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Level 3 Award in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills

Build practical confidence in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills with a £250 CPD programme at Level 3, studied entirely online.

LevelLevel 3
SpecialisationHealth & Social Care
FormatOnline, self-paced
CertificateWithin 3 working days
Access12 months
Price£250
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  • Access12 months
  • AssessmentOnline MCQ
  • CertificateDigital CPD
  • AccreditationCPD 30291

Why this CPD course

If your appraisal, role change or personal plan points to Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills, a short CPD course can be a clearer first step than a multi-year programme. This Level 3 offering in health & social care keeps the focus on applied understanding, flexible access and a predictable fee of £250. Content is written in plain English for working adults. You will see how core ideas in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills connect to everyday decisions, conversations and quality standards. Where a topic borders on regulated practice, we signpost that this CPD course builds awareness — it does not replace licences, placements or Ofqual-regulated diplomas listed on uksm.org.uk. Compared with campus diplomas, this CPD format emphasises speed-to-value. You pay a flat £250, start when you are ready, and study Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills without relocating or committing to academic credit frameworks. That makes it suitable for team upskilling budgets as well as individual learners. Study support is available before you enrol — use the information form if you need help confirming fit, level or employer reimbursement questions. Once enrolled, you manage your own pace within the twelve-month access window and complete assessment when you feel ready.

Skills you will leave with

  • Map Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills concepts to real tasks in your current role
  • Communicate more clearly with colleagues about health & social care expectations
  • Use checklists and reflective notes to reinforce good habits
  • Recognise when to escalate issues or seek specialist advice
  • Demonstrate CPD progress with a dated certificate after assessment

How the course runs

Study entirely online at your own pace with 12 months' access from enrolment. Assessment is an online multiple-choice quiz. On successful completion, your CPD-accredited digital certificate is typically issued within 3 working days. A printed certificate can be requested as an add-on. Detailed module lists will appear here as they are published — until then, syllabus is available on request.

Syllabus on request. Full module listings will be published here shortly. Ask admissions for the current outline before you enrol.

Where this learning can lead

  • Care and support worker progression
  • Domiciliary and residential care teams
  • Community support roles
  • Care coordination assistants

Who it suits

Care WorkersStrengthening safe, person-centred practice.
Support WorkersBuilding specialist knowledge for everyday care.
Team CoordinatorsImproving standards across a care setting.

Certificate and recognition

On successful assessment you receive a CPD-accredited digital certificate naming you and this course title. UKSM London is a CPD Certification Service member (No. 30291). Certificates are intended for employer CPD logs and professional development evidence.

This page describes a CPD short course only. It does not claim Ofqual credits, RQF units or university awards. Regulated diplomas and degrees are listed on uksm.org.uk.

Fees

£250

What's included: 12 months' online access, MCQ assessment, and a CPD digital certificate on completion. No separate “fast-track” fee schedule — one clear price.

Before you enrol

There are no formal academic entry requirements for this CPD short course. Level 3 in the title describes the pitch of the content, not an Ofqual credit claim. You should be comfortable studying in English online and applying ideas to a workplace or voluntary setting. If you are unsure whether Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills is the right depth, request free information before you enrol.

This CPD short course introduces the essentials of Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills for people working in or moving into health & social care. You will explore workplace-relevant themes, reflect on practice, and prepare for a straightforward online assessment.

Questions people ask

Is this an Ofqual-regulated diploma or a CPD course? +

Level 3 Award in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills on uksmlondon.com is a CPD-accredited short course for continuing professional development. It is not presented as an Ofqual-regulated diploma or degree. For regulated diplomas and degrees, see uksm.org.uk.

What does CPD accreditation mean here? +

UKSM London is a member of the CPD Certification Service (Member No. 30291). Your certificate evidences completion of this CPD programme in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills for employers and professional development records.

How long do I have to complete the course? +

You receive 12 months of online access from enrolment. Study self-paced alongside work, then complete the multiple-choice assessment when ready.

What is included in the £250 fee? +

The flat fee covers online course access for 12 months, assessment, and a CPD-accredited digital certificate on successful completion. Printed certificates may be available as an optional add-on.

Can I see the syllabus before enrolling? +

Yes. Module pages are being published in stages. Email admissions@uksm.org.uk with subject “Syllabus: Level 3 Award in Healthcare and Social Care Support Skills” or use Request syllabus on this page for the current outline.

Who typically takes Health & Social Care CPD courses? +

Learners include working professionals, career changers and employers upskilling teams in health & social care. Level 3 indicates content pitch; advisors can help if you are choosing between courses.

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What's included

  • Course overview and syllabus outline on request
  • CPD-accredited digital certificate on completion
  • Online, self-paced study with 12 months' access
  • Multiple-choice assessment — no written exams
  • Advisor support before you enrol
  • Flat course fee of £250

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