Special Executive Masters Programme in Health and Social Care Management

Course details

Mode of Study

Using Web-based technology, this program provides self-paced, individualized instruction that can be taken anywhere and anytime an individual has access to a computer and the Internet. This programme is suitable for successful professionals or specialists in the private, public, or voluntary sectors who have new management responsibilities and need to expand their management knowledge quickly.

This Programme serves as a refresher course for those who had their Masters's a long time ago and need quick reminders and professional/ academic updates. At the same time, it also serves as a primer for those very experienced Professionals who never made time out for their master's yet require the academic and practical relevance of this master’s experience.

It is a short executive training that runs online for three months. Upon successfully completing the Programme, candidates will be awarded a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate in the specific Programme they have completed.

What is a CPD Course?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is how professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge and skills. The world is constantly moving at a very fast pace. Hence, undertaking CPD is essential to support a professional in his/her current role as well as helping them with career progression. CPD is all about upgrading knowledge, skills, and capabilities to remain effective and compliant.

A CPD course is an investment that you make in yourself. It’s a way of planning your development that links learning directly to practice. CPD can help you keep your skills and knowledge up to date and prepare you for greater responsibilities. It can boost your confidence, strengthen your professional credibility, and help you become more creative in tackling new challenges.

Is the SEMP Health and Social Care Management Programme right for me?

The Health and Social Care course is suitable for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or social services or who wish to enhance their existing knowledge and skills in these areas. 

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.

• VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

• Harvard Referencing Style Guide

• How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

• Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

Module: RESEARCH METHODS FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' research skills, encompassing comprehension of diverse research methodologies, crafting research proposals, organizing research endeavors, scrutinizing and deciphering data, and the correlation between research and evidence-based practice.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

• Selecting a Research Topic

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

• Developing conceptual Framework

• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

• Research Strategy and Design

• Research Methods I

• Research Methods II

• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

• Research Methods: Data Analysis

• Research Proposal and Writing Up

• Research Ethics

• QUIZ - Research Methods For Healthcare Professionals

Module: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP

The objective of this unit is to furnish learners with a comprehensive grasp of theories pertaining to leadership and various leadership styles. These theories will be utilized to evaluate the role of leadership, enabling the selection and application of suitable leadership approaches.

• Leadership Concepts in Health & Social Care - N

• The Role of Motivation in Health and Social Care - N

• Performance Monitoring and Evaluation - N

• Reward Management in Health and Social Care - N

• Learning and Job Designing in Health and Social Care - N

• Managing Teams in Health and Social Care - N

• Communication and Delegation in Health and Social Care - N

• Health and Social Care Leadership

Module: HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STRATEGIES AND POLICIES

This unit aims to explore international health and social care policy, along with contemporary political, social, and cultural issues influencing healthcare policy and strategy, applicable to both the national and global contexts.

• Understanding Health and Social Care Environment - N

• Health and Social Care Organisations - N

• Managing Health and Social Care Strategies - N

• Strategies for the Promotion of Health and Social Care - N

• UK Healthcare Regulations and Policies - N

• International Healthcare Policy Issues - N

• Health and Social Care Strategies and Policies

Module: LEADING CHANGE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

The objective of this unit is to assist learners in cultivating an comprehension of change management theories and their relevance to modern organizations in the globalized landscape. This involves recognizing and utilizing models for change. Additionally, this unit delves into various viewpoints that impact the quality of health and social care services, along with the methods employed to assess and engage service users.

• Principles of Change Management in Health and Social Care - N

• Implementing Change and Dealing with Resistance in Health and Social Care - N

• Managing and Improving Quality in Health and Social Care - N

• Healthcare Quality Management Tools and Techniques - N

• Leading Change in Health and Social Care

Module: MANAGING FINANCE IN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTOR

The objective of this unit is to present essential financial concepts and managerial tools applicable to the healthcare and social services sectors. It focuses on equipping individuals with the requisite knowledge and comprehension needed to make financially informed decisions within healthcare and social service organizations. This unit should be examined within the framework of applicable legal regulations at the local, national, and international levels, as well as best practices pertaining to financial matters.

• Role of Finance in Health and Social Care - N

• Sources of Finance in Health and Social Care - N

• Documenting and Analysing Financial Information - N

• Managing Finance in Health and Social Care

Module: MANAGING PEOPLE IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

The objective of this unit is to empower the learner with the knowledge of processes related to recruitment, personnel management, and professional growth within the healthcare and social care setting. Individuals undertaking this unit will acquire competencies in staff recruitment and retention, recognizing the significance of training initiatives and fostering positive industrial relations. Additionally, learners will grasp the significance of recognizing and effectively addressing cultural diversity within the workforce.

• Understanding the Recruitment and Selection Processes - N

• Performance Appraisal and Development in Health and Care - N

• Training and Development In Healthcare - N

• Managing Diversity In Health and Social Care - N

• Managing People in Health and Social Care

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Entry requirement

There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be added advantage to understanding the content of the course.

Sample Certificate