Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5

Frontline healthcare support relies on individuals who understand patient care, infection control, and safe working practices across a range of clinical and care settings. As demand for skilled support staff continues across the NHS and private care providers, this knowledge is consistently valued in patient-facing roles.

The Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 builds the practical knowledge and professional understanding needed to support patient care safely and effectively. Suitable for those entering healthcare support roles and for existing staff wishing to strengthen their workplace capability, this CPD course is relevant to roles including nursing assistant, healthcare support worker, patient care assistant, clinical support worker, and care coordinator assistant, with salaries typically ranging from £16,000 to £25,000 per year. The certificate reflects successful completion of CPD learning and does not itself confer registration as a nurse or nursing associate; these remain regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

The curriculum covers healthcare settings and professional standards, communication, hygiene and infection control, diabetes and dementia care, safeguarding, mobility support, fluid balance, and assisting with elimination and oxygenation. Two free bonus courses are also included: Medication Administration Diploma, and Healthcare Assistant.

Enrol today and build the professional confidence and care expertise to take your next step in healthcare support.

Key Highlights

• CPD-accredited certificate of completion
• Understand Patient Care Principles and Healthcare Communication
• Explore Infection Control, Hygiene, and Safeguarding
• Develop Knowledge of Diabetes, Dementia, and Mobility Support
• Flexible, self-paced online learning

Gift Courses

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

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the fundamentals of nursing and the nursing assistant role
• Explore how healthcare support is delivered across different care settings
• Recognise legal, professional, and ethical aspects of healthcare practice
• Develop effective communication skills relevant to patient care
• Understand hygiene, infection control, and medical and surgical asepsis
• Explore awareness of diabetes care and dementia care principles
• Recognise safeguarding responsibilities for vulnerable individuals
• Understand mobility support, fluid balance, and patient care fundamentals

Why Study with Learnera?

• CPD-Accredited Learning
• Up-to-Date Learning Materials
• Flexible Online Study
• Career-Focused Training
• Globally Recognised Certification
• Unlimited Free Retakes Exam
• Recognised Certification

Accreditation and Recognition

The Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 is an online training course designed to build knowledge relevant to nursing assistant and healthcare support roles, and it awards a CPD certificate on successful completion. It is not an NMC-approved qualification, registered nursing qualification, or Ofqual-regulated Level 5 qualification, and it does not qualify learners to practise as a registered nurse. In today’s competitive job market, this additional training can help you build a stronger profile, stand out to potential employers, and develop skills relevant to nursing assistant and healthcare assistant work. It can also support your long-term career growth by helping you expand your understanding of patient care, increase your professional confidence, and prepare for further healthcare learning.

Assessment and Certification

Put your learning into practice and show what you have achieved with confidence. Your progress is assessed through an online multiple-choice Mock Exam and Final Assessment, with a 60% pass mark and instant results. You can retake the assessment free of charge, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your understanding and complete the Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 at your own pace.

Once you pass, you can order a CPD Accredited Digital or Printed Certificate along with your Transcript as evidence of your learning and continued professional development. These documents can be added to your CV, LinkedIn profile, professional portfolio, or job applications, helping you demonstrate your commitment to developing relevant healthcare knowledge and building a stronger professional profile in today’s competitive job market.

The regular price of the Digital Certificate is £12.99, while the Printed Certificate is £24.99. For a limited time, you can enjoy 30% off your certificate order, making it easier to showcase your achievement for less.

Complete your assessment, claim your certificate, and turn your learning into a credential you can proudly showcase.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop their knowledge of nursing assistant principles, strengthen their healthcare support skills, or explore new career opportunities in patient care. It is suitable for:

• Beginners with an interest in healthcare and patient support work
• Professionals looking to refresh or expand their existing knowledge
• Job seekers wanting to strengthen their CV
• Individuals considering a career change into healthcare support
• Existing care workers seeking career progression
• Anyone interested in exploring roles such as Nursing Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker, Patient Care Assistant, or Clinical Support Worker

Career Opportunities and Progression

Completing the Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 can support your journey into a range of healthcare support roles across the UK. A solid understanding of patient care, communication, and infection control is valued by employers across hospitals, care homes, and community healthcare settings. Below are some of the relevant roles connected to this course:

• Nursing Assistant (£18,000–£23,000)
• Healthcare Support Worker (£16,000–£21,000)
• Patient Care Assistant (£17,000–£22,000)
• Clinical Support Worker (£18,000–£24,000)
• Care Coordinator Assistant (£19,000–£25,000)
• Elderly Care Assistant (£16,000–£20,000)

This course develops knowledge relevant to nursing assistant and healthcare support work and can support your progression into further healthcare learning. It does not qualify you as a registered nurse, and it does not replace the approved education and professional registration required through the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to practise as a nurse in the UK.

Enrol in the Diploma in Nursing Assistant Level 5 and develop practical knowledge of patient care, infection control, and healthcare communication through flexible online study.