Free Level 2 Understanding Personal Care Needs Course. Study online. You can work through the course at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. It covers how to support people with personal care needs, including dignity, privacy, and person-centred approaches. The course takes around 7 weeks to complete. It suits anyone working or looking to work in health and social care.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone who works in health and social care.
What you will learn
You'll understand what personal care means and why it matters to the people you support.
You'll learn how to promote dignity and respect during personal care.
You'll explore person-centred approaches to meeting individual care needs.
You'll understand the importance of privacy and consent in personal care.
You'll learn how to recognise and respond to changes in a person's condition.
You'll understand infection prevention and control in personal care settings.
You'll explore the role of communication in delivering effective personal care.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is through written assignments and knowledge-based questions completed online. There are no exams to sit in person. You submit your work digitally, and your assessor will give feedback throughout.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Learning Curve Courses will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: supporting people with daily personal care needs
Home care worker: delivering personal care in people's own homes
Healthcare support worker: assisting clinical staff in care settings
Residential care worker: supporting residents in care homes
Personal assistant: providing one-to-one support for individuals
Domiciliary care worker: visiting clients to help with personal care
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care: the main vocational qualification for care workers, covering a broader range of skills and often required by employers.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: a step up for those moving into senior or supervisory roles in health and social care.
Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia: useful if you work or plan to work with people living with dementia.
