Pearson International BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Healthcare Management
Program Aim & Outline :
This Higher National Diploma (HND) in Healthcare Management program prepares you to become a versatile professional capable of meeting the needs of the rapidly expanding healthcare industry. Additionally, it aims to improve your academic abilities, enhancing your prospects for further advancement in higher education.
The program provides education and training for healthcare support roles in a range of settings including care navigation, planning and assessment roles as well as roles in public health, health promotion and non-clinical healthcare supervisory or lower management.
Finally, it equips students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Grade 12 High school Certificate with Pass Grade or Level 3 Vocational qualification in the relevant field.
English Language Requirement:
Non-native English speakers and who have not carried out their final two years of schooling in English can demonstrate ability at a standard equivalent to:
- PTE Academic 51, or
- IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5)
Study Plan
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Certificate credits
Qualification credit value:
- a minimum of 240 credits. This is made up of fourteen units, twelve with a value of 15 credits, and two with a value of 30 credits.
- So total 240 credits, 120 credits are at Level 5 (7 units) and 120 credits are at Level 4 (7 units).
- Total qualification time = 2,400 hours.
- Total guided learning hours = 960 hours.
- Mix of core, specialist and optional units.
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care | Innovation and Improvement through Action Research (Pearson-set Project) |
| Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice | Reflective Approaches in Implementing Person-Centred Practice |
| Supporting the Individual Journey through Integrated Health and Social Care | Managing Quality in the Care Environment |
| Fundamentals of Evidence-based Practice (Pearson-set Project) | Facilitating Change in Healthcare Environments |
| Developing Operational Management Skills for Healthcare Practice | Human Resource Management for Healthcare |
| Demonstrating Professional Principles and Values in Health and Social Care Practice | Global Health and Wellbeing |
| Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in Health and Social Care Services | Project Management for Healthcare |
| Healthcare Technology in Practice |
Progression
Career Opportunities
- Operations Coordinator/Supervisor.
- Customer Service Coordinator/Supervisor.
- Medical Administrator.
- Medical Records Administrator.
- Non-clinical managerial Coordinator/Supervisor.
- Healthcare administration Coordinator/Supervisor.
- Operation and support services Coordinator/Supervisor.
- Information, office, patient services Coordinator/Supervisor.