Care Assistant Online Course
Comprehensive care assistant course covering learning disabilities, safeguarding, communication, and health & social care best practices.
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About this event
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with learning disabilities? The Care Assistant Course is a comprehensive training program tailored to equip learners with essential knowledge, practical skills, and professional confidence required to excel in the health and social care sector. Whether you're starting your career or upskilling for better care delivery, this course offers an in-depth understanding of learning disabilities, safeguarding vulnerable adults, healthcare communication, consent laws, and more.
Designed by industry experts with decades of experience, the course integrates modern best practices in caregiving with real-world applications. You’ll explore everything from food safety, equality and diversity, to decision-making capacity and medical terminology, preparing you for the dynamic demands of care environments globally.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only become a compassionate and skilled care assistant but also understand the legal, ethical, and emotional nuances of working with individuals with learning disabilities. With flexible learning and lifetime access, your path to becoming a respected care professional starts here.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the core responsibilities of a care assistant role.
- Recognise different types of learning disabilities and their challenges.
- Apply effective communication strategies in healthcare settings.
- Identify and report safeguarding concerns in a care environment.
- Demonstrate knowledge of food safety and infection control principles.
- Support best-interest decision-making for those who lack capacity.
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Course Curriculum
Module 01: Introduction to Health and Social Care
Gain a broad overview of health and social care principles, systems, and care settings.
Module 02: Introduction to Food Safety and the Law
Understand food hygiene standards, legislation, and duties of care in meal preparation.
Module 03: Food Poisoning and Control Measures
Learn to prevent contamination, maintain hygiene, and follow infection control procedures.
Module 04: Working in Health and Social Care: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Rights
Master inclusive practice and non-discriminatory support for diverse individuals.
Module 05: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker
Understand legal and ethical frameworks, duty of care, and workplace conduct.
Module 06: Role as A Caregiver and Healthcare Professional
Explore the day-to-day roles, empathy, boundaries, and responsibilities of care providers.
Module 07: Safeguarding Vulnerable Individuals
Identify abuse, neglect, and protective strategies to safeguard people in care.
Module 08: An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Recognise vulnerable adults and implement procedures for safe support systems.
Module 09: Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Policy, Roles and Responsibilities
Understand institutional roles and local authority responsibilities in safeguarding.
Module 10: Understanding the Importance of Communication in Care
Master verbal and non-verbal communication, listening, and emotional intelligence.
Module 11: Consenting for Someone Else
Learn legal frameworks around substituted decision-making and informed consent.
Module 12: Best Interest Decision Making
Assess capacity, support autonomy, and make ethical decisions for individuals.
Module 13: Managing Service Delivery in Health and Social Care
Oversee care plans, team collaboration, and quality assurance in services.
Module 14: Important Principles and Policies in Health and Social Care Work
Review national policies, codes of conduct, and policy compliance in care work.
Module 15: Medical Jargon and Terminology
Familiarize with common clinical terms, diagnoses, and healthcare documentation.
Module 16: Information Technology in Health Care
Use digital tools, electronic health records, and secure communication systems.
Disclaimer:
This is an online course with pre-recorded lessons. You will get access to the course within 48 hours after your enrolment.
Frequently asked questions
No, this is a fully online self-paced course, allowing you to complete it at your convenience, anytime, anywhere.
Once you purchase the ticket, we will assign you to the course within 48 hours and send your login details via email.
This is a self-paced course, so you can work through the material at your own speed.
Yes, we provide both a digital and a hard copy certificate free of charge. However, Hardcopy Certificate shipping costs apply—£3.99 within the UK and £10 for international addresses.
Yes, you will have lifetime access to the course and can revisit it anytime.
Yes, this course is designed for beginners, and no prior knowledge is required.
You will receive 24/7 learning assistance throughout your course.
No, you don’t need any special equipment. The course is self-paced and accessible on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
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