Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care

The Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care equips learners with advanced knowledge. This qualification focuses on leadership, management, and professional skills in healthcare. Students gain expertise in safeguarding, mental health, domiciliary care, and patient safety. The course emphasizes person-centred care, ethical practices, and effective communication strategies. Learners will explore health and social care policies, legislation, and best practices globally. It prepares professionals to improve patient outcomes and enhance organisational care standards. The program develops advanced competencies in medication management, infection control, and end-of-life care. Students will also understand mobility, nutrition, and pain management in adults.

Learning Outcomes

1. Apply advanced principles of adult care across diverse life stages effectively.
2. Demonstrate leadership and management skills in health and social care.
3. Implement safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults professionally.
4. Apply medication management, infection control, and safety practices accurately.
5. Promote dignity, communication, and person-centred care in practice.
6. Evaluate care environments, policies, and procedures for improved outcomes.

Course Link : Level 7 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Adult Care in Different Life Stages

• Understanding care needs of adults across life stages.
• Applying age-appropriate care practices and interventions.

Module 02: Working with Adults

• Building professional relationships with adult service users.
• Ensuring person-centred approaches in all interactions.

Module 03: Introduction to Domiciliary Care

• Fundamentals of home-based care delivery.
• Supporting independence and daily living activities for adults.

Module 04: Health and Safety for Domiciliary Carers

• Identifying risks and implementing safety procedures.
• Maintaining a safe environment for clients and carers.

Module 05: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control

• Understanding infection control principles and best practices.
• Reducing infection risks through hygiene and procedures.

Module 06: CSTF Resuscitation – Basic Life Support

• Performing basic life support safely and effectively.
• Responding to emergencies using correct resuscitation techniques.

Module 07: Medication Management and Administration

• Safe handling, storage, and administration of medication.
• Understanding legal and ethical responsibilities in medication care.

Module 08: Mental Health Care

• Supporting adults with mental health conditions.
• Promoting wellbeing and recovery-focused interventions.

Module 09: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

• Recognizing abuse and neglect in vulnerable adults.
• Implementing protection strategies and care protocols.

Module 10: Safeguarding Legislations

• Understanding laws protecting adults in care.
• Applying legislation to daily health and social care practice.

Module 11: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy, Roles and Responsibilities

• Understanding organisational policies and staff roles.
• Ensuring compliance with safeguarding standards.

Module 12: Importance of Communication in Care

• Effective communication strategies with service users.
• Enhancing care through active listening and empathy.

Module 13: Sharing Information and Responding to a Disclosure

• Handling sensitive information ethically and legally.
• Responding appropriately to abuse or concern disclosures.

Module 14: Reporting Your Concern

• Following correct procedures to report safeguarding issues.
• Ensuring safety and support for vulnerable adults.

Module 15: Adult Nursing

• Core principles of adult nursing practice.
• Assessing and meeting health needs of adult patients.

Module 16: Health and Safety

• Risk assessment and management in care settings.
• Promoting safe practices for staff and clients.

Module 17: Hygiene

• Maintaining personal and environmental hygiene standards.
• Reducing health risks through cleanliness and infection control.

Module 18: Rest and Sleep Management

• Supporting adults to achieve quality rest and sleep.
• Implementing care plans for sleep-related issues.

Module 19: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients

• Assessing mobility needs and limitations.
• Providing assistance and interventions to enhance mobility.

Module 20: Pain Management

• Identifying, assessing, and managing patient pain effectively.
• Applying medication and non-medication interventions safely.

Module 21: Nutrition

• Understanding nutritional needs of adults in care.
• Supporting balanced diets and hydration for wellbeing.

Module 22: Assisting with Elimination

• Providing support with toileting and continence care.
• Maintaining dignity and comfort during elimination assistance.

Module 23: Oxygenation

• Understanding oxygen therapy and respiratory care.
• Monitoring and supporting patients with oxygen requirements.

Module 24: Introduction to End of Life Care

• Principles of palliative care and compassionate support.
• Assisting adults and families during end-of-life stages.

Module 25: Health and Social Care

• Integrating health and social care practices effectively.
• Promoting wellbeing and quality of life for service users.

Module 26: Principles, Theories, and Values of Person-Centred Care

• Applying person-centred care approaches in practice.
• Understanding ethical principles and professional values.

Module 27: Complexities of Consent

• Recognising challenges in obtaining informed consent.
• Ensuring legal and ethical compliance in care decisions.

Module 28: Caregiving for Dementia

• Supporting adults with dementia using tailored strategies.
• Enhancing quality of life through specialist dementia care.

Module 29: How Care Environments can Promote and Undermine People’s Dignity and Rights

• Creating environments that uphold dignity and respect.
• Identifying factors that negatively affect service user rights.

Disclaimer:

This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.