Name: Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care
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The Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care is designed for learners who want to develop advanced knowledge and leadership skills in adult health and social care. This course is ideal for those who wish to work in senior care roles, supervisory positions, or progress into management within residential, domiciliary, and community care settings.

This course builds on core care knowledge and moves into higher-level topics such as person-centred care, legal and ethical practice, dementia care, consent, safeguarding legislation, nursing fundamentals, and social work principles. It follows current NHS frameworks, and UK adult care standards, ensuring learners gain relevant and up-to-date knowledge.

The Level 5 adult care course is fully online and easy to follow. Lessons are broken into clear modules, allowing you to study step by step at your own pace. You can access the course anytime, on any device, making it suitable for learners who are working or managing other responsibilities.

By completing this Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care, you will gain confidence in managing complex care needs, supporting dignity and rights, understanding legal responsibilities, and working effectively with multidisciplinary teams. You will also receive an instant free CPD certificate, helping you stand out in the UK adult care sector.

Key Features of the Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care

“Investing in adult care training is investing in the well-being of our society, as it ensures that vulnerable individuals receive the highest standard of care..”

— National Care Association (NCA)

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Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care, learners will be able to:

Understand advanced adult care needs across different life stages
Apply leadership and safe working practices in adult care settings
Manage health, safety, infection control, and emergency procedures
Demonstrate strong knowledge of safeguarding laws and responsibilities
Apply person-centred care principles to promote dignity and rights
Understand consent, mental capacity, and deprivation of liberty safeguards
Support individuals with complex needs, including dementia and mental health
Apply legal, ethical, and professional standards in adult care practice
Communicate effectively with service users, families, and care teams
Understand social work principles and their role in adult care services

Who Should Take This Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care Online Course?

This course is suitable for:

Experienced care workers aiming for senior or supervisory roles
Senior care assistants and team leaders
Health and social care workers seeking career progression
Learners preparing for management roles in adult care
Anyone looking to advance their knowledge in adult health and social care

No formal qualifications are required. This level 5 adult care course is fully beginner-friendly and easy to follow.

Why Take the Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care Course?

The UK adult care sector continues to grow, with increasing demand for skilled leaders and knowledgeable care professionals. This Level 5 course helps learners meet higher-level employer expectations and prepares them for greater responsibility.

Key benefits include:

CPD accredited qualification
Aligned with NHS, CQC, and adult care standards
Tutor support available when needed
Comprehensive and structured learning modules
Clear and easy-to-understand language
Instant free CPD certificate on completion
Flexible learning at your own pace

This course supports both career progression and long-term development in adult care.

How This Level 5 Adult Care Diploma Helps Your Career

Completing this Level 5 adult care qualification can support progression into roles such as:

Senior Care Worker
Care Team Leader
Deputy Care Manager
Adult Care Supervisor
Healthcare Team Coordinator
Progression towards management-level care qualifications

This diploma also supports further study in health and social care leadership and management.

Course Format and Duration

100% online learning
Self-paced study
Mobile-friendly platform
Comprehensive multi-module curriculum
Learn anytime, anywhere
Start immediately after enrolment

You can study around your work and personal schedule with full flexibility.

Why Choose This Course Over Others

This Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care is designed to be clear, practical, and learner-focused. It avoids complex wording and explains advanced topics in a simple and structured way.

Compared to other providers, this course offers:

Easy English explanations for complex topics
Strong focus on real care responsibilities
Wide-ranging curriculum covering care, nursing, and social work
Tutor guidance throughout your learning
Immediate certification on completion
Strong alignment with UK care legislation and standards

This makes it a reliable and flexible choice for advanced adult care training.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care Training is as follows:

Module 1: Adult Care in Different Life Stages

Module 1: Adult Care in Different Life Stages

Module 2: Working with Adults

Module 2: Working with Adults

Module 3: Introduction to Domiciliary Care

Module 3: Introduction to Domiciliary Care

Module 4: Health and Safety for Domiciliary Carers

Module 4: Health and Safety for Domiciliary Carers

Module 5: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control

Module 5: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control

Module 6: CSTF Resuscitation – Basic Life Support

Module 6: CSTF Resuscitation – Basic Life Support

Module 7: Medication Management and Administration

Module 7: Medication Management and Administration

Module 8: Mental Health Care

Module 8: Mental Health Care

Module 9: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Module 9: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Module 10: Safeguarding Legislations

Module 10: Safeguarding Legislations

Module 11: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy, Roles and Responsibilities

Module 11: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy, Roles and Responsibilities

