Healthcare Support Diploma Level 3
This is an occupational qualification for those who work in Senior Healthcare Support Worker roles in England or are working towards attaining this role.
Senior Healthcare Support Workers work alongside registered healthcare professionals to deliver high quality and compassionate health and care services. A Senior Healthcare Support Worker will provide clinical, therapeutic, or diagnostic care under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
A qualified Trainer Facilitator/ Assessor will support this development via one-to-one tutorials and observations in practice, as prearranged with you and your employer.
On successful completion of this course, you could progress onto Higher Education, including a foundation degree at University Centre South Devon or higher-level study in other health or social care areas such as the Assistant Practitionerin Healthcare or the Nursing Associate, or to higher education programmes, providing all entry requirements are met.
This course may offer funding for those who are over 19, have been resident in the UK for three years, with the exception of those who live within a devolved adult education area and those currently enrolled on an apprenticeship please click here for more information.
Please note your financial situation will also be taken into account when administering funding please click here for more information or contact our Helpzone team at [email protected].
Course Details
- You will require good literacy and IT skills
- You must already be working in the care sector and have undertaken study or continuous professional development within the last 5 years
Responsibilities of a Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Service improvement within the health sector
Maintaining quality standards in the health sector
Contribute to monitoring the health of individuals affected by health conditions
Communicate with individuals about promoting their health and wellbeing
Plus a range of optional units specific to your specialist area
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £2882.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
I chose South Devon College because I am able to study part-time and receive the support I need. The staff are very friendly and encourage you to achieve your best.Lisa Pearce
