Diploma in Healthcare Support Worker
at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider
What the college says
Healthcare support staff can work in different areas in patient care and treatment within both the public and private care facilities. The role of the support staff is to provide assistance to healthcare professionals in diagnosing, treating and caring for patients. The Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to work in a range of healthcare support settings.
What you need to get on
To be able to study this course, you must be working in a healthcare role.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Heart of Yorkshire Education Group
Online
Start dates
- 30 September 2026
Only place teaching it nearby
No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in health and social care are the next thing to look at.