Adult Nursing and Social Care

Accreditation & Recognition

This Adult Nursing and Social Care course 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 Adult Nursing and Social Care course 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 adult nurses and social care workers
• Healthcare assistants seeking practical skill development
• Social care practitioners and community support staff
• Residential care and domiciliary care workers
• Practising carers improving safeguarding and patient support skills
• Team leaders supervising multidisciplinary care teams
• Staff supporting adults with complex or long-term conditions

Career Opportunities & Progression

• Healthcare Support Worker – £21,000 to £27,000 per year
• Adult Nursing Assistant – £22,000 to £28,000 per year
• Residential Care Worker – £22,500 to £29,000 per year
• Community Support Worker – £23,000 to £30,000 per year
• Social Care Worker – £23,000 to £30,500 per year
• Safeguarding Officer – £26,000 to £33,000 per year
• Care Coordinator – £24,500 to £31,000 per year

Key Skills You’ll Gain

• Applied knowledge of adult nursing and social care practices
• Person-centred care and casework techniques
• Safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults
• Care and social work planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Infection control, hygiene, and aseptic procedure awareness
• Nutrition, mobility, and patient support skills
• Communication, teamwork, and professional ethics
• Confidence in multidisciplinary collaboration and UK care standards

Why Study with Edu Xpress

Edu Xpress 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

Enrol today to build confidence and strengthen your practical understanding with the CPD-accredited Adult Nursing and Social Care course, designed to develop essential nursing and social care skills for real-world application.

Curriculum Description

Module 01: Introduction to Adult Nursing and Social Care
Explore the fundamentals of adult nursing and social care, including patient support, social work principles, and professional responsibilities. Gain practical insight into providing safe and effective care across health and social care settings.

Module 02: Working in Different Healthcare Settings
Learn to adapt nursing and social care practices across hospitals, community clinics, and residential facilities. Understand challenges and best practices for delivering consistent, high-quality care in diverse environments.

Module 03: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Aspects of Healthcare
Examine UK healthcare laws, professional codes, and ethical frameworks. Learn how these guide daily practice, inform decision-making, and maintain patient trust across care contexts.

Module 04: An Overview of Social Work
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and impact of social work in adult care. Learn how social workers support clients, promote wellbeing, and navigate community and healthcare systems.

Module 05: Theories of Social Work and Sociology
Study key social work and sociology theories relevant to adult care. Learn to apply theoretical models to practical situations, improving assessment and intervention strategies.

Module 06: Social Worker Guidelines and the Role of a Social Worker
Examine professional guidelines and ethical responsibilities of social workers. Understand how roles contribute to safeguarding, patient support, and inter-agency collaboration.

Module 07: Working with Adults
Learn practical strategies for engaging and supporting adult patients. Explore communication, person-centred care, and risk awareness for effective service delivery.

Module 08: Dimensions of Social Work and Models of Intervention
Study different social work approaches and intervention models. Learn methods to assess, plan, and implement care strategies aligned with client needs.

Module 09: Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
Develop knowledge of safeguarding principles to protect adults from harm. Learn risk recognition, reporting, and safe care practices in diverse settings.

Module 10: Principles for Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Understand key principles of adult safeguarding. Learn practical steps to prevent abuse, respond to incidents, and maintain patient dignity.

Module 11: UK Safeguarding Laws and Legislations
Examine the legal framework for safeguarding adults in the UK. Learn relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance informing safe practice.

Module 12: Understanding Aspects of Abuse and Neglect
Identify types of abuse and neglect, including physical, emotional, and financial. Learn strategies for intervention, reporting, and patient protection.

Module 13: Roles and Responsibilities for Safeguarding Adults
Explore the duties of healthcare and social care staff in safeguarding adults. Learn accountability, collaborative practice, and risk management techniques.

Module 14: Personal Hygiene
Gain practical skills to support patient hygiene safely. Learn bathing, grooming, and infection prevention practices while maintaining dignity.

Module 15: Infection Control
Understand infection risks and prevention strategies. Explore hygiene protocols, handwashing, sterilisation, and procedures to minimise cross-contamination.

Module 16: Medical and Surgical Asepsis
Learn aseptic techniques for clinical and surgical care. Understand sterilisation, infection prevention, and safe procedural practices in healthcare environments.

Module 17: Asepsis in Nursing
Focus on infection prevention in nursing. Explore sterile techniques, risk reduction, and strategies to protect patients and staff.

Module 18: Anatomy and Physiology of Body Parts
Study the structure and function of key body systems. Learn how anatomical knowledge informs assessment, monitoring, and care provision.

Module 19: Understanding Immune System
Understand the immune system’s role in health and disease. Learn how to support patient recovery and assess vulnerability effectively.

Module 20: Understanding Diabetes Care
Gain practical knowledge of diabetes management. Learn to support monitoring, medication, and lifestyle adjustments safely.

Module 21: Understanding Dementia Care
Learn strategies for supporting patients with dementia. Explore communication techniques, behavioural support, and safeguarding measures.

Module 22: Basics of Medicine Handling
Understand safe storage, handling, and administration of medications. Learn to prevent errors and maintain accurate records.

Module 23: Safe Handling of Medications
Develop practical skills for medication preparation and administration. Understand monitoring, documentation, and safety protocols.

Module 24: Medication Administration in Nursing
Learn correct administration techniques, dosage calculations, and patient monitoring. Ensure safe and effective delivery of prescribed treatments.

Module 25: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients
Understand challenges associated with patient mobility. Learn safe handling, exercise support, and pressure care strategies.

Module 26: Assisting with Elimination
Gain skills to support urinary and bowel care. Learn hygiene, dignity, and accurate documentation practices.

Module 27: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
Understand hydration and electrolyte management. Learn monitoring, assessment, and intervention strategies to maintain health.

Module 28: Nutrition in Nursing
Explore dietary care principles and patient meal support. Learn to promote recovery, energy, and overall wellbeing.

Module 29: Rest and Sleep Management in Nursing
Understand sleep’s impact on recovery and wellbeing. Learn assessment and environmental strategies to support restful care.

Module 30: Pain Management for Nurses
Study pain assessment and management strategies. Explore pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to enhance patient comfort.

Module 31: Oxygenation
Learn safe oxygen therapy practices and monitoring. Understand administration procedures, equipment use, and emergency response.

Module 32: Effective Communication
Develop communication skills for patients, families, and colleagues. Learn active listening, professional documentation, and empathetic engagement.

Module 33: Health and Safety Responsibilities
Understand responsibilities for maintaining safe care environments. Learn risk assessment, prevention, and compliance with UK standards.

Module 34: Teamwork and Casework Process
Study effective teamwork in healthcare and social care settings. Learn collaborative casework processes, multidisciplinary communication, and coordinated care strategies.

Module 35: Practice Contexts and Application
Explore practical application of nursing and social care knowledge. Learn to adapt theory into real-world settings, ensuring safe, ethical, and effective care delivery.