This online course provides a complete introduction to caring for older adults and individuals with disabilities. It covers essential skills, safety practices and communication techniques needed to offer compassionate, person-centred support in both home and care-home environments.
What You Will Learn
- How to support adults at different life stages, focusing on the needs of elderly individuals and those living with disabilities.
- Practical care skills including mobility assistance, manual handling, hygiene, daily living support and monitoring wellbeing.
- Infection prevention, health risk management, medication support and safety protocols.
- Safeguarding responsibilities, legal frameworks and ethical considerations in care.
- Nutritional needs, hydration, sleep, rest management and comfort support.
- Basics of end-of-life care and supporting those with complex or long-term conditions.
Curriculum Highlights
- Adult Care Through Life Stages
- Working with Adults & Domiciliary Care
- Health & Safety in Care Environments
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Medication Management & Safe Administration
- Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
- Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities
- Communication in Care Settings
- Rest & Sleep Management
- Mobility & Immobility Support
- Pain Management & Comfort Care
- Nutrition & Hydration Support
- Elimination Assistance & Associated Care
- Introduction to End-of-Life Care
Who Should Enrol
This course is ideal for:
- Care assistants, support workers and domiciliary carers.
- Individuals interested in working with elderly or disabled adults.
- Family carers or volunteers seeking structured, accredited training.
Certification & Key Features
- Fully online, self-paced learning accessible from any device.
- CPD-accredited certificate awarded upon completion.
- Beginner-friendly and suitable for all experience levels.
- Practical, real-world skills aligned with care-sector standards.
Career & Progression
Learners can pursue roles such as elderly-care assistant, support worker, personal care aide or disability-care worker. It also supports further study in adult social care, disability support and specialist care pathways.
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£120.00
