Care Principles
This comprehensive course introduces key principles in maintaining a safe, hygienic, and compliant care environment. Delegates will explore core responsibilities under health and safety law, the safe handling of food, and how to prevent infection and contamination in care settings. The course includes practical advice on manual handling, PPE, risk assessment, hygiene protocols, and common infections. Suitable for all staff working in health and social care.
| Course Number | Course Validity | Course Duration | Course Assessment | Course Accreditation | Course Approvals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 3 Years | 3 Hours | Continuous | - | - |
- Welcome, aims, and legal responsibilities (Health & Safety at Work Act, RIDDOR, COSHH)
- Accident prevention, risk assessment, and manual handling
- Food hygiene basics: contamination, temperature control, and safe storage
- Infection control principles: breaking the chain, hand hygiene, PPE
- Environmental cleaning, waste disposal, and outbreak control
- Practical application and review
- Summary, questions, and course evaluation
