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Course Name

Care Standards


Overview

The Care Standards Course is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care in health and social care settings. Aligned with national care standards, the course covers key areas such as duty of care, safeguarding, communication, equality and diversity, infection control, and person-centred care. It is ideal for those new to the care sector, including healthcare assistants, support workers, home carers, and volunteers, as well as existing staff needing to refresh or formalise their training. Learners will develop a strong understanding of their responsibilities and the principles of maintaining dignity, respect, and safety for those they support. The course is accessible to individuals aged 16 and over, requires no formal qualifications, and may include practical assessments in a care setting depending on the provider. Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to meet professional standards and deliver effective, ethical care.

Key Facts

Course Level

Course Duration:

: 3 Week

Course Delivery Method

Course Fees

£49

Location:

36, Campus Road
Lesterhills Science Park
Bradford BD7 1HR

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HIGHLIGHTS

    • Purpose: Prepares individuals to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care in health and social care settings.

    • Key Topics Covered:

      • Duty of Care

      • Safeguarding

      • Effective Communication

      • Equality and Diversity

      • Infection Control

      • Person-Centred Care

    • Target Audience:

      • New entrants to the care sector (e.g., healthcare assistants, support workers, home carers, volunteers)

      • Existing care staff needing a refresher or formal qualification

    • Learning Outcomes:

      • Strong understanding of care responsibilities

      • Emphasis on dignity, respect, and safety in care

      • Ability to meet national care standards and ethical practices

    • Accessibility:

      • Open to individuals aged 16 and over

      • No formal qualifications required

      • May include practical assessments (provider-dependent)

    • Benefits Upon Completion:

      • Improved readiness to work in care roles

      • Enhanced knowledge of professional and ethical care delivery

Course Content

The Care Standards Course

The Care Standards Course is designed to equip individuals with the essential knowledge and skills required to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care in health and social care settings. Aligned with national care standards, the course covers key areas such as:

  • Duty of care

  • Safeguarding

  • Communication

  • Equality and diversity

  • Infection control

  • Person-centred care

This course is ideal for those new to the care sector, including:

  • Healthcare assistants

  • Support workers

  • Home carers

  • Volunteers

It is also suitable for existing staff needing to refresh or formalise their training.

Learners will develop a strong understanding of their responsibilities and the principles of maintaining dignity, respect, and safety for those they support. The course is accessible to individuals aged 16 and over, requires no formal qualifications, and may include practical assessments in a care setting depending on the provider.

Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to meet professional standards and deliver effective, ethical care.

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand and apply key care standards and legislation

  • Demonstrate person-centred care and promote individual dignity and rights

  • Identify and report safeguarding concerns appropriately

  • Communicate effectively with patients, service users, and colleagues

  • Maintain health and safety in the care environment

  • Follow correct infection prevention practices

  • Handle sensitive information confidentially and legally

  • Minimum Age: 16+
  • Education: No formal qualifications required
  • Other Requirements:
  • A basic level of English literacy
  • A DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check may be required for practical placements (in UK)
  • Access to a care setting (for some assessments)

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