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Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care

The PIMS Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care develops core competence in supporting people across healthcare and social-care environments.The programme covers roles and responsibilities, hum...

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

The PIMS Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care develops core competence in supporting people across healthcare and social-care environments.

The programme covers roles and responsibilities, human development, safeguarding, communication, dignity, health promotion, equality, inclusive practice, risk assessment, teamwork and professional accountability.

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What You'll Learn

  1. Health and Social Care Principles
  2. Care Roles and Responsibilities
  3. Human Growth and Development
  4. Physical Development
  5. Emotional Development
  6. Social Development
  7. Safeguarding
  8. Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
  9. Recognising Abuse
  10. Communication Skills
  11. Active Listening
  12. Patient Dignity
  13. Health Promotion
  14. Nutrition and Hygiene
  15. Exercise and Wellbeing
  16. Equality and Diversity
  17. Inclusive Practice
  18. Care-Environment Risk Assessment
  19. Teamwork
  20. Professional Accountability
  21. Care Documentation
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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 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care

This PIMS Health and Social Care course is suitable for Healthcare Assistants, Social-Care Workers, Care-Team Supervisors, Community Support Personnel and learners developing health and social-care competence.

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Key Benefits

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

  • Develop health and social care knowledge
  • Strengthen safeguarding competence
  • Improve communication skills
  • Develop health-promotion awareness
  • Improve inclusive-care practices
  • Strengthen teamwork and accountability
Level 3 Award in Fundamentals of Health and Social Care program benefits
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Assessment & Evaluation

  • Assessment Type: Practical assessments, written examination and portfolio review.
  • Format: Multiple-choice questions, care simulations, documentation tasks and oral discussion.
  • Total Questions: 50 theory questions plus multiple practical tasks.
  • Passing Score: 70%.
  • Duration: 10–14 weeks (160–200 hours).
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