Lone Working for Health and Social Care Workers
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Welcome to our online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).
A lone worker (LW) is an employee who performs an activity that is carried out in isolation from other workers without close or direct supervision.
Establishing a healthy and safe working environment for lone workers can be different from organising the health and safety of other employees. They should not be put at more risk than other people working for you.
It will often be safe to work alone. However, the law requires employers to think about and deal with any health and safety risks before people are allowed to do so.
Entry requirements - no prerequisites required
Assessment type - Complete end of course assessment (80% needed to pass and gain CPD certificate)
Certification/Qualification - Downloadable CPD certified certificate
Cost(s) of assessment and certification - Assessment and certification costs included in the course price
Course accreditation - CPD Certification Service (CPDUK)
Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Course aims and objectives
The aims and objectives of this online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course are to:
- To heighten awareness regarding the health and safety issues associated with lone working
- To identify the responsibilities of both lone workers and employers, and
- To promote safe practices for lone working.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course, the learner will:
- Understand the risks to health and safety posed by lone working.
- Know what the law requires of employers and employees in regards to lone working.
- Understand the different steps required when undertaking a risk assessment.
- Be aware of the appropriate control measures that can be implemented to keep lone workers safe from harm.
- Understand what needs to be included in a safe system of work for lone workers.
Why is this Lone Worker in Health and Care course essential?
A lone worker (LW) is an employee who performs an activity that is carried out in isolation from other workers without close or direct supervision.
Establishing a healthy and safe working environment for lone workers can be different from organising the health and safety of other employees. They should not be put at more risk than other people working for you. It will often be safe to work alone. However, the law requires employers to think about and deal with any health and safety risks before people are allowed to do so.
Things you could consider to help ensure lone workers are not put at risk include:
- Assessing areas of risk including violence, manual handling, the medical suitability of the individual to work alone and whether the workplace itself presents a danger to them,
- Requirements for training, levels of experience and how best to monitor and supervise them, and
- Making sure you know what is happening, including having systems in place to keep in touch with them.
What is covered in this online course?
This online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course covers the following:
- An introduction to lone working
- The legal requirements for the safety of lone workers
- Who are lone workers, and what job do they do?
- Understanding the problems that affect lone workers
- Why it is essential to control the risks of lone working
- What to do if lone workers have a medical condition
- Why is training particularly important for lone workers?
- How are lone workers monitored and supervised
- What happens if a person becomes ill, has an accident or there is an emergency?
- Where to find out more information about lone working (online learning resources).
Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Who is this course for?
This Lone Worker in Health and Care e-learning course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:
- NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff
- Locum doctors and nurses
- Locum allied health professionals (AHPs)
- Agency nurses
- Agency workers
- Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Support workers
- Care assistants, and
- Community services.
Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Requirements
Learn anywhere, anytime on any device.
You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.
Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.
Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
Career path
Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.
Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).
Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.
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Certificates
CPD Certified Certificate
Digital certificate - Included
A digital CPD-certified certificate can be downloaded from the learner's account once a learner has successfully completed the course with an 80% pass mark or better in the end-of-course assessment.
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