Qualification Code:
EL-049
Duration:
40 minutes
Delivery Method:
Online
Cost:
£25.00
Course Overview
Start your care career clearly with our understanding your role in care online course
New care workers need to know what is expected of them from day one. This understanding your role in care online course sets out your duties, responsibilities and boundaries. It suits people new to care and those thinking about a career in the sector.
The course has seven short video modules. Each one needs a 70% pass mark. You can study on any device, in your own time.
Why choose this course?
✔ Ideal for induction – covers the knowledge for Care Certificate Standard 1
✔ Clear boundaries – know what is and is not part of your job
✔ Working with others – partnership with families, colleagues and other professionals
✔ Short course – 40 minutes of video, 2 CPD units
This understanding your role in care online course covers seven areas.
- What social care is – its aims, its values and why people choose it as a career
- Your job description – your duties and the limits of your role
- Relationships – the difference between a working relationship and a personal one
- Agreed ways of working – following policies, procedures and codes of practice
- Keeping up to date – why training and current knowledge matter in care
- Working in partnership – involving the person, their family and other services
- Resolving conflict – handling disagreements at work calmly and fairly
The course suits new care assistants, support workers and healthcare assistants. It also helps people exploring a career in care homes, home care or supported living.
Pass each graded module at 70% to complete the course. The course is CPD approved, 2 CPD units, through VideoTile Learning’s accreditation with The CPD Certification Service. Employers can file the record as training evidence for CQC inspection.
Simple to buy. Flexible to study.
Buy your course online and you can start straight away. Courses run on our secure eLearning platform, delivered in partnership with VideoTile Learning.
- Try it first – Create a free account and watch the first module of any course at no cost.
- Buy and log in – Pay online and the course appears in your account.
- Study at your own pace – Short video modules let you stop and return whenever suits you.
- Check your learning – A short multiple-choice test follows each module. The pass mark is usually 70%.
- Download your certificate – Pass every module and your certificate is ready to download and print.
What you need: an up-to-date web browser and a broadband connection of 3Mb or faster. No software to install.
Training a team? We can help.
Many care providers, NHS teams and employers use our eLearning to keep staff training current. A business account lets you buy courses in bulk, assign them to staff and track completion in one place. That gives you a clear record for audits and inspections.
Since 2008, Medipro has trained thousands of health and care professionals in the classroom and online. We can help you build a training plan that mixes eLearning with practical, tutor-led courses at our centres.
This topic is also covered in The Care Certificate course for new starters.
What is the role of a care worker?
A care worker supports people with daily living while respecting their choices and independence. Tasks depend on the setting and job description. This understanding your role in care online course explains the core duties and boundaries.
Does this count towards the Care Certificate?
It covers the knowledge for Standard 1, Understand your role. Your employer must still assess your practice before signing the standard off.
Do I need experience to take this course?
No experience is needed. It is designed for new starters and people considering a role in care.