CPDQS Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
You’ll gain confidence and progress your career by deepening your understanding of health and social care. This course develops vital care skills aligned with sector best practices. Study flexibly online at your own pace, valued by UK employers for ongoing professional development.
Overview
What You’ll Learn From CPDQS Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care
Overview
The CPDQS Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is a fully CPD-accredited online course tailored for UK learners ready to advance their professional skills. It is designed to support practising professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and broaden their understanding in health and social care.
This diploma helps you increase your responsibility and leadership capability by applying practical knowledge to real-world care situations. It encourages thoughtful, ethical decision-making aligned with sector expectations, enhancing your effectiveness within a care environment.
Learners typically include experienced care workers and supervisors aiming to strengthen their skills and professional credibility. The flexible, self-paced online format offers 12 months of access and dedicated learner support, allowing you to study conveniently while balancing your commitments.
Key highlights:
- Fully CPD-accredited Level 5 Diploma for professional development
- Flexible, self-paced online study with 12 months’ access
- Covers safeguarding, medication, infection control, and more
- Focus on practical skills and ethical care leadership
- Includes multiple-choice assessments with instant results
- Suitable for practising care professionals and supervisors
- Recognised by UK employers for structured skills development
Accreditation & Recognition
This CPDQS Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
- 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
- Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
- Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
- Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification
Assessment & Certification
Your progress in this CPDQS Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.
Who Is This Course For?
- Practising health and social care professionals seeking skill enhancement
- Supervisors and team leaders aiming to strengthen leadership capability
- Care workers focused on improving safeguarding and medication skills
- Individuals responsible for infection control and health and safety
- Professionals wanting to deepen knowledge of adult care needs
- Those preparing for increased responsibility within care settings
Career Opportunities & Progression
- Care Team Leader: £22,000 – £28,000 per year
- Adult Social Care Supervisor: £20,000 – £26,000 per year
- Medication Management Coordinator: £21,000 – £27,000 per year
- Safeguarding Officer: £23,000 – £30,000 per year
- Infection Control Practitioner: £22,000 – £29,000 per year
- Health and Social Care Trainer: £24,000 – £31,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
- Confident leadership in health and social care environments
- Practical safeguarding and vulnerability awareness
- Effective communication and information-sharing strategies
- Advanced medication administration and management
- Infection prevention and control best practices
- Ethical decision-making and professional responsibility
- Health and safety compliance understanding
- Patient mobility and pain management techniques
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
- Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
- 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
- Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals
Enrol today to develop practical skills, confidence, and real-world understanding with the CPDQS Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care, a CPD-accredited course designed to strengthen your professional capability.

