The LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Administration is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to manage healthcare operations efficiently. This comprehensive program combines the principles of administration, management, and leadership within healthcare settings, preparing professionals to oversee daily operations, support staff, and ensure high-quality patient care.
Healthcare administration focuses on coordinating people, processes, and resources to optimize healthcare services. In this course, you will learn how to manage healthcare offices, implement organizational policies, streamline workflows, and monitor operational performance. By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical applications, the program prepares you to make informed, data-driven decisions that improve organizational efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Throughout the course, learners explore topics such as hospital administration, healthcare operations, leadership, human resource management, compliance, and quality assurance. You will also gain insights into healthcare policies, budgeting, risk management, and effective communication strategies, ensuring you can manage teams and processes professionally and responsibly.
This diploma is ideal for healthcare professionals, administrative staff, aspiring managers, and anyone seeking to advance their careers in healthcare administration. You will gain a recognized Level 3 qualification that demonstrates your ability to manage healthcare facilities effectively, support operational goals, and contribute to the success of hospitals, clinics, and community health services.
Completing the LICQual Healthcare Administration Diploma positions you as a skilled professional ready to lead administrative functions, improve operational workflows, and ensure seamless healthcare delivery.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Administration
Total Units
6
Total Credits
60
GLH
240
Qualification #
LICQ2200733
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Administration, applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200733-1 |
Principles of Healthcare Administration |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200733-2 |
Healthcare Records and Information Management |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200733-3 |
Human Resources and Workforce Administration |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200733-4 |
Financial Management in Healthcare Administration |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200733-5 |
Quality Assurance and Risk Management |
10 |
40 |
|
LICQ2200733-6 |
Applied Healthcare Administration Projects |
10 |
40 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Principles of Healthcare Administration
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain the core principles and concepts of healthcare administration.
- Analyse the role of administrative functions in supporting healthcare service delivery.
- Evaluate healthcare organisational structures, governance, and regulatory requirements.
- Apply ethical and professional standards in administrative decision-making.
Unit 2: Healthcare Records and Information Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Manage patient and organisational data securely and confidentially.
- Utilise digital systems and technology to support healthcare administration.
- Ensure compliance with data protection and information governance standards.
Unit 3: Human Resources and Workforce Administration
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Plan and manage workforce resources in healthcare settings.
- Apply effective recruitment, onboarding, and staff development processes.
- Monitor and evaluate staff performance using appropriate appraisal systems.
- Promote a safe, productive, and compliant working environment.
Unit 4: Financial Management in Healthcare Administration
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Develop and manage budgets and financial plans for healthcare operations.
- Monitor and control costs to optimise resource allocation.
- Apply financial policies and procedures to support operational decision-making.
- Analyse financial performance data to inform management strategies.
Unit 5: Quality Assurance and Risk Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Implement quality assurance systems in administrative processes.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and organisational risks.
- Monitor compliance with healthcare standards, policies, and procedures.
- Develop strategies for continuous improvement in administrative practices.
Unit 6: Applied Healthcare Administration Projects
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Analyse real-world administrative challenges through case studies.
- Apply healthcare administration principles to practical scenarios.
- Develop project plans, proposals, and process improvement strategies.
- Evaluate outcomes and recommend operational enhancements for healthcare administration.
This course is suitable for:
- Healthcare administrators and office managers looking to develop advanced management and organizational skills.
- Departmental supervisors and team leaders responsible for coordinating administrative operations.
- Quality assurance and compliance staff aiming to enhance administrative processes and operational standards.
- Finance and HR officers in healthcare settings seeking to improve administrative efficiency.
- Healthcare professionals committed to CPD who want to acquire practical, strategic, and analytical skills for administrative leadership.
- Allied health professionals and clinicians interested in understanding and contributing to effective healthcare administration.
Enrolling in this course enables learners to gain comprehensive administrative, leadership, and operational skills, empowering them to optimize healthcare processes, ensure compliance, and contribute to organizational success.
To deliver the LICQual Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Administration, centres must meet strict standards to ensure high-quality training, learner success, and adherence to international educational standards. Key requirements include:
- Qualified and Competent Staff – Trainers, assessors, and internal quality assurers must hold relevant qualifications and professional experience in healthcare administration, management, and operational compliance.
- Access to Learning Resources – Centres must provide learners with up-to-date study materials, practical tools, case studies, and digital resources to support effective learning and skill application.
- Appropriate Facilities – Training environments, whether physical or online, should include secure IT systems, multimedia equipment, and collaborative spaces for interactive sessions, workshops, and project work.
- Assessment and Quality Assurance Systems – Centres must implement robust assessment procedures, internal verification, and quality assurance processes to ensure consistent and credible learner outcomes.
- Learner Support Services – Academic guidance, technical support, and career development resources should be available to assist learners throughout the qualification.
- Compliance and Data Security – Centres must follow best practices in information management, data protection, and adherence to relevant healthcare regulations when handling learner information.
- Commitment to CPD and Continuous Improvement – Centres should foster a professional learning environment that encourages continuous improvement, staff development, and learner progression.
By meeting these requirements, centres create an environment that enables learners to develop practical, analytical, and strategic administrative skills, ensuring they are fully prepared to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and service quality within healthcare organizations.
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.