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Health & Safety in Care Training

4.9 (18 ratings) 4 enrolled 14h 15m of learning Updated Nov 2026
CertificateOn completion
14h 15mSelf-paced
49 lessonsOn the UISC learning portal
All LevelsNo prior training needed

Course curriculum

1 modules 49 lessons 14h 15m total
01 Health & Safety in Care Training 49 lessons
  1. The Duties and Responsibilities of a Care Worker
  2. Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  3. Aims, objectives and values of the service
  4. Different Working Relationships in Care Settings
  5. The Importance of Partnership Working
  6. What Is Duty of Care
  7. Dilemmas That may Arise Between the Duty of Care and an Individual’s Right
  8. Procedures for Responding to Complaints
  9. Recognising Adverse Events, Incidents, Errors and Near Misses
  10. Factors and Difficult Situations That may Cause Confrontation
  11. The Importance of Food Safety, Including Hygiene, in the Preparation and Handling of Food
  12. Ensuring That Drinks Are Within Reach of Those That Have Restorations on Their Movement
  13. Ensuring That Any Nutritional Products Are Within Reach of Those That Have Restrictions on Their Movement
  14. How Someone May Feel if They Have Mental Health Conditions
  15. How Conditions Influence a Person
  16. How Positive Attitudes Towards Those With Mental Health Conditions
  17. Adjustments which may be Necessary in Care Delivery
  18. Importance of Early Detection of Mental Health Needs
  19. Requirements of Legislation and Policies
  20. Effect of Listed Legislation and Policies
  21. Capacity
  22. Safeguarding Adults
  23. Types of Abuse
  24. Defining Harm
  25. Indicators of Abuse
  26. Factors Which have Featured in Adult Abuse and Neglect
  27. How Care Environments can Promote and Undermine People’s Dignity and Rights
  28. Reducing the Likelihood of Abuse with Risk Enablement and Management
  29. Safeguarding Children at Level 1
  30. Actions to Take If a Child, Young Person (Met in Any Circumstances) Is Suspected to Be Abused
  31. Appropriate Actions to take When Abuse is Suspected
  32. Legislation, Local and National Policies and Procedures Related to Safeguarding
  33. The Importance of Sharing Information with the Relevant Agencies
  34. Basic Life Support (BLS)
  35. Legislation Relating to General Health and Safety in a Health or Social Care
  36. Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  37. How to Access Additional Support and Information Relating to Health and Safety
  38. The Importance of Risk Assessment for Health and Safety Standards
  39. Legislation Relating to Moving and Assisting
  40. Procedures to Follow When Accidents or Illness Occur
  41. Agreed Ways of Working in Relation to Medication
  42. Hazardous Substances in the Workplace
  43. Prevent Fires from Starting or Spreading
  44. Protecting Security
  45. Identifying Common Signs of Stress in a Work Setting
  46. Module 09: Health and Safety Responsibilities
  47. Module 10: Hygiene in Nursing
  48. Module 11: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients in Nursing
  49. Module 12: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker

About this course

Health & Safety in Care Training Course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can achieve a certificate for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Health & Safety in Care Training Course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

To become successful in your profession, you must have a specific set of skills to succeed in today’s competitive world. In this in-depth training course, you will develop the most in-demand skills to kickstart your career, as well as upgrade your existing knowledge & skills.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this Health & Safety in Care Training Course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Health & Safety in Care Training Course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Health & Safety in Care Training Course is as follows:

Module 01: Understand Your Role

  • The Duties and Responsibilities of a Care Worker
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Aims, objectives and values of the service
  • Different Working Relationships in Care Settings
  • The Importance of Partnership Working

Module 02: Duty of Care

  • What Is Duty of Care
  • Dilemmas That may Arise Between the Duty of Care and an Individual’s Right
  • Procedures for Responding to Complaints
  • Recognising Adverse Events, Incidents, Errors and Near Misses
  • Factors and Difficult Situations That may Cause Confrontation

Module 03: Fluids and nutrition

  • The Importance of Food Safety, Including Hygiene, in the Preparation and Handling of Food
  • Ensuring That Drinks Are Within Reach of Those That Have Restorations on Their Movement
  • Ensuring That Any Nutritional Products Are Within Reach of Those That Have Restrictions on Their Movement

Module 04: Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities

  • How Someone May Feel if They Have Mental Health Conditions
  • How Conditions Influence a Person
  • How Positive Attitudes Towards Those With Mental Health Conditions
  • Adjustments which may be Necessary in Care Delivery
  • Importance of Early Detection of Mental Health Needs
  • Requirements of Legislation and Policies
  • Effect of Listed Legislation and Policies
  • Capacity

Module 05: Safeguarding Adults

  • Safeguarding Adults
  • Types of Abuse
  • Defining Harm
  • Indicators of Abuse
  • Factors Which have Featured in Adult Abuse and Neglect
  • How Care Environments can Promote and Undermine People’s Dignity and Rights
  • Reducing the Likelihood of Abuse with Risk Enablement and Management

Module 06: Safeguarding Children

  • Safeguarding Children at Level 1
  • Actions to Take If a Child, Young Person (Met in Any Circumstances) Is Suspected to Be Abused
  • Appropriate Actions to take When Abuse is Suspected
  • Legislation, Local and National Policies and Procedures Related to Safeguarding
  • The Importance of Sharing Information with the Relevant Agencies

Module 07: Basic life support

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Module 08: Health and Safety

  • Legislation Relating to General Health and Safety in a Health or Social Care
  • Health and Safety Policies and Procedures
  • How to Access Additional Support and Information Relating to Health and Safety
  • The Importance of Risk Assessment for Health and Safety Standards
  • Legislation Relating to Moving and Assisting
  • Procedures to Follow When Accidents or Illness Occur
  • Agreed Ways of Working in Relation to Medication
  • Hazardous Substances in the Workplace
  • Prevent Fires from Starting or Spreading
  • Protecting Security
  • Identifying Common Signs of Stress in a Work Setting

Module 09: Health and Safety Responsibilities

  • Module 09: Health and Safety Responsibilities

Module 10: Hygiene in Nursing

  • Module 10: Hygiene in Nursing

Module 11: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients in Nursing

  • Module 11: Mobility and Immobility Issues of Patients in Nursing

Module 12: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker

  • Module 12: Rights and Responsibilities as a Health and Social Care Worker

Your certificate

CPD certificate — download it when you finish

Issued the moment you complete the final module. Every certificate lists the course aims and objectives, anticipated learning outcomes, the quality-assurance process — the elements required for verifiable CPD. Non-registrants can use it as CQC training evidence and for appraisals.

Aims & objectives Learning outcomes Unique certificate number

Learner ratings

4.9

Rated by 18 learners on the UISC learning portal · 4 enrolled

Common questions

Where do I take the course?

On the UISC learning portal. "Enrol now" takes you to this course there, where you pay securely, get your login and study at your own pace. Your certificate is issued there when you finish.

When can I start?

Immediately. Access opens the moment your order is confirmed and you can learn from any device, in any order, as many times as you like.

How is the course assessed?

A short multiple-choice or scenario-based assessment at the end of the course with instant results. You can retake it as many times as you need at no extra cost.

Can I enrol my whole team?

Yes. Organisations can buy multiple places on one invoice and receive a training record for every learner. Contact us for team pricing.

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