RSPH Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing

What is social prescribing?

Social prescribing is an approach that connects people to activities, groups, and services in their community to meet the practical, social and emotional needs that affect their health and wellbeing.

This accredited qualification is designed to help you to understand the key principles and concepts of social prescribing, and to develop the core skills and knowledge required to carry out the role of a social prescribing Link Worker.

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual.

Who is this qualification for?

The Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is valuable for anyone in or looking for employment as  a social prescribing Link Worker, as well as anyone in a personalised care role who would like to further develop their skills and knowledge in relation to health improvement.

Key skills 

By completing this qualification, you will come away with practical, actionable understanding of how to support others in as part of social prescribing, including: 

• The principle and concepts of social prescribing 
• The wider determinants of health and health inequality 
• Theories of behaviour change and principles of motivational techniques 
• How to conduct a personalised care consultation 

For full details, read the course specification below.

How long does it take to complete? 

The qualification takes a total of 130 hours to complete, including 40 hours of guided learning, and the completion of a portfolio of evidence.   

Career progression 

Completing the Level 3 Certificate in Social Prescribing is a valuable step on the route to a wide variety of careers, including: 

• Social prescribing link worker 
• Health navigator 
• Community health and wellbeing worker 
• Health improvement practitioner 

Downloadable documents 

How do I apply?