Introduction to Caregiving
Online
DURATION
1 up to 3 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* free course
Introduction
Learn about caregiving skills including legal and ethical responsibilities, and working as part of a team. This free online Caregiver training course will give you an understanding of the basics of caregiving, including legal and ethical responsibilities and working as part of a team. Caregivers are highly valued and in-demand professionals who make a big difference to the health organizations they work for. This course will give you a full run-through of these essential concepts so that you can give your caregiving career a real boost today.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This course introduces the learner to what is involved in working as a professional carer. It covers the responsibilities of carers; how the carer fits into a care service team; what players and factors are involved; professional standards; principles and training. What is it like to be a receiver of care - a client or consumer? What are the rights of the 'cared for'?
This course includes sections on geriatric (elder) care and people with disabilities. You will learn about the legal and ethical issues involved in caregiving; legal terms and definitions and how they apply to carers and clients. You will discover the importance of privacy and confidentiality and how to recognise and report abuse. In addition, you will learn the importance of effective communication: verbal and non-verbal; communication styles (passive, aggressive, assertive etc.) and their consequences and how 'attitude' is important. You will examine common impairments care service users have, e.g. vision, hearing and cognitive and techniques for managing them. You will learn to recognise and manage your stress, how to manage time more efficiently and how to organise, prioritise and schedule tasks better. In addition in this course, you will learn how to set personal and professional boundaries.
If you’re interested in caregiving as a future career, or if you’re a health professional seeking to improve your skills, then this clear and simple course is the one for you. Legal and ethical responsibilities, working as part of a team, and good communication styles are essential skills for any caregiver. With this free course, you’ll learn these vital skills in just 3 hours. So start this course today, and by the end of the week, you’ll have developed an excellent new set of skills.
- Module 1: The Fundamentals of Caregiving
- Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Caregiving
- Module 3: Course Assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define the roles and responsibilities of a carer.
- Describe the various legal issues that carers must be familiar with when they work with clients.
- Develop the skills necessary to communicate effectively with all members of the care service team.
- Develop an understanding of how to communicate with individuals with various disabilities.
- Discuss the correct etiquette when working with a wheelchair-bound client.
- Outline the causes and effects of stress and the most efficient ways of preventing and managing it.
- Develop the time management and organizational skills necessary to provide efficient care for clients.
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Health
- Healthcare
- Caregiving Transition Year Work and the Future
- UK Apprenticeships
- Care Worker Apprenticeships
- SDG 3 Good Health And Wellbeing
- SDG 8 Decent Work And Economic Growth