Course Content
This course is designed to strengthen operational leadership and service management skills within health and social care settings. It develops competence in managing care standards, supporting staff performance, ensuring safeguarding compliance, and improving organisational efficiency.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Apply management principles to improve care service delivery
- Support and supervise teams effectively within regulated environments
- Implement policies and procedures aligned with professional standards
- Contribute to service improvement initiatives and quality assurance processes
- Progress academically toward Level 6 or Level 7 health and social care qualifications
OTHM qualifications are fully approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and recognised by Qualifications Wales, ensuring internationally recognised credibility. Renowned for equipping learners with practical skills across a wide range of industries, including Business, Leadership, Tourism and Hospitality, Health and Social Care, IT, Accounting and Finance, and Logistics & Supply Chain Management, OTHM qualifications prepare professionals for real-world success.
OTHM also provides strong pathways for academic progression. Learners completing Level 3–7 qualifications are eligible for advanced entry into undergraduate top-up degrees or Master’s programmes at several UK universities, opening doors to global career and education opportunities.
- Regulated by Ofqual
- Recognised by World Education Services (WES)
- World Education Services (WES) Recognised
To enrol in the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners must:
- Be 18 years of age and over
- Have some experience or a previous level 3 qualification
- Possess the ability to complete the Level 5 course
The course is offered in the medium of English language. So, you must possess considerable competency in English.
Our friendly admissions advisors will provide the best advice, considering your needs and goals, and they are happy to review your case on an individual basis.
Assessments include a written assignment of 3000-3500 words for each module, which provides an excellent chance for in-depth learning. There are no exams.
To succeed, you should carefully read the assignment brief and understand the requirements before starting your assignment. This helps improve understanding and encourages personal reflection and growth.
To pass each module, you must meet all the requirements outlined in the assessment criteria and achieve all the learning outcomes.
Upon successful completion of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners can:
- Progress to the next level with OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
- Enter the final year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme (subject to university entry requirements)
- Advance into supervisory and middle-management roles within health and social care organisations