Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5
Our nursing assistant level 5 diploma is an advanced CPD-accredited online course for adult healthcare support roles. It focuses on patient care, safety, infection control, communication, and ethical practice. Designed for flexible online study, this Level 5 diploma supports professional development aligned with NHS and Skills for Care standards.
Overview
What You’ll Learn
Overview
Working in healthcare means carrying responsibility every day. That’s why our diploma in nursing assistant level 5 is designed to help you handle that responsibility with greater confidence, knowledge, and professionalism. This advanced CPD-accredited course supports adult nursing assistants and healthcare support workers who want a clearer understanding of patient care, safety, communication, ethics, and clinical support in UK healthcare settings.
The focus of this nursing assistant level 5 diploma program is on professional growth, helping you strengthen your skills, understand best practice, and work more effectively within care teams. With flexible online study and recognised CPD certification, you can continue supporting patients while developing your career at your own pace.
This Level 5 Nursing Assistant Diploma is built around real healthcare practice, giving you structured learning that supports safe, ethical, and patient-focused care without disrupting your work schedule.
Key Highlights:
- Created for adult nursing assistant and healthcare support roles
- Focuses on patient care, infection control, communication, and ethics
- Advanced Level 5 CPD learning for healthcare professionals
- Fully online, flexible, and self-paced study format
- Digital CPD certificate provided upon successful completion
Gift Courses
- Course 01: Medication Administration Diploma
- Course 02: Healthcare Assistant
Accreditation & Recognition
This diploma is CPD-accredited and designed for professional development in UK healthcare support roles, offering clear, transparent recognition while setting correct expectations about scope, regulation, and registration.
- CPD-accredited learning focused on professional healthcare development
- 100% online study with flexible, self-paced access
- Online multiple-choice assessment with clear knowledge-based evaluation
- Digital CPD certificate available, optional printed copy offered
- Optional hardcopy certificate available as well
Assessment & Certification
Learners complete an online assessment designed to check knowledge and understanding of nursing assistant practice in adult healthcare settings. The assessment follows clear pass criteria and is knowledge-based, with no practical placement required.
Once you successfully complete the assessment, you can order a digital CPD-accredited certificate as proof of your Level 5 professional development. An optional hardcopy is also available for £24.99 only. This certificate supports ongoing learning and role confidence putting you in a better position in your career. There are no hidden fees, and certification is issued transparently as evidence of professional development.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is designed for learners who want to build advanced knowledge and confidence in adult nursing assistant and healthcare support roles, using UK-aligned, CPD-focused training.
- Aspiring nursing assistants preparing for adult care roles
- Healthcare assistants and support workers seeking progression
- Adult care professionals wanting structured Level 5 CPD learning
- Career changers entering healthcare support environments
- International learners seeking UK-aligned healthcare CPD training
Career Opportunities & Progression
This Level 5 Diploma in Nursing Assistant supports career development by strengthening clinical knowledge, ethical practice, and patient-centred care skills for adult healthcare environments. It is commonly used within CPD portfolios to support progression, confidence, and responsibility in healthcare support roles.
- Healthcare Assistant (HCA): £21,000–£25,000 per year
- Nursing Assistant: £22,000–£26,000 per year
- Senior Care Assistant: £25,000–£30,000 per year
- Support Worker (Adult Care): £23,000–£28,000 per year
- Clinical Support Worker: £24,000–£30,000 per year
Key Skills You’ll Gain
This diploma helps you develop practical, job-ready skills that support safe, ethical, and confident practice in adult healthcare environments, strengthening your professional readiness and employability.
- Deliver safe, effective patient care and daily support
- Apply infection prevention and control procedures confidently
- Demonstrate ethical decision-making and professional conduct
- Communicate clearly within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Identify risks and respond using safeguarding principles
- Uphold dignity, equality, and patient rights consistently
Why Study with Royal Open College
Royal Open College provides trusted, UK-aligned CPD training designed to support healthcare professionals who want to build confidence, competence, and ethical practice in adult care settings.
- Trusted UK CPD training provider with healthcare-focused expertise
- Professionally designed courses aligned with adult care practice
- Flexible, affordable online learning to fit working schedules
- Clear, honest certification with no misleading qualification claims
- Learner-focused guidance supporting professional development
Enrol today and develop advanced nursing assistant skills with this CPD-accredited Level 5 Diploma, designed for safe, ethical, and professional adult care practice.
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 49 Lessons
- Lifetime Access
- Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 517
- 1.1Module 01: Introduction to Nursing
- 1.2Module 02: Working in Different Healthcare Settings
- 1.3Module 03: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
- 1.4Module 04: Effective Communication
- 1.5Module 05: Health and Safety
- 1.6Module 06: Hygiene
- 1.7Module 07: Infection Control
- 1.8Module 08: Medical and Surgical Asepsis
- 1.9Module 09: Understanding Diabetes Care
- 1.10Module 10: Understanding Dementia Care
- 1.11Module 11: Understanding Immune System
- 1.12Module 12: Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
- 1.13Module 13: Health and Safety Responsibilities
- 1.14Module 14: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients
- 1.15Module 15: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- 1.16Module 16: Assisting with Elimination
- 1.17Module 17: Oxygenation
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- Medication Administration Diploma16
- 4.1Module 1: Introduction to Medication Control and Administration
- 4.2Module 2: Medication Legislation and Guidance in the UK
- 4.3Module 3: The Four Principles of Medicine Optimisation
- 4.4Module 4: Types of Medications and Their Uses
- 4.5Module 5: Understanding Medication Dosages and Calculations
- 4.6Module 6: Administration of Medication
- 4.7Module 7: Safe Handling and Storage of Medications
- 4.8Module 8: Monitoring and Reviewing Medication
- 4.9Module 9: Medication Errors
- 4.10Module 10: Polypharmacy and Medication
- 4.11Module 11: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics
- 4.12Module 13: Pain Management and Control
- 4.13Module 12: Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance
- 4.14Module 14: Managing Medication in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs)
- 4.15Module 15: Medication in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
- 4.16Module 16: Consent, Capacity, and Medication
- Healthcare Assistant14
- 5.1Module 1: Introduction to Healthcare
- 5.2Module 2: Anatomy and Physiology
- 5.3Module 3: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards of Practice and Ethical Aspects of Health Care
- 5.4Module 4: Communication in Healthcare
- 5.5Module 5: Infection Prevention and Control
- 5.6Module 6: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Assistants
- 5.7Module 7: Support with Personal Care
- 5.8Module 8: Understanding Mental Health
- 5.9Module 9: Supporting Individuals with Disabilities
- 5.10Module 10: Caring for the Elderly
- 5.11Module 11: Child Care in Healthcare Settings
- 5.12Module 12: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients in Nursing
- 5.13Module 13: Health Promotion and Wellness
- 5.14Module 14: Medical Jargon and Terminology
FAQs
Course Features
- Lectures 49
- Quiz 0
- Duration 5 hours
- Skill level All Levels
- Language English
- Students 5015
- Assessments Yes
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