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Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16) + Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care
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The Care Certificate has recently been updated to include Standard 16: Learning Disabilities and Autism, expanding the framework from 15 to 16 standards. You’ll receive all the updated learning materials here, ensuring your caregiver certification meets the latest national care standards.

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Spring Special: Essential 2-in-1 Care Certificate & Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma Bundle

Updated: May 2025

Courses Included in This Bundle

  1. Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16)

  2. Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care

Whats New and Learning Features

  • FREE PDF Certificate upon completion (via Reed platform)

  • Unlimited MCQ retakes — progress at your own pace with confidence

  • 100% online and flexible — study anytime, from anywhere

  • In-depth video lessons, real workplace scenarios, and guided instruction

  • Modules designed with audio voiceovers for accessible learning

  • Developed by qualified health and social care professionals and education experts

The Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16) is a foundational qualification required for all health and social care support staff working in regulated roles across the UK. It ensures practitioners are equipped with the essential knowledge and values to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.

This comprehensive training programme covers every element of the Care Certificate in a structured and practical way. From understanding your role and duty of care to promoting effective communication, safeguarding vulnerable individuals, and infection control, this course leaves no essential topic untouched. Learners will develop core competencies in person-centred care, dignity, confidentiality, and legal obligations, all vital in today's health and social care environments.

As part of this bundle, you'll also gain access to the Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, an advanced qualification aimed at developing your ability to lead care practices, manage complex needs, and navigate legal frameworks and ethical decision-making in care delivery. This powerful combination supports learners in progressing their careers in adult social care settings with enhanced professional credibility.

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★★★★★ "This bundle gave me the knowledge and confidence to land my first care job. The Care Certificate and Level 3 Diploma were clear, practical, and well supported."
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★★★★★ "I was nervous about switching careers, but the Care Certificate made everything easy to understand. It really boosted my confidence."
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★★★★★ "With no background in care, this course was a huge help. The Level 3 Diploma and dementia care content prepared me well for my role."
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What You Will Learn

Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16)

  • Understand your role, work in line with standards and agreed ways of working.

  • Develop a personal development plan and use reflective practice.

  • Learn how to manage duty of care, complaints, and respond to adverse events.

  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all care interactions.

  • Deliver person-centred care while respecting privacy, dignity, and choices.

  • Support communication preferences and maintain confidentiality.

  • Follow safe practice in fluids, nutrition, mental health, safeguarding, and life support.

  • Implement effective infection prevention and control measures.

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care

  • Apply person-centred approaches in complex and diverse situations.

  • Understand safeguarding protocols for children and vulnerable adults.

  • Conduct risk assessments and promote health, safety, and wellbeing.

  • Handle medication safely and maintain secure, accurate records.

  • Support mental health, learning disabilities, and dementia care.

  • Demonstrate leadership skills and manage effective team working in care settings.

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Take the first step toward a rewarding care career—enrol in the Care Certificate and Health and Social Care Diploma bundle today and turn your ambition into action!

Certificates

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Curriculum

19
sections
102
lectures
36h 39m
total

    • 1: Understand Their Own Role 06:41
    • 2: Secure Your Accredited Certificate Today 01:00
    • 3: Working In Accordance with Employer’s Guidelines 08:09
    • 4: Understand Working Relationships in Healthcare and Social Care 09:54
    • 5: Effective Partnership Working 12:20
    • 6: Quiz 03:00

    • 7: Understanding Personal Development and Planning 10:52
    • 8: Implementing the Personal Development Plan 12:18
    • 9: Reflective Practice and Feedback 09:17
    • 10: Continuing Professional Development 11:51

    • 11: Understanding Duty of Care and Its Role in Safe Practice 08:41
    • 12: Understanding Duty of Care and Its Role in Safe Practice 11:52
    • 13: Handling Comments and Complaints 09:57
    • 14: Dealing with Incidents, Errors, and Near Misses 07:43
    • 15: Managing Confrontation and Difficult Situations 11:25

    • 16: Understanding Equality and Inclusion 10:49
    • 17: Implementing Inclusive Practices 11:27
    • 18: Resources for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion 07:46

