Health and Social Care Certificate and Diploma Level 3

Course Summary

Unit 1 – Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights in care settings

This unit explores the concepts of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights which are fundamental in an adult care setting. You’ll be able to summarise the legislation, policies, and codes of practice and how they influence your role.

Unit 2 – Handling information in adult care

In the second unit, you’ll study the legislation and codes of practice that relate to information handling within social care, such as the Data Protection Act and GDPR. You’ll also learn the correct way to handle information yourself when performing your duties, and how to keep records in line with the Caldecott Principles.

Unit 3 – Promote own continuous personal and professional development

Firstly, you’ll learn exactly what it means to be competent adult care professional, and how to evaluate your own performance and develop in your role through feedback from others. You’ll also gain an understanding of how to identify objectives for your professional development, and how to work alongside others to create a personal and professional development plan. You’ll also learn the benefits and scope of ‘reflective practice’, which involves keeping a journal of your observations and ideas.

Unit 4 – Person cantered practise, choice, and independence

In unit four, you’ll learn how to work in a person-cantered way, and why it’s so important. You’ll also consider the best ways to establish consent when providing care or support, implement and promote active participation, and support the individual’s right to make choices. You’ll also study the importance of risk assessment, and how to promote the well-being of the adults you care for.

Unit 5 – Understand how to promote personal wellbeing

You’ll be encouraged to consider your own personal well-being and the impact this can have on a range of factors. You’ll look at how it can affect others, your own practise and your own health. Here you’ll also explore different strategies to manage stress and the sources of support to maintain wellbeing.

Unit 6 – Promote health and safety in care settings

In unit six, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to promote and implement health, safety, and wellbeing in the workplace. Here you’ll be able to identify health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures whilst demonstrating safe practices.

Unit 7 – Infection prevention and control in a care setting

Introduce yourself to national and local policies in relation to infection control, as well as the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee. You’ll look at how to minimize the risks of an infection outbreak, as well as how to use PPE correctly and maintain a high level of personal hygiene.

Unit 8 – Support positive risk-taking for an individual

It’s important to understand that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else when it comes to taking risks, and in this unit, you’ll learn how to approach this matter in a positive and person-centred fashion. You’ll also understand how to support the people in your care when it comes to risk-taking, and understand your duty of care.

Unit 9 – Move and position individuals in accordance with their care plan

Next, you’ll look at some of the current legislation and national guidelines which relate to moving and positioning adults in your care. You’ll examine the relevant anatomy and physiology, understand how to minimize risk, and discover when to seek advice and assistance from others.

Unit 10 – Managing pain and discomfort

Moving on, you’ll discover how to assess and monitor pain and discomfort and take a look at some approaches to pain management. You’ll also discover how to record and report on an individual’s pain levels, in order to effectively communicate with other staff members.

Given the nature of the course, the minimum entry age is 19. There are no other formal entry requirements for this course however, it is recommended that you have an intermediate ability to read and write English

Full Time :
Duration: 6 months

Fee: £3450/
Part time-one day a week

Duration: one year
Fee: £3450/