Course Review
The objective of the Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management qualification is to develop learners’ understanding of policy, management theory and practice in health and social care. It provides learners with an opportunity to engage with the challenges facing professionals, services users and policy makers in their own country. It will provide knowledge that underpins the ability to work as an effective manager in the hospitals/social care industry. It combines both theoretical and practical knowledge in the health and social care profession. The qualification will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of leading change, effective performance, planning and accountability, development and team leadership. Learners will be able to work in a variety of roles within health care administration and/or management. The Qualifications will develop the Learner’s ability to: apply analytical and evaluative techniques and to enhance those skills; investigate issues and opportunities; develop their awareness and appreciation of managerial, organisational and environmental issues; use management techniques and practices in imaginative ways; make use of relevant information from different sources; develop and encourage problem solving and creativity to tackle problems and challenges; exercise judgement, own and take responsibility for decisions and actions; and develop the ability to recognize and reflect on personal learning and improve their personal, social and other transferable skills.
