Private Courses

Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Provider: Apex Academy

Course Information:

Course Title: Diploma in Health and Social Care Management

Course Type: Diploma

National Qualification Framework Level: MQF Level 5

Programme Duration: 12 Months / 18 Months

Placement Hours: 80 Hours of Supervised Placement

Mode of Attendance: Full-Time / Part-Time

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face Lectures & Hands-On Practice

Total ECTS Credits: 60 ECTS 

Course Language: English & Maltese

TCTC is proudly supporting this qualification that is awarded by Apex Academy.

Location: Mrieħel

Course Description:

This course shall equip learners with the relevant skills, knowledge, and competencies to be able to effectively work within the field of health and social care while holding a managerial position. It will equip them with competencies and knowledge related to quality, people management, ethical considerations, financial management, and methods of supporting the patient and ensuring their wellbeing. Furthermore, students shall be given the option to choose two elective modules focusing on different areas, including mental health, challenging behaviour, substance abuse, and dementia care and awareness. 

Course Overview:

Modules Offered:

Compulsory –

1. Principles of Health and Social Care Management:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3 

2. Leadership in Healthcare:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Supervised placement and practice hours: 20
   Self-Study hours: 97
   Assessment hours: 3 

    

3. Finance for the Healthcare Professional:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3 

4. Ethics in Health Practices:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3

5. Supporting the Patient:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Supervised placement and practice hours: 20
   Self-Study hours: 97
   Assessment hours: 3 

6. People Management in Health:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3 

7. Ensuring Quality in Healthcare Practices:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3 

8. Infection Prevention and Control:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Supervised Placement and Practice hours: 20
   Self-Study hours: 97
   Assessment hours: 3 

Elective – 

1. Challenging Behaviour:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3

2. Mental Health in Health and Social Care:

   Total contact hours: 30

   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3

    

3. Substance Abuse in Health and Social Care:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3

4. Dementia Care and Awareness:

   Total contact hours: 30
   Self-Study hours: 117
   Assessment hours: 3 

Learning Outcomes:

Learning Outcomes for Knowledge obtained at the end of the programme. The learner will be able to:

1. Recall the policies, practices, and legislations governing health and social care 

2. List and discuss various theories of leadership and their applicability to health and social care setting 

3. Describe the financial department structure in healthcare as well as the role of finance within healthcare institutions 

4. Describe the principles of ethics and ethical considerations in healthcare as well as describe terms such as autonomy, justice, nonmaleficence and beneficence 

5. Describe different types of communication methods relevant for health and social care 

6. Identify the main influence of effective people management in health and social care and their associated tools, techniques, and frameworks that can be used for effective people management 

7. Describe the principles of quality in the setting of health and social care as well as identify the best practices for achieving quality within the field 

8. Identify the potential repercussions of bad quality in healthcare 

Learning Outcomes for Skills obtained at the end of the programme. The learner will be able to:

1. Identify the principles of management which are applicable to health and social care

2. Show understanding and knowledge of authentic, collective, charismatic, and other types of leaders in healthcare

3. Demonstrate awareness and basic knowledge of financial risk management and various challenges faced by healthcare management in regards to patient safety, quality, human resources, and finance 

4. Practice health and care in compliance with the code of ethics of health 

5. Demonstrate understanding of the role of effective communication in overall customer satisfaction and the importance of having effective communication techniques with colleagues

6. Show understanding of the effectiveness of people management on the overall performance of health organizations as well as discuss potential barriers to effective people management 

7. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of quality and quality management in health and social care and discuss its relevance to customer service.

Click here to view all learning outcomes for each exit award.

Course Assessment:

This programme uses a mixed-method of assessment throughout the duration of the course. Learners shall be subject to multiple choice questions based on examinations, assignments, examinations, and interviews. The chosen assessments allow learners to be tested on their ability to conduct research, study skills, academic writing skills as well as communication skills through the interview. For detailed assessment information click here. 

Course Intended for:

This course is intended for those who are aged 18+ and aspire to work or are already working in the health and social care industry. 

Admission Requirements: 

• Aged 18+ upon entry of course
• MQF/EQF Level 4 recognised qualification in health and social care or equivalent
• Proficient in the English Language

Fees and Fundings:

Total Tuition Fees:

Eur 2, 495 (EU Nationals)

Qualification Framework: