Care Certificate
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Our Care Certificate course covers the 15 different Care Certificate standards, this course is suitable for new employees working in health and social care roles. This course will provide you with the fundamental skills that are needed in your health and social care job role, to provide quality care.
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All about this Care Certificate course
Those who work in health and social care should have the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide safe and high-quality compassionate care in their workplace. The Care Certificate is a vital part of training and development for those who are new to health and social care or new staff who already work in the sector. Some employers may also find it useful to assess existing staff against the Care Certificate standards.
The Care Certificate was introduced in April 2015 in response to the findings of the Cavendish Review, which was published in July 2013. The Cavendish Review found that training and development in health and social care were inconsistent and inadequate. Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health jointly developed the Care Certificate to improve the quality of training.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) expects health and social care providers to induct, support and train their staff appropriately. By using the Care Certificate as part of their induction programme, employers can demonstrate to the CQC that they are meeting these criteria.
The Care Certificate is made up of 15 standards. You will need to complete all of these standards in full to achieve your certificate. The 15 standards in the Care Certificate are:
These 15 standards take into account the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. The Chief Nursing Officer for England’s ‘6Cs’; care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.
The Care Certificate should be included as part of your induction programme as a new employee. This e-learning course supports the acquisition of knowledge for the Care Certificate. To fully implement the learning outcomes of the certificate, your employer must also assess your skills practically in your workplace against the Care Certificate Standards. You can also complete the exercises within the Skills for Care Workbook, as part of your studies.
You will earn 15 CPD points on completion of the course, this course will take around 15 hours to complete and the certificate will last for two years.
- Fully CPD registered
- Course written by experts in health and social care
- Covers the 15 different care standards
- Suitable for people working in health and social care
- Access your PDF certificate instantly on completion of the course
- Complete the online multiple choice assessments as many times as you need to pass
Units covered on this course
Standard 1 – Understanding your role
You will consider experiences, attitudes, beliefs, values, aims and objectives at work. You will also explore your rights and responsibilities at work.
Standard 2 – Your personal development
You will also explore supervision, appraisals and objectives. You will then consider how you can develop your core skills through learning and development, including using SMART targets and CPD courses.
Standard 3 – Duty of care
In the third standard you will focus on understanding the importance of duty of care in your role and how duty of care contributes to safe practice.
Standard 4 – Equality and Diversity
In the fourth standard, you will be introduced to equality and diversity, you will explore what each one means, as well as considering what discrimination is.
Standard 5 – Work in a person-centered way
Next will also look at the 6Cs of care, that you need to apply in your role. You will then move on to explore what a care plan is and why they are important
Standard 6 – Communication
In the sixth standard, you will explore why good communication is important in your role, the different types of communication, including verbal and non-verbal communication.
Standard 7 – Privacy and dignity
In the seventh standard, you will explore the principles that underpin privacy and dignity in care. You will also explore how to maintain and respect privacy and dignity.
Standard 8 – Fluids and nutrition
In the eighth standard, you will look at the importance of nutrition and hydration, you will explore the relevant food safety legislation and the importance of food safety.
Standard 9 – Mental Heath, Dementia and Learning Disabilities
In the ninth standard, you will have greater understanding on mental health, dementia and learning disabilities, you will also explore key legislation around each.
Standard 10 – Safeguarding Adults
You will also gain a greater understanding on the types of abuse that can occur and the signs and symptoms that indicate when a person is being abused.
Standard 11 – Safeguarding Children
In the eleventh standard, you will explore the importance of safeguarding vulnerable children, you will have a greater knowledge on the types of abuse children can experience and the possible signs and symptoms that will indicate a child is being abused.
Standard 12 – Basic life support
In this standard, you will explore why you need basic life support training, the importance of CPR and the role of hand-only CPR, you will also look at the signs and causes of cardiac arrest.
Standard 13 – Health and Safety
In this standard, you will consider why health and safety is needed in care, you will explore the main health and safety legislation that applies to health and social care workers.
Standard 14 – Handling information
Next you will explore the agreed ways of working and legislation regarding the recording, storing and sharing of information. You will identify why it is important to have secure systems for recording, storing and sharing information.
Standard 15 – Infection control
In the final care certificate standard, you will consider the different types of infections, the short-term and long-term consequences of infections, as well as the chain of infection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 077 3063 or email hello@cpdonline.co.uk.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course takes a few hours to complete and you can do this without any restrictions. This means you can buy the course and start at any time. You can also begin your learning, stop and come back to the course to pick up where you left off.
Is this Care Certificate course accredited?
Yes the course is fully accredited through the CPD Certification Service. They review all of our content to check for quality, depth and that the material is fully up-to-date. Each year our membership with the service is renewed and all courses are thoroughly checked prior to being accredited.
Will I get a certificate when I finish?
Yes, as soon as you finish this course you can immediately download a PDF version of your personalised certificate. We also then send a fully printed copy to you by first class post.
How long does the certificate last?
The certificate after finishing this course lasts for 2 years until expiry which is when we recommend completing the training again. Some industries may require an update to CPD more frequently than this and others may not but, as a standard rule, we recommend completing the Care Certificate course every 2 years to ensure it is fresh in your mind and you understanding the latest regulations.
What are the benefits of studying this course online?
By completing this course online you can study in your own time and at your own pace. Having the ability to complete the units at a time to suit you engages your learning much more and enables you to interact and soak up the information easier.
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