Health and Adult Social Care Level 3 Diploma

The Health and Adult Social Care Level 3 Diploma is CPD-accredited and designed to support continuing professional development. It covers knowledge relevant to health and social care environments, including safeguarding, communication, person-centred care, equality, risk management, and professional practice.

Please note that this is a CPD training course and not an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, professional licence, or licence to practise. Individual employers may require additional regulated qualifications, workplace experience, competency assessments, or background checks.

• CPD-accredited online training
• Self-paced study with 12 months’ course access
• Content relevant to UK health and social care practice
• Online multiple-choice assessment and optional written assignments
• Optional CPD-accredited digital certificate upon successful completion
• Optional printed certificate available for £24.99

Your understanding is assessed through an online multiple-choice examination based on the subjects covered during the course. A score of 60% is required to pass, and your result is available immediately after submission. Free retakes are available, allowing you to revisit the learning materials and strengthen your knowledge before trying again.

Optional written assignments may also be completed to help you reflect on realistic care situations and apply key principles in context. After successfully completing the required assessment, you can order a PDF version of your CPD-accredited certificate. A printed certificate is also available for £24.99.

The certificate provides evidence of CPD learning and your commitment to professional development. It does not replace an Ofqual-regulated qualification, workplace competency assessment, employer induction, DBS check, or any role-specific training required for employment in health or adult social care.

• Beginners considering a career in health or adult social care
• Care assistants and support workers seeking professional development
• Healthcare assistants looking to strengthen their care knowledge
• Family carers who want to understand safer and more effective care practices
• Career changers interested in residential, community, or domiciliary care
• Learners preparing for further health and social care study
• Professionals who prefer flexible, self-paced online CPD training

The knowledge developed through this course may support applications for entry-level care roles or progression within an existing care career. Employment is not guaranteed, and some positions require workplace experience, employer-led training, regulated qualifications, or further study.

• Care Worker or Care Assistant (£20,000–£25,000)
• Healthcare Assistant (£25,000–£27,000)
• Residential Support Worker (£22,000–£30,000)
• Senior Care Worker (£24,000–£29,000; experience may be required)
• Nursing Associate (£26,000–£31,000; further approved training is required)

Salary figures are indicative UK ranges and may vary according to experience, employer, location, working hours, and additional qualifications.

• Person-centred approaches to care and support
• Clear, compassionate, and professional communication
• Safeguarding awareness and appropriate concern reporting
• Understanding of duty of care and professional boundaries
• Promotion of equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity, and respect
• Health, safety, infection prevention, and risk awareness
• Confidentiality, GDPR awareness, and accurate record keeping
• Awareness of mental health, dementia, autism, and learning disabilities
• Teamwork, reflective practice, and continuous professional development

Royal Open College provides accessible online training designed to help learners build practical knowledge, confidence, and professional awareness. The Health and Adult Social Care Level 3 Diploma allows you to study flexibly while developing an understanding of the principles that support safe, compassionate, and person-centred care.

• CPD-accredited training focused on professional development
• Flexible online learning that fits around work and family commitments
• Mobile-friendly course materials available throughout your access period
• Practical content based on realistic health and social care situations
• Dedicated learner support throughout your studies
• Transparent course and certificate pricing

Enrol today in the Health and Adult Social Care Level 3 Diploma to strengthen your care knowledge, improve your professional confidence, and take the next step in your continuing development.