Extended Diploma in Management for Health & Social Care
Level 5

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is (a minimum of) 120 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree.

Extended Diploma in Management for Health & Social Care - Level 5

The ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is (a minimum of) 120 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree. This qualification has been designed for learners who are seeking to progress to a university bachelor’s degree course in an area of management within the healthcare sector.

About Course

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

This qualification is for individuals seeking a higher-level profession in the field of health and social care. The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management program serves as ideal for those aiming to establish a successful career in this sector.

The Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a comprehensive program specifically designed for individuals who aspire to advance their careers or to progress to a university bachelor’s degree course in the healthcare and social care fields. This diploma offers learners a well-rounded education, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and lead in diverse health and social care settings. The program covers a wide range of important areas, including healthcare administration, organizational management, quality improvement, and ethical considerations.

Upon successful completion of this diploma, graduates are equipped to pursue various managerial positions within healthcare facilities, social service agencies, and community organizations. By attaining this qualification, individuals significantly enhance their employment prospects and gain access to higher-level roles within the health and social care industry. Whether you are a healthcare professional seeking to transition into a management position or an ambitious individual aspiring to become a leader in this field, the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management provides you with the necessary expertise to excel in this dynamic and rewarding sector.

Progression

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

Students can progress to:

  • A level 6 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Health and Social Care
  • A degree programme
  • Students can go directly into employment in areas of growth in health and social care and management

ATHE University Partners:

ATHE has a number of University partners, who offer online or on 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

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

Pass/Merit/Distinction

Syllabus

Learners must complete 4 mandatory units totaling 65 credits and at least 4 optional (opt) units, totaling a minimum of 55 credits. The number of units to be completed will depend upon the size of the units selected.

Units:
  • Facilitating Change in Health and Social Care (Mandatory)
  • This unit aims to develop learners’ knowledge and applied skills to be able to facilitate change in health and social care setting. Learners will gain knowledge and show applied skills regarding principles of change management and factors that drive change in health and social care.
  • Managing Communication (Mandatory)
  • This unit aims to develop knowledge and understanding of how communication takes place within and between organisations, the potential pitfalls and the benefits of good practice.
  • People Management (Mandatory)
  • In this unit learners develop the knowledge and understanding of what motivates individuals and teams and be able to use this to review people management strategies used in organisations.
  • Research Project (Mandatory)
  • To formulate a research specification on a chosen topic, implement the research project, evaluate and present the research findings.
  • Leading Practice in Health and Social Care (Optional)
  • To be an effective in leadership in health and social care requires a need to supervise and manage provision and lead and support others through workforce provision. This unit will develop student’s skills and knowledge in the role of a Manager and leader in developing strategies to provide quality provision in health and social care.
  • Working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge to be able to work within multidisciplinary teams within a health and social care setting. This will enable learners to understand how to build and lead multidisciplinary teams, as well as understand how to communicate and overcome any barriers within a team and also with stakeholders within a health and social care setting.
  • Management of Safeguarding for Health and Social Care (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills to be able to manage safeguarding for health and social care within a health and social care setting. Learners will gain understanding of issues relating to safeguarding in health and social care, the impact legislation has on this, and how to support the implementation and promotion of policies and procedures in regard to safeguarding in a way that supports service users in a health and social care setting. Learners will also be able to apply skills to review and develop safeguarding policies for a specific health and social care context, within a health and social care setting.
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills around corporate social responsibility within a health and social care setting. Learners will understand current corporate social responsibility issues and the impact of these for a business and stakeholders. Learners will be able to demonstrate the skills within a health and social care setting.
  • Resource Management (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills around resource management within a health and social care setting. Learners will understand key features, the importance and ability to maximise the effectiveness of different types of resource management, including physical and human resources. Learners will be able to demonstrate the skills needed to review the use of resources within a health and social carer environment.
  • Management of Activity Provision (Optional)
  • The unit develops student’s knowledge of activity provision in health or social care and how it is managed. In many healthcare or social care situations, the evidence of positive physical and psychological benefits of activity provision to service users has been demonstrated.
  • Planning a New Business Venture (Optional)
  • The aim of the unit is to develop business planning skills. These skills can be applied to either a small micro enterprise or a new venture within an existing company.
  • Managing Stakeholder Engagement (Optional)
  • The aim of the unit is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge and understanding required to engage with stakeholders and to learn how to manage stakeholders in projects and organisations.
  • Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity (Optional)
  • The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to develop an understanding of the importance of managing equality and diversity within the organisation and to understand how to lead the approach to equality and diversity within an organisation.
  • Manage Sustainability in an Organisation (Optional)
  • To develop the knowledge, skills and techniques to be able to identify sustainability issues within an organisation and to put in place suitable management systems for legal compliance and corporate responsibility purposes.
  • Managing Quality in Health and Social Care (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills around managing quality within a health and social care setting. Learners will learn about and understand differing perspectives of quality and strategies for achieving quality relating to health and social cares services, as well as understanding methodologies for evaluating health and social cares services. Learners will be able to demonstrate the skills needed to evaluate systems, policies and procedures within a health and social care services environment.
  • Empowering Users of Health and Social Care Services (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills around empowering users of health and social care services. Learners will learn about and understand the design and review of services, being able to promote and maximise the rights of users and the participation of independence of users regarding health and social care services. Learners will understand responsibility of managing and monitoring risks and promoting good practice in the administration of medication being essential in health and social care services.
  • Health and Safety in the Health and Social Care Workplace (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills around health and safety within a health and social care setting. Learners will learn about and understand the implementation of legislation, the impact of health and safety requirements on customers and work practitioners and how to monitor ad review health and safety within a health and social care environment.
  • Employability Skills (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills around employability skills within a health and social care setting. Learners will learn about and understand the dynamics of working with others. Learners will be able to demonstrate the skills needed to determine own responsibilities and performance, development of interpersonal and transferable skills and strategies for problem solving.
  • Personal and Professional Development (Optional)
  • This unit aims to give learners the knowledge and applied skills for personal and professional development within a health and social care setting. Learners will learn about and understand how self-managed learning enhance lifelong development, Learners will be able to demonstrate the skills needed to take responsibility for own personal and professional development, implement and review a personal and professional development plan and demonstrate the acquired interpersonal and transferable skills gained.

