Certificate in Health and Care: Level 1

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Summary

This course aims to equip all learners with the sufficient skills and knowledge to start out in a successful career within the Health and Social care industry.

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Synopsis

A career working in Health and Social care is extremely rewarding as it covers a diverse range of different job roles. It covers everything from Care Worker, Activities worker, housekeeping assistant, support workers, personal assistants and more. There is a growing demand in Suffolk for Health care workers, the course will provide you with the sufficient skills and knowledge to provide high standards of person-centred care for adults who access these services. Upon successful completion of the course, it will provide learners with a pathway to apply for employment, an apprenticeship or to study at a higher level.

• Course duration is two days a week in the classroom for 10 weeks, additional 1-1 tutorials on Teams can be arranged to provide tutorials and support as needed with the course tutor.
• The course consists of nine modules, which will be delivered using a range of presentation styles and fun activities in the sessions for learners to engage in. The assessment for the course will consist of an e-portfolio, which you will be required to successfully complete by the end of the course.

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Outcomes

Through using a range of activities, research tasks and practical work you will be able to:

• Describe the different types of service provision and roles within Health and Social Care
• Explain the importance of person-centred support in health, social care and young people’s settings
• Explore different types of communication for Adults, Children and Young people in Health and Social care
• Identify how infections spread and the different ways to prevent and control infections
• Develop time management skills
• Consider why it is important to work as a member of a team and to work in partnership with external agencies to ensure we meet the needs of the service user
• Describe the concept of protecting adults and safeguarding children. Learners will also explore what to do and who to talk to if they are concerned for the well-being of a person.
• Identify the main responsibilities of workers and employers for health and safety in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings
• Understand how to provide person-centered care for individuals suffering from dementia. You will develop an understanding of what the term ‘dementia’ means and what the common signs and symptoms of the condition are.
• Laptops can be loaned for the duration of the course to support learners with their course work

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Progression

Following on from the successful completion of the course, you will be able to apply for a range of jobs within Health and Social Care, an apprenticeship or further study at a higher level with the Level 2 Certificate in Health and care.

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