OTHM
Level 3
QN: 610/6122/0
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OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Adult Health and Social Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OTHM. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 450 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
OTHM
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
450 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Dementia Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types and prevalence of dementia
- Understand progression and cognitive effects
- Understand the lived experience and care relationships
- Understand inclusive and professional care approaches
2
Diabetes Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and types of diabetes
- Understand causes, risk factors, and preventative strategies
- Understand symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
- Understand complications and daily life impact
3
Effective Communication in Health and Social Care Practice.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand why effective communication is important in health and social care work settings.2.
- Be able to meet the communication wishes and preferences of individuals.
- Understand possible barriers to communication.
- Understand equality, diversity and inclusion within health and social care.
4
Effective Handling of Information in Health and Social Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand handling of information practice requirements in health and social care settings.2.
- Understand good practice in handling of information.
- Understand practices relating to confidentiality.
5
Mental Health Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the concept and range of mental health conditions
- Understand the causes and risk factors affecting mental health
- Understand the impact of mental health on individuals and society
- Understand approaches to support and recovery
6
Person-centred Approaches in Health and Social Care Settings
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand person centred approaches utilised in health and social care.2.
- Understand ways of working in a person centred way.3.
- Understand the importance of establishing consent when providing support.4.
- Understand the importance of promoting active participation.
7
Physical Disability Awareness
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nature and range of physical disabilities
- Understand the causes, risk factors and prevalence of physical disability
- Understand the impact of physical disability on individuals
- Understand support approaches and inclusive practice
8
Responsibilities of a Health and Social Care worker.
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand working relationships in health and social care settings.2.
- Understand the importance of adhering to the agreed scope of the job role.3.
- Understand the importance of partnership working in health and social care.
9
Stroke Care Awareness and Management
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand stroke types and contributing factors
- Understand how to respond to stroke symptoms
- Understand the impact of stroke on well being
- Understand recovery
- support and professional roles
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/6122/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OTHM
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jul 2025
- Operational End
- Jul 2035