Level of English Offered & CEFR Equivalents

Learners must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments.

For those for whom English is not their first language, we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:
  • IELTS 5.5 • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Maximum Class Size

15

Course Duration

1 Year:
  • Part 1 - 6 months
  • Part 2 - 6 months

Intake Dates

  • January
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • July
  • September
  • November

Admission Requirements

This qualification is designed for students aged 18 and above.

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

  • Age: 18 +
  • prior study in Healthcare Management or related subjects at level 4 or above
  • a level 4 qualification for example an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care
  • other equivalent international qualifications
  • Learners may also have relevant work experience

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

How To Apply

You can apply online or by downloading and completing our Student Application Form and providing us with a copy of your passport or a valid photo ID and relevant certified copies of your academic transcripts/reports.

Class Times

This course is 6 hours per day, 2 days per week. Times to be arranged.

Fees

All our Diploma courses are self-funded. You are considered to be a self-funded student if you are funding your own studies or you are getting financial help from family or friends or receiving financial assistance directly from an external funder excluding UK student loan

  1. Part 1: £4250.00
  2. Part 2: £4250.00
  • Sterling College Registration Fee - £100.00
  • Sterling College Administration Fee (if visa letter required) - £150
  • ATHE Registration Fee - £150.00

Related Courses

Our other Business & Management diploma courses might interest you.

Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6

Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6

This qualification is the equivalent level to the third year of a bachelor’s degree and has been designed for learners who are seeking to progress to higher education to take an MBA program in the area of healthcare management. It aims to develop learners understanding of management and to develop key management skills.
Course Details
Extended Diploma in Management for Health & Social Care - Level 4

Extended Diploma in Management for Health & Social Care - Level 4

This diploma offers learners a well-rounded education, equipping them with the essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and lead in diverse health and social care settings. The program emphasizes practical application and focuses on developing industry-relevant competencies.
Course Details
Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 4

Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 4

The Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 4 course is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification and is equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree. Aimed at those entering a role in management and aims to develop learners understanding of management and to develop key management skills.
Course Details
Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 5

Extended Diploma in Business & Management - Level 5

This qualification has been designed for learners who are seeking to progress to take the final year of a bachelor’s degree course in an area of management and aims to develop learners understanding of management and to develop key management skills.
Course Details

Student Testimonials

Read what current students have to say about their Sterling College London experience.

“As a student at Sterling College, I can confidently say that this institution has exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I joined, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming community of students, tutors, and staff who have become like family to me...”
“Attending Sterling College has been a transformative experience for me. The academic rigor, coupled with the diverse community, has broadened my horizons and allowed me to grow both intellectually and personally. I am grateful for the opportunities presented to me and the lifelong connections I have made."
“I've had some amazing professors who have challenged me to think critically and pushed me to excel in my studies. I've also made some great friends and have had some really fun and memorable experiences outside of the classroom. However, I've also struggled with the stress of balancing school with work and other responsibilities.”
“Studying at this college has been one of the most enriching experiences of my life. As an Indian student, I was initially nervous about adapting to a new environment and making friends, but my college community was incredibly welcoming and supportive.”
Image

ADMISSION 2024, DON'T WAIT!

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

Connect with us

43-47 New Broadway, London W5 5AH, United Kingdom

  • dummy+44 (0) 208 840 8459

  • dummy info@sterlingcollegelondon.com

  • dummySend message

NEWSLETTER

Enter your email and we'll send you more information
Please fill the required field.

Search