Health and Social Care Level 3

Course code: ABC533

Study for a career in health and social care from home!

Study the universal principles of care that are relevant to a wide range of rewarding careers, including social workers, nurses, health visitors, carers and paramedics
Develop a detailed understanding of vital communication skills for the social care system
Learn about safeguarding procedures necessary to work safely and professionally within the social care system
Develop an understanding of legislation and policy in health and social care

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This course will help you to understand the range of settings in which social care takes place, and the different roles and types of work available within the healthcare system.

All course materials will be delivered to you by post or via email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email. You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long-term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Health and Social Care Level 3

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor Marked Assignments.

Unit 1

Health and Social Care

The Care Quality Commission
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Care settings
Hospitals
Care homes (nursing and non-nursing)
Domiciliary care
Supported living
Sheltered accommodation
Day centre care
Retirement villages
Personal Development Plan

Unit 2

Training in the Health and Social Care Setting

Training in the health and social care setting
Qualification and credit framework (QCF)
Nurse training
Roles in nursing
Other professionals involved in health and social care
Multiagency working
Benefits of multiagency working

Unit 3

Legislation and Policy in Health and Social Care

Occupational standards
Common induction standards
Principles of care for nursing
Record keeping
Standards for record keeping
Equality and diversity legislation
Case studies
Key legislation

Unit 4

Communication Confidentiality and Safeguarding

Principles of person-centred care
Holistic care
Communication
Active Listening
Types of non-verbal communication
Confidentiality
Safeguarding
Types of abuse
What to do when abuse is suspected

Unit 5

Physiology and Management of Diseases

Applying understanding to practice
The heart
Prevention
Management of the service user
Diabetes
Congestive heart failure
Dementia
Caring for a person with dementia
Respiratory disease (COPD)

Unit 6

Universal Principles of Care

Principles of the prevention and control of infection
Hand hygiene
Giving personal care
Food hygiene
Nutrition
Handling and moving
Risk assessment
Managing challenging behaviour
Handling medicines

Assessment

This course is assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 120 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No. Everything you need is included in the price!

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.