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Adult Nursing Diploma

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Adult nursing is a vital and highly responsible role at the heart of modern healthcare. The Adult Nursing Diploma provides a detailed introduction to the skills, duties, and knowledge needed to support adult patients with care and compassion. Whether you’re new to healthcare or looking to deepen your knowledge, this course provides an engaging, structured route through key nursing concepts that apply to a wide range of clinical and care settings.

The modules are designed to build your confidence and understanding of essential nursing practices. You’ll explore everything from managing sleep and mobility issues to understanding infection control, pain management and legal responsibilities. With an emphasis on adult care across various life stages, this course prepares you to work safely, competently and compassionately in healthcare environments. It’s ideal for anyone wanting to support adult patients with care, empathy and professional knowledge in today’s fast-moving health sector.

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Key Features of Adult Nursing Diploma

Our trusted, high quality and affordable Introduction to Adult Nursing Training Course trains individuals to become experts in their field.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • 1 Million+ Learners
  • Complies with EU's General Data Protection Regulation 2018
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

Sneak Peek of The Introduction to Adult Nursing Course

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the fundamental principles and values of adult nursing care.
  • Identify safe practices across various healthcare environments and situations.
  • Develop strong communication methods for effective patient interaction.
  • Recognise the importance of hygiene and infection control protocols.
  • Learn the basic framework of legal and ethical nursing responsibilities.
  • Explore the impact of nutrition, sleep, pain, and mobility on adults.

Why take this Adult Nursing online course

This Adult Nursing Diploma online course is carefully structured to give you a solid foundation in the core principles of adult nursing. From understanding patient care and clinical responsibilities to exploring health promotion and professional ethics, this course offers a thorough insight into the realities of working in adult healthcare environments.

Whether you’re considering a future in nursing or already working in a related role, this online adult nursing course will sharpen your knowledge and prepare you for further study or career development. You’ll gain the confidence to support adult patients with compassion and competence—skills that are essential in today’s ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Who Should Take The Adult Nursing Diploma Course

Anyone who wants to learn more about Adult Nursing can take this comprehensive training course. People who are interested in/actively pursuing the below-mentioned career paths are highly encouraged to take this course to enhance their theoretical knowledge and skillset. 

  • Aspiring nurses seeking foundational knowledge in adult care nursing.
  • Healthcare assistants wanting to enhance their existing understanding.
  • Care workers who support adults across hospitals or community settings.
  • Individuals interested in health science or patient support services.
  • Volunteers or support staff in adult care or nursing homes.
  • Career changers exploring the field of adult health care.
  • Those pursuing nursing studies or preparing for further training.
  • Anyone looking to grasp modern nursing practices from a UK perspective.

Job Opportunities – Adult Nursing Diploma Course

This Nursing Adult online course offers a valuable stepping stone into the healthcare sector, providing learners with essential knowledge of adult care, patient wellbeing, and clinical responsibilities. By covering core areas such as hygiene, monitoring vital signs, communication in care settings, and infection prevention, this course lays the groundwork for a career supporting adult patients in hospitals, care homes, or the community.

Whether you’re exploring nursing as a future path or seeking a supporting role within healthcare, the course equips you with a strong foundation to pursue further qualifications or entry-level employment. It’s ideal for anyone keen to build confidence and competence in adult nursing principles while developing a deeper understanding of how care is delivered across the sector.
Key job opportunities after completing this course include:

  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Nursing Support Worker
  • Care Assistant in Adult Social Care
  • Community Care Worker
  • Clinical Support Worker
  • Home Care Assistant

Career Path of Nursing Diploma

Completing the Adult Nursing Diploma online can open the door to many fulfilling roles in healthcare and adult social care. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to move up in your current role, this course provides a strong foundation for both entry-level jobs and future career growth.

With the knowledge and skills gained from this training, you’ll be well-prepared for roles such as:

  • Adult Nurse – £28,000 to £42,000 per year
  • Healthcare Support Worker – £21,000 to £27,000 per year
  • Community Care Worker – £20,000 to £26,000 per year
  • Clinical Healthcare Assistant – £22,000 to £28,000 per year
  • Nursing Associate – £24,000 to £31,000 per year
  • Care Coordinator – £25,000 to £34,000 per year

Adult Nursing Course Duration and Format

Our Adult Nursing course runs for a total of 9 hours and 32 minutes. Each section is structured to fit around busy schedules, making it easier for learners to complete the content at their own pace. There are no fixed start or end dates, allowing full flexibility to manage learning time. 

This Adult Nursing course is delivered online through a user-friendly platform. Learners can access all modules, quizzes, and assessments from any internet-connected device. The layout is simple and direct, helping learners to focus without distractions.

Whether you’re new to this field or looking to update your understanding, the Adult Nursing course provide a straightforward format. Clear instructions and well-organised modules help build confidence throughout the learning journey.

