Social Care and Health

This module gives an overview of Nutrition and how a balanced diet and lifestyle can have a positive effect on the body. You will […]

The module explains what HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) is and the benefits of using HACCP in the workplace. It also looks […]

This module introduces food safety and the importance of good food hygiene. You’ll learn about the role of cleaning in keeping food and equipment […]

The law states that certain rules relating to food and drink must be followed to avoid allergen situations, and these regulations apply to hotels, […]

Moving on from Level 1, in this module you’ll learn about the importance of your food-handling responsibilities and find out more about food safety […]

This Level 3 course has been designed to help Managers and Supervisors in the hospitality sector ensure their business adheres to food safety legislation. […]

Dysphagia describes eating, drinking and swallowing difficulties in children, young people and adults. Some people with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing certain foods or liquids, […]

Diabetes is a lifelong condition that requires daily monitoring and regular treatment. We designed this module for those working in the healthcare industry or […]

Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. A severe allergic reaction can cause an anaphylactic shock and must be treated with […]

Welcome to this e-learning module. This module outlines your key responsibilities as a social worker within child protection processes, and highlights the importance of […]

This module has been created in co-production between a social care professional and an expert by experience who has Down’s Syndrome. We have also […]

The National Skills Academy for Social Care Leadership Qualities Framework (LQF) sets out what good quality leadership should be for both individuals and organisations. […]

Supervision is a three-way partnership between the organisation you work for, the supervisor and those they supervise (supervisees). It involves all parties working together […]

Child sexual abuse is an especially complicated form of abuse because of its layers of deceit. This module looks at the signs and impacts […]

Self-harm is an extremely complex issue, both for those who self-harm and the professionals who support them. This module looks specifically at individuals who […]

Record keeping, and keeping good quality case notes, are central to the processes of assessment, decision-making, service planning and delivery.. Learning Outcomes for this […]

The Public Law Outline (PLO) is a statutory timescale put in place by the Children and Families Act (2014). This module will help you […]

Radicalisation is defined as the process by which someone comes to support terrorism and violent extremism and, in some cases, to participate in terrorist […]

Physical harm can take many forms. It is perhaps best defined as any action or deliberate physical force which results, or could result, in […]

Young people with additional needs, such as behavioural problems, substance misuse issues or learning needs, can sometimes display challenging behaviour. Positive Behaviour Support (or […]

In this module we explore the roles of the various organisations that make up Multi-Agency Forums within the child protection process. All local authorities […]

Neglect is not always easy to identify by professionals. This module aims to help professionals identify the signs, indicators, symptoms and risk factors associated […]

Within social care settings, life story work is a term used to describe a biographical approach that offers children and young people an opportunity […]

This module will introduce you to various leadership styles, including democratic and transactional. You will also learn about a number of different leadership theories. […]

Forced marriage is a form of honour based violence. It occurs when a marriage takes place without the free consent of the people getting […]

Female genital mutilation (FGM) has many names. It is often called female circumcision or ‘cutting’. Whatever name it goes under, the practice refers to […]

This course looks at the signs and symptoms of emotional abuse as well as how agencies can work together to identify it. A series […]

Fire safety in the healthcare environment is essential to ensure everyone’s safety – patients, staff and visitors. It can be particularly challenging since many […]

Why are falls such a major concern?  Falls and fall-related injuries are a common and serious problem for older people. In the UK, falls […]

Through this module you will come to understand how we see, and what problems can arise in our visual development. You become more aware […]

This is the fourth modules covering the Strengths-based approach: Practice Framework (Department of Health and Social Care 2019). This Module looks at Theories (T) […]

This is the final of 5 modules covering the Strengths-based approach: Practice Framework (Department of Health and Social Care 2019). Module 5 looks at […]

Do you support autistic people or people living with learning disabilities? Are you concerned about the amount of medication they are being given? Are […]

This module covering the Knowledge and Co-Creation (Kc), from the KcVETS model for Strengths-based approach: Practice Framework (Department of Health and Social Care 2019). […]

This is the introductory module to strengths-based practice. The approach is applicable to any client group, to any intervention and can be applied by […]

This is the second module covering the Strengths-based approach: Practice Framework (Department of Health and Social Care 2019). This Module looks at Values and […]

This is the third module covering the Strengths-based approach: Practice Framework (Department of Health and Social Care 2019). This Module looks at Experiential learning […]

