Care Skills Level 1

£199.00

This learning programme is specifically designed to cover the basic requirements needed to work in the care sector, and is ideal for those working within a nursing and residential care environment.

The aim of this distance learning programme is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of working within the care sector.


Course fees: £199.00 if paid in full.

Pay monthly option: £59 Deposit followed by 4 monthly payments of £50.00. (Total fees of £259.00) Call in for guaranteed payment plan.

Entry requirements: 

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

Support: 

All students will be assigned a personal tutor with whom they may correspond with via telephone or email. Details will be in your course study pack.

Duration:

All students have one year to complete this course from date of registration. Average study of 60 hours.

Provided materials:

  • OCNW approved course pack
  • Unlimited support Monday to Friday
  • OCNW registration
  • OCNW Certification

    • Course syllabus:

    Communication

    Developing communication skills / Barriers to communication / Listening skills / Observation / Non-verbal communication / Questioning techniques.

    Hygiene

    Developing communication skills / Barriers to communication / Listening skills / Observation/ Non-verbal communication / Questioning techniques.

    Nutrition

    About nutrition / Nutritional values of food / Healthy diets / Safe food hygiene / Helping with dietary selection / Assisting with eating and drinking / Monitoring intake.

    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.

    Elimination

    What is elimination / Potential effects / Medication, Infection, Physiological problems / Muscular weakness / Practical skills.

    Assessment method:

    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.

    Examination:

    No examination is necessary, however students are required to complete an end of course multi-choice questionnaire

    Qualification:

    OCNW Level 1 in Care Skills

    OCNW is a Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) approved national awarding body that designs user-friendly qualifications and supports these with the highest possible standard of customer service. OCNW is therefore able to offer a comprehensive ladder of opportunities to centres and their learners, starting at Pre-Entry programmes and progressing to QAA-recognised Access to HE qualifications or professional Further Education Teaching Certificates. Provided in conjunction with NCC a licensed OCNW centre.





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