Course Overview
The Health & Social Care – Essential Skills course is a comprehensive training programme designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to work in the health and social care sector. The course explores key principles of care, safeguarding responsibilities, patient support techniques, and professional standards required for providing high-quality care services.
This course introduces learners to the roles and responsibilities of professionals working in healthcare and social care environments. Participants will develop an understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding practices, and the importance of supporting vulnerable individuals including children, elderly patients, and individuals with disabilities.
Throughout the programme, learners will also explore important health conditions such as autism, epilepsy, dementia, mental health disorders, and substance misuse. The course provides practical knowledge on how to recognise symptoms, understand causes, and support individuals experiencing these conditions.
The course also includes essential training in first aid, manual handling, risk management, and safe handling of medicines in accordance with UK healthcare regulations. By the end of the programme, learners will have the knowledge and confidence required to provide effective care and support in a variety of healthcare and social care settings.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and duties within health and social care services
Provide person-centred care to meet the individual needs of patients
Safeguard children and vulnerable adults in healthcare environments
Identify common mental health conditions and their symptoms
Understand autism, epilepsy, dementia, and substance misuse
Administer medication safely in accordance with UK regulations
Provide effective care for individuals in end-of-life situations
Respond to emergencies using paediatric and general first aid procedures
Understand health and safety regulations and workplace risk management
Apply safe manual handling techniques to prevent injury
This course aims to help learners:
This course is suitable for:
No prior experience is required to enrol in this course.
Understanding Your Role in Health and Social Care
Person-Centred Care
Child Safeguarding
Adult Safeguarding
Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Autism Awareness
Dementia Awareness
End of Life Care
Epilepsy Awareness
Mental Health Awareness
Personal Development
Duty of Care
Risk Management in Health and Social Care
Manual Handling
Safe Handling of Medicines
Paediatric First Aid
Emergency First Aid
Health and Safety
The course is delivered through an interactive online learning platform with structured modules and audio voiceover support. Learners can study at their own pace using laptops, tablets, or smartphones, making the programme flexible and accessible for busy professionals and students.
At the end of the course, learners will complete an online assessment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course material. The assessment is automatically marked and results are available instantly. Learners may retake the exam multiple times without additional cost if required.
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive an accredited digital certificate confirming their achievement in the Health & Social Care – Essential Skills course. A printed certificate can also be requested and delivered by post. This certification demonstrates professional knowledge and competencies in healthcare support and social care practices.
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£3999.00
Easy to follow and relevant information. Option to re-do quizzes was great too.
4 months agoGot way more than I expected with this course. Extremely detailed. You're able to engage in the modules as much or as little as your time availability. I highly recommend.
4 months agoThe course was very in-depth, informative and covered quite a wide variety of subjects.
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