Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care
Advance Adult Health and Social Care Careers with a Recognised OTHM Level 3 Diploma for Aspiring Care Professionals
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The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is a vocational qualification designed to develop the foundational knowledge, practical understanding and professional values needed to support adults across care settings. It is particularly relevant to aspiring care workers, support workers, healthcare assistants and individuals seeking a career in adult care.
The course develops understanding of professional responsibilities, person-centred care, effective communication, safeguarding, equality and inclusion, health promotion, and partnership working. Learners can also develop sector-specific awareness in areas such as dementia, mental health, physical disability, diabetes and stroke, helping them understand diverse needs and promote dignity, independence and wellbeing.
A strong emphasis on personal and professional development supports reflective practice, professional boundaries, accountability and continuous improvement. Learners gain knowledge relevant to working collaboratively with individuals, families, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams, while developing an informed understanding of the legal, ethical and organisational context of care.
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care can strengthen employability for adult health and social care roles and support progression towards higher-level study. For learners seeking a recognised foundation for a career in adult care, it offers a structured route to build sector knowledge, professional confidence and professional capabilities.
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is an Ofqual-regulated qualification accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). The qualification is worth 60 credits and has a Total Qualification Time (TQT) of 600 hours, with recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) of a minimum of 300 hours.
Assessment for the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is assignment-based. Learners demonstrate their knowledge and understanding through written assignments aligned with the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of each unit. This approach enables learners to apply relevant concepts, professional principles and sector knowledge to adult health and social care contexts.
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care consists of three mandatory units and three optional units.
Core Study Units
Mandatory Units
Optional Units
Learners must select three units from the following:
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care is designed for individuals seeking to build professional knowledge and skills for careers supporting adults in health and social care settings. It is particularly suitable for:
The qualification provides a relevant foundation for learners who want to develop sector knowledge and prepare for further study or professional roles within adult health and social care.
Entry Requirements
Career Opportunities
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care prepares learners for roles supporting adults across a wide range of health and social care settings. The qualification develops essential knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, professional responsibilities, health promotion, and the diverse needs of adults, enabling learners to provide effective, respectful and informed support. It is particularly relevant to individuals pursuing careers in adult care, residential and domiciliary care, supported living, community care, healthcare support, and related social care services.
Care Worker
Provides practical, personal and emotional support to adults while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing.
Support Worker
Supports adults with daily activities, individual needs, independence and participation within care or community settings.
Healthcare Assistant
Assists healthcare professionals with routine care, personal support and the wellbeing of patients and service users.
Adult Social Care Worker
Delivers person-centred support to adults, helping meet social, physical, emotional and daily living needs.
Residential Care Worker
Provides day-to-day care and support for adults living in residential care environments, promoting safety and independence.
Domiciliary Care Worker
Provides personalised care and practical assistance to adults within their own homes and local communities.
Community Support Worker
Helps adults maintain independence, access community services and participate safely in social and everyday activities.
Mental Health Support Worker
Supports adults experiencing mental health challenges through person-centred care, communication and appropriate wellbeing-focused assistance.
Future Progression
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care provides learners with a strong foundation for career development in the adult health and social care sector. It supports progression into care and support roles across residential care, domiciliary care, supported living, community care and healthcare settings, where knowledge of person-centred support, safeguarding, communication and professional practice is highly valued.
Academically, learners may progress to relevant higher-level qualifications in health and social care, including Level 4 and Level 5 programmes, and potentially further study at higher education level, subject to the entry requirements of the receiving institution. The qualification also provides a foundation for continuing professional development (CPD) and further specialist learning in areas such as dementia care, mental health, disability support and health promotion.
Professionally, the diploma can support progression into roles such as Care Worker, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Adult Social Care Worker, Residential Care Worker, Domiciliary Care Worker and Community Support Worker. The knowledge and skills developed through the qualification can help learners provide person-centred support, promote dignity and independence, safeguard vulnerable adults, and contribute effectively to high-quality care services across the UK and internationally.
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