Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Graduate Diploma (Part-time)

Course overview

This course is designed for first line managers and supervisors in health and social care who lead teams, manage resources and lead service improvement projects. It meets the requirements for the General Social Care Council (GSCC) Specialist Award in Leadership and Management and encourages interprofessional learning.

The course supports the social care sector with implementing the Skills for Care and Children's Workforce Development Council's leadership and management strategy and addresses the Department of Health's initiatives in leadership development.

Start Dates

Bournemouth

For those studying in Bournemouth, enrolment is September each year.

South West

For those studying in the South West, enrolment is January or August each year.

Key Facts

Next start dates:
September 2012, September 2013

Location:
Bournemouth University (Lansdowne Campus), Negotiated with Employer

School:
School of Health and Social Care,

Duration:
Normally completed within 2 years of registration

Delivery method:
Part-time

Entry requirements:
You should normally be nominated by your employing agency and hold a leadership/management role. In addition, you should hold at least a Diploma in Higher Education, or equivalent, qualification and be qualified in social work (CQSW, CSS, DipSw) in order to fulfill the requirements of the GSCC Specialist Award in Leadership and Management.
Further details about entry requirements

Course reference:
GDLHSCP

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