    • 19: Understanding Person-Centred Values 11:02
    • 20: Working in a Person-Centred Way 09:07
    • 21: Environment Awareness and Comfort Management 09:07
    • 22: Addressing Actions Causing Discomfort or Distress 07:38
    • 23: Minimising Pain and Discomfort 08:45
    • 24: Secure Your Accredited Certificate Today 01:00
    • 25: Maintaining Identity and Self-Esteem 11:41
    • 26: Supporting Individuals with Person-Centred Values 11:13
    • 27: We'd Love to Hear Your Feedback 01:00
    • 28: Quiz 04:00

    • 29: Introduction to Communication at work 10:52
    • 30: Language needs, wishes and preferences in communication 08:51
    • 31: Promoting Effective Communication 09:12
    • 32: Principles and Practices of Confidentiality 10:46

    • 33: Acknowledge the Principles of Privacy and Dignity 07:41
    • 34: Maintaining Privacy and Dignity in Care 09:26
    • 35: Uphold Everyone's Rights to Choice 10:24
    • 36: Supporting Active Participation 08:26

    • 37: Introduction to Fluids and Nutrition 12:09
    • 38: Ensuring Individual Support within Plan of Care 09:47
    • 39: Access to Food and Nutrition within Plan of Care 09:18

    • 40: Introduction to Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities 17:04
    • 41: Legal Framework, Policy and Guidelines 10:52
    • 42: Mental Health Awareness 08:32
    • 43: Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness 11:52
    • 44: Early Signs, Symptoms and Treatments 16:53
    • 45: Mental Capacity 09:27

    • 46: Introduction to Safeguarding Adults 08:01
    • 47: Harm and Abuse 06:19
    • 48: Vulnerabilities to Harm and Abuse 09:16
    • 49: Restrictive Practice 06:51
    • 50: Factors that Contribute to Abuse and Neglect 06:44
    • 51: Individual Dignity and Respect 07:02
    • 52: Seeking Information and Advice in Safeguarding 06:11
    • 53: How to Reduce The Chance of Abuse 06:56
    • 54: The Six Principles of Safeguarding 06:14
    • 55: Laws and National Policies for Safeguarding 10:22
    • 56: Local System to Prevent Adult Abuse 07:09
    • 57: How to Manage Risk and Focus on Prevention 05:54
    • 58: Complaint Procedures for Safeguarding Individuals 06:56
    • 59: Responding to Suspected or Alleged Abuse 08:15
    • 60: Unsafe Practices in Safeguarding Individuals 06:59
    • 61: Secure Your Accredited Certificate Today 01:00
    • 62: We'd Love to Hear Your Feedback 01:00

    • 63: Fundamentals of Safeguarding 10:31
    • 64: Legislation and Law to Safeguard Children 11:10
    • 65: Child Abuse 11:58
    • 66: Response to Abuse 08:25

    • 67: Understanding Basic Life Support 09:21
    • 68: Essential Life Support for Adults 10:56
    • 69: Paediatric Life Support 10:40
    • 70: Newborn Life Support 13:16

    • 71: Introduction to Health and Safety in the Workplace 24:32
    • 72: Risk Assessment and Reporting 17:41
    • 73: Safe Movement and Assistance 16:29
    • 74: Responding to Accidents and Sudden Illness 11:23
    • 75: Medication and Healthcare Tasks 05:39
    • 76: Handling Hazardous Substances 08:08
    • 77: Promoting Fire Safety 14:20
    • 78: Ensuring Workplace Security 13:21
    • 79: Managing Stress 09:56

    • 80: Legislation and Agreed Ways of Working for Handling Information 08:45
    • 81: Importance of Having a Secure System for Information Handling 06:56
    • 82: How to Keep Records 07:20
    • 83: How to Respond to Concern over Handling Information 06:01

    • 84: Understanding Infection 07:04
    • 85: Understanding Infection Spread in Care Settings 08:17
    • 86: Health and Hygiene for Infection Prevention 11:29
    • 87: Infection Control 08:59
    • 88: Legal Frameworks for Infection Control 10:30

