Unit 1 · 4 credits · Level 3
Person-Centred Care and the Care Act 2014
The principles of person-centred care, the Care Act 2014, and how these inform daily practice in social-care settings.
Learning outcomes (3)
- Apply the principles of person-centred care
- Outline the duties imposed by the Care Act 2014
- Identify Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 2 · 3 credits · Level 3
Safeguarding Adults
Recognising abuse, the role of the safeguarding lead, and statutory reporting duties.
Learning outcomes (3)
- Identify the categories of abuse defined by the Care Act
- Apply the SAB framework to a safeguarding scenario
- Describe statutory reporting duties
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 3 · 2 credits · Level 3
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Care
The Equality Act 2010, protected characteristics, and inclusive practice in health and social care.
Learning outcomes (2)
- Apply the Equality Act 2010 to a care context
- Identify the nine protected characteristics
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 4 · 3 credits · Level 3
Communication in Care Settings
Verbal and non-verbal communication, professional boundaries, and supporting people with sensory or cognitive impairment.
Learning outcomes (2)
- Apply active listening in a care scenario
- Adapt communication for someone with dementia or sensory impairment
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 5 · 6 credits · Level 3
Advanced Safeguarding and Adult Protection
Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and the role of the safeguarding lead.
Learning outcomes (2)
- Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to a care scenario
- Describe DoLS authorisation procedures
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 6 · 4 credits · Level 3
Medication and Clinical Procedures
Safe administration, controlled drugs, and the legal framework for medication in care settings.
Learning outcomes (2)
- Apply the six rights of medication administration
- Describe the legal framework for controlled drugs
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 7 · 4 credits · Level 3
Dementia Care
Person-centred dementia care, communication strategies, and the lived experience of dementia.
Learning outcomes (2)
- Apply person-centred dementia care principles
- Adapt communication for people with advanced dementia
Lesson list coming soon.
Unit 8 · 3 credits · Level 3
End-of-Life Care
Advance care planning, the principles of palliative care, and supporting families through bereavement.
Learning outcomes (2)
- Outline the Gold Standards Framework
- Support a family through the dying process
Lesson list coming soon.