Who the Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 qualification is for?

This qualification is for individuals seeking a higher-level profession in the field of health and social care. The Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 program serves as ideal for those aiming to establish a successful career in this sector.

It 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 Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 provides you with the necessary expertise to excel in this dynamic and rewarding sector.

Progression

On successful completion of the Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 6 qualification, there are a number of progression opportunities.

Students can progress to:

• A level 7 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Diploma in Healthcare Management - Level 7
• An MBA 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 the six mandatory units totaling 70 credits. They must complete either Managing Finance in the Public Sector or Financial Decision Making for Managers. A further four or five units totaling a minimum of 50 credits from the list of optional (opt) units must be completed to achieve a minimum of 120 credits for the Diploma.

• International Healthcare Policy (Mandatory)
To explore the international context for healthcare policy and organisation of healthcare. To understand contemporary issues and promotion of public health. Learners should understand the political, social and cultural issues that help to determine healthcare policy and be able to critically assess the policies and practice in one specific context.
• Managing Quality and Service Delivery (Mandatory)
This unit aims to introduce the learner to the delivery of excellent customer service. The learner will also develop knowledge and understanding required for quality measurement and management of service delivery (for public service or healthcare management programmes the unit can be delivered in context).
• Leadership and Management (Mandatory)
The aim of this unit is to enable the learner to understand theories of leadership and management and how to use leadership and management skills to improve motivation and performance. The learner will also understand the development and effectiveness of teams.
• Research Project (Mandatory)
This unit aims to develop the skills required to produce a research question and carry out independent research using appropriate research techniques. The unit also aims to enable the learner to analyse research findings, evaluate research methodology used and present findings.
• Personal Leadership and Management Development (Mandatory)
This unit aims to enable the learner to develop own personal leadership and management skills to support the achievement of own and organisational objectives.
• Working with Multi-Disciplinary Teams (Mandatory)
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.
• Managing Finance in the Public Sector (Mandatory)
To provide the skills and techniques to analyse and control finance in a public sector environment. To explain accountability for public sector finance.
• Managing Stakeholder Engagement (Mandatory)
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.
• Human Resource Management (Optional)
To develop skills and knowledge in the field of human resource management strategy. To look at contemporary issues which affect human resource strategy within organisations.
• Project Management (Optional)
To understand the process of identifying appropriate and feasible projects, and to be able to initiate and start a project. To be able to manage, monitor and control a project, including assessing, managing and controlling project risks and issues, project and team management and change management. To be able to evaluate the success or failure of a project.
• Programme Leadership (Optional)
To develop the skills to be able to plan and lead a programme of related projects and critically evaluate the programme.
• Risk Management (Optional)
To raise business risk awareness and develop knowledge and understanding in the assessment, monitoring and control of business risks. To enable the learner to develop an appreciation of the implications of business risks
• 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.
• Strategic Planning (Optional)
To develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to develop an organisational strategic plan.
• 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.

• 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

• Part 1 - 6 months
• Part 2 - 6 months

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

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 +
• One or two years’ study of business, management or related qualifications at a Higher Education Institution
• A level 5 qualification in business, management or related subjects for example an ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Management
• other equivalent international qualifications

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

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