Transform your career in healthcare with the Diploma in Nursing Assistant Fundamentals and Patient Care, a detailed course designed to equip you with essential skills for patient support across diverse settings. This program begins with an introduction to healthcare systems, team roles, and the impact of policy and technology in patient care. You’ll gain insights into the nursing assistant's roles, exploring ethics, patient rights, and communication methods vital for delivering professional, compassionate care.
As you progress, you’ll study anatomy and physiology, including core body systems like circulatory, nervous, and immune, which are crucial for understanding patient needs. Practical modules cover infection control, emergency response, and safe patient handling, ensuring you are equipped to manage patient movement and maintain hygiene and safety standards. This program also provides specialised training for assisting patients in their daily activities, offering hands-on approaches to support independence in grooming, mobility, and nutrition.
The course also includes mental health, advanced patient care techniques, and career advancement resources. You will learn about wound care, respiratory support, and specimen collection, as well as develop interpersonal skills for effective communication with healthcare teams and patients. This diploma is perfect for both aspiring and current nursing assistants, providing a strong foundation for rewarding roles in patient care and promoting safe, informed practices across the healthcare environment.Enrol today and get certified!
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Diploma course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Diploma course, you have the option to acquire an official Diploma, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
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Alison offers 2 types of Diploma for completed Diploma courses:
Digital Diploma: a downloadable Diploma in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase. Physical Diploma: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Diploma All Diplomas are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Diploma, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Diploma, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.