OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
A two-year Level 5 route into care management — study while you work in the sector.
Overview
Equips learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career or further study in health and social care at a managerial level. Learners demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work or training activities.
Level 4 units cover equality, diversity, professional development, patient assessment, resource management, health and safety, risk assessment and communication. Level 5 units cover partnership working, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, health education, team management, professional supervision and a research project.
Study while you work in care
eie requires students on this pathway to work in the care sector while studying — as elderly or family carers (live-in), carers or assistant nurses in elderly homes, or hospital health carers and care workers.
Units
Level 4 — 6 mandatory units 120 credits
- Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills20 credits
- Communication in the Caring Professions20 credits
- Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions20 credits
- Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings20 credits
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care20 credits
Level 5 — 6 mandatory units 120 credits
- Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals20 credits
- Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing20 credits
- Team Management in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care20 credits
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care20 credits
Entry requirements
- Typically aged 18 or over
- A relevant Level 3 Diploma or equivalent, OR GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects or equivalent, OR mature learners (over 21) with relevant management experience
- Evidence of English language competency if not from a majority English-speaking country
Structure & assessment
12 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2,400 hours Total Qualification Time and a recommended minimum of 1,200 Guided Learning Hours.
All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. To pass a unit you provide evidence that you have met every learning outcome and assessment criterion.
Progression
Progress to the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, or — as an Ofqual-regulated qualification — direct entry into Year 3 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree.
Fees & duration
Fees on request
eie confirms the fee, study mode and start date for OTHM diplomas on request. Ask Aspire Barcelona and we will get you the current figures from eie.
Recognition
Awarded by OTHM
OTHM qualifications are regulated in the UK by Ofqual. They are listed and delivered through eie European Business School but are not eie homegrown MFHEA degrees and not Aspire degrees.
Equivalence
MQF / EQF Level 5 · 240 UK credits. Level 4 and 5 together are equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor’s degree.
How to apply
Enquire
Tell Aspire Barcelona what you have studied. We confirm the level Aspire can consider.
Offer & invoice
eie aims to send a conditional offer letter and an invoice within 48 hours of your application.
Acceptance
Meet the conditions, sign the student agreement and pay — eie then issues a letter of acceptance and a receipt.
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