CARE SKILLS COURSE
Category:
Social Care
Course Format
Paper-Based
Approximate Study Time
80 Hours (Self Study)
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Payment Options
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments.
Initial payment of £70.00
Followed by 3 monthly
payments of £35.00 |
Price:
£175.00
VAT inclusive
Approximate Delivery Time
1-2 Working Days (Courier Service) |
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This Course is designed for students who wish to gain an understanding of the principles and practices of Care Skills. This course is designed for anyone wishing to gain a better understanding of the role of the care sector and the skills required for success.
Please Note: students for this course will need to be able to relate answers to a current or recent workplace environment.
The Course Includes the Following 5 Lessons:-
The following topics are covered: Developing communication skills; Barriers to communication; Listening skills, observation; Non-verbal communication; and Questioning techniques.
The following topics are covered: Privacy and dignity; Assisting with personal hygiene functions; Correct bathing techniques; Care of hair, nails and oral hygiene; Safety issues; and Equipment.
The following topic is covered: About nutrition; Nutritional values of food; Healthy diets, safe food hygiene; Helping with dietary selection; Assisting with eating and drinking; and Monitoring intake.
- Unit Four – Pressure Care
The following topic is covered: About pressure sores; How sores develop; Shearing; Factors affecting pressure sores; Nutrition; Risk assessment; Incontinence; High risk people; Wound assessment; Practical caring skills; and Aids to relieve pressure.
The following topics are covered: What is elimination; Potential effects; Medication, infection; Physiological problems; Muscular weakness; and Practical skills.
Course Duration:
Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take approximately 80 hours of study to complete.
Pre-Requirements:
There are no particular entry requirements.
Technical Support:
Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.
Qualification:
The course consists of 5 Units with set assignments to complete. The qualification is gained from your coursework so there is no exam to complete.
On successful completion of this course students will be awarded the OCNW Level 2 Care Skills Award. This award is a Level 2 qualification (Comparable to working at GCSE or NVQ Level 2).
The award is issued through the Open College North West (OCNW) who are approved as an awarding body with the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). |
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