Qualifications

Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Work

If you’re looking to work in the healthcare sector, specifically as a healthcare support staff member, TLC Academy’s Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support is the perfect qualification for you.

As a healthcare support staff member, you’ll have the opportunity to work in various areas of patient care and treatment, whether it’s in public or private care facilities.

Your role will involve providing valuable assistance to healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients.

This level 3 diploma is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills required to excel in a range of healthcare support settings.

The content of this qualification aligns with the knowledge and skills required for the role of a Senior Healthcare Support Worker.

This means that the skills and knowledge you gain through this diploma will be applicable to a variety of roles within the healthcare sector, including adult nursing support, maternity support, theatre support, mental health support, children and young people’s support and allied health professions such as therapy support.

This diploma is suitable if you are already working in the healthcare sector or want to in the future. It is relevant for both public and private care facilities, allowing you to pursue your career goals regardless of the setting

What units will I study?

Throughout the course, you’ll develop essential healthcare competencies, through units such as:

Assist in monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions
Cleaning, Decontamination and Waste Management
Communicate with individuals about health promotion and wellbeing
Maintain infection prevention and control in a care setting
Maintain quality standards in the health sector
Person-centred practice, choice, and independence
Promote health, safety, and wellbeing in care settings
Promote personal development in care settings
Promoting effective handling of information in care settings
Promoting equality and inclusion in care settings
Protection and Safeguarding in care settings
Providing support for managing pain and discomfort
Responsibilities of a senior healthcare worker
Service improvement within the health sector
Study Skills support for senior healthcare workers
Understand duty of care in care settings
Understand effective communication in care settings
Understanding Mental Ill Health
Undertake physiological measurements in care settings
Contribute to the care of a deceased person
Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
Give presentations to groups
Support individuals who are bereaved
Understand suicide interventions

Does TLC Academy offer the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Work?

Yes!

Contact us to enrol in TLC Academy’s Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support today and take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling career in the healthcare sector!