The Nursing Assistant Course is a CPD-accredited and QLS-endorsed training programme that provides learners with healthcare knowledge and patient care skills needed to start a career as a nursing assistant or CNA.
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The Nursing Assistant Diploma is designed specifically for people who want to help medical professionals in a variety of care settings. This Nursing Assistant course provides a comprehensive understanding of the abilities required to support patient care, such as vital sign monitoring, mobility assistance, and hygiene.
The curriculum covers eighteen modules, including legal and ethical standards, effective communication, infection control, medication administration awareness, nutrition, and pain management, giving learners broad exposure to the core areas of nursing assistant practice.
The Nursing Assistant course opens with an introduction to nursing and an overview of working across different healthcare settings, before moving into a detailed two-part exploration of the legal, professional, and ethical standards that govern healthcare assistant practice in the UK. You'll then cover communication, health and safety, hygiene, infection control, asepsis, medication awareness, and the immune system.
The final modules focus on essential patient care, including mobility, pain management, rest and sleep, nutrition, fluid balance, elimination, and oxygenation, giving you the core knowledge needed to support patients safely in a variety of healthcare settings.
Please note: This course only gives you the theoretical knowledge that you need to excel in this field. This Nursing Assistant Diploma doesn’t entitle you to practise as a professional in this specific field.
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After successfully completing the Nursing Assistant Diploma Course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a Free CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
You will also be able to order a Quality Licence Scheme endorsed certificate as proof of your new achievement.
The QLS Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for only £79. There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
There are no formal entry requirements for this nursing assistant course. It's open to anyone with a basic understanding of English, numeracy, and IT, regardless of prior healthcare experience. Please note that this course provides theoretical knowledge only and does not entitle learners to practise professionally.
Note: Salary figures are indicative only. Actual earnings may vary depending on experience, location, employer, and professional qualifications. Completion of this course does not guarantee employment or a specific salary level.
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How do I become a nursing assistant in the UK?
Most people start by building theoretical knowledge through a course like this one, then complete the Care Certificate through an employer, which is the recognised UK standard for entering healthcare assistant roles.
What qualifications do you need to be a nursing assistant?
There’s no single mandatory qualification, though most UK employers require completion of the Care Certificate alongside a satisfactory DBS check before working unsupervised.
How much does a nursing assistant make in the UK?
Nursing assistant and healthcare assistant salaries typically range from £18k to £28k per year, depending on experience, setting, and level of responsibility.
Does this course qualify me to work as a nursing assistant?
No, this course provides theoretical knowledge only and doesn’t entitle learners to practise professionally; UK employers require completion of the Care Certificate for hands-on patient care roles.
Is this course suitable for complete beginners?
Yes, the course is designed to be accessible to beginners, with no prior healthcare experience required.
| Nursing Assistant Diploma | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Nursing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 2: Working in Different Healthcare Settings | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 3: Legal, Standards and Professional Aspects of Ethical Practice: Part – 1 | 00:50:00 | ||
| Module 4: Legal, Standards and Professional Aspects of Ethical Practice: Part – 2 | 00:48:00 | ||
| Module 5: Effective Communication in Nursing | 00:47:00 | ||
| Module 6: Health and Safety in Nursing | 00:47:00 | ||
| Module 7: Hygiene in Nursing | 00:30:00 | ||
| Module 8: Infection Control | 00:57:00 | ||
| Module 9: Asepsis in Nursing | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 10: Medication Administration in Nursing | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 11: Understanding the Immune System in Nursing | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 12: Rest and Sleep Management in Nursing | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 13: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients in Nursing | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 14: Pain Management for Nurses | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 15: Nutrition in Nursing | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 16: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 17: Assisting with Elimination | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 18: Oxygenation in Nursing | 00:28:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Nursing Assistant Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Nursing Assistant Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Nursing Assistant Diploma | 1 week, 3 days | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – Nursing Assistant Diploma | 2 weeks, 1 day | ||
| Certificate and Transcript | |||
| We Appreciate Your Feedback | 00:00:00 | ||
| Collect your Certificate and Transcript | 00:00:00 | ||
| Apply for your QLS Endorsed Certificate | 00:00:00 | ||
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