International Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (Level 7)

Course details

• Analyze Policy Issues: Critically evaluate and analyze the policies and regulations impacting the health and social care sector, considering the perspectives of professionals, service users, and policymakers in their own country.
• Apply Management Theory: Apply management theories and principles to effectively manage and lead health and social care organizations, considering the unique challenges and complexities of the industry.
• Foster Effective Change: Develop strategies to lead and manage change effectively within health and social care organizations, taking into account the impact on professionals, service users, and stakeholders.
• Enhance Performance: Assess and implement strategies to enhance performance and quality improvement in health and social care settings, promoting optimal outcomes for patients, clients, and communities.
• Plan and Ensure Accountability: Develop and implement comprehensive plans, including financial, operational, and quality management strategies, while ensuring accountability and compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Develop and Lead Teams: Cultivate effective team leadership and development skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment to optimize team performance and achieve organizational goals.
• Integrate Theoretical and Practical Knowledge: Integrate theoretical concepts with practical knowledge to address real-world challenges and issues in health and social care management, demonstrating the ability to apply acquired knowledge and skills in professional settings.
• Pursue Diverse Career Opportunities: Demonstrate the competence to work in various roles within healthcare administration and management, such as healthcare managers, policy analysts, project managers, or consultants.
• Exhibit Ethical and Professional Behavior: Exhibit ethical and professional behavior in health and social care management, adhering to relevant codes of conduct and promoting ethical decision-making and integrity in all aspects of practice.

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

• Official Title Pages - IPGD

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, strategizing research endeavors, interpreting data, and examining 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 profound comprehension of theories pertaining to leadership and leadership styles. This understanding will be utilized to evaluate the role of leadership and to choose and employ suitable leadership strategies.

• 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 delve into international health and social care policy, along with contemporary political, social, and cultural factors that influence healthcare policy and strategy on both the national and global scale.

• 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 gaining insight into change management theories and their relevance in today's globalized organizational landscape. This includes recognizing and utilizing various change models. Additionally, the unit delves into diverse viewpoints that impact the quality of health and social care services, along with methods for evaluating and engaging service users in the process.

• 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 principles and managerial tools applicable to professionals in the health and social care sector. This unit emphasizes the importance of acquiring the knowledge and comprehension required for making well-informed financial decisions within health and social care organizations. It is imperative to study this unit with a focus on the legal frameworks and best practices at the local, national, and international levels concerning finance.

• 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 goal of this unit is to empower the learner to grasp the procedures associated with recruiting, overseeing, and nurturing individuals in the healthcare and social care setting. Individuals undergoing this course will cultivate proficiencies in staff recruitment and retention, recognizing the significance of training and labor relations. Furthermore, learners will appreciate the significance of recognizing and overseeing 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

Entry requirement

For entry onto theInternational Postgraduate Diploma (IPGD) in Health and Social Care Management qualification, learners must possess:

• An honours degree in a related subject or the UK level 6 diploma or equivalent overseas qualification, i.e. bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma

       OR

• Mature learners (over 25) with at least five years of management experience if they do not possess the above qualification (this is reviewed on a case-by-case basis)

Sample Certificate