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ATHE LEVEL 6 Diploma in Health Care Management

ATHE qualifications in Healthcare Management at Level 6 have been developed to conform to the requirements of the QCF, to meet the requirements of the sector.

This qualification provide generic management skills for those planning to or working in the healthcare sector with the addition of units that are specifically targeted at those working in the public sector. The qualifications deliver the skills and knowledge that meet the needs of managers on a domestic and international platform.

The qualification is designed to provide:

• Opportunities for learners to develop a range of knowledge and skills, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life

• Awards and certificates in particular specialism that are directly related to learners’ current responsibilities or that meet a particular interest and support career development

• Opportunities for learners who wish to undertake a full time course of study leading to a Diploma.

For the qualification Handbook please click here

Qualification Units:

The ATHE Diploma in Healthcare Management is a 120 credit qualification. Learners must complete the 6 mandatory units plus a further 4 or 5 optional units.

Mandatory Units (70 Credits):

Learners must complete six mandatory units totalling 70 credits. They must complete either Managing Finance in the Public Sector or Financial Decision Making for Managers.

Unit Title	Level	Credit	GLH*
International Healthcare Policy	6	15	60
Managing Quality and Service Delivery	6	10	60
Leadership and Management	6	15	60
Managing Finance in the Public Sector OR	6	10	40
Financial Decision Making for Managers	6	10	40
Research Project	6	10	40
Personal Leadership and Management Development	6	10	40

Optional Units (50 credits):

Unit Title	Level	Credit	GLH*
Human Resource Management	6	15	60
Project Management	6	15	60
Risk Management	6	10	40
Managing Stakeholder Engagement	6	10	40
Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity	6	10	40

*Guided Learning Hours

National Occupational Standards:

The ATHE Level 6 qualifications in Healthcare Management provide much of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the National Occupational Standards in Management and Leadership.

Progression :

On successful completion of a Level 6 qualification in Healthcare Management there are a number of progression opportunities.

Learners may progress to:

• Larger qualifications at the same level e.g. from an award to a certificate or to the Diploma in Strategic Management or the Diploma in Healthcare Management

• An MBA programme and claim exemptions for some of the units completed.

Mode of Study:

Registered students are required to attend classes for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Programme Assessment:

All modules will be assessed by combination of presentations, essays and reports and research project. International students need to meet our English language requirement

Entry Requirements:

To enter Level 6 course, students must have, as a minimum, one of the following:

• A Diploma Level 5 in health or social science related subjects from any UK university or from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK.
• A recognised equivalent professional qualification.
• UK Level 4 Diploma with three years relevant work experience.
International students need to meet our English language requirement

They should have a reasonable command of written and spoken English, for example minimum IELTS 5.0 or equivalent except those who have been previously taught via the medium of English.

Fees :
Home Students: £3000
International Students: £4000
Registration Fees: £300
Awarding Bodies Registration & Exam Fees: As Applicable
(Effective from 1st of Jan 2012)

Contact: info@hibslondon.com

Course Start Dates:
There are three intake for the program - 15th June, 1st October and 15th January.