ELCAS funding is available for this course
Course overview
This Level 3 Foundation diploma in health and social care is a 60-credit qualification (equivalent to one A level). The objective of the OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a support worker, senior support worker or care assistant level.
The OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care consists of 6 Modules and Assignments for a combined total of 60 credits and 120 Guided Learning Hours for the completed qualification.
While completing the Level 3 online Diploma in Health and Social Care, students can access various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to complete their graduate business course.
Upon completion of this Health and Social Care online course, students receive an OTHM Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Health and Social Care, which is fully regulated by Ofqual. Students will then have the opportunity to apply for admission onto a full undergraduate degree programme from a range of UK universities.
Alternatively, students can opt to study our Level 4/5 Diploma in Health and Social Care and then complete an undergraduate top-up at a range of UK universities.
This course is eligible for ELCAS funding.
Who's It For?
Students on our Health and Social Care online course can complete an OTHM Level 3 foundation diploma in Health and Social Care (60 credits), designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the care and support industry.
Job outcomes
- Community development worker
- Further education teacher
- Health improvement practitioner
- Health service manager
- Medical sales representative
- Naturopath
Recognition
Study method
- Online
- Blended
- In-class
- Virtual
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Duration study load
The course is completed online, and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible.
Each module consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources, and self-test tasks.
Delivery
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Online
Entry requirements
To enrol in our Level 3 Health and Social Care course, you must be at least 16 years old and have a full secondary education.
If you don’t have a full secondary education or the equivalent, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience.
Pathways
- Level 4/5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Course features
Our Health and Social Care online Course includes some great added extras to help you succeed, from 1-2-1 tutoring support and online learning resources to a FREE laptop and Student Membership card.
- All course material, including online modules and written assignments
- Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
- Dedicated student support
- Access to an online social learning forum
- Assignment marking and feedback
- FREE laptop*
- FREE TOTUM student discount card
- FREE student membership to the Institute of Hospitality
- FREE access to Our Hubs
*excluding ELCAS-funded learners
Assessment
To complete the course, you’ll submit 6 online assignments at each level, and assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each.
Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OTHM Foundation Diploma, and you’ll be able to progress to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
Subjects
This unit aims to help learners understand the roles and responsibilities in various health and social care settings, as well as the knowledge needed to foster effective working relationships and partnerships in these environments.
This unit aims to help learners understand personal development and reflective practice in health and social care roles. It highlights the importance of ongoing learning and reflection to maintain skills and improve performance.
This unit explores the importance of communication in health and social care, focusing on meeting individual needs and preferences. It also covers good practice in equality, diversity, and rights within these settings.
This unit equips learners with the knowledge and skills to promote health and safety in the workplace and addresses safeguarding, including identifying types of abuse and their signs.
This unit helps learners understand how to implement and promote person-centred approaches, focusing on the individual and their abilities rather than their condition or disability.
This unit covers confidentiality and ethical practices in managing information, focusing on good practice in recording, sharing, storing, and accessing data.
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