Overview

The OTHM Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management provides a comprehensive foundation for a career in health, social care, and community settings. Equivalent to the first two years of a UK bachelor's degree, this combined programme equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage effectively in health and care environments.

Healthcare professional using digital systems in a clinical setting

What You Will Learn

Level 4 units

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

Level 5 units

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

Unit titles are as published by OTHM. The full unit table with official references and credit values is below.

Key Facts

Qualification: Level 4 & 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Credits: 240 credits (120 per level)

Duration: 12-18 months

Mode: 100% Online via Moodle

Assessment: Written assignments - no examinations

Awarding Body: OTHM Qualifications (Ofqual regulated)

Entry Requirements: See individual course page for details

Units and Credits

Each level comprises 6 mandatory units (120 credits). Unit titles, references and credit values below are as published by OTHM in the official qualification specification.

Unit reference	Unit title	Credits
Level 4 — 6 mandatory units (120 credits)
K/650/1117	Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care	20
K/650/1144	Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills	20
L/650/1118	Communication in the Caring Professions	20
M/650/1119	Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions	20
L/650/1136	Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings	20
M/650/1137	Resource Management in Health and Social Care	20
Level 5 — 6 mandatory units (120 credits)
R/650/1138	Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care	20
T/650/1139	Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals	20
D/650/1140	Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing	20
F/650/1141	Team Management in Health and Social Care	20
H/650/1142	Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care	20
J/650/1143	Research Methods in Health and Social Care	20

Study Hours, Entry and Assessment

Guided learning hours (GLH): 600 per level (minimum)

Total qualification time (TQT): 1,200 per level

Entry requirements: Level 4: typically aged 18 or over, with a relevant Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent), GCE Advanced level in 2 subjects (or equivalent), or — for mature learners over 21 — relevant management experience. Level 5: a relevant Level 4 Diploma (or equivalent), GCE Advanced level in 3 subjects (or equivalent), or mature entry over 21. English language competency is required if English is not your first language.

Assessment: All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Assessment is coursework-based — written assignments against published criteria, with no examinations. Grading is Pass/Fail.

Programme status: This is a prospective programme, subject to OTHM centre approval. Enrolment will open once approval is granted.

Progression Routes

Top up to a full Bachelor's degree - Final-year entry to a BA (Hons) Health and Social Care at a UK university.
Enter management roles - Pursue positions in care homes, hospitals, community health organisations, or social services.
Continue to postgraduate study - Progress to Level 6 or Level 7 qualifications for further specialisation.

Fees

Programme fees will be published before enrolment opens. We plan to offer flexible monthly instalment options at no extra cost.

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