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Health & Social Care Management (Level 4 and 5)

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Provider Online Business School
Recognition OTHM
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Course overview

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Students on our Health and Social Care course can complete a Level 4 Diploma (120 credits), a Level 5 Diploma (120 credits), or a combined Level 4 & 5 Diploma (240 credits), awarded by OTHM. These qualifications are designed to build the knowledge and practical skills needed to progress into supervisory, management, or specialist roles within the Health and Social Care sector.

The course is studied fully online, with flexible start dates so you can learn around your existing commitments. Each Level 4 and Level 5 module includes 40 hours of guided learning, alongside 30–50 hours of optional study materials such as readings, exercises, digital resources, and self-assessment tasks.

Assessment is assignment-based, with no exams. To complete the full Level 4 & 5 qualification, you’ll submit six written assignments at each level, typically 2,000–3,000 words, all submitted online.

Once completed, you’ll be awarded an OTHM Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, supporting career progression and allowing you to top up to a full bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities, either on campus or via distance learning.

During this Health and Social Care course, you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to help you complete your Health and Social Care diploma with ease.

Job outcomes

  • Community development worker
  • Further education teacher
  • Health improvement practitioner
  • Health service manager
  • Medical sales representative
  • Naturopath

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Recognitions

OTHM

Accredited/ Certified by OTHM

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

The duration of our diploma in Health and Social Care is completely flexible and entirely up to you – we allow 5 years to complete the course, which means you can work at a pace that suits you and your life.

We recommend students dedicate 10–15 hours per week to their studies. At this pace, most learners complete both Level 4 and Level 5 within 10–12 months.

You can also study the modules in any order at any time so you have complete control of your learning.

Delivery

  • Online

Entry requirements

To enrol in our Level 4 Health and Social Care online course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience.

To enrol on the Level 5 Health and Social Care online course, you must have completed the Level 4 OTHM diploma in Health and Social Care Management.

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Course features

  • All course material, including online modules and written assignments
  • Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Skype sessions
  • Dedicated student support
  • Access to an online social learning forum
  • Assignment marking and feedback
  • CV writing help on completion of the course

Assessment

Assessment is assignment-based, with no exams. To complete the full Level 4 & 5 qualification, you’ll submit six written assignments at each level, typically 2,000–3,000 words, all submitted online.

Assignment Unit titles:

The assignment unit titles for the online Level 4 Health and Social Care Management diploma are:

  1. Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
  2. Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills (20 Credits)
  3. Communication in the Caring Professions (20 Credits)
  4. Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions (20 Credits)
  5. Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings (20 Credits)
  6. Resource Management in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)

The assignment unit titles for the online Level 5 Health and Social Care Management diploma are:

  1. Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
  2. Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals (20 Credits)
  3. Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing (20 Credits)
  4. Team Management in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
  5. Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)
  6. Research Methods in Health and Social Care (20 Credits)

Subjects

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Module Listing

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 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Module Listing

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

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Payment options

Cost and payments

  • Level 4: £2,900

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest-free.

  • Level 5: £2,900

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £120 a month for 24 months, interest-free.

  • Level 4 & 5: £3,500

Enrol with a £20 deposit and then £145 a month for 24 months, interest-free.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

  • Credit or debit card
  • Bank transfer
  • Interest-free monthly instalments
  • PayPal
  • Western Union
  • ELCAS funding

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About Online Business School

Online Business School is a UK-based provider of flexible online qualifications, helping learners gain recognised skills while balancing work, family and other commitments. We offer a wide range of Ofqual-regulated diplomas in Business, Leadership, Management, IT, Cyber Security, Law, Accounting, Health and Social Care, Education, and more.Our courses are 100% online and self-paced, allowing students to study anytime, anywhere, with dedicated tutor support throughout their learning journey. Many of our qualifications also provide progression routes to university top-up degrees and MBA programmes. Whether you're preparing for civilian employment, looking to develop new skills, or planning your next career move, Online Business School offers affordable, flexible learning designed to help you achieve your goals.

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