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ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma Health and Social Care Management
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Price
£1,500 inc VAT
Or £125.00/mo. for 12 months...
Study method
Distance learning
Duration
20 weeks · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care
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  • ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social care Management - Free
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  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price

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Overview

The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care is a 120 credit Ofqual Regulated Qualification equivalent to an A Level or Access to HE qualification. The aims of these qualifications are to develop knowledge, skills and understanding across a range of interrelated health & social care subjects and practices. Building on the core learning developed at Level 3, the Diploma qualification provides learners with a broad, practical foundation of both health and adult social care subjects. For learners seeking to further develop their occupational skills in adult social care, there is a specific Extended Diploma pathway to grow these skills; for learners looking for more of a bespoke/academic approach to the subject, the Extended Diploma offers a wide range of optional choices, and some more academically oriented units, to enable as broad an approach as possible to study.

The Diploma qualification is mapped to the knowledge and skill requirements for the Level 4 IfATE standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care (Home / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education) and the Extended Diploma Adult Care pathway is mapped to the knowledge and skill requirements for Skills for Care’s Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care specification (Home – Skills for Care). In this way, learners can be assured that their learning and achievement is fully compatible with current health and social care sector expectations for learning and skills.*

Unit content and skill areas are explored systematically. Learners are expected to demonstrate both what they know and understand of the unit content, and how they apply it to a practical problem or situation. The emphasis of the qualification is on developing the individual’s personal understanding of the knowledge and skill requirements necessary to undertake a health and social care role/activity, and not on broader corporate or business-related issues/requirements

Qualification

Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Regulated by Ofqual
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Certificates

ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Health and Social care Management

Hard copy certificate - Included

The certificate will be sent once you have completed all the units and met all the assessment of the course.

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Description

Modules
Health and Social Care in Context and Principles
Supporting Individuals in Adult Social Care
Health and Ill-Health
Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
Managing People in Health and Social Care
Resource Management in Health and Social Care
Managing Improvement and Change in Health and Social Care
Contemporary Issues in Health and Social Care

Who is this course for?

This course is recommended for people / professionals who want to

1. work as a supervisor or managers within the Healthcare sector

2. are taking up or working as a compliance manager in the care agency, care home or a similar setup

3. have management responsibility for maintaining and upholding quality standards as per CQC or similar regulators in the industry.

Requirements

Entry Requirements
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
• a GCE Advanced level profile with achievement in 2 or more subjects supported by 5 or more GCSEs at grades 4/C and above
• other related level 3 subjects such as ATHE level 3 Diplomas
• an Access to Higher Education Certificate delivered by an approved further education institute and validated by an Access Validating Agency
• other equivalent international qualifications
• UK Versity will assess the level of English language proficiency if it is not your native language

Career path

On successful completion of these qualifications, learners will have a number of progression options. Learners may progress to:

• a Level 5 ATHE qualification such as the ATHE Level 5 Diploma/Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care
• Higher Technical Qualifications and Higher-Level Apprenticeships at Level 5 in health and social care-related areas.

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D K asked:

Sorry, what I meant was, do you need to be working or volunteering to do this level 4 qualification?

Answer:

Hi , The Diploma qualification is mapped to the knowledge and skill requirements for the Level 4 IfATE standard for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care and the Extended Diploma Adult Care pathway is mapped to the knowledge and skill requirements for Skills for Care’s Level 4 Diploma in Adult Care specification. The emphasis is on developing the individual’s personal understanding of undertaking a health and social care role/activity. No prior work experience is mandatory.

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D K asked:

This is a (RQF) course and one of the optional units is safeguarding children and young people? Is a work placement required?

Answer:

Thanks for your query. There is no work placement required for completing this unit.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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