Level
Level 5
Health & Social CareUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit route, then progress towards final year top up study while building care management, safeguarding and leadership capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management is a 240 credit pathway that combines Level 4 and Level 5 study. It is designed as a faster degree progression route for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of undergraduate study before moving towards final year top up options where accepted. The programme develops both the professional foundation and management knowledge needed in health and social care, covering equality, communication, health and safety, assessment, resource management, safeguarding, wellbeing, team leadership, supervision and research methods.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 health and social care management route
Care workers aiming to move into supervisory or management roles
Adult learners preparing for final year top up degree progression
Learners who want a flexible online route into health and social care leadership
Applicants with relevant care experience who want a structured academic pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Equality, diversity and inclusion in health and social care
Professional development and academic writing
Communication in caring professions
Health and safety principles for health professionals
Assessment processes in care settings
Resource management in health and social care
Partnership working across health and social care services
Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable individuals
Health education and wellbeing promotion
Team management and professional supervision practice
Research methods in health and social care
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress to a final year top up degree where accepted
Progress to Level 6 health and social care management study
Strengthen readiness for senior care, supervision or management roles
Build academic and professional evidence for career progression
Use the combined Level 4 and Level 5 route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
Senior Care WorkerCare Team LeaderHealth and Social Care SupervisorService CoordinatorCommunity Support ManagerCare Quality AssistantSafeguarding Support OfficerHealth and Social Care Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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