Care Skills

Course details

This module aims to provide the learner with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to recognise personal care needs, to develop confidence as a carer and in the value of their work and to enable them to care for clients in a safe and hygienic environment.

It is a mandatory module for the Level 5 Award in Healthcare Support.

Programme Aim:

At the end of the course the learner will be able to:

• Recognise the personal care needs of clients
• Respond effectively to clients’ individual needs, with their involvement and use of choice
• Acquire practical skills in the area of client personal care
• Maintain a safe, healthy and hygienic environment for clients, identify the hygiene needs of dependent clients
• Demonstrate knowledge of the correct procedures for the cleaning and replacement of a range of patient equipment
• Demonstrate a range of interpersonal skills when dealing with clients to include empathy, respect, patience and effective communication skills

Entry Requirements

Minimum of Level 4 certificate standard of education. Strong interest in the provision of quality care in a healthcare setting.