Adult Care Level 3 (also known as Health and Social Care Diploma Level 3)

This unit introduces the central importance of communication in such settings, and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preferences in communication.

This unit introduces the concepts of personal development and reflective practice which are fundamental to such settings, and ways to implement these.

This unit introduces the concepts of equality, diversity and inclusion which are fundamental to such settings.

This unit introduces ways to address the dilemmas, conflicts or complaints that may arise where there is a duty of care.

This unit introduces the important area of safeguarding individuals from abuse. It identifies different types of abuse and the signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse is occurring. It considers when individuals might be particularly vulnerable to abuse and what a learner must do if abuse is suspected or alleged.

This unit outlines the knowledge and skills required to understand the nature of working relationships, working in ways that are agreed with the employer and working in partnership with others.

This unit provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to implement and promote person centred approaches.

This unit provides the learner with the knowledge and skills required to promote and implement health and safety in their work setting.

Promote good practice in handling information in health and social care settings

If your work includes assessment, medication administration, tissue viability risk assessments, hygiene and daily skills this pathway could be for you.

If your work includes supporting communication, negotiating environments and assessment, this pathway could be for you.

If your work includes supporting positive risk taking, supporting the use of medication and access to services and facilities then this pathway could be for you.

If your work includes supporting access to services and facilities, self directed support and developing skills for everyday life then this pathway could be for you.

If your work includes enabling interaction for people with dementia, ensuring rights and choices are balanced by risk and support basic needs such as nutrition for people with dementia then this pathway could be for you.

If your work includes supporting people with learning disabilities then this pathway could be for you.

If your work includes supporting people with learning disabilities then this pathway could be for you.