Course Overview
The Elderly Care Worker – Essential Skills course is a comprehensive training programme designed to provide learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to support older adults in healthcare and social care settings. This course introduces the fundamental principles of adult nursing, person-centred care, and professional responsibilities in elderly care.
This programme is ideal for individuals aspiring to work as nursing assistants, nursing associates, elderly care workers, or care home staff. Learners will gain valuable knowledge on how to support elderly individuals with dignity, compassion, and professionalism while promoting independence and wellbeing.
The course explores essential healthcare topics including infection control, safe handling of medicines, safeguarding adults, and risk management in care environments. Learners will also develop an understanding of conditions commonly associated with ageing such as dementia and diabetes, along with the psychological aspects of ageing.
In addition, the programme covers first aid, mental health first aid, and paediatric first aid, equipping learners with practical knowledge to respond effectively to emergency situations. By completing this course, learners will develop the skills needed to provide safe, compassionate, and professional care to elderly individuals.
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and practical understanding required to:
This course is suitable for:
No prior experience is required to enrol in this course.
1. Introduction to Adult Nursing
2. Adult Nursing & Social Care Training
3. Infection Control for Healthcare
4. Safe Handling of Medicines
5. Person-Centred Care
6. Duty of Care
7. Diabetes Awareness
8. Dementia Awareness
9. Understanding Your Role in Care
10. End of Life Care
11. Safeguarding Adults
12. Old Age Psychology
13. First Aid
14. Mental Health First Aid
15. Paediatric First Aid
16. Understanding Autism Level 3
17. Epidemic and Pandemic Diseases (Risks, Impacts, and Mitigation)
18. Laboratory Technician Safety
19. Handling Information in a Care Setting
20. Risk Management in Health & Social Care
21. Sharps Awareness
22. COVID-19 Awareness
The course is delivered through fully online learning modules including expert-led lessons, interactive study materials, and audio voiceover guidance. Learners can study at their own pace using a laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
At the end of the programme, learners will complete an online assessment to evaluate their understanding of the course material. The assessment is automatically marked and results are provided instantly. Learners may retake the assessment if necessary.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a recognised Elderly Care Worker – Essential Skills certificate accredited by CPD. A digital certificate will be issued immediately, and learners may request a printed certificate for postal delivery.
Successful learners may progress to roles such as:
This course provides a strong foundation for individuals interested in careers within elderly care, healthcare support, and social care services.
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£4399.00
Easy to follow and relevant information. Option to re-do quizzes was great too.
4 months agoGot way more than I expected with this course. Extremely detailed. You're able to engage in the modules as much or as little as your time availability. I highly recommend.
4 months agoThe course was very in-depth, informative and covered quite a wide variety of subjects.
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