are OTHM Level 5 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care Management?

No, the qualification is not an Extended Diploma. The specific award is the Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care Management Online (RQF, 120 Credits), regulated by Ofqual under qualification number 610/1537/4. In the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework, a standard Diploma at this level carries 120 credits. An Extended Diploma would typically require 240 credits, equating to a full undergraduate degree. This OTHM award is strictly a 120-credit Diploma. It is designed for senior support workers and deputy managers seeking a concise, assignment-based route to Level 5 status. It does not offer the extended credit load of a full degree but provides the exact regulatory recognition needed for progression to Level 6 top-up degrees or senior care management roles. Always verify the credit value on the Ofqual register to confirm it is a Diploma, not an Extended Diploma.