HEALTHCARE PRACTICE (FUNDAMENTAL CARE SKILLS) COURSE – E-LEARNING
OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS – NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Nationally Recognised Qualification
- Accredited with Open College Network
- OCN Credit4Learning
- Level Three Certificate (advanced)
- Ideal for healthcare assistants / carer positions
- Essential home practical caring skills
- Comprehensively covers fundamental care skills
- Includes support and reference material to keep
- Easy to follow and fun to learn
- Ideal for freelancer carers
- No previous experience or qualification needed
- Download a certificate on completion of your online course
About this course
Online – Complete this eLearning course online in the comfort of your home or work. Allow approx. 6-7 hours to complete.
8 weeks – Stop and start your course when it suits you. You have up to 8 weeks to complete (extendable on request)
Validity – no expiry date, although recommended renewal in 18 months
OCN Accredited at Level 3 (advanced)
CPD Accredited (7 CPD points)
Skills for Health & WHO compliant
Learning Outcomes
Accountability, documentation, legal frameworks, communication methods and record keeping
Hygiene principles and IPC (Infection Prevention Control)
Tests & Measurements, Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition & Fluid Balance, Care Skills, Psychological Care
Pressure Care, Medication
Video Presentations
Certification
After the course
Use your new Level 3 (advanced) qualification for carer / HCA positions
Care for elderly or infirm at home
Understand care skills and effectively liaise with professional healthcare support workers
Understand how to use measurement tools (pulse oximeter, fluid, urinalysis, blood pressure, vital signs, assessment tools for pressure care
Use charts to evaluate test results.
Apply for NHS & Private Sector care positions