    • 89: Foundation Knowledge 1:09:16
    • 90: Communication and Interpersonal Skills 39:43
    • 91: Safeguarding Adult & Child 50:14
    • 92: Health, Safety & Wellbeing 1:04:03
    • 93: Person-Centred Care 31:24
    • 94: Equality & Inclusion 30:03
    • 95: Mental Health & Wellbeing 37:18
    • 96: Substance Use 28:00
    • 97: Information Management 22:08
    • 98: Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) 26:51
    • 99: Quiz 02:00

    • 100: Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism 12:35

    • 101: Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care 16:09:00

    • 102: Congratulations 01:00

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Description

Why Should You Take This Course?

  • Meets the mandatory requirements for health and social care support staff.

  • Ideal for new care workers, helping you meet CQC standards and employer expectations.

  • Supports career development, whether you're entering the field or progressing to a senior support role.

  • Provides both foundational knowledge (Care Certificate) and advanced practice skills (Level 3 Diploma).

  • Helps you build confidence and competence in handling complex care duties and regulatory frameworks.

Recommended Next Courses for Career Growth:

  1. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

    • Ideal for those aiming for supervisory or management roles in adult care settings.

  2. Safeguarding Adults Level 3

    • Deepens your understanding of protecting vulnerable adults—essential for senior roles.

  3. Medication Administration Training

    • Learn safe and legal practices for administering medication in care environments.

  4. Mental Health First Aid

    • Equip yourself to support individuals experiencing mental health issues—highly valued in most care roles.

  5. Dementia Care Advanced Certificate

    • Specialise in supporting individuals with dementia and improve person-centred care.

  6. End of Life and Palliative Care Training

    • Develop sensitive and competent care approaches for terminally ill individuals.

  7. Autism Awareness or Learning Disabilities Training

    • Gain expertise in working with individuals with additional needs.

  8. Health and Social Care Assessor Qualification (CAVA)

    • For experienced professionals who want to assess and support other learners in vocational training.

These next-step courses can help you move into roles such as:

  • Senior Care Assistant

  • Team Leader

  • Care Coordinator

  • Registered Manager (with further qualifications)

  • Support Worker – Specialist Areas (e.g., mental health, dementia, palliative care)

Each of these paths strengthens your expertise and opens the door to better opportunities, higher pay, and greater responsibility in the care sector.

Course Curriculum of this Bundle:-
Course 1 - Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16)

Care Certificate 1: Understand Your Role

  • Understand Their Own Role

  • Working In Accordance with Employer’s Guidelines

  • Understand Working Relationships in Healthcare and Social Care

  • Effective Partnership Working

Care Certificate 2: Your Personal Development

  • Understanding Personal Development and Planning

  • Implementing the Personal Development Plan

  • Reflective Practice and Feedback

  • Continuing Professional Development

Care Certificate 3: Duty of Care

  • Understanding Duty of Care and Its Role in Safe Practice

  • Managing Dilemmas and Conflicts

  • Handling Comments and Complaints

  • Dealing with Incidents, Errors, and Near Misses

  • Managing Confrontation and Difficult Situations

Care Certificate 4: Equality and Diversity

  • Understanding Equality and Inclusion

  • Implementing Inclusive Practices

  • Resources for Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Care Certificate 5: Person-Centred Values

