About this course

The Care Certificate is a comprehensive training programme for new healthcare assistants and social care support workers in the UK. It equips learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver safe and effective care across various settings. The course covers 15 core standards, including duty of care, safeguarding adults and children, infection prevention, and basic life support, all aligned with Care Quality Commission (CQC) requirements. Delivered through a mix of theoretical learning and practical assessments, this course ensures that learners meet the professional standards expected in the care industry while preparing them to provide compassionate, person-centred care.

Learning objectives

• Understand and apply the 15 standards of the Care Certificate, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations.

• Develop skills in delivering person-centred care, with a focus on dignity, respect, and compassion.

• Gain knowledge of safeguarding practices for both adults and children, promoting a safe care environment.

• Learn about infection prevention and control to minimise risks in care settings.

• Acquire essential health and safety knowledge, including fire safety, manual handling, and basic life support.

On completing this course you will

• Be competent in the fundamental skills required to provide high-quality care in healthcare and social care settings.

• Have a thorough understanding of the legal and professional responsibilities involved in care delivery.

• Be able to support and protect vulnerable individuals through effective safeguarding practices.

• Demonstrate the ability to prevent and control infections within care environments.

• Possess the confidence to apply health and safety principles, ensuring a safe workplace for both carers and those they support.

This course is suitable for

• New healthcare assistants and social care support workers who are starting their careers in care.

• Existing care workers who need to refresh their knowledge and ensure compliance with current standards.

• Employers in the healthcare and social care sectors looking to upskill their workforce.

• Individuals considering a career change into healthcare or social care and seeking foundational knowledge.

The 15 standards covered in this course

• Understanding Your Role

• Your Personal Development

• Duty of Care

• Equality and Diversity

• Work in a Person-Centred Way

• Communication

• Privacy and Dignity

• Fluids and Nutrition

• Awareness of Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disabilities

• Safeguarding Adults

• Safeguarding Children

• Basic Life Support

• Health and Safety

• Handling Information

• Infection Prevention and Control