The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Long-Term Care Management is an advanced qualification designed for experienced healthcare and social care professionals who wish to enhance their expertise in managing long-term care services. This diploma is specifically tailored for learners with practical experience in long-term care settings who are seeking to expand their knowledge, develop leadership skills, and strengthen their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Learners undertaking this qualification will gain comprehensive insights into long-term care management, including strategic planning, service delivery, governance, risk management, and quality improvement. The programme covers essential topics such as regulatory compliance, financial and resource management, staff leadership, and ethical decision-making, equipping learners to effectively manage care homes, assisted living facilities, and other long-term care services.
Centres delivering this qualification are required to maintain the highest standards by employing competent and fully qualified staff. They must also provide learners with all necessary learning materials, resources, and support systems to ensure effective teaching and successful course completion. By meeting these standards, learners are empowered to apply their knowledge confidently in real-world care settings, improving service quality, operational efficiency, and the overall wellbeing of residents and service users.
The Level 6 Diploma in Long-Term Care Management represents a significant step for care professionals committed to leadership, excellence, and ethical management. It bridges practical experience with advanced theoretical knowledge, preparing learners to take on senior roles, implement best practices, and contribute meaningfully to the enhancement of long-term care services and outcomes.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Long-Term Care Management
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2200768
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Long-Term Care Management, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200768-1 |
Principles of Long-Term Care Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200768-2 |
Health and Social Care Policy and Governance |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200768-3 |
Leadership and Staff Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200768-4 |
Strategic Planning and Resource Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200768-5 |
Quality Improvement and Risk Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2200768-6 |
Ethics, Safeguarding, and Resident-Centred Care |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Principles of Long-Term Care Management
- Understand the core concepts, frameworks, and principles of long-term care management.
- Analyse the roles and responsibilities of care managers in diverse care settings.
- Evaluate the impact of management practices on service quality and resident wellbeing.
- Apply management principles to support effective operational decision-making.
Unit 2: Health and Social Care Policy and Governance
- Understand key healthcare and social care policies relevant to long-term care.
- Analyse governance structures and compliance requirements in care organisations.
- Evaluate the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks on service delivery.
- Apply policy knowledge to support ethical and effective care management.
Unit 3: Leadership and Staff Management
- Understand leadership theories and management styles applicable to care settings.
- Develop skills to motivate, lead, and manage multidisciplinary care teams.
- Implement strategies to enhance staff performance, retention, and professional development.
- Evaluate leadership approaches to improve organisational culture and service delivery.
Unit 4: Strategic Planning and Resource Management
- Understand strategic planning processes in long-term care organisations.
- Analyse budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation strategies.
- Develop approaches to optimise human, financial, and technological resources.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of strategic initiatives in achieving organisational goals.
Unit 5: Quality Improvement and Risk Management
- Understand principles of quality improvement in long-term care services.
- Implement risk management strategies and safety protocols to protect residents and staff.
- Evaluate interventions to enhance care quality and minimise operational risks.
- Apply continuous improvement techniques to support high-quality service delivery.
Unit 6: Ethics, Safeguarding, and Resident-Centred Care
- Understand ethical principles, safeguarding, and legal frameworks in long-term care.
- Apply safeguarding practices to protect residents and ensure staff accountability.
- Promote resident-centred care and uphold dignity, privacy, and wellbeing standards.
- Evaluate ethical practices to support decision-making and organisational integrity.
This course is designed for experienced healthcare and social care professionals seeking to advance their expertise in long-term care management. It is specifically suitable for:
- Care home managers and administrators responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing long-term care services.
- Healthcare leaders aiming to improve operational efficiency, service quality, and resident wellbeing.
- Professionals involved in governance, compliance, and regulatory standards within care organisations.
- Staff responsible for strategic planning, resource allocation, and financial management in long-term care.
- Individuals aspiring to lead change management initiatives, foster ethical practices, and ensure safeguarding compliance.
- Learners committed to enhancing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) while advancing leadership and management skills in long-term care settings.
To deliver the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Long-Term Care Management effectively, centres must meet the following requirements:
- Qualified and Experienced Staff: Centres must employ trainers and assessors who are fully qualified, with expertise in long-term care management, healthcare leadership, and social care governance, capable of delivering advanced Level 6 content.
- Comprehensive Learning Resources: Centres should provide learners with access to up-to-date textbooks, digital learning materials, case studies, research articles, and relevant publications in long-term care and healthcare management.
- Appropriate Facilities: Centres must offer suitable classrooms, seminar spaces, or online learning platforms to support interactive and engaging learning experiences.
- Assessment and Learner Support: Centres should have robust systems to monitor learner progress, provide constructive feedback, and ensure learners achieve all course learning outcomes.
- Technology Access: Learners must have access to computers, reliable internet connections, and any necessary software to complete assignments, research, and interactive learning activities.
- Compliance and Quality Assurance: Centres must adhere to LICQual quality standards, maintain accurate learner records, and implement continuous improvement measures to ensure high-quality training and learner success.
These requirements ensure that learners receive high-quality instruction, have access to all necessary resources, and are fully supported in developing advanced skills in long-term care management, preparing them for senior leadership roles within healthcare and social care organisations.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