  • Understanding Person-Centred Values

  • Working in a Person-Centred Way

  • Environment Awareness and Comfort Management

  • Addressing Actions Causing Discomfort or Distress

  • Minimising Pain and Discomfort

  • Maintaining Identity and Self-Esteem

  • Supporting Individuals with Person-Centred Values

Care Certificate 6: Communication

  • Introduction to Communication at Work

  • Language Needs, Wishes and Preferences in Communication

  • Promoting Effective Communication

  • Principles and Practices of Confidentiality

Care Certificate 7: Privacy and Dignity

  • Acknowledge the Principles of Privacy and Dignity

  • Maintaining Privacy and Dignity in Care

  • Uphold Everyone's Rights to Choice

  • Supporting Active Participation

Care Certificate 8: Fluids and Nutrition

  • Introduction to Fluids and Nutrition

  • Ensuring Individual Support within Plan of Care

  • Access to Food and Nutrition within Plan of Care

Care Certificate 9: Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

  • Introduction to Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

  • Legal Framework, Policy and Guidelines

  • Mental Health Awareness

  • Dementia and Learning Disabilities Awareness

  • Early Signs, Symptoms and Treatments

  • Mental Capacity

Care Certificate 10: Safeguarding Adults

  • Introduction to Safeguarding Adults

  • Vulnerabilities to Harm and Abuse

  • Restrictive Practice

  • Factors that Contribute to Abuse and Neglect

  • Individual Dignity and Respect

  • Seeking Information and Advice in Safeguarding

  • How to Reduce the Chance of Abuse

  • The Six Principles of Safeguarding

  • Laws and National Policies for Safeguarding

  • Local System to Prevent Adult Abuse

  • How to Manage Risk and Focus on Prevention

  • Complaint Procedures for Safeguarding Individuals

  • Responding to Suspected or Alleged Abuse

  • Unsafe Practices in Safeguarding Individuals

Care Certificate 11: Safeguarding Children

  • Fundamentals of Safeguarding

  • Legislation and Law to Safeguard Children

  • Child Abuse

  • Response to Abuse

Care Certificate 12: Basic Life Support

  • Understanding Basic Life Support

  • Essential Life Support for Adults

  • Paediatric Life Support

  • Newborn Life Support

Care Certificate 13: Health and Safety

  • Introduction to Health and Safety in the Workplace

  • Risk Assessment and Reporting

  • Safe Movement and Assistance

  • Responding to Accidents and Sudden Illness

  • Medication and Healthcare Tasks

  • Handling Hazardous Substances

  • Promoting Fire Safety

  • Ensuring Workplace Security

  • Managing Stress

Care Certificate 14: Handling Information

  • Legislation and Agreed Ways of Working for Handling Information

  • Importance of Having a Secure System for Information Handling

  • How to Keep Records

  • How to Respond to Concern over Handling Information

Care Certificate 15: Infection Prevention and Control

  • Understanding Infection

  • Understanding Infection Spread in Care Settings

  • Health and Hygiene for Infection Prevention

  • Infection Control

Care Certificate 16: Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism

  • Understanding Learning Disabilities and Autism

  • Recognising Individual Needs and Experiences

  • Legal and Professional Responsibilities (Regulation 18)

  • Effective Communication and Inclusive Environments

  • Support Strategies and Person-Centred Care

  • Promoting Inclusion, Challenging Stigma, and Ongoing Learning

Course 2 - Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care

Who is this course for?

This Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16) + Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care bundle is ideal for individuals seeking a career change, those new to health and social care, or anyone looking to enhance their existing skills in the sector. It caters to a broad range of professionals, including:

  • Care Assistants
  • Support Workers
  • Healthcare Administrators
  • Social Care Coordinators
  • Nursing Associates
  • Community Health Workers
  • Mental Health Support Staff
  • Occupational Therapy Assistants
  • Personal Care Aides
  • Clinical Support Staff
  • Medical Secretaries
  • Health Service Managers
  • Public Health Educators
  • Rehabilitation Aides
  • Social Service Assistants
  • Substance Abuse Counsellors
  • Health Information Technicians
  • Patient Advocates
  • Health Promotion Officers
  • Care Home Managers
  • Family Support Workers
  • Health Policy Advisors
  • Palliative Care Assistants
  • Health Research Analysts
  • Disability Service Officers
  • Health and Safety Advisors
  • Medical Records Clerks
  • Health Outreach Workers
  • Wellness Coordinators
  • Health Economics Analysts

Requirements

There is no prerequisite for this Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16) + Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care bundle.

Don’t worry—we will teach you everything step by step.

Career path

After completing this Care Certificate Standards (1 to 16) + Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care bundle, you can explore various jobs, including:

  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Support Worker
  • Social Care Worker
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Mental Health Worker
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant
  • Physiotherapy Assistant

In the UK, the average salary for these roles ranges from £25,000 to £45,000 per annum.

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