Health and Safety in a Care Setting Online Course | CPD & IIRSM Approved | UKCAT College
Course Overview
1
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Care homes and other care settings are unique working environments because they are not only places of work but also homes for the people who live there. Maintaining effective health and safety in a care setting requires everyone to understand their responsibilities while respecting the dignity, freedom and wellbeing of residents.
This Health and Safety in a Care Setting Course provides an introduction to the legislation, responsibilities, safety procedures and common hazards relevant to care environments.
The course also explores risk assessments, emergency situations, moving and handling, workplace hazards and staff welfare.
Health and Safety in Care Homes
A care home must provide a safe environment for both residents and staff while ensuring that residents’ dignity and freedom are respected.
The course explores the particular health and safety considerations that apply to care homes and explains why everyone working within a care environment has a role to play in maintaining safety.
Responsibilities and Safety Systems
Understanding employer and employee responsibilities is an important part of maintaining health and safety in care settings.
Learners will explore relevant legislation, systems of work and safety policies designed to help identify and manage risks within the care environment.
Risk Assessments and Common Hazards
The course introduces risk assessments and explores a range of hazards that may be encountered in care settings.
Topics include accidents and illness, moving and handling, fire, gas and electricity, aggression and violence, security and workplace stress.
Work Environment and Staff Welfare
The course also considers the wider work environment and the importance of staff welfare.
Understanding workplace risks and taking appropriate measures to manage them can help create a safer environment for both employees and residents.
2
What Will You Learn?
3
Who Is This Course For?
4
KEY BENIFITS
5
COURSE MODULES
| Module Number | 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% |
