CertHE Health and Care Management

Course Overview

Arden University’s CertHE Health and Care Management will give you a robust introduction to health and social care and the essential skills you need to get your career started in the sector.

Regularly updated to address the health and social care sector’s evolving needs, this course will provide you with a solid foundation for future study or work in the field. The CertHE is a recognised qualification in its own right and provides an entry route to degree-level study. This is a great option if you feel ready to study a degree course but don’t have the necessary qualifications usually required, such as GCSEs or A levels.

The CertHE Health and Care Management is the ideal choice for newcomers wanting to enter the field, current professionals looking to transition into their first management role, as well as developing managers seeking to build on their skills.

Course details and modules

An innovative approach to health and care management is the only answer to the extensive changes the sector has experienced in the last years. This course has been developed in line with the ever-growing needs of the health and social care sector, highlighting the emerging skills required of today’s professionals and managers.

Modules

This is a 1-year course available through full-time blended learning, which gives you additional study support and is ideal if you’re still unsure about committing to a full 3-year degree course. Once you’ve completed your CertHE, you’ll be able to continue onto Level 5 (year two) of the CMI accredited BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management course if you wish to do so.

Level 4

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

How do Arden University assess students?

AU assess students using diverse methods that go beyond traditional exams, especially in postgraduate certificate programs. Instead of exams, these programs employ practical, real-world assessments tailored to meet individual needs and help students develop transferable skills for their future careers. These assessments may include:

Essays: Developing critical thinking and analytical writing skills.
Consultancy Reports: Addressing real-world challenges with professional insights.
Recorded Presentations: Enhancing communication and presentation abilities.
Case Studies: Applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios.
E-Portfolios: Showcasing personal and academic achievements through organized digital collections.
Visual Research: Combining creativity and analytical skills to present research visually.

This approach ensures that students gain valuable, hands-on experience relevant to their career goals

Study options

Full time blended learning

How does it work?

When you choose Arden’s full-time blended learning study mode, you’ll have eight hours of timetabled classes spread over two days at the Arden campus of your choice. In addition to AU usual eight hours of face-to-face teaching per week, as a CertHE student, you’ll also have an extra two hours of online support for academic knowledge and study skills development as well as one and a half additional hours of English Language for those who require it. This is combined with around 20 hours of independent study, which takes place through ilearn, Arden university campus in the cloud. ilearn contains all the resources you need to study successfully. You’ll also have access to Arden online library, removing the need to buy expensive course books in order to study successfully, as well as to the excellent student support services which are available to all Arden students.

Blended learning is the best option for students who prefer the structure of regular face-to-face classes with their tutor and fellow classmates and is particularly suited to students who live within commuting or driving distance of one of AU UK campuses.

If you’re a student from England who is enrolling on a full-time blended learning course with Arden (based in one of AU UK campuses), you can apply for a Maintenance Loan for living costs to help pay for your living expenses. You can find more information on Arden fees and funding page. If you’re a student from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland you can find information on Maintenance Loan from your student finance body.

Entry requirements

At Arden University applications are consider on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn’t a clear pathway to this degree – Arden team is more than happy to discuss your application.

Eligibility

CertHE Heath and Care Management

AU welcome anyone onto CertHE course who can show us their determination to complete the qualification. You’ll just need to complete Arden’s one-week Introduction to Higher Education which mirrors the timetabled hours of your programme. Once you’ve passed this, you’ll be able to start on your CertHE.

Before you start studying

Whilst you can read your study materials on your smart phone or tablet, to make the most of your learning experience, you will need access to a laptop or computer (Arden recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good stable internet connection.

Course fee

Blended	Fee
Full Fee	£ 9,250

International Fee	Fee
fee per level:	£5500

UK Fee	Fee
fee per level:	£6,935

Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.

English proficiency

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or equivalent
If English is not your first language AU’ll provide one and a half additional hours of subject-specific academic English support each week.
Alternatively evidence that you have previously studied in English at the appropriate level can be accepted

Arden will give you all the support you need to succeed. Then, when you graduate from the CertHE course, you’ll be able to progress on to the rest of the degree course if you decide it’s right for you.

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Career prospects

The CertHE Health and Care Management provides you with a solid foundation in health and social care and sets the stage for joining the profession or continuing your studies.

You’ll also have the chance to progress to Level 5 of Arden’s BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management.

Industry skills

Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM)

This course is endorsed by the Institute of Health & Social Care Management, whose aim is to create a supportive professional body that is relevant in its activities and modern in its approach and who holds sector leaders in the NHS, social care, third sector and private healthcare amongst its members. The IHSCM works with Arden University to contribute to curriculum development and delivery. As an Arden student, you’ll become a student member of the Institute, giving you access to a diverse range of events, conferences, workshops and networks as well as opportunities for mentoring and coaching. You are also encouraged to apply for full membership of the Institute once you graduate from the course.

Skills for Health

Skills for Health is the UK’s leading authority on skills and workforce development for the health sector. NHS and healthcare employers across the UK collaborate with Skills for Help to develop skills, roles, competencies, and strategies that provide better patient outcomes. They champion the entire workforce.

The Quality Mark is the UK’s benchmark for exceptional healthcare training and development. Being endorsed by the Quality Mark ensures that an organisation’s training is world class, and has passed a rigorous review process of its delivery, strategy, and quality assurance practices.

LinkedIn Learning

All Arden students will have free access to LinkedIn Learning through the Library Portal. LinkedIn Learning is a video-based online learning platform offering over 16,500 expert-led courses across a wide range of subjects including business, technology, and creative skills.

With LinkedIn Learning, you can:

Pursue curated learning pathways aligned with Arden’s curriculum and your career goals.
Add value to your LinkedIn profile by showcasing your newly acquired skills.
Personalise content based on skills relevant to your chosen career path, interests and prior learning.

What can I do after Arden University?

With a CertHE Health and Care Management course under your belt, you could work in the National Health Service (NHS), the vast social care sector, with a private healthcare provider, or for a voluntary or not-for-profit organisation in a range of settings. However, Arden expect that you’ll want to continue studying at Arden on BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management degree.

If you decide you want to jump straight into the workplace, Arden have a dedicated careers and employability team that will support you during your studies to achieve your professional ambitions.