Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care ( Professional Development)

COURSE LEVEL

Level 2

COURSE TYPE

CPD accredited Cours

APPROVED BY

Step Ahead CPD Qualifications

DURATION

1 Week- 12 Months

STUDY METHOD

Online – Self-Pace

CERTIFICATE

Available to Purchase Separately

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple Choice Quiz

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care ( Professional Development)

COURSE LEVEL

Level 2

COURSE TYPE

CPD accredited Cours

APPROVED BY

Step Ahead CPD Qualifications

DURATION

1 Week- 12 Months

STUDY METHOD

Online – Self-Pace

CERTIFICATE

Available to Purchase Separately

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple Choice Quiz

Course Overview

Health and social care remains one of the UK’s most essential and consistently in-demand sectors, offering a genuine sense of purpose to those who choose it. If you’re new to care work, this course lays the foundation you need to step in with confidence. And if you’re already in a care role, it strengthens your CV with the authentic, credible mark of Step Ahead CPD Qualifications. This diploma gives you real insight into the UK’s health and social care system, from the standards that define quality care to the responsibilities you’ll carry as part of it. 

This CPD-accredited Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care has been developed specifically for professional development. The course anchors you in the core areas of care work from understanding your duty of care to recognising safeguarding responsibilities for both children and vulnerable adults. Once qualified, you’ll be positioned for entry-level roles such as Care Assistant, Healthcare Support Worker, and Home Care Worker, with typical salaries ranging from £17k – £24k/yr.

Course Outline

Earning this Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care means working through 9 focused units worth 90 CPD points in total, each designed to build a specific, practical skill you’ll actually use in the care sector. 

Modules Outline of Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Professional Development) 

 

Module 1 – Duty of Care

Module 2 – Communication in Health and Social Care

Module 3 – Basics Life Support

Module 4 – Safeguarding Children

Module 5 – Safeguarding Adults

Module 6 – Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

Module 7 – Fluids and Nutrition

Module 8 – Work in a Person-Centred Way

Module 9 – Infection Prevention and Control

Requirements

This course is open to anyone ready to build a future in health and social care, but to get the most out of it, learners should meet the following:

  • Age 16 or above
  • A good working knowledge of English, to comfortably follow the course material and assessments
  • Basic IT skills, including confidence using the internet and Microsoft Office, since the course is delivered entirely online
  • A genuine commitment to learning, and the follow-through needed to complete this CPD-accredited diploma. 

Who is This Course For?

This Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Professional Development), offered by CPD Online Training, suits both professional care workers and complete beginners. Experienced staff earn a CPD-accredited course that formally validates their skills, while newcomers can start with zero prior knowledge. 

Assessment

Once you’ve completed the training manual, you’ll sit a Final Test, an online multiple-choice assessment of your course knowledge. You get two attempts as standard, with a third free if needed, and results are generated instantly upon submission.

The pass mark is 80%. Beforehand, you’ll have unlimited access to a Mock Test to build confidence at no extra cost. All assessments are online and included in the course fee, with no hidden charges. This course is assessed entirely through theory-based testing, with no practical or in-person assessment required.

This course is backed by:

  • Affordable, well-structured, and high-quality e-learning study materials
  • Meticulously crafted, engaging, and informative tutorial videos
  • Efficient exam systems that deliver instant, reliable assessment results

Accreditation

Every course on  is developed under the accredited provision of Step Ahead CPD Qualifications, assuring learners that what they’re studying meets a recognised external standard.

What This Accreditation Means
Before a course reaches you, it’s put through an independent quality review by Step Ahead CPD Qualifications. This process exists to confirm that CPD online training course design, content, and delivery hold up to consistent, high-quality standards, not just on paper, but in practice.

Who Are Step Ahead CPD Qualifications?
Step Ahead CPD Qualifications is an independent accreditation body that specialises in reviewing and endorsing the quality assurance practices of CPD providers. Their remit spans a broad range of subjects and training formats, with one consistent goal: ensuring every accredited course genuinely delivers relevant, high-quality learning.

Certification

Once you’ve completed the course, your achievement can be formally recognised with a Certificate of Completion from CPD online training available in either digital or printed format to suit how you’d like to showcase it.

  • Digital Certificate (PDF) — £50, delivered straight to your inbox, ready to add to your CV or LinkedIn profile
  • Hardcopy Certificate — £75, plus £15 postage, delivered directly to your door for a tangible, presentation-ready copy of your achievement

Whichever option you choose, your certificate stands as verified proof of your learning, backed by CPD online training’s CPD accreditation.

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