The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support is fully funded for Greater London. Learners are provided with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work in a range of healthcare settings. The diploma is formed of mandatory and optional units. The mandatory units cover core competencies, while the optional units allow learners to choose from a variety of specialist areas to tailor the qualification to their needs, interests and to reflect the context of their work. This type of role is found in a variety of different settings within the NHS and private care facilities. The role of the support staff is to aid healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating, and caring for patients.
The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support is crucial for care workers because it enhances skills, knowledge, and professionalism. This ensures high-quality patient care and compliance with industry standards. It equips care workers with the expertise needed to adapt to diverse patient needs which creates a safer, more effective care setting. Additionally, this diploma shows a commitment to ongoing professional development which boosts the credibility of care workers and instils confidence in patients and employers. As the healthcare landscape evolves, achieving this qualification demonstrates a dedication to industry advancements. Thereby contributing to the improvement of healthcare services.
Overall, the Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support improves the standards of care deliver. This then reinforces the necessary role of care workers. Funding is now available for learners in the Greater London area. Learn more about healthcare assistant career paths and progression here.
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Learners will be internally and externally assessed using portfolio evidence.