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Health Care (Practical Care) Course

Level: Professional Development – QLS Level 3

By successfully completing this course, you will:

  • Gain skills and knowledge in Health Care (Practical Care) to expand an existing practice, as a foundation qualification towards further studies, or for personal interest
  • Be awarded the BSY Professional Certificate of Merit
  • Receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3*
  • Be eligible to become a member of AHCP (Association of Complementary Practitioners)

You can study this course from the comfort of your own home; in your own time and at your own pace; with helpful support and encouragement from our friendly tutors.

Enrol with complete peace of mind. If you decide within 14 days that the course isn’t right for you, simply return it undamaged and we’ll give you a full refund1

Course overview

This course examines some of the practical care that is administered to clients in a care setting on a daily basis, and includes the fundamentally important aspects of personal care and nutritional needs together with preventative and safety measures required for health and hygiene.

Syllabus

  • Lesson One
    • Observation and Recording Skills/Personal Care
      • Portfolio Building
      • Observe, Report, Record
      • Culture
      • Ethnic Origin
      • Specific Needs
      • Personal Hygiene
      • Bathing
      • Hair Care
      • Mouth Care (Oral Hygiene)
      • Shaving
      • Nail Care
      • Dressing
  • Lesson Two
    • Food and Feeding
      • Different Diets
      • Religious Beliefs
      • Food Allergies and Intolerances
      • Assisting with Serving Food
      • Assisting with Eating and Drinking
      • Specialised Feeding
      • Practical Work
  • Lesson Three
    • The Excretory Systems/ Assisting Clients with Toileting/ Continence
      • The Urinary System
      • The Function of the Bowel
      • Emptying the Bowel
      • Assisting Clients with Toileting
      • Continence
  • Lesson Four
    • Managing Continence
      • Assessment
      • Treatment
      • Bowel Problems
      • Bowel and Bladder Training
      • Fluid Balance
      • Services
  • Lesson Five
    • The Skin
      • Structure
      • Functions
      • Skin Problems
      • Protection from the Sun
  • Lesson Six
    • Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Sores
      • Assessment of the Client at Risk
      • The Norton Score
      • The Waterlow Scale
      • Development of Pressure Sores
      • Preventing Pressure Sores
      • Witness Statement (Optional)
  • Lesson Seven
    • The Endocrine System and Diabetes
      • Aetiology
      • Signs and Symptoms
      • Methods of Treatment
      • Insulin Administration
      • Stabilising Diabetes
      • Measurement of Blood Glucose
      • The Carer’s/Care Worker’s Role
      • Complications of Diabetes
      • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Lesson Eight
    • Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition
      • Common Diabetic Diets
      • Example Diet
      • Psychological Issues Related to Diabetes
      • Healthy Diet Quiz
      • Further Information

Practical training

No practical training is required to complete this course.

*Registration fee included.

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