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Care Certificate Standard 1 to 16
Skill Arts

Essential Skills for Quality Caregiving | Care | Dual Certificates | Lifetime Access | Easy Refund

Summary

Price
£15 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
3 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 29 PDFs, 1 Article and 1 Resource
Duration
3.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • SkillArts Official Transcript - £3
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Care Certificate Standard 1 to 16

Start your career in health and social care with this Care Certificate course. Ideal for new care workers or those needing to meet compliance, this course covers all 16 mandatory standards set by Skills for Care, Health Education England, and Skills for Health.

Gain essential skills in person-centred care, safeguarding, communication, and infection control. With a strong emphasis on values and CQC-aligned practices, you'll be fully prepared to deliver safe, compassionate care—and boost your career prospects.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand your responsibilities and professional boundaries in line with the Care Certificate.
  • Apply core principles such as dignity, privacy, and person-centred care in daily practice.
  • Demonstrate the skills required to meet the 16 Care Certificate standards.
  • Implement duty of care, safeguarding, and infection prevention effectively.
  • Manage communication, documentation, and emergencies in accordance with Care Certificate guidelines.
  • Be ready for assessment and workplace observation to complete your Care Certificate portfolio.

Certificates

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 3 Videos (with subtitles and transcripts), 29 PDFs, 1 Article and 1 Resource

Duration: 3h and 38m

Description

Care Certificate Standard 1 to 16 Course Syllabus

Standard 1: Understanding Your Role in Care

  • Your responsibilities as a Care worker under the Care Certificate.

  • Working in line with agreed ways of working, codes of conduct, and CQC standards.

  • Building effective working relationships and understanding whistleblowing.

Standard 2: Personal Development in Care

  • Developing your Personal Development Plan (PDP) to meet Care Certificate expectations.

  • Assessing and improving skills in literacy, numeracy, and communication.

  • Accessing learning resources and measuring progress.

Standard 3: Duty of Care in the Care Certificate

  • Understanding the legal and professional duty of care in line with the Care Certificate.

  • Managing conflicts, dilemmas, incidents, complaints, and near misses.

Standard 4: Equality and Diversity in Care

  • Promoting inclusive care environments under Care Certificate standards.

  • Identifying discrimination and supporting diversity.

Standard 5: Working in a Person-Centered Way in Care

  • Applying person-centred values in every aspect of care.

  • Supporting identity, dignity, and self-esteem in line with the Care Certificate.

Standard 6: Communication in Care

  • Meeting individual communication needs.

  • Understanding confidentiality and overcoming communication barriers.

Standard 7: Privacy and Dignity in Care Settings

  • Maintaining individual privacy and dignity in line with Care Certificate guidance.

  • Encouraging active participation and decision-making in care.

Standard 8: Fluids and Nutrition in Care

  • Supporting hydration and nutrition as part of wellbeing.

  • Identifying signs of poor nutrition in accordance with Care Certificate requirements.

Standard 9: Mental Health, Dementia, and Learning Disabilities

  • Understanding the needs of individuals with mental health conditions or learning disabilities.

  • Adapting care in line with legislation and Care Certificate standards.

Standard 10: Safeguarding Adults in Care

  • Recognising and responding to signs of abuse or neglect.

  • Following safeguarding principles set by the Care Certificate framework.

Standard 11: Safeguarding Children in Care

  • Identifying child protection issues.

  • Taking action in line with Care policy and Care Certificate guidelines.

Standard 12: Basic Life Support in Care

  • Performing CPR and dealing with airway obstructions.

  • Demonstrating emergency response skills required for the Care Certificate.

Standard 13: Health and Safety in Care

  • Applying health and safety legislation in the workplace.

  • Identifying hazards, managing stress, and following risk assessment procedures.

Standard 14: Handling Information in Care Settings

  • Maintaining confidentiality and data protection.

  • Sharing information securely under Care Certificate standards.

Standard 15: Infection Prevention and Control in Care

  • Preventing the spread of infection through hygiene and PPE.

  • Following protocols that meet the Care Certificate infection control requirements.

Standard 16: Awareness of Learning Disability and Autism

  • Understand the characteristics and impact of learning disabilities and autism.

  • Learn how to support and adapt environments for individuals with learning disabilities and autism.

Who is this course for?

This care certificate course is ideal for anyone looking to secure a role in the social care sector, such as:

  • Social Worker
  • Healthcare Assistants
  • Adult Support Worker
  • Mental Health Care Assistant

Career path

  • Care support workers
  • Healthcare Assistant
  • Mental Health Nurse
  • Elderly Care Worker
  • Daycare Worker
  • Care Certificate Lead
  • Care Assistant

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