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Working in the Health and Social Care Sector

Course ID: 188519
Alison
Course Location
1.5-3 hours
Free

Course Content

Learn how to work in the health and social care sector in the UK with this free online healthcare and caregiving course. This health and social care course suits anyone interested in the care industry or refreshes the skills of those already working in the field. We provide person-centred care strategies for preventing abuse and outline measures used to safeguard vulnerable individuals. We also discuss the importance of effective communication, the best practices for managing data and how to build a high-functioning team. Sign up to polish your professional skills.

Course Details

Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathIn This Free Course, You Will Learn How To
• Recall the principles of person-centred care
• Identify the signs and symptoms of abuse in the health and social care sector
• Discuss care workers' responsibilities in safeguarding vulnerable individuals
• Explain how to improve your communication skills as a care worker
• Outline the importance of securing systems and information
• State the features of good records
• Describe the distinct characteristics of the most effective teams
Course Code5451

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