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Diploma in Health and Social Care

Build the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care across UK settings.

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Diploma in Health and Social Care

What you'll learn

Describe how health and social care systems operate and interconnect
Communicate professionally with active listening, empathy and inclusion
Apply theories of human growth, development and wellbeing in practice
Recognise and respond to safeguarding, equality and duty of care concerns
Assess risks, control infection and respond to emergencies
Lead, manage and improve quality using evidence-based practice

Course description

Are you prepared to make a genuine difference in people’s lives? The Diploma in Health and Social Care equips you with the essential knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to support individuals across diverse settings in the UK. Delve into the foundations of care systems, person-centred practice, and professional communication. Explore the complexities of human development, safeguarding, health and safety, leadership, research, and the future of care. Whether you are starting your career or seeking to build a stronger foundation, this course empowers you to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality support in a rapidly evolving field.

Course content

8 lessons · 1 assessment · 8h ✨ Interactive · self-paced
  1. 1 Foundations of Health and Social Care Lesson
  2. 2 Communication and Interpersonal Skills Lesson
  3. 3 Human Growth, Development, and Wellbeing Lesson
  4. 4 Safeguarding, Equality, and Duty of Care Lesson
  5. 5 Health, Safety, and Risk Management Lesson
  6. 6 Leadership, Management, and Quality Improvement Lesson
  7. 7 Research, Evidence, and Professional Practice Lesson
  8. 8 Contemporary Issues and Future of Care Lesson
  9. 9 Final Assessment Assessment

Work through each lesson in our interactive course player — with flashcards, scenarios, sorting activities and knowledge checks. Your CPD certificate is issued as soon as you complete the course.

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