above.

For students who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:

• One or two years’ study of business, management or related qualifications at a Higher Education Institution
• A level 5 qualification in business, management or related subjects for example an ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Management
• Other equivalent international qualifications

List of documents required for registration:

• Completed application form
• Authenticated scans of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your CV/résumé
• A scanned copy of a recent passport sized color photograph
• Proof of English proficiency
• Proof of address
• Two references

Assessment

There is no external assessment (i.e. exams) attached to any unit. You will be required to submit a final written assignment for each Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 module. 

Overall Grading Type

Graded ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not achieved’

SFA Funding

Eligible for Advanced Learner Loans.

Syllabus

There are three different sized qualifications. If you study the 120-credit diploma then you must study all 5 mandatory units and select 3 or 4 optional units. If you study the 25-credit certificate then you must study “International Healthcare Policy” and 1 optional unit from the optional units for certificate listed below. There are a variety of other certificates and awards. 1,200 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year

Mandatory Units (Diploma 120-credit)

• International Healthcare Policy
• Managing Quality and Service Delivery
• Leadership and Management
• Research Project
• Personal Leadership and Management Development

Optional units (Certificate 25-credit)

• Managing Quality and Service Delivery
• Leadership and Management
• Managing Finance in the Public Sector
• Managing Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity

Optional Units

How much will it cost?

• Please call to enquire
• The registration fee is £50 per module

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Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 7 Course Overview

The Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 7 is designed with senior health care managers in mind, and focuses on topics which relate to higher level heath care management. It is an accredited course that is a master’s level degree course. As an accredited course the level 7 qualification is recognised in the UK and internationally.

Change is a distinctive characteristic of the healthcare sector and it is the strategic managers who should be the first to respond to, and support positive transformation.
 

Who this qualification is for?

The Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 7 qualification provides strategic management skills for those planning to, or working in the healthcare sector both internationally and in the UK, including additional units that are specifically targeted at those working in the public sector.

Entry requirement

This qualification is designed for students aged 19 and above.

For students who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of following:

• A first degree in a healthcare related subject
• A level 6 qualification, for example an ATHE Diploma in Healthcare Management
• Other equivalent international qualifications

List of documents required for registration:

• Completed application form
• Authenticated scans of your qualifications, certificates and complete transcripts for all years of studies
• A copy of your passport
• A copy of your CV/résumé
• A scanned copy of a recent passport sized color photograph
• Proof of English proficiency
• Proof of address
• Two references

Assessment

There is no external assessment (i.e. exams) attached to any unit. You will be required to submit a final written assignment for each module. 

Overall Grading Type

Graded ‘Achieved’ or ‘Not achieved’

SFA Funding

Eligible for Advanced Learner Loans.

Syllabus

There are three different sizes of qualifications. If you study the 120-credit Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 7 then you must study all 6 mandatory units and select 3 or 4 optional units. If you study the 30-credit certificate then you must study any 2 of the “optional units for certificate” listed below. There are a variety of other awards made up of single units. 1,200 learning hours, usually studied over an academic year

Mandatory Units for Diploma (120 credits)

• Organisational Behaviour
• Managing Finance in the Public Sector
• International Healthcare Policy
• Manage Continuous Organisational Improvement
• Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction
• Research for Senior Managers

Optional Units

How much will it cost?

• Please call to enquire
• The registration fee is £50 per module

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