This module looks at what happens when someone has a heart attack and the importance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It also covers how to […]

This course is for qualified healthcare professionals and paediatric staff working with paediatric patients. Make sure that you have already completed the Level 1 […]

Being a healthcare professional often involves moving and handling during a normal work day. The type of task can range from moving different types […]

Being a healthcare professional often involves moving and handling during a normal work day. Following on From Level 1, Level 2 course is for […]

This module is for health and social care practitioners who may be at risk of sharps injuries. The learning identifies best working practices that […]

This course is for qualified healthcare professionals involved in the care and delivery of a newborn baby. Make sure that you have completed the […]

Helping people with their medicines takes thought and professional judgement. There are many regulations and guidelines from organisations each with different perspectives about the […]

This module looks at health and safety policy and the legal requirements for both employees and employers. It also covers how to implement health […]

The Health and Social Care Act (2008) Code of Practice states that health and social care providers must ‘provide and maintain a clean and […]

Everyone who has been in contact with social care services and has met a social care practitioner will have case records held about the […]

There are many things which can help a social care practitioner develop their skills and knowledge to do their job better. This course looks […]

The Health and Social Care Act (2008) Code of Practice states that health and social care providers must ‘provide and maintain a clean and […]

As a social care worker, you have a duty of care towards the people you support. This means that you have a duty to […]

When supporting individuals, it is important to work in a way that promotes person-centred values; everyone has the right to live the way they […]

As a social care worker, you will communicate with people as you go about your job – you will communicate with your colleagues, your […]

Dignified care has a significant effect upon the service user’s well-being and experience; the right to being treated with dignity is a fundamental part […]

Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition includes an adequate, well balanced diet combined with […]

This course looks at a range of issues including psychosis, depression, anxiety, dementia and learning disabilities and how you can support individuals. Social care […]

Practising equality and inclusion helps to ensure that people are not discriminated against. Equality involves treating people fairly and making sure that they have […]

As someone who works in social care, you will work with people to help them with their daily lives. Often these people are vulnerable, […]

Safeguarding adults means protecting a person’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. It involves protecting vulnerable adults from abuse or […]

Child protection and safety is everyone’s responsibility, and anyone with a concern about a child’s welfare should refer their concern to Children’s Social Care. […]

As a social care practitioner, it is important to have an awareness of the symptoms of a heart attack and to understand the basics […]

It is important to understand the agreed ways of working that relate to health and safety in your place of work. These will be […]

Continuing our commitment of Care Certificate, we’ve created Oral Health. People with learning disabilities, cognitive impairment and other disabilities may have similar experiences of […]

Welcome to this e-learning course about promoting and sustaining dignity and respect in the workplace. Topics covered include promoting independence, privacy and confidentiality, and […]

This module has been created in co-production between a social care professional and an expert by experience who has Down’s Syndrome. We have also […]

Since 2019, Adult Social Care workers have been attending court more and more. This lesson is designed to support those who need to attend […]

The National Skills Academy for Social Care Leadership Qualities Framework (LQF) sets out what good quality leadership should be for both individuals and organisations. […]

Care and support planning is a holistic, person-centred process for people with long-term conditions who need personal care and support. It enables the individual to identify […]

In this module about the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), we take a look at the function and application […]

This module explores the factors that contribute to causing a stroke, the different types of strokes, the strategies which can help prevent them occurring, […]

This module will help learners to understand the skills and behaviours that are essential to be an effective supervisee and how to get the […]

This module is designed to enable a practitioner to follow the correct process to provide care and support for service users. It covers what […]

Self-harm is an extremely complex issue, both for those who self-harm and the professionals who support them. This module looks specifically at individuals who […]

Self-neglect is complex and varied and is often misunderstood. This module looks at the three main types of self-neglect, who is at risk, how […]

This module explores the ethos of reablement, who’s involved and its benefits. It will also help the learner understand how individuals are assessed and […]

This module on recording skills looks at the importance of keeping records and how to record information correctly in the social care setting. It […]

Radicalisation is defined as the process by which individuals come to support terrorism and violent extremism and, in some cases, to participate in terrorist […]

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) updated the inspection framework for health and social care in 2017 to align service inspections. Learning Outcomes for this […]

Around 180,000 patients develop a pressure ulcer in hospital each year. This module looks at the eight principles of pressure ulcer management as well […]