Other Courses - Care Skills - Level 1

COURSE DETAILS

STUDENT PROFILE

This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Care Skills based on residential care facilities. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course consists of the modules listed below:

1: Communication:

• Developing communication skills
• Barriers to communication
• Listening skills, observation
• Non-verbal communication
• Questioning techniques

2: Hygiene:

• Privacy and dignity
• Assisting with personal hygiene functions
• Correct bathing techniques
• Care of hair, nails and oral hygiene
• Safety issues
• Equipment

2: Vitamins and Minerals:

• Sources and functions of vitamins and minerals
• Why are they so important?

3: Nutrition:

• About nutrition
• Nutritional values of food
• Healthy diets, safe food hygiene
• Helping with dietary selection
• Assisting with eating and drinking
• Monitoring intake.

4: Pressure Care:

• About pressure sores
• How sores develop
• Shearing
• Factors affecting pressure sores
• Nutrition
• Risk assessment
• Incontinence
• High risk people
• Wound assessment
• Practical caring skills
• Aids to relieve pressure

5: Elimination:

• What is elimination?
• Potential effects
• Medication, infection
• Physiological problems
• Muscular weakness
• Practical skills

DURATION

This course can be completed in a range of ways, through teaching in our centre or through a long distance course. Click on the ‘Apply now’ link and we will email you the options available.

STUDY PACK

Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

ASSESSMENT

This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

The course leads to the award of the Certificate in Care Skills (Level 2) from OCNW, a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

SUPPORT

Support comes from the teachers in the centre. Support will be given from the teachers for the period the student is enrolled, all our teachers are very helpful and will help a student deal with any enquiry they might have.