Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5

Senior healthcare assistants with advanced training are considered for senior NHS roles at a rate 3 times higher than those without advanced CPD credentials behind them! If you’re already working in healthcare support and want to push into more senior clinical responsibilities, this Nursing Assistant Level 5 Diploma course is exactly the next step you need.

It’s fully online and self-paced so you study on any device whenever it suits you best. Everything is built around advanced nursing assistant responsibilities across UK hospital, care home, and community health settings throughout.

You’ll develop advanced knowledge across patient care, infection control, safeguarding, ethical practice, medication assistance, and dignified person-centred support. Finish with a CPD certificate recognised across the UK healthcare sector and the confidence to take on complex patient needs with real professional competence.

Key Highlights

• Fully CPD-accredited Level 5 course for nursing assistant progression
• Covers patient care, infection control, safeguarding, communication, and ethics
• Built for adult healthcare environments across hospitals and care homes
• Completely online and self-paced, study flexibly from absolutely any device
• Perfect for experienced healthcare assistants ready to step up their career
• CPD certificate recognised right across the UK healthcare sector

What You’ll Learn

• The advanced role and responsibilities of a senior nursing assistant
• Applying infection prevention, hygiene, and asepsis in real clinical practice
• Supporting adult patients with mobility, nutrition, elimination, rest, and comfort
• Communicating clearly and warmly with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Navigating legal, ethical, and professional standards in UK healthcare settings
• Assisting safely with medication processes within your defined nursing assistant role
• Spotting safeguarding concerns and risk factors in vulnerable adult patients
• Championing dignity, equality, and person-centred care in every single interaction

Gift Courses

• Course 01: Medication Administration Diploma
• Course 02: Healthcare Assistant

Why Study with Learn Era

Learn Era is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Accreditation & Recognition

This Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.
Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.
This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

• Aspiring nursing assistants seeking foundational healthcare skills
• Practising healthcare workers aiming to enhance nursing knowledge
• Support workers expanding their patient care and communication skills
• Individuals preparing for roles in diverse healthcare settings
• Professionals committed to ethical and quality nursing practice
• Learners focused on building confidence in clinical support roles

Career Opportunities & Progression

• Nursing Assistant: £18,000 to £23,000 per year
• Healthcare Support Worker: £16,000 to £21,000 per year
• Patient Care Assistant: £17,000 to £22,000 per year
• Clinical Support Worker: £18,000 to £24,000 per year
• Care Coordinator Assistant: £19,000 to £25,000 per year
• Elderly Care Assistant: £16,000 to £20,000 per year

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Confidence in delivering patient-centred nursing care
• Capability in infection control and hygiene management
• Effective communication with patients and healthcare teams
• Understanding of legal and ethical healthcare standards
• Practical skills in mobility support and patient safety
• Ability to assist with patient nutrition and elimination care
• Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable individuals and wellbeing

Enrol today to develop practical skills and build confidence with the CPD-accredited Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5, designed to strengthen your real-world understanding of nursing support.