Health and Social Care Supervision PDA

Course code 96L5

What is special about this course?

The PDA Health and Social Care Supervision is designed for those working in the care sector in supervisory roles. It is approved to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and also provides continuing professional development (CPD) for first line managers who provide supervision, support and guidance.

Special features

  • Flexible study mode, enabling you to fit your studies around other commitments
  • The course is designed to enable supervisors to support health and social care staff to deliver high quality care and to access and manage risks to individual wellbeing.
  • At SCQF level 7, this course meets the requirements for SSSC registration

Entry requirements

  • Care qualification at SCQF level 5 or above plus relevant experience or
  • SVQ Health and Social Care at level 3 and
  • Employment in a care situation in a supervisory position

Access routes

Apply for Health and Social Care Supervision PDA

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

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