This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Care Skills based on residential care facilities. If you are looking to enter the care work sector then this course will give you a great understanding of wahts required to progress.

Fully accredited and approved course......

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

There are no previous skills or qualifications reqiuired to register for this study programme.

What if I have a question relating to my course?

All students on this course will be registered to a personal tutor who is contactable via email or telephone. Details will be in your study pack.

How long will this course take to complete?

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 120 hours in total.

What exactly is included in the cost of my course?

• Accredited course
• Comprehensive study notes
• Full support Mon-Fri
• ASET registration
• Certification

What qualification is awarded upon completion?

Do I have to sit an exam?

No! This course is completed using continual assessment, allowing your tutor to closely monitor your progress every step of the way. Therefore no examination is required.

Course syllabus:

The course consists of the modules listed below:

1: Communication

• Developing communication skills 
• Barriers to communication
• Listening skills, observation
• Non-verbal communication
• Questioning techniques

2: Hygiene

• Privacy and dignity
• Assisting with personal hygiene functions
• Correct bathing techniques
• Care of hair, nails and oral hygiene
• Safety issues
• Equipment
  

3: Nutrition

• About nutrition
• Nutritional values of food
• Healthy diets, safe food hygiene
• Helping with dietary selection
• Assisting with eating and drinking
• Monitoring intake

4: Pressure Care

• About pressure sores
• How sores develop
• Shearing
• Factors affecting pressure sores
• Nutrition
• Risk assessment
• Incontinence
• High risk people
• Wound assessment
• Practical caring skills
• Aids to relieve pressure

5: Elimination

• What is elimination
• Potential effects
• Medication, infection
• Physiological problems
• Muscular weakness
• Practical skills
  

What are the career opportunities and salary potential when working in this field?

When giving our students careers advice, we like to leave it to the experts. Visit www.s1jobs.com and see for yourself. You will find thousands of national employment opportunities at your fingertips, giving you relevant and up to date information. By visiting them you will get the real facts. There is also the opportunity to work on a self employed basis and offer a service to companies.

Can you send me this info in the post?

Unfortunately not, we list all our course details online including fees, duration and syllabus. By doing this we are able to keep our fees to a minimum. Please contact us if you have further questions.

Can I pay the course fees in installments?

Yes no problem at all. Take a look at the payment method page in the top right hand corner for further details. Payment plans can only be arranged by calling FREE on 0800 0131030. All payment plans incur a £15.00 admin charge.

What if I receive my course and it’s not suitable?

We offer a seven day money back guarantee on this course. If for any reason you are not happy please return it to our office within seven days of receipt and we will refund your money. Please be aware all courses require a signature upon receipt. The seven day period starts from the date it is signed for. No refunds are given after seven days whatever the circumstances. Money back guarantee excludes postage costs. It is also the student’s responsibility to cover return postage costs. All returns must be sent recorded delivery to our trading address shown on the contact us page.