The Care Certificate was introduced 2013,to replace the Common Induction Standards (CIS) and National Minimum Training Standards (NMTS)
WHO IS IT COURSE FOR?
The Care Certificate course is available for all care workers, healthcare assistants and social care support workers:-
- Who are new to the workplace or new to care (within first 12 weeks)
- Or existing staff requiring refresher training.
WHY CARE CERTIFICATE?
The Care Certificate delivers public confidence in the provision of healthcare services and sets out a benchmark to which standards can be assessed.
COURSE CONTENT
- Understand Your Role
- Your Personal Development
- Duty of Care
- Equality and Diversity
- Work in a Person Centred Way
- Communication
- Privacy and Dignity
- Fluids and Nutrition
- Awareness of mental health, dementia and learning disabilities
- Safeguarding Adults
- Safeguarding Children
- Basic Life Support
- Health and Safety
- Handling Information (Including Manual Handling Practical Session)
- Infection Prevention and Control
SO HOW DOES THE CARE CERTIFICATE WORK?
There’s two parts to the Care Certificate:-
- Classroom Training: This will cover the knowledge-based part of the course.
- Demonstrating competence at work- This is through your work placement. You will be required to complete a workbook for this part of the course at work place.
Cost: £350.00 per head.
Duration: 3-6 weeks
Enquiries : info@acs-uk.org