Module 12: Importance of Communication in Care

Module 12: Importance of Communication in Care

Module 13: Sharing Information and Responding to a Disclosure

Module 13: Sharing Information and Responding to a Disclosure

Module 14: Reporting Your Concern

Module 14: Reporting Your Concern

Module 15: Adult Nursing

Module 15: Adult Nursing

Module 16: Health and Safety

Module 16: Health and Safety

Module 17: Hygiene

Module 17: Hygiene

Module 18: Rest and Sleep Management

Module 18: Rest and Sleep Management

Module 19: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients

Module 19: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients

Module 20: Pain Management

Module 20: Pain Management

Module 21: Nutrition

Module 21: Nutrition

Module 22: Assisting with Elimination

Module 22: Assisting with Elimination

Module 23: Oxygenation

Module 23: Oxygenation

Module 24: Introduction to End of Life Care

Module 24: Introduction to End of Life Care

Module 25: Health and Social Care

Module 25: Health and Social Care

Module 26: Principles, Theories, and Values of Person-Centred Care

Module 26: Principles, Theories, and Values of Person-Centred Care

Module 27: Complexities of Consent

Module 27: Complexities of Consent

Module 28: Caregiving for Dementia

Module 28: Caregiving for Dementia

Module 29: How Care Environments Promote or Undermine Dignity and Rights

Module 29: How Care Environments Promote or Undermine Dignity and Rights

Module 30: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Practice – Part 1

Module 30: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Practice – Part 1

Module 31: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Practice – Part 2

Module 31: Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Practice – Part 2

Module 32: Effective Communication in Nursing

Module 32: Effective Communication in Nursing

Module 33: Asepsis in Nursing

Module 33: Asepsis in Nursing

Module 34: Understanding the Immune System in Nursing

Module 34: Understanding the Immune System in Nursing

Module 35: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Module 35: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Module 36: An Overview of Social Work

Module 36: An Overview of Social Work

Module 37: Social Work Basics

Module 37: Social Work Basics

Module 38: Theories of Social Work and Sociology

Module 38: Theories of Social Work and Sociology

Module 39: Dimensions of Social Work and Models of Intervention

Module 39: Dimensions of Social Work and Models of Intervention

Module 40: Practice Contexts and Application

Module 40: Practice Contexts and Application

Module 41: Safeguarding Trafficked Children

Module 41: Safeguarding Trafficked Children

Module 42: Infant Mental Health and Early Attachment

Module 42: Infant Mental Health and Early Attachment

Module 43: Assessing Need and Providing Early Help

Module 43: Assessing Need and Providing Early Help

Module 44: Public Bodies and Services Created by the MCA Act 2005

Module 44: Public Bodies and Services Created by the MCA Act 2005

Module 45: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Module 45: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Module 46: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Module 46: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)

Course Curriculum

Level 5 Diploma in Adult Care
	Module 1: Adult Care in Different Life Stages	FREE	00:16:00
	Module 2: Working with Adults		00:30:00
	Module 3: Introduction to Domiciliary Care		00:15:00
	Module 4: Health and Safety for Domiciliary Carers		00:33:00
	Module 5: CSTF Infection Prevention and Control		00:37:00
	Module 6: CSTF Resuscitation – Basic Life Support		00:24:00
	Module 7: Medication Management and Administration		00:18:00
	Module 8: Mental Health Care		00:23:00
	Module 9: Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults		00:15:00
	Module 10: Safeguarding Legislations		00:25:00
	Module 11: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy, Roles and Responsibilities		00:23:00
	Module 12: Importance of Communication in Care		00:20:00
	Module 13: Sharing Information and Responding to a Disclosure		00:20:00
	Module 14: Reporting Your Concern		00:17:00
	Module 15: Adult Nursing		00:15:00
	Module 16: Health and Safety		00:45:00
	Module 17: Hygiene		00:28:00
	Module 18: Rest and Sleep Management		00:17:00
	Module 19: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients		00:15:00
	Module 20: Pain Management		00:22:00
	Module 21: Nutrition		00:23:00
	Module 22: Assisting with Elimination		00:28:00
	Module 23: Oxygenation		00:28:00
	Module 24: Introduction to End of Life Care		00:18:00
	Module 25: Health and Social Care		00:19:00
	Module 26 : Principles, Theories, and Values of Person-Centred Care		00:14:00
	Module 27: Complexities of Consent		00:15:00
	Module 28: Caregiving for Dementia		00:10:00
	Module 29: How Care Environments can Promote and Undermine People’s Dignity and Rights		00:18:00
	Module 30: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Practice – Part 1		00:51:00
	Module 31: Understanding Legal, Professional Standards and Ethical Practice – Part 2		00:49:00
	Module 32: Effective Communication in Nursing		00:46:00
	Module 33: Asepsis in Nursing		00:15:00
	Module 34: Understanding the Immune System in Nursing		00:27:00
	Module 35: Fluid and Electrolyte Balance		00:22:00
	Module 36: An Overview of Social Work		00:17:00
	Module 37: Social Work Basics		00:24:00
	Module 38: Theories of Social Work and Sociology		00:39:00
	Module 39: Dimensions of Social Work and Models of Intervention		00:49:00
	Module 40: Practice Contexts and Application		00:28:00
	Module 41: Safeguarding Trafficked Children		00:30:00
	Module 42: Infant Mental Health and Early Attachment		00:29:00
	Module 43: Assessing Need and Providing Early Help		00:23:00
	Module 44: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005		00:12:00
	Module 45: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards		00:19:00
	Module 46: Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS)		00:25:00