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Current controlled listing RQF Level 4 and Level 5 combined
Paid flexible online qualification
Health and Social Care Management Level 4 and Level 5
A 240-credit OTHM extended diploma covering equality, communication, safety, safeguarding, partnership working, team management, supervision and research in health and social care settings.
Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Online written assignments; exact total to be confirmed
Decision clarity
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Controlled information
Confirmed on this page
Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible
Assessment
Online written assignments; exact total to be confirmed
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 4 and Level 5 combined
Published course option
Level 4 and Level 5 combined package: £3,500
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To be confirmed
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Fees and payment
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Level 4 and Level 5 combined package
£3,500
Full price
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £145 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.
Level 4 only or Level 5 only
£2,900
Full price
£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £120 at 0% interest. The deposit is included in the displayed total.
The current OBS page contains inconsistent wording about the number of assignments, so RSG does not state a final assessment total until the provider confirms it.
Course decision guide
Is this the right route for you?
Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.
This route may suit you if
Learners with suitable prior study who want management, safeguarding, partnership working, supervision and research in health and social care.
People seeking one verified 240-credit extended diploma spanning Level 4 and Level 5.
Learners who want academic management knowledge while recognising that regulated roles also depend on competence and experience.
Compare another route first if
You need an introductory care qualification before studying management and research at higher levels.
You expect the diploma alone to create CQC Registered Manager eligibility or another regulated professional status.
Compare the closest alternatives
Alternative route
Health and Social Care Level 3
Choose Level 3 for a foundation in care responsibilities, communication, safety and person-centred practice.Compare course details
Alternative route
Business Management Level 4 and Level 5
Choose Business Management for general operations, finance, people and strategy without health-and-care regulation and safeguarding content.Compare course details
Qualification facts
What qualification will you receive?
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RQF Level 4 and Level 5 combined
OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management
Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
Communication in the Caring Professions
Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
Resource Management in Health and Social Care
02
Level 5 units
Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
Team Management in Health and Social Care
Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Practical requirements
What you need and how the course is assessed.
Entry requirements
The provider normally expects Level 4 applicants to be at least 18 with suitable prior education or an accepted alternative route.
Level 5 entry normally requires relevant Level 4 study or an accepted equivalent.
English-language competence is required for online learning and written assessment.
The provider makes the final enrolment decision.
Assessment in practice
Assessment is completed through online written assignments.
The current provider page is internally inconsistent about the exact assignment total.
RSG will confirm the assessment schedule before a learner commits to enrolment.
Further study and careers
Further study and progression
Learners may apply for relevant further-study or top-up opportunities after successful completion. The receiving institution decides admission and credit recognition. Career progression also depends on experience, employer requirements and, where relevant, professional or regulatory requirements.
Further health and care study
You may apply for a suitable university or higher-level route. The institution decides admission, credit and any practice requirements.
Management development
The learning may support supervisory or management development, while employers and regulators decide competence and experience requirements.
Included support
Current benefits shown for this route
Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.
Online course materials
Digital learning materials and access to the Online Business School platform are included under the provider’s current course terms.
Tutor and learner support
Online Business School describes tutor support and learner support as part of the course experience. The exact contact schedule can vary by course.
Conditions apply
Laptop offer
A laptop may be available on eligible full-payment routes. Payment-plan and ELCAS-funded learners may be excluded. Confirm the current course-specific terms before paying.
Conditions apply
Questions before enrolment
Frequently asked questions
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Does this diploma make me eligible to register as a CQC Registered Manager?
Not automatically. CQC and employers assess the qualifications, competence, skills and experience required for the specific regulated activity. This diploma alone does not guarantee registration.
Is the combined route one extended diploma?
The verified combined award is the OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management, qualification number 610/0333/5.
Can I study around care shifts?
The learning is online and flexible, but you must plan enough time for the course material and written assignments.
What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?
Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.
How is this extended diploma different from the Level 3 Health and Social Care course?
Level 3 is a 60-credit foundation. This is a 240-credit extended diploma across Level 4 and Level 5 with management, safeguarding, supervision, partnership and research content.
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