Course overview

In this short course you will explore the key features of providing good and outstanding service within the Care sector. The course gives you a brief overview of the 15 Care standards that are covered in the Care Certificate (an identified set of standards that health and care professionals adhere to in their daily working life, recognised by the Quality Care Commission).

Course description

Understanding the key features of good and outstanding services is important to anyone who is considering a job role within the Care sector. This ensures that staff are equipped with the right knowledge, values and tools to enable them to deliver high-quality care.

This course will give you a brief overview of the 15 Care standards that are covered in the Care Certificate. For example; Privacy and Dignity, Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Person Centred Planning and communication skills

We will use a variety of teaching methods, quizzes, videos, group discussions and practical tasks to focus on the learning goals

It aims to give you an understanding about routes into different areas within the sector and we will explore the skills you will need to progress.

You will receive continual verbal feedback alongside the written marking of your work. You will also be encouraged to support each other in your learning.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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