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Alison Free Online Learning Becoming a Skilled Caregiver (Free Online Course With Certificate)
Alison Free Online Learning

Becoming a Skilled Caregiver (Free Online Course With Certificate)

Online

1 up to 3 Hours

English

Full time, Part time

Distance Learning

* free course

Introduction

Learn how to become a caregiver in this free online course that explains how to make a difference in people’s lives.

Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people as a caregiver? If so, this caregiving training course explains how to provide assistance and support to those who are unable to care for themselves, including the elderly. We cover all aspects of caregiving, from patient care to managing the workplace, to help you develop the skills required for caregiving such as communication, self-awareness, reflective practice and more.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • Identify the different types of services and job roles available in social care and the unique skills required for each
  • Outline the different Pathways for career progression in health and social care
  • Recognise the essential personal skills and qualities needed to work in health and social care
  • Summarise the importance of standards and professional development in the health and social care sectors
  • Discuss the concept of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its importance in the healthcare industry
  • Analyse the limitations of a skills-based approach to developing reflective practice
  • Describe how to develop a personal development plan
  • Recognise how to apply the SMART goal framework to build a career as a caregiver

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