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Health and Social Care Level-3 13h54m

Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

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Updated: May 14, 2026

Course Overview

Everything you need to know before you enroll.

Duration

13h54m

Access

Lifetime Access

Level

Level-3

Last Updated

May 14, 2026

Description

Are you looking for a job where you can help others every single day? If so, this course can help you learn the skills you need to work in healthcare and make a real impact.

The Overview of the Support Worker Training

Every year, over 165,000 care jobs open up across the UK. Many of these jobs need people who are trained and ready to help others with care and respect. The Diploma in Healthcare Support Course is designed to give you the skills to fill these roles with confidence. You’ll learn how to give safe, kind, and effective care in many different settings.

The course starts with basic but important skills, like helping someone with personal hygiene, feeding, and dressing. You’ll also learn how to keep spaces clean and safe by following infection control steps. The course explains how to notice changes in someone’s health or mood and what to do to help them.

You’ll also explore mental health support, working with older people, and caring for someone in a group setting. The course teaches how to talk clearly, listen with care, and protect personal information. You’ll also learn about the duty of care and how to respect each person’s rights and choices.

This course is split into easy-to-follow modules that guide you through each part of care work. You’ll gain strong skills that can be used right away in real care jobs. These are the same skills that care employers look for when they hire new staff.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your next step in healthcare, this course is a smart and caring choice!

Full Potential of the Diploma in Healthcare Support

Help with daily care tasks:

You will learn how to give the right support in a kind and careful way. As a result, the people you care for will feel better every day.

Know how to prevent harm:

You will study how to clean, stay safe, and stop the spread of infection. Therefore, your care space will be safer for everyone.

Be ready to listen and support:

You will understand what people may feel and how to help them. Hence, they will trust you and feel more at ease.

Be ready to start working:

With the right training, you’ll be ready to apply for care jobs. Thus, you will stand out to employers looking for skilled staff.

Diploma in Healthcare Support Goals

After completing this Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Course, the learner will be able to gain:

  1. You will learn about how the body works, how to stop sickness from spreading, and how to stay safe in a hospital.
  2. You will get good at talking and working with patients, their families, and other healthcare workers.
  3. You will understand different healthcare places and what support workers do in those places.
  4. You will know how to care for people with many kinds of needs, like those with long-term sicknesses, physical problems, or mental health issues.
  5. You will understand person-centred care, which means focusing on the person's needs and how to use them in your work.
  6. You will be able to work well in a team to give safe and good care.
  7. You will learn practical skills like checking vital signs, helping people move, and doing basic care tasks.

You will understand the rules about keeping patient information private.

Who Can Enrol in the Support Worker Training

This course is perfect for a wide range of individuals. Here is a look at some of them:

  1. Healthcare Assistants
  2. Family Members
  3. Support Workers
  4. Volunteers in Healthcare Settings

Our Unique Approach to Diploma in Healthcare Support

  1. Study anytime, anywhere, with 24/7 student support.
  2. Expert-led, clear and well-researched course material to guide you.
  3. Quizzes after each module to track your progress.
  4. Instant quiz results and feedback.
  5. Free PDF certificate on passing, printed certificate available for purchase.

Course Requirements & Eligibility

No prior qualifications are required. However, you must:

  1. Have a good grasp of English.
  2. Be self-driven and self-motivated.
  3. Have basic computer and internet skills.
  4. Be above the age of 16 years.

Certification Process

Finish all the module quizzes at a minimum of 60% in order to receive your certificate. A printable PDF costs £13.99.

Career Path

  1. Healthcare Support Worker: £20,000 – £26,000 per year
  2. Senior Care Assistant: £23,000 – £30,000 per year
  3. Mental Health Support Worker: £22,000 – £28,000 per year
  4. Community Care Worker: £21,000 – £27,000 per year
  5. Therapy Assistant: £22,000 – £29,000 per year



Course Curriculum

Module 01: Promote Personal Development in Care Settings

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45 min

Module 02: Promote Safeguarding and Protection in Care Settings

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62 min

Module 03: Promote Health, Safety and Wellbeing in Care Settings

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91 min

Module 04: Understand Mental Well-Being and Mental Health Promotion

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15 min

Module 05: Causes and Spread of Infection

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17 min

Module 06: Promote Communication in Care Settings

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52 min

Module 07: Responsibilities of a Care Worker

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30 min

Module 08: Promote Effective Handling of Information in Care Settings

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34 min

Module 09: Understand Mental Health Problems

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35 min

Module 10: The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control

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44 min

Module 11: Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management

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32 min

Module 12: Duty of Care in Care Settings

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30 min

Module 13: Promote Equality and Inclusion in Care Settings

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22 min

Module 14: Promote Person-Centred Approaches in Care Settings

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65 min

Module 15: Study Skills for Senior Healthcare Support Workers

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28 min

Module 16: Undertake Personal Hygiene Activities with Individuals

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32 min

Module 17: Implement Therapeutic Group Activities

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35 min

Module 18: Obtain a Client History

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40 min

Module 19: Care for the Elderly

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38 min

Module 20: Understand Mental Health Interventions

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52 min

Module 21: Understanding Suicide Interventions

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35 min

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How to earn your certificate:

  1. Complete all learning modules
  2. Pass quizzes with at least 60%
  3. Finish the final assessment
  4. Unlock and download your certificate
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1 year ago

George Ahmed

George Ahmed

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Really clear, really calm, no nonsense. Perfect if you don’t want anything too fancy, just good teaching.

1 year ago

Amelia Clarke

Amelia Clarke

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Fully helpful, I finally understand the basics without feeling confused. Could’ve used a few more real-life examples, but still very good.

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