ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 790 hours.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Corporate Communication Strategies
- 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
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
International Healthcare Policy
- 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 services, Understand contemporary issues in health and social care
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Risk Management
- Analyse the role of the risk management function in supporting organizational objectives
- Evaluate different methods for assessing business risk in a healthcare context
- Develop a risk management plan that addresses identified risks
- Critically evaluate the effectiveness of crisis management approaches
- Design a business continuity plan for a healthcare organization
- Justify the selection of risk responses based on risk appetite and tolerance
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Organisational Behaviour
- Evaluate different leadership theories and their application in healthcare settings
- Analyse how organisational structures and culture affect organisational effectiveness
- Develop strategies to improve employee effectiveness in response to business opportunities
- Critically assess decision-making processes within healthcare organisations
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Managing Finance in the Public Sector
- Evaluate the principles of accountability in public sector finance
- Apply financial information to support decision-making in a healthcare context
- Analyse budgetary control techniques for managing public funds
- Develop a tender process for a public sector healthcare service
- Assess the impact of regulatory frameworks on public sector financial management
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Managing Quality and Service Delivery
- Evaluate methods for identifying and prioritizing stakeholder needs in healthcare service delivery.
- Apply quality management tools to monitor and improve service delivery.
- Analyze the role of leadership in fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Develop a plan for continuous improvement based on stakeholder feedback and performance data.
- Assess the impact of service quality on patient outcomes and organizational performance.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Manage Continuous Organisational Improvement
- Evaluate the key components of a continuous improvement culture in a healthcare setting
- Analyse methods for identifying opportunities for improvement in organisational activities
- Develop a change management plan for a healthcare improvement initiative
- Apply leadership strategies to engage stakeholders in continuous improvement
- Assess the impact of continuous improvement on organisational performance
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Developing Organisational Vision and Srategic Direction
- Evaluate different models for developing an organisational vision in a healthcare context.
- Construct a clear and compelling vision statement for a healthcare organisation.
- Analyse the role of stakeholders in shaping and validating the organisational vision.
- Develop a communication plan to effectively convey the vision to diverse stakeholder groups.
- Design an implementation strategy that translates the vision into operational objectives.
- Assess the impact of organisational culture on the successful implementation of strategic direction.
- Critically evaluate methods for monitoring and reviewing progress towards the vision.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Project Management
- 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, Be able to review, evaluate and closeout a project
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity
- Understand the importance of effectively managing equality and diversity, Understand the dynamics of leading and managing equality and diversity in an organisation
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Human Resource Management
- 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 within an organisation, Understand contemporary issues affecting strategic human resource management
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Strategic resource management
- 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 marketing in supporting business strategy., Understand the role of information systems management in supporting business strategy.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Programme Leadership
- 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
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Research for Senior Managers
- Formulate a clear and focused research question that addresses a specific business problem in healthcare management.
- Develop a comprehensive research proposal outlining the rationale, methodology, and ethical considerations.
- Conduct a systematic literature review to identify existing knowledge and gaps relevant to the research question.
- Select and justify appropriate data collection methods (e.g., surveys, interviews, case studies) for the research.
- Apply suitable data analysis techniques to interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
- Present research findings in a structured format, drawing valid conclusions and making evidence-based recommendations.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Sustainable Business Strategy
- Analyse the key drivers and international agreements shaping the global sustainability agenda.
- Evaluate the characteristics of a sustainable business organisation in the context of healthcare.
- Develop a sustainable strategic plan for a healthcare organisation, integrating environmental, social, and economic objectives.
- Critically assess the challenges and opportunities of implementing sustainable strategies in healthcare.
- Justify the role of stakeholders in shaping sustainable business strategy.
ATHE Level 7 Diploma In Healthcare Management
Managing Stakeholder Engagement
- Analyse the power, influence, and interest of key stakeholders using established frameworks.
- Design a comprehensive stakeholder engagement strategy aligned with healthcare policy goals.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different communication channels for diverse stakeholder groups.
- Develop techniques for building long-term collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Apply conflict resolution strategies to manage competing stakeholder interests.
- Critically assess the role of stakeholder feedback in continuous improvement of engagement processes.
Level 4 Certificate in Workforce Performance Development
Manage, Foster and Develop Team Performance
- 1. Understand the principles and practices associated with managing, fostering and developing team performance2. Conduct team performance and learning needs analysis, to inform development plans 3. Support team performance and development
Level 4 Certificate in Workforce Performance Development
Contribute to the Identification and Analysis of Organisational Learning Needs
- 1. Understand how the organisational context influences learning and development needs and talent management2. Understand the principles and practices of learning needs analysis at an organisational level3. Conduct, identify and agree organisational learning and development needs
Level 4 Certificate in Workforce Performance Development
Manage and Develop Individual Performance
- 1. Understand how to develop and manage the performance of individuals2. Plan and manage individual team member development
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 600/3405/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2011