Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner (RQF)
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- Original price was: £1,659.00.£999.00Current price is: £999.00.
- 1 year
- 640Guided Learning Hours
- Course Material
- 380 Credits
- Self-study Online
- Ofqual Regulated Qualification
Course Overview
Elevate Your Path to Healthcare Excellence
Are you ready to pursue a meaningful career in healthcare? This Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner empowers you to significantly impact the lives of patients. The Assistant Healthcare Practitioner Level 5 Diploma is an Ofqual-regulated qualification for those seeking to elevate their careers in the healthcare sector. You will gain foundational knowledge and practical skills to bridge the gap between healthcare assistants and registered healthcare professionals. You will be well-positioned to take on complex responsibilities and provide high-quality patient care while working alongside medical staff and registered nurses.
A unique part of this Healthcare Practitioner diploma is its focus on clinical and leadership skills as well as essential communication and team management skills. This dual approach enables you to confidently take on roles requiring hands-on patient care and supporting the broader healthcare team.
Benefits of pursuing this course;
- Gain a nationally-recognised qualification.
- A strong credential for advancing in the healthcare sector.
- Translate your knowledge into action under seasoned professionals.
- Study on your own schedule—no exams, no strict deadlines.
Key Features of this Level 5 Diploma (RQF);
- Receive complete training in human anatomy and physiology.
- Deliver compassionate care to support patients.
- Acquire greater expertise to address various health concerns.
- Effective management and decision-making within healthcare settings.
(RQF qualifications carry meaning and recognition. They are regulated by Ofqual, the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation that regulates qualifications, examinations, and assessments in England. Ofqual is England’s main government-appointed regulatory body, regulating school and college qualifications, and vocational and technical qualifications.)
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Receive 12 months of online access to our learning portal and tutor support.
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Participate in Instructor-led virtual group discussions (Blended learning experience).
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Receive immediate feedback and results for your assessments.
Interest-free instalment plan
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Access to Free CPD Courses
Access to free CPD courses for Continuous Professional Development.
What Will I Learn?
Develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology to assess and address patient care needs effectively.
Establish health and safety policies to mitigate risks and ensure a safe environment.
Implement quality assurance processes to monitor and evaluate service delivery standards.
Flexible Study Options to Suit Your Schedule
Choose from our Standard or Fast-Track pathways, both designed to deliver the same high-quality education and nationally recognised qualifications. Our experienced tutors provide comprehensive support throughout your studies.
Features
Flexible payment plan available at checkout
Programme Schedule
Course Access & Support
1:1 Live Virtual Tutorials
With Q&A
Resubmission Fee
Course Extenstion
Final Results and Feedback
Turnitin & AI Software
Bonus CPD (Short) Courses
Standard Plan
9-12 Months
1 Year
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Fee is applied
Fee is applied
Within 14 days
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Fast-track Plan
6 Months
1 Year
2 Sessions per Month
FREE Resubmission
FREE 6-Month Extension
Witin 5 days
Yes, Dedicated User Account
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From day one, we go above and beyond to help you succeed in your studies. The most valuable resource available to all our students is their tutor. When you enrol in this course, you are assigned a personal tutor with in-depth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.
Your assessment will be marked by your personal tutor, who will provide detailed feedback during your formative submissions. In addition to this, your tutor will offer pointers and advice on where you can improve. This guidance helps you get the most from your courses and continually enhance your skills.
Our dedicated student support team is also readily available to provide advice and guidance, helping you navigate your course materials and resolve any queries. With just one click, you can trust that assistance is always there when you need it.
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| Learning Outcomes |
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| Who is this Certification For? |
This Level 5 Diploma opens the door to an assistant healthcare practitioner in hospitals, clinics, residential care facilities, and community healthcare centres.
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| Certification | Upon successful completion, individuals will be awarded the Ofqual-regulated qualification of Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner. |
| Career Progression |
Future-Ready Healthcare Professionals The Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner opens up promising career opportunities in healthcare. You can pursue many roles such as assistant healthcare practitioner, healthcare professional, healthcare support worker, or social care worker. There’s a great demand for healthcare positions, and the Level 5 Diploma will offer job security and room for progression. This course lays a strong foundation for an undergraduate degree or entry into health and social care or allied health services profession. Here are some career prospects you can pursue, once you’ve achieved this Level 5 Diploma.
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Average Completion Timeframe |
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| Method of Assessment |
This course is assessed through written assignments, which are evaluated by an assessor at the end of each module. Importantly, this course doesn’t have exams. Here’s an overview of how you will be assessed throughout the course:
For further details or any specific questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquiry’ button below to get in touch with us. |
| Academic Progression |
After completing this Level 5 Diploma, you can advance to a Level 6 qualification. You can also progress to a foundation degree or a bachelor’s degree in healthcare, health and social care, nursing, or healthcare management.
