certificate in care skills

CERTIFICATE IN CARE SKILLS ASET LEVEL 1

Distance learning course of 4 modules

Who it’s Intended for

This learning programme is specifically designed to cover the basic requirements needed to work in the care sector, and is ideal for those working within a nursing and residential care environment.

The Award

The programme is Accredited and Certificated by ASET as a Level 1 Award.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of this distance learning programme is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices of working within the care sector.

Syllabus:

Communication
Developing communication skills / Barriers to communication / Listening skills / Observation / Non-verbal communication / Questioning techniques.

Hygiene
Developing communication skills / Barriers to communication / Listening skills / Observation/ Non-verbal communication / Questioning techniques.

Nutrition
About nutrition / Nutritional values of food / Healthy diets / Safe food hygiene / Helping with dietary selection / Assisting with eating and drinking / Monitoring intake.

Pressure Care
About pressure sores / How sores develop / Shearing / Factors affecting pressure sores / Nutrition/ risk assessment / Incontinence / High risk people / Wound assessment / Practical caring skills / Aids to relieve pressure.

Elimination
What is elimination / Potential effects / Medication, Infection, Physiological problems / Muscular weakness / Practical skills.

Progression Potential

This programme supports the progression to NVQ Level 2 and 3 in Care. Students can also progress onto the ASET Certificate in Care Practices, which is a Level 2 Award.

Qualification: Care Skills Certificate

Ł Cash Price	Ł Deposit	Ł Instalments	no. of payments
125	65	30	2

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course. (APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

At the end of the course you will receive an award issued by Stonebridge Associated College. If however you would like to gain the full ASET accreditation for the course it will be necessary to complete one additional final examination, this examination can be done from home/work. The cost of gaining the full ASET accreditation will be a further Ł25.00 in addition to the price quoted above.

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