Understanding Personal Care Needs is designed to give learners the knowledge and skills to support individuals with personal care safely and effectively. The course introduces the principles of person-centred care, ensuring that care is tailored to each individual’s needs, preferences, and dignity.
Learners will explore practical guidance for supporting personal hygiene, foot care, and oral health, helping to maintain wellbeing and prevent complications. The course also covers pressure area care, teaching learners how to prevent and manage pressure injuries, and introduces sepsis awareness, enabling early recognition and response to this serious condition.
Ideal for care workers, support staff, and anyone involved in personal care, this course equips learners with essential skills to deliver safe, compassionate, and effective care to individuals in a variety of settings.
Our online courses are designed to support flexible learning, career development, and personal growth.
Our courses are suitable for learners who want to study online and develop their knowledge for work, career progression, retraining, or personal development. Many courses are designed to be accessible, so previous experience may not always be required. Some higher level courses may be more suitable for learners with existing knowledge or relevant experience.
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The course was easy to access online and the support team were helpful whenever I needed guidance.
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I liked being able to study in my own time. The online format made it much easier to fit around work.
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Yes, our courses are completed online, giving you the flexibility to study from home and fit learning around your work, family, and other commitments.
Completion times vary depending on the course and how much time you can commit each week. Many learners choose online study because it allows them to fit learning around work, family, and other commitments.
Yes, once you successfully complete your course, you will receive a certificate to recognise your achievement.
Yes, support is available throughout your learning journey. Our team is on hand to help with questions about your course, access, or next steps.
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