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Clinical Care

Health & Social Care Certificate Training Course

Duration20 hours
LevelProfessional development
AccessLearn online at your own pace
Course content16 modules
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About this course

What the Health & Social Care course covers

You take Health & Social Care online, at your own pace, without booking a place on anything. The material comes as 16 modules and takes about 20 hours end to end. There is no clock on it, so a week off in the middle changes nothing.

The course works through Best Practices for the Safe Handling of People, The Rights and Roles of Carers, Fire Prevention and Safety and Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Infection. There are 12 further modules beyond those, listed in full on the Modules tab.

It is open to anyone, and written for people who have to use the subject rather than be examined on it. We list 134 Clinical Care courses, of which 90 sit at Professional development. It is one of the longer ones in the subject, so budget an evening rather than a lunch break. CPD accreditation is included, so the training evidences itself for an appraisal or an inspection.

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Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Health & Social Care is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 16-module plan starts with Best Practices for the Safe Handling of People and The Rights and Roles of Carers, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for care assistants, support workers and nursing staff whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on First Aid Awareness and Dementia Awareness as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Best Practices for the Safe Handling of People and The Rights and Roles of Carers and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, Heart Health and Adult Basic Life Support (BLS) acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on First Aid Awareness and Dementia Awareness is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The listed study time is 20 hours; reserve more time if the subject is new to you or you plan to make detailed notes. No fixed access period is stated in the validated course facts; ask us before enrolling if a deadline matters to your plans. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. The course carries a CPD accreditation reference; still check that your employer or professional body accepts this exact course for the purpose you have in mind.

Full course details from the training provider

The Health & Social Care Certificate course contains all the knowledge you require to enter into a successful career as a carer. Upon completing the course, you will have the skills necessary to enter into this growing and important field.

This course has been designed to give students a full overview of all you need to know to work as a carer, even if you are new to the industry. You will learn everything from how to safely handle other people to how to safely use technological advances in the workplace. We have ensured that this course contains all the information required to enhance your future or current career.

The Health and Social Care Certificate course is completed entirely online, which gives you the opportunity to learn at your own pace. We provide 24/7 access to the course materials, too, which means you can study when and where it is convenient for you. We also offer online support for those who require extra help.

Many students complete the care course when working full time, which gives you a chance to train without losing valuable income. Remember, the course is flexible, so you can learn whenever it is convenient for you.

You can access this course from any device with an internet connection. The modules are flexible, easy to navigate, and short enough to handle in a sitting.

Upon completing the course, there is a multiple choice exam that you must pass. When you do so, you will earn your certificate. This certificate can be printed directly from the course website.

What You Will Learn

The Health and Social Care Certificate course was created to give students all they require to step into this thriving industry. Upon completing the course, you can easily step into the role as a carer or seek out further educational opportunities in the carer field.

The carer course covers the following:

  • Your rights as a carer
  • Safe practices at the workplace
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Fire safety
  • Controlling and preventing infection
  • Heart health and basic adult life support
  • Food safety
  • Mental capacity laws
  • Mental health awareness
  • First aid
  • Dementia
  • Safeguarding children

Benefits of the Health & Social Care course

Those who take the carer course will benefit from the following:

  • The ability to study from any location as long as you have an internet connection.
  • Capacity to study at the pace that is right for you without any added deadline pressure.
  • The use of any device you choose, including tablets, computers and mobile phones.
  • Easy to learn and digest course materials thanks to short modules and activities.
  • Online support available when needed.
  • Ability to access the full syllabus at any time, which keeps you focused.
  • An increase in confidence in the carer field while learning to excel at a pace that is comfortable for you.
  • You will obtain recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects.
  • Affordable course material, which is accessible 24/7.


Who can take the course?
Anyone who has an interest in learning more about this subject matter is encouraged to take the course. There are no entry requirements to take the course.

What is the structure of the course?
The course is broken down into 19 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

Where / when can I study the course?
You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed all modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

What is the pass mark for the final test?
The pass mark for the test is 70%. If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it.

How long does it take to complete the course?
We estimate that the course will take about 20 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Health & Social Care course content

  • Module 1: Best Practices for the Safe Handling of People
  • Module 2: The Rights and Roles of Carers
  • Module 3: Safe Practices for Manual Handling Activities in the Workplace
  • Module 4: Guidance for Carers on the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
  • Module 5: Fire Prevention and Safety
  • Module 6: Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Infection
  • Module 7: Health and Safety for Employees in the Care Sector
  • Module 8: Heart Health and Adult Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Module 9: A Carers Guide to Food Safety and Hygiene Designed to Protect People from Harm
  • Module 10: A Care Workers Guide to COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
  • Module 11: Master Communication – Avoiding the Barriers
  • Module 12: Understanding Mental Capacity Laws and the Depravation of Liberty Safeguards
  • Module 13: Mental Health Awareness for Community Care
  • Module 14: Equality, Diversity and Human Rights
  • Module 15: First Aid Awareness
  • Module 16: Dementia Awareness
  • Module 17: Data Protection – Safeguarding Confidential Personal Data
  • Module 18: The Roles of Carers for Safeguarding Children
  • Module 19: Display Screen Equipment: The Safe Use of Technology at Work

Health & Social Care course details

  • Course Access: Lifetime
  • Exams Included: Yes
  • Compatibility: All major browsers / devices

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

The Health and Social Care Certificate course was created to give students all they require to step into this thriving industry. Upon completing the course, you can easily step into the role as a carer or seek out further educational opportunities in the carer field.

  • The carer course covers the following:
  • Your rights as a carer
  • Safe practices at the workplace
  • Safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Fire safety
  • Controlling and preventing infection
  • Heart health and basic adult life support
  • Food safety
  • Mental capacity laws
  • Mental health awareness
  • First aid
  • Dementia
  • Safeguarding children
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