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Health and Care Management
- Industry-aligned – It equips students with practical skills that are immediately relevant and valued by employers.
- Flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, Manchester,Leeds
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Level 4
Duration
1 Year
Intakes
September, January, April
Locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Study Mode
2 days a week (Weekend and evenings timetable available)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
- Level 4 core modules (20 credits each)
- Essential Skills for Health & Care Management
- Meeting the Needs of Service Users
- Planetary Health
- Health Promotion
- Supporting Dignity and Respect Through Ethical Principles and Theories
- Communication & Interprofessional Collaboration
- The Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) in Health and Social Care provides a foundational understanding of the principles and practices within the healthcare and social services sectors. It is ideal for those looking to start a career in health or social care or for individuals already working in the field who want to gain a formal qualification. Academically, it can lead to further study, including progression to a full Bachelor’s degree in subjects such as Health and Social Care, Social Work, Nursing (in some cases), or Public Health. The course helps develop practical and interpersonal skills essential for supporting individuals and communities in a variety of care settings.Possible career options include:
- Healthcare Assistant
- Support Worker
- Care Assistant
- Community Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Residential Care Worker
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Home Care Worker
- Youth Support Worker
- Social Services Assistant
Build in-demand Health and Care Management skills employers need
Why Choose a Career in Health and care Management?
Do I Qualify?
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, designed to help you balance your studies with work, family, or other responsibilities.
We offer timetables for you to choose from in either London – Holborn, Kingsbury, Wembley, Southall
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
A CertHE Health and Care Management (Certificate of Higher Education) is a Level 4 qualification in the UK, equivalent to the first year of a degree. It introduces you to key areas of healthcare management, social care leadership, safeguarding, and community support, providing a strong foundation for a career in the health and care sector.
With a CertHE in Health and Care Management, you can apply for entry-level roles such as Care Coordinator, Support Worker, NHS Administrator, Community Outreach Officer, Healthcare Assistant, or Team Leader in a care setting. Many graduates progress into management roles in social care and healthcare services after further study or experience.
Yes — a CertHE in Health and Care Management is worth it if you want to begin a career in health, social care, or the NHS. The qualification gives you practical skills in leadership, safeguarding, and care coordination that employers value, while also acting as a stepping stone to higher-level degrees.
Yes — many UK universities offer a CertHE Health and Care Management with a foundation entry route, which is designed for students without A-levels or previous qualifications. This makes it ideal for those returning to education or starting a new career in the care sector.