Nursing Assistant Diploma
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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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Course Overview
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.
Curriculum Breakdown
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.
The course was audited and updated on: 14th August, 2026
Key Features of This Course
- Endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) at Level 7.
- Accredited by CPD QS, adding recognised value to your CV.
- Rated Excellent, 4.5 out of 5, based on 162 reviews.
- Includes a free CPD-accredited certificate worth £9.
- Unlimited free retake exams included at no extra cost.
- Two free additional courses included for a limited time: Mental Health Awareness Training and Safeguarding and Child Protection.
- Delivered through video slides with professional voiceover narration.
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- Free CPD Accredited Certificate
- Unlimited Free Retake Exams
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Note: The certificates for the free courses are subject to payment. The study materials are free of charge.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the core principles and legal standards of nursing practice.
- Communicate effectively within a healthcare and nursing environment.
- Apply hygiene, infection control, and asepsis principles correctly.
- Understand medication administration principles within nursing care.
- Support patients with mobility, rest, and pain management needs.
- Understand nutrition, fluid balance, and elimination in patient care.
- Apply oxygenation principles relevant to nursing assistant support.
Assessment & Certification
Training Format
This nursing assistant course is delivered through video slides with professional voiceover narration, allowing learners to study at their own pace. The self-paced format means there are no live sessions or fixed timetables, making it easy to fit around work or other commitments.
Assessment
A mock exam and final exam must be completed for the CPD QS certificate.
Unlimited free retakes are available if learners don't pass first time.
A written assignment must be submitted for QLS-endorsed certificate eligibility.
Certificate Options
CPD QS Certificate
Free PDF certificate included, worth £9.
Printed hard copy available for £15.
QLS Endorsed Certificate (Level 7)
Endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme (QLS), a nationally recognised UK quality assurance body.
Requires submission of a written assignment for assessment.
Available as a hard copy for £109, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
Endorsement
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.
Entry Requirements
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.
Who Is This Course For?
- Individuals exploring nursing assistant classes as an entry point into healthcare.
- Career changers considering a future role as a healthcare assistant.
- Existing care staff wanting to formalise their theoretical knowledge.
- Students preparing for further study or employer-led Care Certificate training.
Career Opportunities
- Healthcare Assistant: £18k to £24k/year
- Nursing Assistant (Care Certificate holder): £19k to £25k/year
- Senior Healthcare Assistant: £21k to £28k/year
- Community Care Assistant: £18k to £23k/year
- Ward Assistant: £18k to £22k/year
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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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Course Curriculum
| 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 | ||
Nursing Assistant Diploma