Course Description
CPD Approved
Care homes are owned and managed by a wide range of organisations, including local authorities, the NHS, and organisations from the private and voluntary sectors.
They differ from other workplaces because they are not only places of work; they are also homes for their residents.
They should be places where the dignity and freedom of the residents are respected, and where everyone’s health and safety is managed effectively.
To achieve this, everyone involved must understand their responsibilities.
This online course discusses the legislation that applies to care homes, and the responsibilities of management and employees, and also looks at developing systems of work.
It also covers what to do in some common hazards you might encounter as well as some Emergency situations.
It concludes by discussing some aspects of the work environment and staff welfare.
Target Audience
This online course is aimed at anyone working in the care sector and should act as an introduction to health and safety in their place of work.
Advantages
As this course covers a wide range of health and safety situations, the course provides a strong basis to further build on with more training.
CPD approval means that this online course can be used by those that need to prove they are continually developing themselves.
Online training is flexible, efficient, and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit in the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
Other courses in our Health and Social Care suite complement this one and when combined can form the basis for the candidates to work towards achieving their Care Certificate.
| Module Name | Pass % Required |
| 1. Introduction | 70 |
| 2. Responsibilities | 70 |
| 3. Systems | 70 |
| 4. Accidents and Illness Part 1 | 70 |
| 5. Accidents and Illness Part 2 | 70 |
| 6. Moving and Handling | 70 |
| 7. General Hazards: Fires, Gas and Electricity | 70 |
| 8. Aggression, Violence, Security and Stress | 70 |
| 9. Work Environment and Welfare | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
Browser: Up-to-date web browser
Video: Up-to-date video drivers
Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 80 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).