Care Certificate
Access Duration - 365 Days
Approved By CPD
Guided Learning Hours (17)
Course Material
Number of Modules 17
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230 STUDENTS
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What Will I Learn?
Understand the importance of delivering safe, high-quality care.
Explore the duties, expectations, and professional boundaries within health and social care settings.
Learn how to communicate clearly and compassionately with service users.
Recognise and respect individual differences while ensuring fair and non-discriminatory care.
Examine key health and safety regulations in a health and social care setting.
Develop an understanding of how to provide care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Course Overview
The Care Certificate is a nationally recognised set of standards designed to ensure that health and social care support workers receive the necessary training before working independently. It outlines the learning outcomes and requirements that professionals in this field must meet to provide safe, high-quality care. By completing the Care Certificate, you will gain a strong foundation of essential skills, knowledge, and behaviours. This equips you to deliver compassionate, person-centred care while understanding your responsibilities within their specific workplace settings.
This online training programme offers a collection of Interactive courses that will provide you with the knowledge components needed to complete the Care Certificate. You will explore the theory and practical skills necessary for assessment, preparing to meet the standards expected in this role. This is a CPD-certified course that demonstrates ongoing personal and professional development, enhancing employability within health and social care settings.
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- Comprehensive Video Training
- 12 Months Access to the Online Learning Portal
- Blended Learning Experience & Virtual Group Discussions
- Special Discounts and Benefits on Future Purchases
- Flexibility & Convenience at Your Fingertips
- Access Duration
- Who is this Course for?
- Entry Requirement
- Method of Assessment
- Certification
- Awarding Body
- Career Path & Progression
This is a self-paced course, allowing you to learn at a speed that suits your schedule. While some learners may take up to a year to complete the programme, others may finish in a shorter time, depending on their commitment and availability. Regardless, you will receive 12 months of unlimited support to ensure your success and help you every step of the way.
This course is recommended for,
- Healthcare workers
- Social care workers
- Healthcare assistants
- Care workers
- Care assistants
- Support workers
- Volunteers in health and social care
- Learners should be over the age of 16, and have a basic understanding of English, ICT and numeracy.
- A sound educational background is recommended.
To successfully complete the "Care Certificate," learners are required to undertake an online test. This test is automatically graded, providing you with immediate results and informing you right away if you have passed the course.
Pass Mark: 70%
Special Note:
You are allowed up to 3 attempts at each module. If you do not pass a module after the third attempt, it will be locked, and you will need to contact us to have it unlocked. You are only permitted 3 extra attempts per course.
You may also retake the exam up to 3 times. If you are not successful after these attempts, you will need to repay the course fee and start the course again.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded the Care Certificate by CPD.
CPD
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a structured approach to learning that helps individuals enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise in their professional field. Recognised across various industries, CPD ensures professionals stay up to date with the latest developments, best practices, and regulatory standards. CPD-accredited courses, such as this one, provide valuable learning opportunities that contribute to career progression, compliance with industry requirements, and overall professional growth.
The Care Certificate is a strong foundation for those beginning their careers, enabling them to work confidently in care roles across hospitals, nursing homes, domiciliary care, and community support services. For those looking to progress in the field, the Care Certificate is a stepping stone toward more advanced qualifications. With a growing demand for skilled care professionals, those who complete this course will find opportunities in both public and private healthcare sectors.
Given below are job titles you can land, along with the average UK salary per annum according to Glassdoor.
- Healthcare Assistant £25,000 (Approximately)
- Healthcare Worker - £24,000 (Approximately)
- Care Worker - £23,000 (Approximately)
- Support Worker - £23,000 (Approximately)
Sneak Peek
Course Curriculum
| 1: Understanding Your Role in Care | |||
| 2: Your Personal Development | |||
| 3: Duty of Care | |||
| 4: Equality and Diversity | |||
| 5: Work in a Person-Centred Way | |||
| 6: Communication | |||
| 7: Privacy and Dignity | |||
| 8: Fluids and Nutrition | |||
| 9: Mental Health Awareness | |||
| 10: Dementia Awareness | |||
| 11: Disability Awareness | |||
| 12: Safeguarding Adults | |||
| 13: Safeguarding Children | |||
| 14: Emergency First Aid at Work | |||
| 15: Health and Safety | |||
| 16: Handling Information | |||
| 17: Infection Prevention and Control |
FAQ's
The Care Certificate is designed to help new and existing care workers develop the fundamental skills and knowledge required for their roles. It aligns with the 15 standards set by Skills for Care, Skills for Health, and Health Education England.
This course is ideal for anyone starting a career in health and social care, including care assistants, support workers, and healthcare professionals in domiciliary care, residential homes, and hospital settings. It is also beneficial for employers looking to train their staff.
While the Care Certificate is not a legal requirement, it is considered an industry-standard qualification for new care workers.
Yes, upon successful completion of the course and its assessments, learners will receive a Care Certificate that can be used as evidence of their training and competency.
Employers can use this course to ensure their staff receive high-quality, standardised training. It helps improve care quality, ensures compliance with industry standards.
Skylar Chapman
Great course for beginners in the care sector. It covers everything you need to know.
River Shaw
Very informative and practical. It gave me a great foundation for my role as a care assistant.
Aubrey Knight
The course was engaging, easy to follow, and covered all essential topics.