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Senior care roles require advanced care knowledge, clinical awareness, and confident decision-making to support adults with complex physical, emotional, and health needs. This CPD-accredited Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma is designed to prepare learners for senior-level responsibilities in health and social care settings, delivered fully online and at your own pace.

With rising demand across care homes, domiciliary services, supported living, and community healthcare, employers are actively seeking care professionals skilled in medication management, safeguarding, adult nursing support, infection control, mobility assistance, pain management, nutrition, and end-of-life care.

If you’re looking for a senior care assistant diploma online, advanced care support training UK, or CPD health and social care qualification, this comprehensive programme equips you with the confidence and competence to progress into senior care roles.

Enrol today and take the next step in your care career.

Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma – Course Overview

Structured into 25 in-depth modules, this diploma provides advanced knowledge across adult care, safety, and clinical support:

Adult care across different life stages
Working effectively with adults
Introduction to domiciliary care
Health and safety for domiciliary carers
CSTF infection prevention and control
CSTF resuscitation – basic life support
Medication management and administration
Mental health care
Safeguarding vulnerable adults
Safeguarding legislation
Safeguarding vulnerable adults: policy, roles, and responsibilities
Importance of communication in care
Sharing information and responding to a disclosure
Reporting concerns appropriately
Adult nursing principles
Health and safety in care environments
Hygiene and infection prevention
Rest and sleep management
Mobility and immobility issues of patients
Pain management
Nutrition and hydration support
Assisting with elimination
Oxygenation and respiratory support
Introduction to end-of-life care
Health and social care practice

Each module supports person-centred, safe, and compassionate care, aligned with UK care standards and employer expectations.

Learning Outcomes of This Senior Care Diploma

By the end of this CPD-accredited Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma, you will:

Deliver advanced care across different adult life stages
Support individuals in domiciliary and residential settings
Apply infection control, hygiene, and BLS procedures
Manage and administer medication responsibly
Support mental health and emotional wellbeing
Apply safeguarding legislation and reporting procedures
Communicate effectively with service users and care teams
Support mobility, rest, nutrition, elimination, and oxygenation
Manage pain and provide comfort-focused care
Understand principles of adult nursing and end-of-life care
Meet professional expectations for senior care roles

Why Enrol in This Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma?

By enrolling in this CPD-accredited senior care diploma, you gain advanced knowledge aligned with UK adult care, safeguarding, and clinical support standards. This course is ideal for those seeking to progress into senior care assistant, lead carer, or specialist support roles.

With 24/7 flexible online access, you can balance learning alongside work commitments while building long-term career progression.

Who Is This Senior Care Course For?

This course is ideal for:

Experienced care assistants
Senior carers and lead support workers
Domiciliary care staff
Healthcare assistants seeking progression
Individuals preparing for supervisory or advanced support roles
Professionals working with adults with complex needs

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:

Learners with existing care experience
Individuals seeking senior-level care knowledge
Professionals aiming to progress within health and social care

Assessment Method

Assessment for the Senior Care Support Assistant Diploma course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A score of 60% is required to pass and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate. Reflective assignments are provided to enhance your learning, with expert tutor feedback available.

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final exam, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning. This certification demonstrates your qualifications and skills. The Digital version of the certificate is available for a discounted price of £9.99 only, and you can order a hard copy of the certificate for a discounted price of £14.99 only.

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