Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
Health and Social Science
Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services
Price £2200
Qualification Number 600/6218/6
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification guides and assesses the development of knowledge and skills relating to the Health workforce.
Topics covered include:
• infection prevention and control
• cleaning, decontamination and waste management
• administration duties
• understanding mental health and well-being
• communication in the health sector
• clinical data coding.
Who is it suitable for?
All those who wish to work or are working in a healthcare setting.
What are the entry requirements?
You should be at least 16 years old.
How many credits are required to complete it?
The Diploma requires 37 credits.
How is it assessed?
It will be assessed by your Tutor or Assessor using a portfolio of evidence, practical demonstrations and assignments.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills.
How long does it take to complete?
You can usually complete it in 12 months.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Specialist health pathways or an Apprenticeship.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on the Funding page.
Mandatory Units
Unit HSC 025 The role of the health and social care worker
Unit SHC 31 Promote communication in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit SHC 32 Engage in personal development in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit SHC 33 Promote equality and inclusion in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit HSC 037 Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care
Optional Units
Unit IC01 The principles of infection prevention and control
Unit IC02 Causes and spread of infection
Unit HSC 024 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care
Unit IC03 Cleaning, decontamination and waste management
Pharm unit 203 Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
Unit 2010_BA_2_01 Manage own performance in a business environment
Unit ICS A4 2010 Give customers a positive impression of yourself and your organisation
Unit HSC 036 Y/601/8145 Promote person centred approaches in health and social care
Unit TBC Maintaining quality standards in the health sector
Unit TBC Service improvement in the health sector
Unit 301 Introduction to the role and responsibilities of a health trainer
Unit 302 Establishing and developing relationships with communities while working as a health trainer
Unit 303 Communicate with individuals about promoting their health and wellbeing while working as a health trainer
Unit 304 Enable individuals to change their behaviour to improve their health and wellbeing while working as a health trainer
Unit CMH301 Understand mental well-being and mental health promotion
Unit CMH302 Understand mental health problems
Unit DEM 301 Understand the process and experience of dementia
Unit 2010_BA_3_22 Plan and organise meetings
Unit HSS/NOS/GEN018 Give presentations to groups
Unit HSS/NOS/GEN019 Assist others to plan presentations
Unit HSC 3062 Interact with and support individuals using telecommunications
Unit HSS/GEN023 Monitor own work practices in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings
Unit GEN26 Y/602/2678 Carry out transactions in a health facility
Unit HSS/GEN044 Liaise between primary, secondary and community teams
Unit HSS/GEN062 Collate and communicate health information to individuals
Unit GEN64 Manage the availability of physical resources to meet service delivery needs in a health setting
Unit GEN65 Make recommendations for the use of physical resources in a health setting
Unit HSS/GEN077 Perform first line calibration on clinical equipment to ensure it is fit for use
Unit GEN78 Conduct routine maintenance on clinical equipment
Unit GEN79 Coordinate the progress of individuals through care pathways
Unit HI6 Identify information requirements in a health context
Unit HI8 Analyse and present health related data and information
Unit HI11 Produce coded clinical data for external audit purposes
Unit HI12 Prepare, conduct and report the results of a clinical coding audit
Unit HSC 3013 Support individuals to access and use services and facilities
Unit HSC 3038 Work in partnership with families to support individuals
Unit HSC 3010 Support individuals to develop and run support groups
Unit ASM24 Develop and sustain effective working relationships with staff in other agencies
Unit HSC 3007 Support the development of community partnerships
Unit ICS C5 2010-2014 Monitor and solve customer service problems
Unit HSS/DEMO Deliver training through demonstration and instruction
Unit TBC Contribute to the prevention of aggressive and abusive behaviour of people
Unit D5 Plan, allocate and monitor work of a team
Unit HSS/GEN039 Contribute to effective multidisciplinary team working
Unit GEN64 Manage the availability of physical resources to meet service delivery needs in a health setting
Unit GEN66 Control the use of physical resources in a health setting
Unit SLP 12 Deal with disorderly and aggressive behaviour
Learners must be at least 16 years old.
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