Oxford Applied Training

The Care Certificate comprises an introduction and fifteen study units. It is intended for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) and Adult Social Care Workers (ASCW), including Care Support Workers, Health Care Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, and those providing support to clinical roles who have direct contact with patients.

The Care Certificate is a key component of the overall induction that employers must provide, legally and in order to meet the essential standards set out by the Care Quality Commission.

All 15 Care Standards covered over 4 days
Day 1:
The Role of the Carer
Personal Development
Duty of Care
Person Centred Care
Communication
Privacy and Dignity
Handling Information
Knowledge Check

Day 2:
Medication Awareness
Dementia/Learning Disability/Epilepsy (choose one)
Infection Control Training
Equality and Diversity
Fire Safety Awareness
Knowledge Check

Day 3:
Health and Safety
Food Hygiene
Mental Capacity Act and D.O.L.S.
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
Knowledge Check

Day 4:
Basic First Aid including CPR
Moving and Handling
Knowledge Check