Adult Nursing and Social Care

Module 01: Introduction
This module introduces learners to the foundations of adult healthcare and social care practice within the UK. It outlines the scope of adult nursing skills, social care responsibilities, professional values, and the importance of delivering safe, compassionate, and person-centred support.

Module 02: Working in Different Healthcare Settings
This module explores a range of healthcare environments, including hospitals, care homes, community services, and residential settings. Learners understand how roles, responsibilities, and care delivery adapt to different practice contexts and service user needs.

Module 03: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
This module examines the legal and ethical frameworks that govern healthcare practice in the UK. Learners explore professional standards, accountability, consent, confidentiality, and ethical decision-making aligned with regulatory and organisational requirements.

Module 04: An Overview of Social Work
This module provides an introduction to social work principles and their role within adult care services. Learners explore how social workers support individuals, families, and communities while promoting wellbeing, independence, and safeguarding.

Module 05: Theories of Social Work and Sociology
This module introduces key social work and sociological theories that inform professional practice. Learners understand how social, cultural, and environmental factors influence behaviour, inequality, and support needs within adult care settings.

Module 06: Social Worker Guidelines and the Role of a Social Worker
This module explores professional guidelines that shape social work practice in the UK. Learners gain insight into assessment, advocacy, safeguarding responsibilities, and collaborative working with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Module 07: Working with Adults
This module focuses on supporting adults with diverse physical, emotional, and social needs. Learners develop an understanding of adult support needs, autonomy, dignity, and effective engagement across different stages of adulthood.

Module 08: Dimensions of Social Work and Models of Intervention
This module examines different models of intervention used in social work practice. Learners explore preventative, protective, and empowerment-based approaches that support holistic outcomes and effective care planning.

Module 09: Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
This module introduces safeguarding principles and responsibilities within adult care. Learners identify signs of abuse, understand reporting procedures, and explore how safeguarding protects vulnerable individuals from harm.

Module 10: Principles for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
This module explores core safeguarding principles, including empowerment, prevention, proportionality, and accountability. Learners understand how person-centred safeguarding supports dignity while meeting professional and legal obligations.

Module 11: UK Safeguarding Laws and Legislations
This module provides an overview of UK safeguarding legislation, including the Care Act 2014. Learners understand statutory duties, safeguarding frameworks, and how legislation guides professional practice.

Module 12: Understanding Aspects of Abuse and Neglect
This module explores different forms of abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, financial, and institutional abuse. Learners develop skills in recognising indicators, responding appropriately, and protecting adults at risk.

Module 13: Roles and Responsibilities for Safeguarding Adults
This module outlines professional roles in safeguarding adults across health and social care settings. Learners understand duty of care, information sharing, whistleblowing, and collaborative safeguarding processes.

Module 14: Personal Hygiene
This module focuses on supporting personal hygiene while maintaining dignity and respect. Learners explore best practices for assisting with washing, oral care, grooming, and infection prevention in adult care environments.

Module 15: Infection Control
This module introduces infection prevention and control measures used in healthcare settings. Learners understand hygiene practices, cross-contamination risks, and compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Module 16: Medical and Surgical Asepsis
This module explores aseptic techniques used in medical and surgical environments. Learners understand how asepsis reduces infection risk during procedures and supports safe, evidence-based nursing practice.

Module 17: Asepsis in Nursing
This module focuses on the application of aseptic principles in routine nursing care. Learners develop knowledge of sterile techniques, clean environments, and infection prevention aligned with professional nursing standards.

Module 18: Anatomy and Physiology of Body Parts
This module introduces the basic structure and function of major body systems. Learners gain foundational knowledge of anatomy and physiology to support safe care delivery and informed clinical practice.

Module 19: Understanding Immune System
This module explores the role of the immune system in protecting the body from illness. Learners understand immune responses, infection risks, and how compromised immunity affects adult care and nursing interventions.

Module 20: Understanding Diabetes Care
This module provides essential knowledge about diabetes and its management in adult care settings. Learners explore blood glucose monitoring, lifestyle support, medication awareness, and long-term condition management.

Module 21: Understanding Dementia Care
This module focuses on supporting individuals living with dementia. Learners explore communication strategies, person-centred dementia care, behavioural support, and maintaining dignity throughout disease progression.

Module 22: Basics of Medicine Handling
This module introduces safe medicine handling practices in healthcare environments. Learners understand storage, documentation, and legal responsibilities linked to medication safety and error prevention.

Module 23: Safe Handling of Medications
This module builds on medication safety principles, focusing on reducing risks during preparation and administration. Learners explore checking procedures, dosage accuracy, and infection control measures.

Module 24: Medication Administration in Nursing
This module examines medication administration within nursing practice. Learners understand routes of administration, patient consent, documentation, and professional accountability in line with UK nursing standards.

Module 25: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients
This module explores mobility challenges faced by adults in care settings. Learners understand safe moving and handling, frailty awareness, pressure injury prevention, and promoting independence.

Module 26: Assisting with Elimination
This module focuses on supporting patients with toileting and continence needs. Learners explore dignity-preserving care, infection prevention, and recognising changes that may indicate health concerns.

Module 27: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
This module introduces the importance of hydration and electrolyte balance in adult health. Learners understand monitoring intake and output, recognising imbalance symptoms, and supporting safe care delivery.

Module 28: Nutrition in Nursing
This module explores nutritional needs across adulthood. Learners understand dietary requirements, malnutrition risks, feeding assistance, and the role of nutrition in recovery and long-term health.

Module 29: Rest and Sleep Management in Nursing
This module examines the importance of rest and sleep for physical and mental wellbeing. Learners explore strategies to promote sleep, manage disturbances, and support holistic adult care.

Module 30: Pain Management for Nurses
This module introduces pain assessment and management techniques. Learners understand pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches while recognising the importance of patient-centred pain control.

Module 31: Oxygenation
This module focuses on maintaining adequate oxygenation in patients. Learners explore respiratory support, monitoring techniques, and recognising signs of respiratory distress in adult care settings.

Module 32: Effective Communication
This module develops communication skills essential for adult nursing and social care. Learners explore active listening, reporting, documentation, and adapting communication to individual needs and abilities.

Module 33: Health and Safety Responsibilities
This module examines health and safety duties within care environments. Learners explore risk awareness, hazard prevention, infection control, and maintaining safe working practices for staff and service users.

Module 34: Teamwork and Casework Process
This module focuses on collaborative working in health and social care. Learners understand teamwork, care pathways, information sharing, and the role of casework in coordinated adult support.

Module 35: Practice Contexts and Application
This module brings together theory and practice across different care contexts. Learners apply knowledge to real-world scenarios, reinforcing practical, workplace-aligned skills for adult nursing and social care roles.