The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Management for Health and Social Care is a 120-credit size qualification and is the equivalent level to the 1st year of a degree. You can click on the unit numbers below to see the qualification content, including credit value, learning outcomes and assessment criteria. Learners must complete the 3 mandatory units totaling 45 credits and further 5 to 9 optional units to make a total of 120 credits to achieve the Extended Diploma.
Mandatory units
- Health and Social Care in Context
- Communication Skills for Health and Social Care Management
- People in Organisations
Optional units
- Working within a Multi-Disciplinary Teams
- Manage Sustainability in an Organisation
- Personal and Professional Development
- Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Workplace
- Finance for Managers
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Equality and Diversity in Health and Social Care
- Contemporary Issues in Health and Social care
- Management of Health and Social Care Provision
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold/meet one or more of the criteria on the list below:
- A certificate/ diploma in management studies or business management
- An equivalent professional qualification from a recognised institution.
- Mature students with a minimum of two years relevant work experience may be considered.
- This course is designed for learners aged 19 and above.
- The provider will determine English Language ability if English is not your native language.
- IELTS 4.5 or equivalent qualification is preferred but not essential.
Course Material
Course materials, including presentations, handouts, assignment briefs, and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners will also receive the course handbook and tutorial via emails, in order to support the learning.
Books
We can provide printed books for certain units and these can be ordered by the learners at the start of the course at an additional cost. These are from BPP Publishing or other publications and are discounted for enrolled learners. These are available for selected units only.
Online learning
The learner sets their own pace for their learning and the courses are offered on an academic year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, this approach is flexible.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE)
Course Duration: 6-12 months
Method of study: Full Time / Blended / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 4
Disclaimer
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