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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care

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Ofqual-regulated RQF Level 3 | 60 credits | Online with tutor support | No exams | Start any month

Summary

Price
£950
Funding options
Standard mode (9 months): £950. Fast-track mode (6 months): £1,250. Pay monthly or quarterly in instalments, or pay in full and save 5%. A £10 enrolment fee is paid on application.
Study method
Online
Course format
Online via the LSIB learning platform: unit materials, assignment briefs and tutor support; assessed by assignments (no exams); no fixed timetable.
Duration
9 months · Self-paced
Level
Beginner
Qualification
Regulated qualification - Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care
Additional info
Tutor support Certificate(s) included Finance available

Overview

The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is an Ofqual-regulated Level 3 diploma in Adult Health and Social Care worth 60 credits (600 hours of total qualification time), delivered online and flexibly by LSIB, an OTHM approved centre. It is equivalent to A-levels / access to higher education. Most learners complete it in six months, studying part-time around work.

Certificates

OTHM Qualifications certificate for the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care (Ofqual qualification number 610/6122/0). Registration and certification fees are included in the course fee.

Curriculum

10 units

Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care Worker

Person-centered Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings

Effective Communication and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care

Health Promotion [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Diabetes Awareness [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Stroke Awareness and Management [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Dementia Awareness [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Mental Health Awareness [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Physical Disability Awareness [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings [Optional Units - Select 3 Units]

Description

The objective of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is to equip learners with the foundational knowledge, practical skills, and professional values required to support adults in a variety of health and social care settings.

This qualification provides learners with opportunities to engage with current sector challenges, legal and ethical considerations, and the evolving needs of service users across diverse communities. It supports the development of compassionate, person-centred care practices that promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Learners will explore key areas including communication and safeguarding, mental health awareness, physical disability support, dementia care, health promotion, and the principles of equality and inclusion. They will also gain insight into legislation, professional roles, and the organisational context of adult care services.

Successful completion of this qualification enables learners to pursue roles such as care assistants, support workers, or health advocates, and provides a pathway to further study, such as Level 4 health and social care qualifications.

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 diploma suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into adult health and social care or into Level 4 study without A-levels. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can evidence learning from your own workplace.

Requirements

OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria. OTHM Centre must ensure learners are recruited with integrity onto appropriate qualifications that will meet their needs, enable and facilitate learning and achievement enable progression. English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country, they must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page on the OTHM…

Career path

As this qualification is approved and regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), many universities acknowledge the ability of learners after studying Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care and consider for direct entry into a range of their Bachelor's degree programmes. For more information visit the OTHM University Progressions webpage.

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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care: FAQs

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care takes around 9 months to complete and is self-paced, so you can study around work and family.

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care leads to Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care.

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care costs £950. Finance is available to spread the cost.

The course price includes your certificate and tutor support. Check with the provider whether any exam or registration fees are charged separately.

OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. OTHM does not specify entry requirements for these qualifications. OTHM ensures that learners admitted to the programme have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria. OTHM Centre…

This Level 3 diploma suits school leavers, career changers and adult learners who want a regulated route into adult health and social care or into Level 4 study without A-levels. Study fully online with tutor support from LSIB, with no fixed timetable. Assessment by assignments, so you can…

Yes. OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is studied online, so you can learn from anywhere in the UK.

Study method describes how the course is delivered: online/distance learning, in a classroom, or in-company at your workplace. On Demand courses can be started instantly.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points show the number of learning hours a course has been independently assessed to provide.
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