Diploma in Health Care Support
NCFE CACHE Level 3: Diploma in Healthcare Support

NCFE CACHE Level 3: Diploma in Healthcare Support
Skyrocket your healthcare career with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support from Skills Zone. This is a great qualification for those who love to provide services in healthcare with the drive to take on higher roles and tasks in this rewarding field.
About Course
The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support encompasses a comprehensive coverage of healthcare practice to prepare learners to work efficiently in different healthcare settings. The course, on the one hand, builds on the fundamental understanding but, on the other hand, elaborates on advanced applied skills and responsibilities within this profession of healthcare support.
Course Highlights
- Advanced Training: Understanding client groups can help apply knowledge in intervention in further reaching areas of support.
- Specialized Knowledge: Patient care and transfer, communication, and healthcare ethics.
- Career Progression: Preparation for further tutorials in health care or entry into the senior role.
- Expert Guidance: Guidance by accomplished mentors throughout the learning process.
Training encompasses theory and practice. The assessment includes direct assessment through workplace observations supported by assignments and projects to consolidate the learning undertaken on healthcare support practices.
Course Summary:
Eligibility
- Requirement: Age 16 years or older.
- Mature in verbal and written language.
- Must have access to a laptop/computer.
- Educational requirements: High School Certificate or basic education.
- Work experience in the healthcare industry is preferred.
- Inexperienced candidates: Must pass the center’s written assessment and interview.
Duration
- Standard: 18 months
- Fast track: 1 year
Assessment Requirements
- Observations: Minimum of 2 (additional observations charged at AED 650 each).
- Professional Discussions (PDs): Minimum of 2 (additional PDs charged at AED 450 each).
- Minimum 43 credits acquired at Level 3 or above.
Career Opportunities
The qualification extends possibilities for diverse roles, including:
- Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- Senior Healthcare Assistant
- Maternity Support Worker
- Theatre Support Worker
- Mental Health Support Worker
- Children and Young People Support Worker
- Therapy Support Worker
- Rehabilitation Assistant
- Enablement Worker
- Diagnostic Imaging Support Worker