Description
The Basic Health Care Assistant Training Course is a live online course designed for anyone interested in starting a career in Health and Social Care, regardless of previous qualifications or experience. It is also ideal for individuals returning to work who want to refresh their knowledge and rebuild confidence before applying for Healthcare Assistant roles.
The training is delivered in a simple, supportive, and easy-to-understand way, ensuring every learner finishes the course with the knowledge and confidence needed to work in healthcare settings.
The course is delivered by a registered clinician with years of frontline healthcare experience.
This intensive one-day course runs from 10am to 5pm via Zoom and includes interactive learning, practical activities, and an online assessment.
Covered Topics
- Role of a healthcare assistant
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Person-centred care
- Communication skills
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and nutrition
- Mental health awareness
- Dementia and learning disabilities
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Health and safety
- Handling information and confidentiality
- First aid awareness
- Infection control
After the training, learners complete a short online assessment. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate that can support applications for Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker roles within NHS and private healthcare services.
