ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management

Category

Health & Social Care

Level

Level 6

Qualification Number

600/3406/3

Total Credits

120

Course Overview

The ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management is a comprehensive qualification designed for those aspiring to hold managerial roles within the healthcare sector. This diploma provides learners with a deep understanding of the essential principles of healthcare management, incorporating knowledge of healthcare policy, finance, organizational behavior, and human resources. The curriculum is structured to develop the strategic thinking and leadership skills necessary for managing healthcare services effectively. This program also emphasizes critical thinking and ethical decision-making in complex healthcare environments. The diploma typically covers various modules, including strategic health management, managing financial resources in health and social care, human resource management, and the management of quality in healthcare. This qualification is aligned with UK educational standards and is recognized internationally, making it a valuable credential for career advancement in the global healthcare industry.

To be eligible for the ATHE Level 6 Diploma in Healthcare Management, candidates typically need to have completed an ATHE Level 5 Diploma in a relevant field or hold an equivalent international qualification. Prospective students should possess a solid foundation in management principles, ideally within the healthcare context. Additionally, proficiency in English is required, as the coursework and assessments are conducted in English. Prior work experience in healthcare or management, while beneficial, is not strictly necessary but may enhance understanding of the course materials.

Details Unit Aims
Financial Decision Making for Managers
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Be able to analyse published financial statements for business decision-making purposes, Be able to analyse sources of finance available for long and short term business needs, Be able to analyse financial information for business decision making
Leadership and Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand theories of leadership and management, Understand how to improve motivation and performance through the application of relevant leadership skills, Understand the development and effectiveness of teams
Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the importance of effectively managing equality and diversity, Understand the dynamics of leading and managing equality and diversity in an organisation
International Healthcare Policy
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand healthcare policy formation in an international context, Understand the social and cultural context of healthcare, Understand health care provisioning, Understand the role of public health and health promotion in the provision of health care se
Managing Quality and Service Delivery
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand how to identify and meet stakeholder needs in service delivery, Understand how to manage quality of service delivery, Understand how to promote continuous improvement of service delivery
Managing Finance in the Public Sector
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand accountability in the context of public sector finance, Understand how to use financial information for decision-making and control, Understand how to manage a public sector tender process
Research Project
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Be able to recognise valid areas for research and develop research questions, Be able to carry out research relevant to research questions, Be able to evaluate research and present results and conclusions
Personal Leadership and Management Development
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Be able to analyse personal leadership and management skills to support achievement of organisational objectives, Be able to manage development of personal leadership and management skills to support achievement of organisational objectives, Be able to ev
Project Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Be able to analyse business objectives to identify feasible projects, Be able to design systems and plans for initiating, managing and controlling projects, Be able to organise and manage a project, Be able to monitor and control the progress of projects,
Programme Leadership
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Be able to plan and agree a programme of related projects that support the strategic plans of an organisation, Be able to lead a programme of related projects, Be able to evaluate a programme of related projects
Risk Management
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the risk management function in business, Understand how business risk is assessed and managed, Understand the effects of business risks and how they can be managed, Understand approaches to crisis management and business continuity planning
Managing Stakeholder Engagement
Credits: 10
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Be able to analyse key stakeholders, Understand how to build an effective stakeholder engagement strategy to implement policy, Understand how to build and maintain stakeholder relationships, Understand how to engage with the stakeholder groups
Strategic Planning
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the external environment affecting an organisation, Be able to review existing business plans and strategies of an organisation, Be able to develop options for strategic planning for an organisation, Be able to construct a strategy plan for an
Manage Sustainability in an Organisation
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the issues relating to sustainability of an organisation, Be able to apply legislation, regulations and guidance on sustainability to organisations, Be able to ‘audit’ the sustainability of an organisation, Understand how to establish
Human Resource Management
Credits: 15
Mandatory: Yes
  1. Understand the role and importance of human resource management in achieving organisational effectiveness, Understand the formulation and implementation of human resource strategies, Be able to assess a range of HR strategies that may be implemented withi

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