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Level 3 Diploma in Health Care and Social Care Support Skills

The PIMS Level 3 Diploma in Health Care and Social Care Support Skills develops practical knowledge for supportive roles in health, residential and community-care environments.The programme focuses on person-ce...

Training Area HiQual UK
Category Medical Sciences
Learning Flexible
Provider PIMS
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Program Overview

The PIMS Level 3 Diploma in Health Care and Social Care Support Skills develops practical knowledge for supportive roles in health, residential and community-care environments.

The programme focuses on person-centred care, dignity, communication, safeguarding, infection prevention, daily-living support, safe working practices, documentation, teamwork and emergency-response awareness.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Health and Social Care Support Fundamentals
  2. Person-Centred Care
  3. Dignity and Respect
  4. Effective Communication
  5. Confidentiality
  6. Cultural Sensitivity
  7. Safeguarding Principles
  8. Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
  9. Basic Clinical-Support Awareness
  10. Vital-Sign Monitoring Awareness
  11. Infection Prevention
  12. Daily-Living Support
  13. Promoting Independence
  14. Community Support
  15. Care-Setting Risk Assessment
  16. Safe Working Practices
  17. Patient and Service-User Records
  18. Teamwork
  19. Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  20. Emergency Response Awareness
  21. Incident Reporting
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Practical Learning Knowledge you can apply

Empowering professionals with knowledge, practical understanding and stronger workplace skills.

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Who Should Attend?

Who should attend Level 3 Diploma in Health Care and Social Care Support Skills

This PIMS Health Care and Social Care Support Skills programme is suitable for Health Care Assistants, Support Workers, Social Care Personnel, Community-Care Workers and Residential-Care Personnel.

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Key Benefits

After completing the programme, learners should be better prepared to:

  • Develop person-centred care skills
  • Strengthen safeguarding awareness
  • Improve communication competence
  • Develop safe supportive-care practices
  • Improve record keeping
  • Strengthen multidisciplinary teamwork
Level 3 Diploma in Health Care and Social Care Support Skills program benefits
Level 3 Diploma in Health Care and Social Care Support Skills assessment
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Written examination, practical care project and viva.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on care project and oral defence.
  • Total Questions: 80 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 6–8 weeks (120–150 hours total).
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