Study method

Online/Remote, Self-Paced

Duration

15 hours

Access to content

1 year

Optional extras

Digital certificate included in price

Additional info

Exam(s) or assessment(s) included in price

Tutor sessions & feedback is available to students

Overview

This Care Certificate course is designed to provide those who are new to the health care sector with an in-depth understanding of the different types of roles in health care and the policies and standard procedures involved in providing care.

This on-line care certificate course has fifteen study units. It is recommended for anyone wishing to work in the health and care sector. It is a minimum requirement for residential and domiciliary care provision. It is intended for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) and Adult Social Care Workers (ASCW), including Care Support Workers, Health Care Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, and those providing support to clinical roles who have direct contact with patients.

The care certificate course is a key component of the overall induction that employers must provide legally in order to meet the essential standards set out by the Care Quality Commission. This course is used widely among our clients in the care sector.

This Care Certificate Includes:

All 1 to 15 Standards

In this course, you will broaden your understanding of the different working relationships in social care and the agreed ways of working in this sector. It covers fundamentals such as conflict resolution, staying up-to-date, and the roles and responsibilities of a health care worker.

By the end of our Care Certificate course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the types of duties that health care workers typically carry out and will be equipped with the theoretical knowledge to work effectively in a team environment.

Course Curriculum of Care Certificate:
(Covered all 1 to 15 Standards)

Standard 01: Understand your role
Standard 02: Your personal development
Standard 03: Duty of care
Standard 04: Equality and diversity
Standard 05: Work in a person-centered way
Standard 06: Communication
Standard 07: Privacy and dignity
Standard 08: Fluids and nutrition
Standard 09: Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
Standard 10: Safeguarding adults
Standard 11: Safeguarding children
Standard 12: Basic life support
Standard 13: Health and safety
Standard 14: Handling information
Standard 15: Infection prevention and control