Health and Social Care
Introduction to Adult Care
Posted: 18th Nov, 2019
Sector: Health and Social Care
A 5 day intensive course, which incorporates completion of the Care Certificate.
The course is designed to introduce new carers to their role and enable them to provide an excellent level of service.
Upcoming Course Schedule
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What's Involved
Sessions will cover a variety of topics including:
- Understanding your role
- Personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Person-centred approaches
- Communication
- Privacy and dignity/personal care
- Fluids and nutrition
- Mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
- safeguarding adults and children
- Basic life support
- Health and safety
- Handling information
- Infection control
Delivery
This course is delivered over 5 days and includes the completion of the Care Certificate. A planned observation will also be carried out at the place of work.
Progression
Avenues of progression include:
- Specialised qualifications that focus on particular areas of Health & Social Care
Costs
The course fees are £200 (+VAT) per person.