Free Level 2 Understanding Personal Care Needs Course. Study online. You can work through this understanding personal care needs qualification at your own pace, fitting study around your existing commitments. No previous qualifications are needed. Over 7 weeks, you'll cover person-centred care, personal hygiene, foot care, oral health, pressure area care, and sepsis. The course suits anyone in a care role or supporting someone in their personal life.
Who this course is for
This course is for anyone working within health and social care, or those with the responsibility of care in their personal life. The need for medical care and the need for high levels of personal care in the UK is increasing. This fully online course allows you to learn how to care for those who need support in order to live their lives as comfortably as possible. Sign up today and start making a meaningful difference in people's lives
Entry requirements
There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.
What you will learn
You'll understand how to apply a person-centred approach to delivering personal care.
You'll learn how to support individuals with personal hygiene.
You'll understand how to provide foot care for individuals.
You'll learn how to support individuals in maintaining oral health.
You'll understand how to identify and respond to pressure area care needs.
You'll learn how to recognise the signs and risks of sepsis.
How you will learn
All study takes place online through a course platform. Once enrolled, you'll see your deadlines in the platform to help you stay on track. Assessment is built into the online course and completed without attending a centre. You study at your own pace across the 7-week duration.
What you will need to bring
Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. As this is a fully online course, you'll need access to a device with an internet connection.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Care assistant: support people with daily personal care needs.
Home care worker: provide personal care in people's own homes.
Care home support worker: assist residents with hygiene and health needs.
Personal care worker: help individuals maintain dignity and independence.
Healthcare support worker: entry-level support in health or care settings.
Care escort: accompany and support individuals during transport or appointments.
What you could study next
Level 2 Diploma in Care (NVQ): the qualification many employers require for a substantive care role; covers a broader range of care competencies.
Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care: moves into senior or supervisory care work and is recognised for higher-responsibility roles.
Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in Health and Social Care: useful alongside this qualification if you're moving into a care workplace.
