Do you care about people and want to turn that into a career? If so, this course will guide you step by step into the world of healthcare support.
Details of the Diploma in Healthcare Support
The UK care sector will need over half a million new workers by 2035. That means there are growing chances for people who are trained and ready to help others. This support worker training online gives you the practical skills to start working in care roles that matter. If you want to support others and build a real career, this course is for you.
You will learn how to help people with daily tasks like washing, eating, and moving safely. The course also shows you how to handle difficult situations calmly, care for people with mental health problems, and work safely with others. It also includes lessons on preventing infection and cleaning care spaces properly.
You’ll study the responsibility of a support worker, how to understand each person’s needs and give care that fits them. This includes caring for the elderly, helping people in groups, and building strong communication with others. You’ll also learn about rules in care work, like keeping private records safe and knowing what to do if someone is at risk.
The course is broken into small, clear modules that make learning easy. It’s designed for people who want to start or grow their work in care. When you finish, you’ll have the skills that hospitals, care homes, and local services are looking for.
Whether you’re new to the field or already working and want to improve, this course will support your journey.Â
Advantages of Enrolling in the Diploma in Healthcare Support
Give daily care with kindness:
You will learn to help with meals, cleaning, and daily tasks. As a result, your care will make others feel safe and respected.
Follow rules that keep people safe:
You will understand how to spot risks and follow care laws. Therefore, people in your care will stay protected.
Support mental and emotional needs:
This course shows how to care for people’s feelings and stress. Hence, you will know how to help when they need support.
Start or grow your care career:
With these trusted skills, employers will see you as ready to work. Thus, you will be able to apply for many care jobs with the help of one of the UK’s best support worker courses online.
Learning Experience
After completing this Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Course, the learner will be able to gain:
- Know about anatomy and physiology (how the body works), how to stop infections, and health and safety rules in hospitals.
- Be good at communication and working with patients, their families, and other healthcare staff.
- Understand different healthcare settings and what a support worker does in each.
- Learn how to care for people with many kinds of needs, including those with long-term sicknesses, physical challenges, or mental health issues.
- Grasp the idea of person-centered care (focusing on the individual) and how to apply it.
- Work well in a team to provide safe and good care.
- Develop hands-on skills like checking vital signs, helping people move, and doing basic care tasks.
- Understand the rules about keeping patient information private (confidentiality and data protection).
Ideal Candidates for the Diploma in Healthcare Support
This course can benefit people from various backgrounds and with different goals. For example:
- Healthcare Assistants
- Family Members
- Support Workers
- Volunteers in Healthcare Settings
Reasons to Select Our Diploma in Healthcare Support
- Flexible learning – study anytime, anywhere
- Top-quality UK course with expert insights
- Easy-to-use materials & tests for progress tracking
- 24/7 support + free PDF certificate
What do you need for the Support Worker Training?
No pre-requisite qualifications are required. However, we recommend:
- Good English skills for clear communication.
- Self-motivation to engage effectively with the course.
- Basic computer knowledge for online learning.
How We Assess
After each module, you’ll take a multiple-choice quiz (minimum passing score: 60%).
Certification Process
Open Learning Academy will provide you with a Certificate of Completion once you complete the course and assessments. The printed copy requires a £13.99 shipping cost.Â
Career Opportunities
- Healthcare Support Worker: £20,000 – £26,000 per year
- Senior Care Assistant: £23,000 – £30,000 per year
- Mental Health Support Worker: £22,000 – £28,000 per year
- Community Care Worker: £21,000 – £27,000 per year
- Therapy Assistant: £22,000 – £29,000 per year
Course Curriculum
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- Promote Personal Development in Care Settings 00:45:00
- Module 01 Final Quiz – Promote Personal Development in Care Settings 00:10:00
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- Promote Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings 01:02:00
- Module 02 Final Quiz – Promote Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings 00:10:00
- Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings 01:31:00
- Module 03 Final Quiz – Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings 00:10:00
- Causes and Spread of Infection 00:17:00
- Module 05 Final Quiz – Causes and Spread of Infection 00:10:00
- Responsibilities of a Care Worker 00:30:00
- Module 07 Final Quiz – Responsibilities of a Care Worker 00:10:00
- Understand Mental Health Problems 00:35:00
- Module 09 Final Quiz – Understand Mental Health Problems 00:10:00
- Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management 00:32:00
- Module 11 Final Quiz – Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management 00:10:00
- Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings 00:22:00
- Module 13 Final Quiz – Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings 00:10:00
- Study Skills for Senior Healthcare Support Workers 00:28:00
- Module 15 Final Quiz – Study Skills for Senior Healthcare Support Workers 00:10:00
- Implement Therapeutic Group Activities 00:35:00
- Module 17 Final Quiz – Implement Therapeutic Group Activities 00:10:00
- Care for the Elderly 00:38:00
- Module 19 Final Quiz – Care for the Elderly 00:10:00
- Understanding Suicide Interventions 00:35:00
- Module 21 Final Quiz – Understanding Suicide Interventions 00:10:00
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- 24/7 Support
- Course Certificate
- TIME: 16 hours, 19 minutes
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
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Kyle Robson
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