--- title: "Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management" description: "Kickstart your career with Arden's Level 4 CertHE (Certificate of Higher Education) in Health and Care Management online course. Gain skills in healthcare leadership and excel in your career. Apply now!" canonical: "https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/undergraduate/certhe/online-health-and-care-management" published: 2023-02-21 updated: 2026-07-08 author: "Arden University" --- # Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management ## 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. ![Cynthia Blow ](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_m/public/2019-11/Cythina%20Blow.jpg) I chose online learning because I do not currently have the capacity to attend classes as my days are full with running my household, my elderly parents’ household and tending to the needs of my 3-year-old. Online studying has been extremely helpful because it provides the flexibility I need in order to study at random times during the day or night. Cynthia Blow BSc (Hons) Psychology ### Modules The course has been developed in line with the ever-growing needs of the health and social care sector, highlighting the emerging digital and leadership competencies required of today’s professionals and managers. By covering the most relevant topics in the field, your modules ensure you’ll graduate with the skills you need to succeed. Level 4 core modules (20 credits each) - Essential Skills for Health & Care Management - Meeting the Needs of Service Users - Communication & Interprofessional Collaboration - Health Promotion - Inclusive Rights Based Safeguarding in Health and Care - Independent Regulation of Health and Care in the UK #### Extra support You will receive the same excellent support provided to all Arden students including success coaches, academic skills tutors and workshops, our careers team, and much more. You will also receive an additional four hours of online academic knowledge and study skills sessions as part of your course. #### Assessments Unlike on more traditional programmes, you won't be sitting any exams on the CertHE Health and Care Management. Your assessments will instead link your course material to health, care, and management practice, providing you with key transferable workplace skills for your future role. This will include things like essays, presentations, academic posters, reports, case studies, and podcasts. ## Study options ![Cemene Wellington](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_m/public/2018-09/Cemene_Wellington.png) I chose to study with Arden University because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With Arden, I’ve finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, and my dyslexia. I’m on a Blended Learning degree, which involves a couple of days a week in the classroom with other students and tutors at Arden’s University centre in Ealing, West London plus fully supported online study. Cemene Wellington BA (Hons) Healthcare #### How does it work? Studying this course online gives you the ultimate in convenience. You can enrol with Arden from anywhere in the world and study your degree from the comfort of home, without the requirement to attend classes in a physical location. Our online students study their degree through ilearn, Arden’s university campus in the cloud. ilearn provides everything you need to study at university. It offers an integrated virtual learning experience, including your virtual classroom, lecture theatre, and access to our Library Portal. The portal includes an extensive digital library including thousands of journal titles, eBooks, and academic and industry databases which you can use to research your assignments and projects. All of these materials are provided to you free of charge and contain all the research information you’ll need to complete your degree with us. ilearn is also integrated with Zoom, making it easier to chat with your course tutor during your scheduled seminar sessions. You can even integrate our study materials into your Kindle, making it possible to study wherever you have your Kindle handy. Studying online doesn’t mean studying alone. As well as receiving regular feedback and guidance from your course tutor, you’ll be studying with like-minded students who you can meet with through our Unitu community, and you’ll have access to community message boards to discuss your course and the topics being raised within it. We’ve even set up community boards embedded into each of the course modules so you can have discussions with your tutor and classmates on the topics you’re currently learning. Online learning students resident in the UK can apply for a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend their course in person because of a disability. Please find more information on our [fees and funding page.](https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-loans) If you're a student from Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland you can find information on Living Cost Loans from your student finance body. [Learn more about online learning](https://arden.ac.uk/where-to-study/studying-worldwide) ### Introducing your Digital Backpack Once you’ve enrolled on your CertHE course with Arden you’ll get access to your Digital Backpack, a toolkit of digital resources we’ve put together to help you succeed during your time studying with us. Here are some of the digital resources you’ll have available from day one of your course: Office 365 subscription - We set you up with a subscription to Microsoft Office 365 during your studies, completely free of charge, helping you create and manage your coursework and assignments in one handy cloud location. Zoom video conferencing - Zoom is integrated into our online learning platform, ilearn. This makes it seamless to attend lectures​​ from any location and on any device. Career services through Arden Futures - Careers support available through Arden Futures, your careers platform, to help you throughout your career journey whether you are a Career Starter, Changer