Diploma in Adult Care Level 3

This unit explores the concepts of equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights which are fundamental in an adult care setting. You’ll be able to summarise the legislation, policies and codes of practise and how they influence your role.

In the second unit, you’ll study the legislation and codes of practise that relate to information handling within social care, such as the Data Protection Act and GDPR. You’ll also learn the correct way to handle information yourself when performing your duties, and how to keep records in line with the Caldicott Principles.

Firstly, you’ll learn exactly what it means to be a competent adult care professional, and how to evaluate your own performance and develop in your role through feedback from others. You’ll also gain an understanding of how to identify objectives for your professional development, and how to work alongside others to create a personal and professional development plan. You’ll also learn the benefits and scope of ‘reflective practise’, which involves keeping a journal of your observations and ideas.

In unit four, you’ll learn how to work in a person-centred way, and why it’s so important. You’ll also consider the best ways to establish consent when providing care or support, implement and promote active participation, and support the individual’s right to make choices. You’ll also study the importance of risk-assessment, and how to promote the wellbeing of the adults you care for.

You’ll be encouraged to consider your own personal wellbeing and the impact this can have on a range of factors. You’ll look at how it can affect others, your own practise and your own health. Here you’ll also explore different strategies to manage stress and the sources of support to maintain wellbeing.

In unit six, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills required to promote and implement health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace. Here you’ll be able to identify  health and safety legislation, policies and procedures whilst demonstrating safe practices.

Introduce yourself to national and local policies in relation to infection control, as well as the responsibilities of both the employer and the employee. You’ll look at how to minimise the risks of infection outbreak, as well as how to use PPE correctly and maintain a high level of personal hygiene.

It’s important to understand that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else when it comes to taking risk, and in this unit, you’ll learn how to approach this matter in a positive and person-centred fashion. You’ll also understand how to support the people in your care when it comes to risk taking, and understand your duty of care.

Next, you’ll take a look at some of the current legislation and national guidelines which relate to moving and positioning adults in your care. You’ll examine the relevant anatomy and physiology, understand how to minimise risk, and discover when to seek advice and assistance from others.

Moving on, you’ll discover how to assess and monitor pain and discomfort, and take a look at some approaches to pain management. You’ll also discover how to record and report on an individual’s pain levels, in order to effectively communicate with other staff members.

In this unit you’ll come to understand the causes of infection and common illnesses that may occur as a result of poor practises. You’ll be able to identify the difference between both infection and colonisation and pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms, the areas of infection and the types
caused by different organisms. You’ll also explore the methods of transmission, the conditions needed for organisms to grow, the ways infection enters the body, and key factors that may lead to infection occurring.

Study the correct ways of maintaining a clean environment in accordance with national policies. You’ll discover how to decontaminate an area due to risk of infection, and good practice when dealing with waste materials.

Here you’ll study the central importance of communication in adult care and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preference in communication.

Learn the importance of maintaining health and wellbeing in an adult care setting. Including the relationship between identity, self-image and self-esteem and the impact on an individual’s wellbeing. This unit highlight how to access a range of services and resources and the early indicators of physical and mental health deterioration. Understand how to use the appropriate tools to monitor and report these changes.

Understand the nature of working relationships to work in ways that are agreed with the employer and work in partnership with others.

Learn to address dilemmas and conflicts that may arise  where there is a duty of care and how to respond to comments and complaints. You’ll also learn how to recognise adverse events, incidents, errors and near misses and to prevent their occurrence in the future.

Aimed at those working in any setting where an adult may be accessing care or support. Learn the important areas of safeguarding individuals from different types of abuse, how to recognise the risks and the best practise if abuse is suspected or disclosed.

Uncover the legislation and underpinning principles surrounding mental capacity in adult care. You’ll explore the role in applying these principles in practise whilst developing an awareness of how restrictive practice may occur and recognising when and how to raise concerns.

Here you’ll learn how to support individuals with specific communication needs. You’ll gain the knowledge and skills to help you address personal interaction and the use of special methods and aids to promote communication.