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Health and safety in Care
( 6 Reviews )
1 hour, 39 minutes
7 Curriculum
0 Students
Course Overview
Due to the sensitive nature of care receivers and the complicated surroundings in which they live, health and safety are vital concerns in the care sector. Infections, mishaps, and other dangers that can seriously affect the health of carers and clients alike must be avoided at all costs by maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This course gives participants the information and abilities needed to uphold the highest levels of safety and care by offering thorough insights into the health and safety precautions that must be taken when providing care. By signing up for this course, you will learn the essential concepts and industry standards that protect people’s health in care environments.
The curriculum for the courses is carefully crafted to address every crucial facet of health and safety in the healthcare setting. The “Basic Framework for Health and Safety,” which establishes the groundwork for comprehending the fundamental ideas, comes first. The section “Information and Guidance for Health and Safety” that follows provides thorough explanations of the required policies and procedures. After that, the course explores “Responsibilities Related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)” and “Identify and Respond to Outbreaks of Infection,” giving students the tools they need to manage infectious diseases effectively. Additional modules, “Supporting Others to Comply with Legislative Requirements,” “Proportionate Approaches to the Implementation of IPC,” and “Infection Risk Assessment and Minimising Infection,” are all intended to offer a comprehensive grasp of upholding a safe care environment.
This course guarantees that you are well-prepared to establish and manage safe care environments, thereby improving the quality of care with a well-rounded curriculum and helpful assistance. Start today and take the first step towards becoming an informed, self-assured carer who is dedicated to safety and excellence.
Key features
- E-learning and E-assessment system with flexibility.
- Learners get interactive resources.
- Expert advice from qualified professionals
- Globally recognised certificate.
- 14 days refund guarantee.
- 24/7 Tutor Support
Learning Outcome
- Acknowledge and apply the basic safety and health principles for carers
- Acknowledge and follow health and safety laws in various care settings
- Adopt conscientious, efficient measures for infection prevention and control (IPC)
- Spot infectious illness outbreaks in nursing homes and act quickly to contain them
- Use reasonable techniques when incorporating IPC strategies into caring procedures
- Determine the risk of infection and take proactive measures to lower it
Course Details
This “Health and Safety in Care” course offers practical knowledge for the following professionals:
- Carers in residential care homes
- Home health aides
- Nursing assistants
- Healthcare support workers
- Community health workers
- Healthcare managers and supervisors
- Medical and nursing students
- Volunteers in healthcare settings
- Hospice care workers
- Rehabilitation and therapy aides
Apart from this list, anyone from any background can enrol and study this course.
- Module 01: Basic Framework For Health And Safety
- Module 02: Information And Guidance For Health And Safety
- Module 03: Responsibilities Related To Infection Prevention And Control (IPC)
- Module 04: Recognise And Respond To Outbreaks Of Infection
- Module 05: Proportionate Approaches To The Implementation Of IPC
- Module 06: Supporting Others To Comply With Legislative
- Module 07: Infection Risk Assessment And Minimising Infection
Learners must submit a comprehensive summerised assignment on all the units that will be assessed by our expert tutor if all the learning outcomes are met as per the standard set by QLS. After the quality check, learner will be provided with the Health and safety in Care certificate.
An endorsed certificate will be issued to learners at the end of the course as recognition of course completion. Provided that learner completes all the assessment of a course can claim for certificate.
QLS endorsed this certified course as a highly qualified, non-regulated provision and training programme. There will be a trainer to answer all your questions including your progression routes into further higher education. It is a non-accredited course.
There are no formal requirements needed for this Health and Safety in Care course. So learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol in this course.
Here is a list of careers related to health and safety in care, along with their approximate UK salaries:
- Care Home Manager**: £30,000 – £50,000 per year
- Nursing Assistant**: £18,000 – £25,000 per year
- Home Health Aide**: £16,000 – £22,000 per year
- Community Health Worker**: £20,000 – £30,000 per year
- Healthcare Support Worker**: £18,000 – £24,000 per year
- Infection Control Nurse**: £25,000 – £40,000 per year
- Health and Safety Officer**: £25,000 – £40,000 per year
- Rehabilitation and Therapy Aide**: £18,000 – £24,000 per year
- Hospice Care Worker**: £18,000 – £25,000 per year
- Clinical Governance Lead**: £35,000 – £50,000 per year
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Basic Framework for Health and Safety 00:14:00
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Information and Guidance for Health and Safety 00:14:00
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Responsibilities Related to Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) 00:12:00
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Recognise and Respond to Outbreaks of Infection 00:15:00
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Proportionate Approaches to The Implementation of IPC 00:16:00
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Supporting Others to Comply with Legislative 00:12:00
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Infection Risk Assessment and Minimising Infection 00:16:00
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Course Info
Lessons : 7
Assignments : No assignments
Duration : 1 hour, 39 minutes
Access : 1 year
Enrol now, pay later in easy instalments(Interest free) with Clearpay.
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