Level 3 Diploma in Nursing Assistant Complete Training

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Original price was: $30.00. Current price is: $21.00.
  • Course Level Intermediate
  • Lessons 48
  • Duration 4 hr
  • Language English
  • Last Update September 16, 2026
  • Course Expiry12 Months

Description

Course Overview

The Nursing Assistant course provides comprehensive training in patient care, daily living support, observation, infection prevention, medication awareness, safeguarding, and professional healthcare practice. Learners explore the responsibilities of nursing assistants while developing knowledge of dignity, privacy, communication, ethics, and teamwork.

The curriculum covers personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition, hydration, mobility, continence care, vital signs, pain assessment, fluid balance, clinical documentation, and recognising changes in patient condition. Learners also study infection control, PPE, patient safety, medication support, dementia, mental health, disability, and complex care.

Designed for aspiring nursing assistants and healthcare support professionals, this Level 3 diploma supports career development across hospitals, care homes, community services, and other healthcare environments. Learners also examine safeguarding, emergency response, NHS practice, consent, confidentiality, equality, handover, reflective practice, and continuing career development.

Key Topics Included

  1. Nursing assistant roles, healthcare teams, communication, dignity, privacy, and professional ethics
  2. Personal hygiene, dressing, nutrition, hydration, mobility, continence, and comfort support
  3. Vital signs, patient observation, pain assessment, fluid balance, and clinical documentation
  4. Infection prevention, PPE, aseptic practice, equipment care, and patient safety
  5. Medication awareness, safe medication support, medication risks, errors, and documentation
  6. Dementia, mental health, complex care, safeguarding, emergency response, NHS practice, and professional development.

Entry Requirements

No formal qualifications or previous healthcare experience are required to enrol. A genuine interest in supporting patients and working in healthcare environments is recommended. Learners should have sufficient English language skills to understand healthcare terminology, safety guidance, and course materials.

Who is This Course For

This course is ideal for aspiring nursing assistants, healthcare support workers, care workers, carers, and individuals preparing for roles supporting patients and service users. It is also suitable for those seeking to develop knowledge of personal care, patient observation, infection control, safeguarding, and complex care.

Course Curriculum

  • Module 01: Foundations of Nursing Assistance

    • 1.1 Role of the Nursing Assistant

    • 1.2 Healthcare Team Roles and Responsibilities

    • 1.3 Person-Centred Care Principles

    • 1.4 Professional Communication in Healthcare

    • 1.5 Dignity, Privacy and Respect

    • 1.6 Professional Boundaries and Ethics

  • Module 02: Patient Care and Daily Living

    • 2.1 Supporting Personal Hygiene

    • 2.2 Assisting With Dressing and Grooming

    • 2.3 Nutrition and Hydration Support

    • 2.4 Mobility and Positioning

    • 2.5 Continence and Elimination Care

    • 2.6 Promoting Comfort and Independence

  • Module 03: Patient Observation and Basic Clinical Skills

    • 3.1 Measuring Vital Signs

    • 3.2 Patient Observation and Monitoring

    • 3.3 Pain Assessment and Support

    • 3.4 Recording Fluid Balance

    • 3.5 Recognising Changes in Patient Condition

    • 3.6 Clinical Documentation and Record Keeping

  • Module 04: Infection Prevention and Patient Safety

    • 4.1 Principles of Infection Prevention

    • 4.2 Hand Hygiene and PPE

    • 4.3 Standard Infection Control Precautions

    • 4.4 Aseptic Practice and Equipment Care

    • 4.5 Preventing Healthcare-Associated Infections

    • 4.6 Patient Safety and Risk Management

  • Module 05: Medication and Healthcare Support

    • 5.1 Medication Awareness for Nursing Assistants

    • 5.2 Safe Medication Support

    • 5.3 Understanding Common Medication Risks

    • 5.4 Supporting Medication Administration

    • 5.5 Reporting Medication Errors and Reactions

    • 5.6 Medication Records and Documentation

  • Module 06: Supporting Health and Complex Care

    • 6.1 Supporting Older Adults

    • 6.2 Dementia Care and Communication

    • 6.3 Mental Health Support

    • 6.4 Disability and Complex Care Needs

    • 6.5 Palliative and End-of-Life Support

    • 6.6 Supporting Long-Term Conditions

  • Module 07: Safeguarding and Emergency Care

    • 7.1 Safeguarding Adults and Children

    • 7.2 Recognising Abuse and Neglect

    • 7.3 Duty of Care and Whistleblowing

    • 7.4 Basic Life Support Principles

    • 7.5 First Aid and Emergency Response

    • 7.6 Escalating Clinical Concerns

  • Module 08: UK Healthcare Practice and Development

    • 8.1 NHS Healthcare Environment

    • 8.2 Consent, Capacity and Confidentiality

    • 8.3 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

    • 8.4 Health and Safety Responsibilities

    • 8.5 Professional Teamwork and Handover

    • 8.6 Reflective Practice and Career Development

Frequently Asked Questions

The course covers patient care, personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, vital signs, clinical observation, infection prevention, medication support, safeguarding, and emergency care. It also includes dementia, mental health, complex care, palliative support, NHS practice, and professional development.
Yes. The course is suitable for beginners and does not require previous healthcare experience or formal qualifications. An interest in patient care and a willingness to follow healthcare safety and professional procedures are recommended.
You will develop knowledge of personal care, patient observation, vital signs, pain support, fluid balance, infection control, medication awareness, documentation, and safeguarding. You will also learn about supporting older adults, people with dementia, disabilities, mental health needs, and long-term conditions.
The diploma can help learners develop foundational knowledge relevant to nursing assistant and healthcare support roles. Employment requirements vary between healthcare organisations, so learners should check the qualifications, experience, background checks, and other requirements specified by individual employers.
Yes. The curriculum includes the NHS healthcare environment, consent, capacity, confidentiality, equality, diversity, health and safety, professional teamwork, clinical handover, and reflective practice. These topics provide useful preparation for learners interested in UK healthcare environments.
Original price was: $30.00. Current price is: $21.00.
  • Course Level Intermediate
  • Lessons 48
  • Duration 4 hr
  • Language English
  • Last Update September 16, 2026
  • Course Expiry12 Months
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