Observation Skills for Carers Online Course
Join our online course to sharpen your observation skills as a carer - learn to notice subtle changes and provide better care!
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- 2 hours
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About this event
The Observation Skills for Carers Online Course helps carers build strong skills in watching, recording, and understanding the needs of those they care for. This course focuses on how to notice changes in behaviour, health, and wellbeing—especially in children and people with medical or social care needs. You will learn how to create observation plans, use different methods, and follow the right steps to record and report what you see. These skills are key for anyone working in care, helping roles, or early years education.
Course Curriculum
✓ Module 01: Introduction to Observation Skill
✓ Module 02: Child Observation
✓ Module 03: Child Observation Plan and Documentation
✓ Module 04: Observational Methods and Studies
✓ Module 05: Social Policy and Social Work Observation
✓ Module 06: Basic Health Observation
✓ Module 07: Clinical Management Observation
Learning Outcomes
- Explain what observation means in a care setting.
- Understand why observation is important in child care.
- Create a clear and simple observation plan.
- Record your observations in a correct and useful way.
- Use different observation methods for different needs.
- Understand how social work uses observation.
- Recognise signs of health changes in people under care.
- Monitor and report basic health issues.
- Follow steps to support clinical care through observation.
- Work with others using what you observe to improve care.
Who is this course for?
This course is for carers, support workers, early years staff, nursery workers, teaching assistants, and anyone who works with children or vulnerable people. It also suits those planning to start a care or health-related career and want a strong foundation in observation skills.
Eligibility Requirements
You do not need any formal qualifications to take this course. Anyone with a caring role or interest in care work can join. A basic understanding of English and access to the internet is all you need.
Career Path
After finishing this course, you can grow your career in care, early years support, child development, health care assistance, and social work. This course also builds a strong base for further study in health and social care.
Frequently asked questions
No. This course is open to everyone, including beginners.
Yes. You can start, pause, and complete the course whenever it suits you.
Yes. You will receive a certificate when you complete the course successfully.
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