The Health & Social Care Certificate course contains all the knowledge you require to enter into a successful career as a carer. Upon completing the course, you will have the skills necessary to enter into this growing and important field.
This course has been designed to give students a full overview of all you need to know to work as a carer, even if you are new to the industry. You will learn everything from how to safely handle other people to how to safely use technological advances in the workplace. We have ensured that this course contains all the information required to enhance your future or current career.
The Health and Social Care Certificate course is completed entirely online, which gives you the opportunity to learn at your own pace. We provide 24/7 access to the course materials, too, which means you can study when and where it is convenient for you. We also offer online support for those who require extra help.
Many students complete the care course when working full time, which gives you a chance to train without losing valuable income. Remember, the course is flexible, so you can learn whenever it is convenient for you.
You can access this course from any device with an internet connection. The modules are flexible, easy to navigate, and short enough to handle in a sitting.
Upon completing the course, there is a multiple choice exam that you must pass. When you do so, you will earn your certificate. This certificate can be printed directly from the course website, or we can post the diploma to you for a fee.
Course Modules/LessonsModule 1: Best Practices for the Safe Handling of PeopleModule 2: The Rights and Roles of CarersModule 3: Safe Practices for Manual Handling Activities in the WorkplaceModule 4: Guidance for Carers on the Safeguarding of Vulnerable AdultsModule 5: Fire Prevention and SafetyModule 6: Preventing and Controlling the Spread of InfectionModule 7: Health and Safety for Employees in the Care SectorModule 8: Heart Health and Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)Module 9: A Carer's Guide to Food Safety and Hygiene Designed to Protect People from HarmModule 10: A Care Worker's Guide to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)Module 11: Master Communication - Avoiding the BarriersModule 12: Understanding Mental Capacity Laws and the Depravation of Liberty SafeguardsModule 13: Mental Health Awareness for Community CareModule 14: Equality, Diversity and Human RightsModule 15: First Aid AwarenessModule 16: Dementia AwarenessModule 17: Data Protection - Safeguarding Confidential Personal DataModule 18: The Roles of Carers for Safeguarding ChildrenModule 19: Display Screen Equipment: The Safe Use of Technology at Work