or Developer. Library Portal - Free online access to our Library Portal, which includes thousands of eBooks and journals, as well as industry databases which we’ve carefully hand-picked to support your studies – all yours for free while you study with us. To discover more about the resources available in our Digital Backpack, click [here](https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/why-arden/student-support). ## Entry requirements At Arden University we consider applications 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 - we are more than happy to discuss your application. ### Eligibility Level 4 CertHE Heath and Care Management - Passes in two subjects at GCE A Level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent​. - If you can’t fulfil these requirements, we will also consider applications that demonstrate significant skills and responsibility in a health and/or care role. ### English proficiency - For students whose English is not their first language, IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent. We’ll 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. To find out more about the CertHE, click [here](https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/qualification/certhe). ## Meet the faculty ![Professor Stephanie West](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/styles/quote_m/public/2021-03/stephanie_west.png) Dr. Stephanie West joined Arden University in November 2020 and is the Head of the School of School of Leadership & Service Industry Management. In addition to her wealth of healthcare industry experience, Stephanie has held a number of Senior Academic and Leadership positions in Health, Social Care and Applied Science faculties at a variety of universities across the UK. Stephanie will provide leadership to the School of School of Leadership & Service Industry Management, ensuring that it delivers high quality academic provision and student satisfaction across all courses. Professor Stephanie West Head of School - School of Leadership & Service Industry Management ## Career prospects The Level 4 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 our [DipHE Health and Care Management](https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/undergraduate/certhe/health-and-care-management). Related courses - [ BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management with Foundation Year ](https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/undergraduate/healthcare-and-social-care/bsc-hons-health-and-care-management-foundation-degree) - [ BA (Hons) Healthcare Management (Top-Up) ](https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/undergraduate/degree-top-ups/ba-hons-healthcare-top-up) - [ BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management) ](https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/undergraduate/business-degree/ba-hons-business-management-hrm) Related articles - [ Health and Social Care Articles ](https://arden.ac.uk/knowledge-base/subject-areas/health-and-social-care) - [ Career Advice ](https://arden.ac.uk/knowledge-base/career-advice) ### What can I do after Arden University? With a Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management 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 organization. We have a dedicated careers and employability team that will support you during your studies to achieve your career ambitions. Just some of the roles you might want to consider include: - Health service management ​ - Social care management ​ - Registered Manager roles ​ - Health promotion and education ​ - Public health initiatives ## Industry skills ![Chartered Management Institute (CMI)](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/2021-04/Arden%20University%20joins%20forces%20with%20CMI_standard_card.png) ![CMI Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr)](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/2023-02/fCMgr-eligible-badge---Arden-800px%20%281%29.png) ![CMI Chartered Manager (CMgr)](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/2023-02/Chartered-Manager-eligible-with-experience---arden%20%281%29%20%281%29.png) ### Chartered Management Institute (CMI) [The Chartered Management Institute (CMI)](https://www.managers.org.uk/) promotes excellence in UK management and leadership. The institute aims to boost career development across the management sector and connect you with likeminded professionals across diverse sectors. As the CMI possesses a Royal Charter, they are the only organisation in the UK that can award Chartered Manager status to its members – the gold standard in management. They are also active in business policymaking across the globe, and ensure that their more than 140,000 members are represented in policy decision-making. As an Arden student, you’ll have free CMI Membership throughout your studies, giving you access to a range of additional resources including a mentoring service and invitations to networking events both online and offline. ![Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM)](https://cdn.arden.ac.uk/s3fs-public/2021-04/news-image-1%402x_0.jpg) ### Institute of Health & Social Care Management (IHSCM) This course is endorsed by the [Institute of Health & Social Care Management](https://ihm.org.uk/), whose aim is to create a supportive professional body that is relevant in its activities and modern in its approach and that 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. ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Article", "headline": "Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management", "description": "Kickstart your career with Arden's Level 4 CertHE (Certificate of Higher Education) in Health and Care Management online course. Gain skills in healthcare leadership and excel in your career. Apply now!", "datePublished": "2023-02-21T17:08:14+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-07-08T16:32:04+01:00", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Arden University" }, "mainEntityOfPage": "https://arden.ac.uk/our-courses/undergraduate/certhe/online-health-and-care-management" } ```