Care Certificate
Our Care Certificate course covers the 15 different Care Certificate standards, this course is suitable for new employees working in health and social care roles. This course will provide you with the fundamental skills that are needed in your health and social care job role, to provide quality care.
Description
All about this course
Those who work in health and social care should have the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide safe and high-quality compassionate care in their workplace. The Care Certificate is a vital part of training and development for those who are new to health and social care or new staff who already work in the sector. Some employers may also find it useful to assess existing staff against the Care Certificate standards.
The Care Certificate was introduced in April 2015 in response to the findings of the Cavendish Review, which was published in July 2013. The Cavendish Review found that training and development in health and social care were inconsistent and inadequate. Health Education England, Skills for Care and Skills for Health jointly developed the Care Certificate to improve the quality of training.
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) expects health and social care providers to induct, support and train their staff appropriately. By using the Care Certificate as part of their induction programme, employers can demonstrate to the CQC that they are meeting these criteria.
The Care Certificate is made up of 15 standards. You will need to complete all of these standards in full to achieve your certificate. The 15 standards in the Care Certificate are:
These 15 standards take into account the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England. The Chief Nursing Officer for England’s ‘6Cs’; care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment.
The Care Certificate should be included as part of your induction program as a new employee. This e-learning course supports the acquisition of knowledge for the Care Certificate. To fully implement the learning outcomes of the certificate, your employer must also assess your skills practically in your workplace against the Care Certificate Standards. You can also complete the exercises within the Skills for Care Workbook, as part of your studies.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Through either the online methods of e-learning or webinars the aim of this care certificate training course is to greater increase your knowledge of the responsibilities relating to your care role, as well as relevant legislation. The information covered in this course is compliant to the Care Quality Standards as described by the CQC.
On completion of this care certificate training course online either by e-learning or webinar, learners should know and understand the following:
- Care Certificate Standard 1: Understanding your role
- Care Certificate Standard 2: Your personal development
- Care Certificate Standard 3: Duty of care
- Care Certificate Standard 4: Equality and Diversity
- Care Certificate Standard 5: Working in a person-centred way
- Care Certificate Standard 6: Communication
- Care Certificate Standard 7: Privacy and dignity
- Care Certificate Standard 8: Fluids and nutrition
- Care Certificate Standard 9: Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
- Care Certificate Standard 10: Safeguarding adults
- Care Certificate Standard 11: Safeguarding children
- Care Certificate Standard 12: Basic life support
- Care Certificate Standard 13: Health and Safety
- Care Certificate Standard 14: Handling information
- Care Certificate Standard 15: Infection prevention and control