Health Care Assistant

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Health & Social Care

• Understanding the UK care sector
• Roles and responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant
• Professional values and ethics

Module 2: Duty of Care

• Person-centred care
• Professional boundaries
• Confidentiality and dignity

Module 3: Safeguarding Adults

• Recognising abuse and neglect
• Reporting safeguarding concerns
• Protecting vulnerable adults

Module 4: Infection Prevention & Control

• Hand hygiene
• Use of PPE
• Cleaning and waste management

Module 5: Health & Safety at Work

• Risk assessments
• Fire safety
• Accident reporting

Module 6: Moving & Handling

• Safe lifting techniques
• Manual handling equipment
• Preventing injuries

Module 7: Basic Life Support & First Aid

• CPR awareness
• Emergency response
• Choking management

Module 8: Medication Awareness

• Safe handling of medicines
• Medication records
• Reporting medication errors

Module 9: Dementia Awareness

• Understanding dementia
• Communication techniques
• Supporting individuals with dementia

Module 10: Mental Health Awareness

• Common mental health conditions
• Promoting wellbeing
• Responding to distress

Module 11: Communication Skills

• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication
• Record keeping
• Working with families and healthcare professionals

Module 12: Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

• Equality Act principles
• Respecting diversity
• Providing inclusive care

Module 13: Nutrition & Hydration

• Healthy diet
• Supporting meal times
• Identifying malnutrition and dehydration

Module 14: End of Life Care Awareness

• Compassionate care
• Supporting families
• Maintaining dignity

Module 15: Employment Preparation

• CV writing
• Interview preparation
• UK workplace expectations
• Finding Health Care Assistant jobs

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Deliver safe, compassionate, person-centred care.
• Support individuals with daily living activities.
• Follow UK health and safety regulations.
• Communicate effectively with service users and healthcare teams.
• Work confidently in care homes, hospitals, and community settings.