Certification of Nursing Diploma

Once you’ve successfully completed your Introduction to Adult Nursing Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Certificate

Accreditation of Nursing Diploma

All of our courses are fully accredited. The content of the Introduction to Adult Nursing Online Course is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the continuous professional development principles. This course provides you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helps you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Assessment of Adult Nursing Diploma

At the end of the Introduction to Adult Nursing Course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Adult Nursing Course is as follows:

  • The History of Nursing
  • Introduction to the job role 
  • Duties and responsibilities of a nurse
  • Members of a healthcare team and their functions 
  • Skills and Knowledge Required for Nurse
  • Personal qualities and attributes that help you to become a better nurse
  • Top Qualities of a Great Nurse 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Working in different types of healthcare settings 
  • Working in acute care settings 
  • Working in sub-acute care settings 
  • Working in-home care and long-term care 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Need for Communication in Nursing
  • Communication in the Context of Caregiving
  • Forms of Communication
  • Types of Communication
  • Communication and Language Needs and Preferences
  • Building Rapport
  • Environmental Factors that Influence Communication
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Strategies for Overcoming Communication Barriers
  • Fire Safety 
  • Preventing Falls 
  • Violence in the Workplace 
  • Nursing Assistant Safety
  • Summary
  • Assessment
    • Introduction to the Module 
    • Topics to be Covered 
  • Hygiene 
  • Assessing the Client for Their Personal Hygiene Habits and Routines 
  • Assessing and Intervening in the Client’s Performance on their Activities of Daily Living 
  • AM Care and PM Care 
  • Oral Hygiene 
  • Hand Hygiene for Nursing 
  • Bed bathing patients 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Introduction to the Module 
  • Topics to be Covered 
  • What is Infection? 
  • The chain of Infection 
  • Decontamination of non-invasive shared equipment 
  • Standard Precautions 
  • Guidelines for Standard Precautions 
  • Infection Prevention and Control Policies 
  • Prevention of Infection in Healthcare Settings
  • Universal Precautions 
  • Infection Control in Special Circumstances 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Introduction to the Module 
  • Topics to be Covered 
  • What is asepsis? 
  • Principles of asepsis 
  • Stages of medical aseptic technique 
  • Guidelines for Maintaining Medical Asepsis 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Introduction to the Module 
  • Topics to be Covered 
  • Who can administer which drugs, and under what circumstances? 
  • Preparation of Medication for Administration 
  • Introduction to Safe Drug Administration Procedure  
  • 10 rights of medication administration 
  • Administration of Controlled vs Non-Controlled Drugs 
  • Delegation of Drug Administration 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Immune System 
  • The role of immune system 
  • The Structure of Immune System 
  • The Parts of the Immune System 
  • Innate Immune Response 
  • Adaptive immune response 
  • Vaccination (Please discuss within 2-3 short paragraphs) 
  • Autoimmunity (Please discuss what it does and how within 1-2 short paragraphs) 
  • Disorders of the Immune System 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Physical and Emotional Benefits of Rest and Sleep 
  • Normal Sleep 
  • Factors that can affect Sleep
  • The Nursing Assistant’s Role in Promoting Rest and Sleep (Please discuss elaborately in bullet points)
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • What is mobility? 
  • Hazards of immobility 
  • Nursing intervention  
  • Assessing the client for mobility, gait, strength and motor skills 
  • Providing Care to Clients with Immobility 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • What is pain?
  • An overview of the pain system 
  • How do people respond to pain? 
  • Recognizing and reporting pain
  • The Cause of Pain 
  • Treatments for pain 
  • Associations of pain with other symptoms 
  • The Nursing Assistant’s role in managing pain 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Young Adults (20-40 Years) 
  • Middle-Aged Adults (40-65 Years) 
  • Older Adults (65 Years and beyond)
  • Considerations for Adults of all Age
  • Palliative Care
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Essential Nutrients 
  • The role of the nurse in nutritional support 
  • Nurses’ role in preparing and serving food 
  • How Nurses with a Background in Nutrition Can Help Patients 
  • The Eatwell Plate
  • How to use Eatwell Plate 
  • Guidelines for Serving Supplements, Nourishments, and Snacks 
  • Guidelines for Serving Meal Trays
  • Guidelines for Feeding the Dependent Patient 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Body Fluids 
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Transport  
  • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance 
  • 10 Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances 
  • Nursing Management for fluid and electrolyte imbalances 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant 
  • Elimination Equipment 
  • Assisting with Bedpan 
  • Assisting with Urinals 
  • Assisting with Use of the Bedside Commode 
  • Guidelines for Caring for the Patient with Incontinence 
  • Promoting Normal Elimination 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Oxygen 
  • Oxygen Treatment 
  • Delivery Devices
  • Starting oxygen therapy 
  • Ongoing care of patients requiring oxygen therapy in the acute setting 
  • Competencies required for delivering oxygen therapy 
  • Summary 
  • Assessment
  • Doctor Patient Confidentiality or Implementation of P.L.R.C 
  • Access to the Patient Records Legislations 
  • Adult safeguarding and support Legislations 
  • Abortion Legislations 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
  • Mental Capacity & Mental Health Legislations 
  • Drugs Control, Supervision, Management & Health Protection Legislations 
  • The Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour 
  • Summary
  • Assessment
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