AMSPAR Diploma in Primary Care & Health Management – Dual Awarded with ILM Certificate in Leadership & Management (Level 5)

Who is the course for?

The programme has been designed to meet the needs of today’s manager in Primary Care and to cover the main roles and responsibilities of the position. This programme has been designed for:

• those in post as Primary/Health Care Managers
• those in post as Deputy/Assistant Primary/Health Care Managers
• those in post for a minimum of two years within a health or social care setting who will benefit from developing their capability and experience

What will I study?

This qualification has been designed to cover the key areas of knowledge and responsibility common to most Primary Care Managers. The unique environment of Primary/Health Care presents some particular risk management challenges relating to clinical governance, prescription fraud, workplace health hazards, patients’ rights and data protection.

Financial management in healthcare requires specialist knowledge regarding the reimbursement of staff and premises costs and the submission of Items of Service claims.

Candidates undertaking this course will gain the knowledge and understanding in the application of management techniques and theories in a health or social care setting. This will enable them to work well as part of the health care team. Candidates will also gain an understanding of the services available to the public and legal responsibilities of the Primary/Health Care Manager.

The course comprises 7 units and you have to satisfactorily complete all the units to gain the Diploma. Unit details are as follows:

601 - Managing Medical Ethics and Legal Requirements in a Primary Care and Health Environment
602 - Financial Management and Budgeting in a Primary Care and Health Environment
603 - Managing Information and Communication in a Primary Care and Health Environment
604 - Developing and leading teams to achieve organisational goals and Objectives
605 – Developing or Improving Services in a Primary Care or Health Environment
608 – Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness
609 - Managing Recruitment

Completion of all units, excluding Unit 605 “Developing or Improving Services in a Primary Care or Health Environment” would constitute the award of “Certificate in Primary Care and Health Management”. It is also possible to obtain a Unit award for each satisfactorily completed unit.

To get the most from the course you should aim to be at all the class sessions. If this isn’t possible due to work commitments or for personal reasons, you will find some material on Moodle, or there is a buddy system and your buddy should have collected material for you.

In addition to class work, you should develop your knowledge and skills by aiming to relate what is happening on the course with workplace practice. Aim to set aside 4-5 hours per week to use to consolidate the material from the course, read widely around the subject and also work on the assignment activities.
AMSPAR Membership:

• When you join the course you will be given details of how to join the Association – www.amspar.co.uk
• Any person who holds any AMSPAR Diploma is eligible for admission as a Full Member of the Association
• Any person who has obtained an AMSPAR Certificate is eligible for admission as an Associate Member of the Association
• Successful completion and achievement of the Diploma allows use of post-nominals Dip.PCHM

Many students already working in a General Practice or the NHS have used this qualification successfully to enhance their promotion prospects and many have been promoted into Primary/Health Care Management positions and/or progressed to further study.

How will the course be delivered?

To get the most from the course you should aim to be at all the class sessions. If this isn’t possible due to work commitments or for personal reasons, you will find some material on Moodle, or there is a buddy system and your buddy should have collected material for you.

In addition to class work, you should develop your knowledge and skills by aiming to relate what is happening on the course with workplace practice. Aim to set aside 4-5 hours per week to use to consolidate the material from the course, read widely around the subject and also work on the assignment activities.

For testimonials about the course, see here

Course Entry Criteria

To attend on this course, candidates must have a minimum of two years experience within a health, or social care setting.

The college operates a no refunds policy as detailed below. Cancellations and transfer requests are subject to the following conditions:

• More than 4 weeks notice – no charge
• 4 weeks notice – 30% of the cost
• 2-3 weeks notice – 50% of the cost
• 1-2 weeks notice – 75% of the cost
• Less than 1 weeks notice – 100% of the cost

All cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to a £10 administration charge. The full fee’s policy is available on request.

What will I get at the end of the course?

AMSPAR Diploma in Primary Care and Health Management (Level 5)
and
ILM Certificate in Leadership & Management (Level 5)

What can I do next?

The course leader will advise as to the next stage dependent on your requirements as a manager.

How much does it cost and what are the course dates?

The course fees include AMSPAR and ILM Membership, registration, certification and verification. The course will be held at the University Centre at Blackburn College on the following dates:

AMSPAR Diploma in Primary Care & Health Management:
Dates: Tuesdays 1st October 2013 – 26th June 2014
Times: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Price: £2,710.00

AMSPAR Certificate in Primary Care & Health Management
(Excludes Unit 605 above):
Dates: Tuesdays 1st October 2013 – 13th May 2014
Times: 9.30am – 4.00pm
Price: £2,180.00

Alternatively you may wish to attend for one module only and achieve credits for this. If you would like to do this then please see table for unit fees, dates and times:

Unit No.

Unit Title

Unit Fee

Unit Dates

601 Managing Medical Ethics and Legal Requirements in a Primary Care and Health Environment

£480.00

1st October –
19th November 2013

608 Managing for Efficiency and Effectiveness

£280.00

26th November –
10th December 2013

604 Developing and leading teams to achieve organisational goals and objectives

£280.00

14th January –
28th January 2014

609 Managing Recruitment

£380.00

4th February –
4th March 2014

602 Financial Management and Budgeting in a Primary Care and Health Environment

£380.00

11th March –
1st April 2014

603 Managing Information and Communication in a Primary Care and Health Environment

£380.00

22nd April –
13th May 2014

605 Developing or Improving Services in a Primary Care or Health Environment

£530.00

17th December 2013, 8th January,
20th May –
17th June & 24th June 2014

To find out more and to book……

Email The Training People at Blackburn College or call us on 01254 292500.

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