ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Management

Health & Social Care

Level

Level 7

Qualification Number

600/3405/1

Total Credits

120

Course Overview

The ATHE level 7 qualifications in healthcare management provide strategic management skills for those planning to, or working in the healthcare sector both internationally and in the UK, including additional units that are specifically targeted at those working in the public sector.

This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.

Grading
Graded with Pass or Fail.
Advanced learner loans available in the UK – to check if funding is available see the latest Qualification Catalogue here.
For the progression routes visit our progression routes page.

Delivery Mode
This qualification can be delivered either in the classroom, via distance learning or blended.

Typical Age

This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 19 and above.

Qualifications

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

a first degree in a healthcare related subject or
a level 6 qualification for example an ATHE Diploma in Healthcare Management
other equivalent international qualifications
Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

IELTs 5.5
Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Details	Unit Aims
Managing Finance in the Public Sector Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	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
Project Management Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	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,
Organisational Behaviour Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	Understand effective leadership behaviour theory and practice, Understand how organisational structures and culture impact on the effectiveness of the organisation, Understand how the organisation can improve employee effectiveness to respond to business
International Healthcare Policy Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	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
Manage Continuous Organisational Improvement Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	Understand how to create a culture of continuous improvement, Be able to analyse opportunities for improvement to organisational activities, Be able to plan and lead change within an organisation
Developing Organisational Vision and Srategic Direction Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	Understand how to develop a vision for an organisation, Understand how to communicate the vision to stakeholders, Understand how to implement the vision and strategic direction within the organisation
Research for Senior Managers Credits: 25 Mandatory: Yes	Be able to develop an appropriate research question for a business research project, Be able to develop a research proposal, Be able to undertake a literature review, Be able to use data and information collection and analysis techniques, Be able to pres
Human Resource Management Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	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
Programme Leadership Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	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
Strategic resource management Credits: 15 Mandatory: Yes	Understand the role of human resource management in supporting business strategy., Know how to develop human resources in organisations., Understand the role of physical resource management in supporting business strategy., Understand the role of marketin
Risk Management Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	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	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
Corporate Communication Strategies Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	Understand the importance of corporate communication, Be able to conduct an internal corporate communications audit, Be able to conduct an external corporate communications audit, Be able to plan the development of a corporate communication strategy
Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	Understand the importance of effectively managing equality and diversity, Understand the dynamics of leading and managing equality and diversity in an organisation
Sustainable Business Strategy Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	Understand the global sustainability agenda, Understand the concept of the sustainable business organisation, Understand sustainable strategic planning
Managing Quality and Service Delivery Credits: 10 Mandatory: Yes	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

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Qualification Specifications

ATHE Level 7 Diploma in Healthcare Management

Health & Social Care

Level 7

600/3405/1

120

Course Overview

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