Additional qualifications you can progress to;
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| Regulated by | OFQUAL
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications based on their level of difficulty and size. RQF is jointly regulated by England’s regulator Ofqual, Wales DCELLS, and Northern Ireland’s CCEA. The RQF ensures qualifications are standardised, making it easier for learners, employers, and educational institutions to understand the value and level of each qualification. The framework consists of nine levels, from Entry Level to Level 8, with each level indicating the complexity and depth of learning. For a qualification to be recognised as part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), it must be created or approved by an awarding body that is acknowledged by one of the government-appointed regulatory bodies. |
South London College
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As a trusted online provider, South London College believes in the transformative power of education. A highly regarded learning platform in the United Kingdom, we are dedicated to providing individuals with life-changing opportunities. Our primary goal is to ensure our learners meet their educational needs and achieve personal growth and professional advancement. With our commitment to delivering top-notch learning materials, exceptional experiences, and comprehensive services, we strive to motivate and empower our learners to acquire new skills, enhance their existing ones, and remain competitive in their chosen fields. This Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner develops the confidence and competence necessary to succeed in demanding healthcare roles.
Course Curriculum
Unit 01Â
Understand Safeguarding of Children and Young People for Those Working in The Adult Sector
- Understand the policies, procedures and practices for safe working with children and young people.
- Understand how to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed.
Unit 02
Promote Professional Development
- Understand principles of professional development.
- Be able to prioritise goals and targets for own professional development.
- Be able to prepare a professional development plan.
- Be able to improve performance through reflective practice
Unit 03
Work in Partnership in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
- Understand partnership working.
- Be able to establish and maintain working relationships with colleagues.
- Be able to establish and maintain working relationships with other professionals.
- Be able to work in partnership with others.
Unit 04
Use and Develop Systems That Promote Communication
- Be able to address the range of communication requirements in own role.
- Be able to improve communication systems and practices that support positive outcomes for individuals.
- Be able to improve communication systems to support partnership working.
- Be able to use systems for effective information management.
Unit 05
Develop Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies, Procedures and Practices in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
- Understand the current legislative framework and organisational health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices that are relevant to health, and social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Be able to implement and monitor compliance with health, safety and risk management requirements in health and social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Be able to lead the implementation of policies, procedures and practices to manage risk to individuals and others in health and social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Be able to promote a culture where needs and risks are balanced with health and safety practice in health and social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Be able to improve health, safety and risk management policies, procedures and practices in health and social care or children
and young people’s settings.
Unit 06
Manage Quality in Health and Social Care or Children and Young People’s Settings
- Understand the context of quality assurance in a health and social care or children and young people’s setting.
- Be able to implement quality standards in a health and social care or children and young people’s settings.
- Be able to lead the evaluation of quality processes in a health and social care or children and young people’s settings.
Unit 07
Undertake A Research Project Within Services for Health and Social Care or Children and Young People
- Be able to justify a topic for research within services for health and social care or children and young people.
- Understand how the components of research are used.
- Be able to conduct a research project within services for health and social care or children and young people.
- Be able to analyse research findings.
Unit 08
Safeguarding and Protection of Adults at Risk
- Understand the legislation, regulations and policies that underpin the protection of adults at risk.
- Be able to lead service provision that protects adults at risk.
- Be able to manage inter- agency, joint or integrated working in order to protect adults at risk.
- Be able to monitor and evaluate the systems, processes and practice that safeguards adults at risk.
Unit 09
The Philosophy, Ethics and Models of Healthcare
- Understand the philosophy of ethical approaches in healthcare.
- Understand the principles of the medical model of healthcare.
- Understand the principles of the social model of healthcare.
- Understand the principles of the psychological model of healthcare.
- Understand the concept of holism and its relation to the biopsychosocial model of healthcare.
Unit 10
Promote Health and Well-Being in Relation to Effective Nutrition and Fluid Balance
- Understand what is meant by health and well-being.
- Understand how the renal and digestive systems relate to effective nutrition and clinical conditions.
- Understand the relationship between clinical conditions and nutrition.
- Be able to identify how relevant legislation, policy and guidelines impact nutrition.
- Be able to plan care in respect of individual nutrition and fluid needs.
- Understand the use of nutritional support mechanisms.
- Understand the impact of complex disabilities in relation to nutrition and fluid balance.
- Be able to provide care and support to individuals in relation to nutrition and fluid balance.
- Be able to work as part of an effective team when supporting nutrition and fluid balance.
- Understand the rationale for the use of nutritional supplements.
- Be able to identify when complications may occur in relation to nutrition and fluid balance.
Unit 11
The Principles of Infection Prevention and Control Within a Work Setting
- Understand microbiology related to infection.
- Understand current infection control policies in relation to own setting.
- Be able to share information about identified infections.
- Be able to implement relevant legislation and policy in relation to infection prevention and control.
- Be able to support the team in relation to infection prevention and control.
- Understand how infection prevention and control differs between settings.
Unit 12
Anatomy and Physiology for Care Practitioners
- Understand homeostasis and its processes within the body.
- Understand the structure and function of body systems and body organs.
