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Preparing to Work in Care – Level 2 Course
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Summary

Price
£30 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
1 CPD hours / points
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Overview

This course will give learners an overview of the basics of being a carer, help individuals understand what is involved in being a carer, and what is required to work in the care sector.

CPD

1 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Standards Office

Description

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
  • Explain the role of a carer
  • Explain the principles of care
  • Identify good communication skills and the importance of confidentiality
  • Describe issues related to prejudice, stereotyping, adult vulnerability, and protection
  • Restate the basic principles of infection control
Course Content
  • Course Introduction – Preparing to Work in Care Level 2
  • Understanding Care
  • Care Provisioning
  • The Role of a Carer
  • Care Delivery
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Social Care Workers
  • Beginning a Career as a Carer
  • Principles of Care
  • Showing Respect
  • Anti-discriminatory Practice
  • Protecting People from Abuse
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Right to Privacy, Dignity, and Respect
  • Values and Beliefs
  • Equality
  • Human Diversity
  • Prejudice and Stereotypes
  • Discrimination
  • Vulnerability and Protection
  • Who is Vulnerable
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
  • Communication
  • Barriers to Communication
  • Passive Listening
  • Confidentiality and Consent
  • Recording Information
  • Relationships
  • Being Reliable and Dependable
  • Multi-Disciplinary Work
  • Worker Relationships
  • Maintaining Safety at Work
  • Health and Safety Policies
  • Moving and Handling Safety
  • Guidelines for Manual Handling
  • Prevention and Control of Infection
  • Infection Reservoirs
  • Personal Hygiene
  • Moments for Personal Hygiene
  • Steps for Handwashing
  • Cleaning
  • Food Hygiene

Who is this course for?

This online course has been written at an intermediary level 2 for all levels that fit the criteria to take training as part of their role. This includes

  • Refresher training
  • Inductions
  • Awareness
  • Knowledge enhancement

Requirements

It is suitable for the following:

  • All individuals who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of Preparing to Work in Care
  • Health and social care worker delivering intermediate care and reablement in the community and bed-based settings
  • Practitioners working in home care, general practice, and housing,
  • Those in acute inpatient settings

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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