Course Content
This qualification is designed to build the strategic capabilities required for senior-level responsibility in health and social care governance, leadership, and service transformation. It develops high-level competence in managing care quality, regulatory compliance, workforce planning, and financial sustainability while maintaining a strong focus on ethical and person-centred care.
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Gain the leadership and management skills required to perform effectively in senior health and social care roles.
- Engage in specialist study aligned with your current position or future career progression.
- Apply innovative strategies to improve service quality, operational efficiency, and patient outcomes.
- Learn from a curriculum aligned with international standards and contemporary healthcare policy developments.
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
No formal qualifications are necessary to enrol in this course; however you must meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years of age and over
- Have some experience or a previous Level 6 qualification (preferably in health and safety or a related field)
- Possess the ability to complete a Level 7 course
Admissions advisors are available to provide personalised guidance aligned with your professional goals.
Assessments include a written assignment of 3500-4000 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 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, learners can:
- Progress to a Master’s top-up programme (MSc or MBA) through dissertation completion with an accredited university
- Advance into senior leadership and strategic management roles within healthcare and social care organisations
