Healthcare Assistant

The UK’s healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, with over 1.3 million care workers currently employed, including 300,000+ Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) vital to patient care. This Healthcare Assistant course equips you with essential skills to join this growing field, where entry-level roles offer salaries averaging £18,000–£22,000 annually. With the NHS and private providers seeking compassionate, trained professionals, this training bridges theory with clinical competencies like infection control and patient monitoring. By aligning with Care Certificate standards, the course prepares learners to support nurses, enhance patient wellbeing, and advance into roles with higher earning potential. Whether starting your career or transitioning into healthcare, this programme offers a structured pathway to secure, rewarding employment in a sector prioritising skilled, dedicated individuals.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate understanding of patient care principles, including hygiene and mobility support.
• Perform basic clinical tasks such as measuring vital signs and wound dressing.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Apply legal and ethical guidelines in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
• Operate healthcare equipment safely while adhering to infection prevention protocols.

Who Is This Course For?

• Individuals seeking entry-level roles in hospitals, care homes, or community settings.
• Career changers aiming to transition into the healthcare sector.
• School leavers pursuing vocational qualifications without university pathways.
• Current care workers aiming to formalise their skills with certification.
• Volunteers in health or social care wanting to enhance their employability.

Requirements

• No formal qualifications required, anyone from any academic background can take this course.
• Access to a computer or digital device with internet connectivity.

Career Path

• Healthcare Assistant: £18,000–£22,000
• Senior Healthcare Assistant: £22,000–£26,000
• Phlebotomist: £20,000–£25,000
• Nursing Associate: £25,000–£30,000
• Assistant Practitioner: £27,000–£33,000