HEALTH AND CARE

This course is designed to provide learners with essential knowledge and practical skills required for working in health and social care settings. It serves as a foundation for further study or entry into junior care roles.

Key Topics Covered:

  1. Introduction to Health and Social Care

    • Principles and values of care

    • Rights and responsibilities of individuals and professionals

  2. Human Lifespan Development

    • Physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development through life stages

  3. Effective Communication

    • Verbal and non-verbal communication

    • Barriers and strategies to improve communication in care settings

  4. Health and Wellbeing

    • Basic health needs and healthy lifestyles

    • Factors affecting health (e.g., environment, relationships, finances)

  5. Equality, Diversity & Rights

    • Promoting inclusive practice

    • Legislation and anti-discriminatory practice

  6. Safeguarding and Protection

    • Identifying signs of abuse and neglect

    • Reporting procedures and duty of care

  7. Working in Health and Social Care

    • Roles and responsibilities of care professionals

    • Working with others (multi-agency working)