- Understand how anatomy and physiology influence growth and development.
Unit 13
The Impact of Duty of Care in A Healthcare Setting
- Understand the concept of duty of care.
- Understand legislation and policy related to duty of care.
- Be able to promote duty of care in own setting.
- Understand own role in relation to duty of candour.
- Understand dilemmas that might impact duty of care.
- Understand how negligence occurs due to non- adherence to a duty of care.
Unit 14
The Promotion of Equality and Diversity
- Understand how equality and diversity influence outcomes for individuals.
- Be able to promote equality and diversity within the setting.
- Understand the legislation that impacts outcomes in relation to equality and diversity.
Unit 15
The Awareness of Specific Conditions Related to Healthcare Outcomes.
- Understand how mental health impacts healthcare outcomes.
- Understand how learning disabilities impact healthcare outcomes.
- Understand how dementia impacts healthcare outcomes.
- Be able to demonstrate awareness of how specific health conditions can affect own responsibilities.
Unit 16
The Principles and Practice of Physiological Measurements
- Understand best practice for undertaking physiological measurements.
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of body systems related to physiological measurements.
- Understand the impact of individual differences on individuals’ physiological measurements.
- Understand the physiology of blood pressure.
- Understand the physiology of a pulse and pulse rate.
- Understand the physiology related to temperature.
- Understand the physiology of respiration.
- Understand the physiology of oxygen saturation levels.
Unit 17
Care Planning and Therapeutic Interventions in Healthcare Settings
- Understand the concept of care planning related to positive outcomes.
- Understand the concept of therapeutic intervention related to positive outcomes.
- Be able to identify an individual’s needs and how these relate to the care plan.
- Understand and be able to implement strategies for care planning.
- Understand the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality in relation to care planning.
Unit 18
The Relationship Between Lifespan Development and Health and Wellbeing Needs
- Understand the concept of health and wellbeing throughout the lifespan.
- Understand how the stages of the lifespan affect human development.
- Understand how care provision impacts health and wellbeing at different stages of the lifespan.
- Understand care provision related to death and dying.
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FAQ's
This qualification is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies to work as assistant healthcare practitioners. It focuses on patient care, advanced clinical practices, and supporting registered healthcare professionals in a variety of settings.
Yes, you will receive comprehensive text materials and tutor guidance at South London College. Our expert tutor will be available to assist you and ensure you complete your assignments with the appropriate feedback.
This course is intended for healthcare assistants, support workers, or individuals currently employed in healthcare roles who want to progress to more advanced positions within the sector.
Yes, you can pursue higher-level qualifications including a level 6 qualification or bachelor’s degree in healthcare, nursing, or complementary therapy.
The course covers topics such as advanced patient care, health and safety practices, anatomy and physiology, clinical skills, communication in healthcare, infection control, and healthcare ethics.
An Assistant Healthcare Practitioner performs more advanced clinical tasks than a Healthcare Assistant, often taking on responsibilities like wound care, catheterisation, and supporting more complex patient needs under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals.
You are assessed on written assignments, which will be marked internally by an assessor. Upon enroling for the course, the team at SLC will guide you further on the criteria and specifications of the assessment.
Yes, the Level 5 Diploma in Assistant Healthcare Practitioner is widely recognised by employers and organisations in the United Kingdom.
This diploma opens doors to more advanced roles in healthcare, such as becoming an Assistant Practitioner or Clinical Support Worker. It also provides a pathway to further academic qualifications, like a nursing degree or other higher education in healthcare.
You can visit the South London College official website and register for this diploma, after which, you will receive your login and password information to access the online learning portal.
You must be over the age of 18 and have a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
Assistant Healthcare Practitioners support registered nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering direct patient care, managing clinical tasks, supporting patient assessments, and performing specialised healthcare duties.
Yes, this qualification can be a stepping stone toward a nursing career. Many learners use the diploma to progress to a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
If this course aligns with your interests and career goals, there’s a strong possibility this is a good choice. You can always speak to one of our course advisors for further clarification.
This qualification can lead to advanced roles, specialisations, and increased credibility in the healthcare field.
Your tutor is available to provide guidance and assistance on your assignments. You will receive constructive feedback and tips to help you enhance your assessments for future success.
Yes, you can choose to specialise in areas such as elderly care, mental health, palliative care, or chronic disease management.
The course content is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it aligns with the latest healthcare practices and guidelines.
While this diploma provides a practical, hands-on education in healthcare, it is not as academically intensive as a full degree. However, it can lead to advanced responsibilities and positions.
South London College offers instalment plans to ensure learners have access to a wholesome education. Please get in touch with one of our customer support agents for further information.
Good Experience
Now feel more skilled in delivering patient care and working closely with registered nurses. The flexible schedule made it possible for me to manage work and studies efficiently.
Easy to Follow
I was able to study while working, and the course materials were easy to follow but still very thorough.
Good Course
This course gave me the confidence to take on more responsibilities in my healthcare role.