Care Certificate Course
Care Certificate Course for Nurses!
About The Course
The Care Certificate is an entry-level training programme designed for health and social care workers in the UK. It was introduced in 2015 following the Cavendish Review to ensure that everyone new to care has the same knowledge, skills, and behaviours to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care.
The course is made up of 15 standards that cover essential areas such as duty of care, safeguarding adults and children, communication, infection prevention and control, privacy and dignity, and basic life support.
It is usually completed by:
- Healthcare assistants, support workers, and adult social care workers starting their career.
- Staff moving into care roles without previous formal training.
The Care Certificate builds confidence and competence, giving learners the essential knowledge and practical skills to provide safe and compassionate care. It also serves as a strong foundation for further qualifications and reassures employers, service users, and regulators that staff are well-prepared to deliver high-quality support.
What Does This Course Cover?
The 15 Standards:
1: Understand your role Standard
2: Your personal development Standard
3: Duty of care Standard
4: Equality and diversity Standard
5: Work in a person-centred way Standard
6: Communication Standard
7: Privacy and dignity Standard
8: Fluids and nutrition Standard
9: Awareness of mental health, dementia, and learning disability Standard
10: Safeguarding adults Standard
11: Safeguarding children Standard
12: Basic life support Standard
13: Health and safety Standard
14: Handling information Standard
15: Infection prevention and control