Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care & Geriatric Medicine 2-in-1 Elderly Care
Get ready to dive deep into adult care and geriatric medicine with our Level 3 Diploma - it's all about improving elderly care practices!
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About this event
Gain dual insight with this 2-in-1 Adult Care & Geriatric Medicine course, ideal for roles in elder support and healthcare services.
Overview:This combined 2-in-1 course — Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care and Geriatric Medicine: Care for Older Adults — delivers a structured learning journey through the essentials of adult support and specialised knowledge in ageing health concerns. You'll explore the principles of dignity, safeguarding, communication, and duty of care while also learning about age-related health conditions and support strategies tailored for older adults.
Ideal for those pursuing a solid foundation in adult care or looking to expand into geriatric-focused roles, this learning experience helps you understand service provision from both practical care and medical perspectives. Whether you're entering the adult social care sector or already working with older individuals, this double course offers a useful toolkit of awareness and insight that you can take seriously — without needing to pick up a stethoscope or wear a lab coat.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles and values of effective adult care support.
- Recognise health conditions commonly experienced by older individuals.
- Learn safe handling and reporting within a care setting environment.
- Improve communication tailored to vulnerable or ageing service users.
- Identify ageing-related mental and physical health support needs.
- Maintain dignity and safeguard individuals within professional care roles.
Who is this Course For:
- Aspiring adult care workers seeking structured foundational knowledge.
- Support staff working with ageing populations in health services.
- Home carers looking to improve their professional care understanding.
- Volunteers supporting older adults in community or residential settings.
- Professionals needing a refresher in adult social care principles.
- Staff involved in managing long-term care plans or routines.
- Individuals seeking to enter geriatric-related healthcare occupations.
- Anyone aiming to support elder independence and wellbeing responsibly.
Career Path:
- Care Worker – £21,000 per year
- Senior Support Worker – £25,000 per year
- Adult Social Care Assessor – £28,000 per year
- Geriatric Support Assistant – £24,000 per year
- Residential Home Supervisor – £27,500 per year
- Healthcare Assistant (Elderly Care) – £23,000 per year
Frequently asked questions
This course is ideal for anyone interested in working in adult social care or supporting the elderly, whether you're new to the field or looking to build on existing experience.
No prior qualifications are required. The course is designed to be accessible to beginners and those looking to upskill in adult and elderly care.
You’ll learn about adult care practices, elderly health needs, communication skills, dementia care, safeguarding, medication management, and promoting well-being.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course, you will receive a recognised certificate confirming your achievement and knowledge in adult and geriatric care.