Online Nursing Course- CPD Accredited

This Online Nursing Course is CPD-accredited and provides evidence of structured continuing professional development. It can help learners demonstrate additional nursing and patient-care knowledge when pursuing appropriate healthcare support opportunities.

CPD accreditation recognises professional learning but is different from a regulated academic or vocational qualification. Completing this course does not provide NMC registration, protected nursing status or authority to perform clinical procedures without the necessary workplace training, supervision and authorisation.

• CPD-accredited training worth 10 CPD points
• 100% online and self-paced learning
• Suitable for beginners and existing care professionals
• Structured around UK healthcare and care-support principles
• Includes an online assessment and written learning activity
• CPD-accredited digital certificate available after completion
• Optional printed certificate available for £24.99

Your understanding is assessed through an online multiple-choice examination and a written assessment. A minimum score of 60% is required to pass. You will receive instant feedback and can take unlimited free retakes if you do not pass on your first attempt.

After successfully completing the assessment, you can order a digital CPD-accredited certificate to demonstrate your learning achievement. An optional printed certificate is also available for £24.99.

The course is completed online and does not include a clinical placement or supervised competency assessment. Employers may additionally require practical experience, the Care Certificate, background checks, regulated qualifications or workplace-specific training.

• Beginners interested in nursing and patient-support careers
• Healthcare assistants and nursing support workers
• Care assistants working in residential or community settings
• Support workers seeking additional healthcare knowledge
• Volunteers preparing to work in patient-focused environments
• Career changers exploring opportunities in health and social care
• Existing professionals completing relevant CPD activities
• Learners considering further approved nursing education

The course can strengthen your knowledge when applying for appropriate entry-level healthcare and care-support positions. Employment depends on each employer’s requirements, your experience and any additional training or qualifications required for the role.

• Healthcare Assistant or Nursing Assistant (£25,000 – £27,000)
• Palliative Care Assistant (£25,000 – £28,000)
• Nursing Associate (£26,000 – £31,000; approved further training required)
• Registered Nurse (£32,000 – £48,000; approved nursing qualification and NMC registration required)
• Practice Nurse (£40,000 – £57,000; Registered Nurse status and relevant experience required)

Salary figures are approximate UK ranges and may vary according to experience, employer, location, working hours and professional qualifications. This CPD course alone does not qualify learners for regulated nursing positions.

• Person-centred and compassionate patient support
• Effective communication with patients, families and professionals
• Safeguarding awareness and appropriate concern reporting
• Infection prevention, hygiene and aseptic-practice awareness
• Support for nutrition, hydration and personal care
• Mobility assistance and risk-aware working practices
• Medication safety awareness within professional boundaries
• Accurate documentation and confidential record keeping
• Understanding of ethical, legal and professional responsibilities
• Teamwork within multidisciplinary healthcare environments
• Recognition of changes in a patient’s condition and appropriate escalation

Royal Open College provides accessible, CPD-accredited online education for learners seeking professional knowledge and career development. This Online Nursing Course combines flexible study with structured lessons covering essential patient-care, safety and professional-practice principles.

• Flexible online learning that fits around existing commitments
• Self-paced course materials with ongoing access
• Comprehensive lessons covering essential nursing-support topics
• Expert tutor guidance and responsive learner support
• Online assessment with instant feedback and free retakes
• CPD-accredited certification available after completion
• Affordable and transparent learning experience

Enrol today to develop your understanding of nursing and patient care, strengthen your professional confidence and prepare for further learning or suitable healthcare-support opportunities.