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Health Care Level 3 Diploma

Study Health Care Level 3 Diploma with HCC. Gain practical skills for a rewarding career in nursing and health care. Enrol now to advance your career today!

The Health Care Level 3 Diploma provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in roles such as healthcare assistant or support worker.

Delivered online by London School of International Business, the school behind Healthcare Courses. Ofqual-regulated qualifications with flexible payment plans and admissions support seven days a week.

Study online 9 months track From GBP £950

Flexible payment plans available · Start studying online immediately after enrolment

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This is an English qualification. All assignments must be completed in English. Your certificate will be issued in English.

Why enrol on this course?

The Health Care Level 3 Diploma provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in roles such as healthcare assistant or support worker. This qualification covers vital areas like patient care, communication, and safeguarding, ensuring you are prepared for a variety of health and social care settings.

Estimated Demand for Health Care Level 3 Diplomas
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About this course

Gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge to become a confident healthcare professional.
Master patient care principles and clinical procedures.
Develop strong communication and safeguarding skills.
Advance your career in health and social care settings.
Open doors to higher education and specialist pathways.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for individuals looking to enter or progress within the healthcare industry. Suitable for those with no prior experience as well as existing professionals seeking to advance their careers.

  • No formal qualifications required; entry based on interest in health care
  • Aspiring healthcare assistants, support workers, and nursing aides
  • Professionals looking to transfer into a different role within health care
  • Candidates preparing for higher education pathways such as nursing or social work

Key facts

  • Award: Search-Term
  • Level: Diploma
  • Duration: 6 months / 9 months
  • Fee: £1250 / £950
  • Study mode: Online/flexible study
  • Awarding body: For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.
  • Credits: 60
  • Benefits: Gain practical skills and theoretical knowledge; advance your career in the health and social care sector.

Why this course?

The Health Care Level 3 Diploma is designed for individuals looking to enter or progress within the healthcare sector. This qualification offers a comprehensive foundation of practical skills, ensuring learners are well-equipped to handle various roles in patient care settings.

Career path

Upon completion of the Health Care Level 3 Diploma, graduates have numerous career opportunities available in various health and social care settings. Roles such as healthcare assistant, support worker, or nursing assistant are within reach.

Career Path Breakdown
Industry share (%)

The health and social care sector is expanding, creating a diverse range of roles for diploma holders. With the right skills, you can build a rewarding career that offers both stability and growth.

Course information

Duration

The programme is available in 2 duration modes:

  • 6 months
  • 9 months
Course delivery

Online

Entry requirements

No formal qualification required

Course content
• Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
• The role of the health and social care worker
• Promote person-centred approaches in health and social care
• Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
• Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings
• Principles for implementing duty of care in health, social care or children’s settings
• Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
• Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings
Assessment

Assessment is via assignment submission.

Fee structure

The fee for the programme is as follows:

  • 6 months — Accelerated mode @ GBP £1250
  • 9 months — Standard mode @ GBP £950
Fee payment plans

The programme offers the following fee payment plans:

6 months programme

● Payment option (a): GBP £416 x 3 monthly instalments
● Payment option (b): GBP £1187.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)

9 months programme

● Payment option (c): GBP £190 x 5 monthly instalments
● Payment option (d): GBP £475 x 2 quarterly instalments
● Payment option (e): GBP £902.50 x 1 instalment (We offer 5% bursary on total fee for students opting to pay in full)
Accreditation
For detailed information, we kindly advise you to chat with our admissions team.

Who delivers this course

Qualification
Health Care Level 3 Diploma
Delivered by
London School of International Business (LSIB) via Healthcare Courses (HCC) · UKPRN 10062390
Awarded by
an Ofqual-regulated awarding body
Level
RQF Level 3
Assessment
Written assignments, no exams
Support
Admissions team, 7 days a week

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