The Basics of Care Assistance
About Course
This self-paced, online course will train you to become a care assistant, teaching you how to care for vulnerable adults. You will learn the essential skills needed to support patients, including those who are elderly or have disabilities, helping them maintain and improve their health.
Care assistants are healthcare workers who focus on helping vulnerable adults maintain or recover their health and quality of life. This course explores the key principles and guidelines care assistants follow.
By completing this course, you will develop the caregiving skills necessary to advance in healthcare and social care. You will be equipped to confidently use these techniques to ensure your clients’ health and well-being throughout their lives. This course is ideal for anyone interested in becoming a care assistant, especially those who feel a strong desire to support vulnerable adults like the elderly.
Enroll now to learn these essential caregiving skills and begin your journey toward a fulfilling career in social care, while treating patients with dignity and respect.
Course Content
Module 1: The Fundamentals of Care Assistance
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Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to the Care Assistant Role
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Communication Skills in Care
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Personal Care and Hygiene
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Health and Safety
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Nutrition and Hydration
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Mobility and Positioning
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Medication principles and regulations
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Module Summary
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