Course Highlights
The Healthcare Assistant Advanced Diploma provides an all-encompassing training programme tailored for aspiring and current healthcare professionals. Covering 70+ modules, it equips learners with up-to-date theoretical knowledge and relevant compliance training required in today’s healthcare environment. It starts with key nursing essentials, including hygiene, infection control, sleep management, medication protocols, and ethical decision-making aligned with UK standards.
The course further addresses GDPR principles in a healthcare context, ensuring awareness of privacy obligations and patient data rights. Additionally, learners will strengthen communication capabilities through dedicated modules on English for Healthcare, focusing on medical terminology and effective interaction strategies.
It doesn’t stop there — the curriculum extends into mental health awareness for remote working, health and social care responsibilities, and the effects of pandemics like COVID-19. You will also gain insight into managing patient records, understanding consent laws, promoting workplace safety, and supporting vulnerable individuals. With broad sector relevance, this course sets the path for a confident and informed career in the UK’s evolving health and social care sector. Ideal for those aiming to contribute meaningfully in clinics, care homes, or NHS-supported roles, the course blends professional development with regulatory understanding.
Learning outcome
- Understand the responsibilities, legal standards, and safety procedures across UK healthcare roles.
- Communicate effectively using medical terminology and appropriate healthcare language.
- Apply ethical principles and GDPR practices in handling sensitive patient data.
- Monitor and manage patient care, including hygiene, nutrition, and medication administration.
- Recognise and address mobility, sleep, and pain management needs for various patient profiles.
Why should I take this course?
- Gain comprehensive healthcare knowledge aligned with UK care standards.
- Learn essential communication strategies used in clinical environments.
- Improve awareness of GDPR, consent laws, and legal care responsibilities.
- Advance your career in NHS, private care homes, or community support centres.
Career Path
Upon successful completion of this diploma, you’ll be well-prepared for roles such as:
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Clinical Healthcare Assistant
- Mental Health Care Assistant
- Medical Secretary
- Health and Social Care Worker
Requirements
- Basic English reading and writing skills.
- Internet access for online learning.
- Interest in healthcare and patient support services.
Course Curriculum
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Introduction to Healthcare Assistant
00:17:00
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Working in Different Healthcare Settings
00:15:00
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Legal, Standards and Professional Aspects of Ethical Practice: Part – 1
00:52:00
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Legal, Standards and Professional Aspects of Ethical Practice: Part – 2
00:50:00
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Effective Communication
00:47:00
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Health and Safety
00:47:00
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Hygiene
00:30:00
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Infection Control
01:00:00
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Asepsis
00:16:00
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Medication Administration
00:18:00
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Understanding Immune System
00:28:00
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Rest and Sleep Management
00:19:00
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Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients
00:17:00
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Pain Management
00:25:00
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Nutrition
00:24:00
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Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
00:23:00
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Assisting with Elimination
00:29:00
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Oxygenation
00:30:00
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Introduction to GDPR
00:24:00
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GDPR and Healthcare Setting
00:18:00
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General Data Protection Regulations Explained
00:14:00
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Lawful Basis for Preparation
00:26:00
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Responsibilities and Obligations
00:28:00
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Electronic Medical Records
00:18:00
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Rights and Breaches
00:22:00
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Module 8: Human Body Vocabulary with Pictures
00:48:00
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Equipment, Instruments and Lab Tests
00:20:00
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Acronyms and Abbreviation
00:37:00
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Digestive System
00:26:00
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Cardiovascular System
00:21:00
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Blood and Immunity System
00:16:00
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Respiratory System
00:18:00
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Musculoskeletal System
00:18:00
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Central Nervous System
00:15:00
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Professional Communication and Behaviour
00:20:00
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Interviewing Techniques
00:33:00
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Adapting Communication to a Patient’s Ability to Understand
00:20:00
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Introduction to COVID-19
00:29:00
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Preventions and social measures to be taken
00:29:00
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Understanding of Covid-19 as a Pandemic and How It Is Related to Zoonotic Diseas
00:13:00
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The Strike of Pandemic Around the World and Great Britain
00:13:00
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Effects of Covid-19 on Human Life
00:20:00
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AI, Data Science and Technological Solutions Against COVID-19
00:20:00
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Diagnosis and Treatment
00:13:00
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Introduction to Advanced Health and Social Care
00:24:00
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Introduction to the UK Health System
00:29:00
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Essential Principles, Policies and Legislations in Health and Social Care Work
00:42:00
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Fundamental Aspects of Providing Quality Health & Social Care
00:20:00
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Introduction to COVID-19
00:28:00
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Understanding of Covid-19 as a Pandemic and How It Is Related to Zoonotic Diseas
00:12:00
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The Strike of Pandemic Around the World and Great Britain
00:12:00
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Effects of Covid-19 on Human Life
00:20:00
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Diagnosis and Treatment
00:12:00
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Preventions and social measures to be taken
00:28:00
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AI, Data Science and Technological Solutions Against COVID-19
00:20:00
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An Introduction to Consent
00:12:00
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Information Regarding Consent
00:11:00
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Consenting for Someone Else
00:15:00
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Best Interest Decision Making
00:20:00
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Assessing Capacity
00:13:00
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Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
00:12:00
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Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
00:09:00
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UK Acts in Relation to Consent
00:25:00
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Handling Complaints Regarding Consent
00:20:00
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Maintaining Medical Records
00:20:00
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Effective Filing Systems in Medical Offices
00:17:00
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Confidentiality in a Medical Environment
00:15:00
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Controlling Stocks and Supplies
00:10:00
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Medical Jargon and Terminology
00:26:00
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Maintaining Workplace Safety
00:21:00
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Information Technology in Health Care
00:15:00
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Legal aspects and Ethics
00:20:00
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Introduction to Medical Secretary
00:16:00
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Organise Schedules
00:21:00
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Maintaining Medical Records
00:19:00
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Effective Filing Systems in Medical Offices
00:16:00
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Confidentiality in a Medical Environment
00:14:00
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Controlling Stocks and Supplies
00:10:00
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Medical Jargon and Terminology
00:25:00
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Maintaining Workplace Safety
00:19:00
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Information Technology in Health Care
00:16:00
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Legal aspects and Ethics
00:19:00
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Introduction to Mental Health
00:19:00
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Understanding Mental Health
00:18:00
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Mental Health and Work
00:21:00
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Mental Health in the Workplace
00:22:00
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Mental Illness in the UK Workforce
00:13:00
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The Challenges of Modern Workplace
00:23:00
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Common Cause of Mental Illness
00:26:00
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Stress at Work
00:47:00
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Mood Disorders
00:21:00
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Promoting Good Mental Health
00:22:00
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Recommendation for Work at Home
00:22:00
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Responding to Emotionally Distressed Employees
00:15:00
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Safeguarding Mental Health During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak
00:12:00
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Introduction to Health and Social Care
00:18:00
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Communication and its Relevance
00:50:00
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Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker
00:41:00
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Role as a Caregiver and Healthcare Professional
00:25:00
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Working in Health and Social Care; Promoting Equality, Diversity and Rights
00:48:00
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Important Principles and Policies in Health and Social Care Work
00:22:00
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Understanding legal, professional standards of practice and ethical aspects of health care- Part 1
00:51:00
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Understanding legal, professional standards of practice and ethical aspects of health care- Part 2
00:49:00
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
00:51:00
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Health and Safety Responsibilities
00:53:00
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Risk Management in Health and Social Care
00:32:00
Offer Ends in

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Duration:Self-paced Learning
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Access:1 Year

