In the UK, the demand for medical help and hands on personal support is growing. With this fully online course, you can learn the practical skills needed to look after people so they can carry on with day to day life in the most comfortable way possible.
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Understanding Personal Care Needs
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Healthcare
Online
Skills covered in this course
person centred care
personal hygiene support
oral health maintenance
pressure area care
sepsis recognition
Course Overview
This online qualification will help you build a person-centred approach to delivering high quality personal care. You’ll learn how to assist with personal hygiene, foot care, oral health, pressure area care, and how to recognise and respond to sepsis.
Course Overview In this online qualification, you’ll learn how to take a person-centred approach when providing high levels of personal care. The course covers personal hygiene, foot care, oral health, pressure area care, and sepsis. View Course PDF Speak To Our Team
Is This Course Free?
The course is funded through the government’s Adult Education Budget, so you might be able to study without paying. Funding depends on meeting certain eligibility rules, which you can check below. If you don’t qualify for funding, you can still join by clicking the 'Buy Now' button above.
Fully Accredited Course
This course is accredited by NCFE CACHE, an established education charity with more than 170 years of experience. NCFE is recognised by the UK Department for Education and regulated by Ofqual.
Progression Opportunities
Completing this course can support roles such as: Care Home Advocate (£18,000 to £30,000) Social Work Assistant (£12,500 to £25,000) Care Escort (Variable Pay)
How Long is the Course?
You’ll complete this course in seven weeks. We call our online courses 'flexible learning' because they’re built to fit around your schedule, whether that’s work commitments, family time, or both. You’ll see all important deadlines in your learning platform after you enrol, so you always know what’s coming next.
This course includes 6 units:
- Understanding person centred care
- Supporting personal hygiene
- Understanding foot care for individuals
- Understanding how to support individuals to maintain oral health
- Understanding pressure area care
- Understanding sepsis
What will I learn?
This course includes 6 units:
- Understanding person centred care
- Supporting personal hygiene
- Understanding foot care for individuals
- Understanding how to support individuals to maintain oral health
- Understanding pressure area care
- Understanding sepsis
Eligibility Criteria
This course is funded by the government. To study for free, you’ll need to meet these requirements:
- You must currently live in England
- You must be aged over 19
- You must not be enrolled on an apprenticeship
Additional criteria may apply based on your location. If you enrol and then don’t finish the course or withdraw, a £125 cancellation fee will apply. This helps cover administrative costs.
Not eligible?
You can still purchase the course and start learning right away. There are flexible payment options available.
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Masterclasses
Sometimes you may be asked to attend online masterclasses that are part of your programme and required for progression.
Enrolment Paperwork
You might need to fill in and return enrolment documents that are emailed to you by the college or training provider, so your enrolment can be confirmed.
Studying made simple!
We’re all for keeping it simple. No unnecessary fuss. These courses are built to work around your job and your home life, so you’re not squeezed into a rigid routine.
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Certification Process
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Complete all the classes
Attend classes, ask questions, and finish your homework. We check your activity and support your learning journey every step of the way.
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Get the Summary Notes
Receive high-quality supporting documents, summary notes, and recommended readings. Ensure you have access to all tools and resources.
3
Complete 100% Impact
Complete the final assessment to validate your learning. Earn your certificate and share your achievement with your professional network!
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