Accreditations
CPD & IIRSM Approved
 
Course Description
Care homes are unique environments that serve as both workplaces and homes for residents. Ensuring health and safety in these settings is critical to maintaining dignity, freedom, and well-being for residents while protecting employees.
 
This course covers key health and safety legislation, employer and employee responsibilities, risk assessments, common hazards, and emergency procedures. It also explores staff welfare and workplace safety policies to create a secure and supportive environment for all.
 
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand that a care home is both a home and a workplace.
Identify key legislation related to health and safety in care settings.
Recognize employer and employee responsibilities for maintaining safety.
Identify potential risks and illnesses that can impact staff and residents.
Understand risk assessments and safety policies used to prevent hazards.
 
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for individuals working in:
Healthcare & Social Care – Care workers, nurses, and support staff in care settings.
Residential & Nursing Homes – Employees responsible for maintaining a safe environment for residents.
Care Home Management & Administration – Professionals overseeing health and safety compliance.
Health and Safety Officers – Individuals ensuring that safety procedures are effectively implemented in care settings.
 
Course Modules (Pass Mark: 70%)
Introduction – Overview of health and safety principles in care settings.
Responsibilities – Defining the roles of employers and employees in ensuring workplace safety.
Systems – Exploring safety policies, risk assessments, and regulations in care environments.
Accidents and Illness Part 1 – Identifying common accidents and illnesses that impact staff and residents.
Accidents and Illness Part 2 – Advanced guidance on managing health risks and incidents.
Moving and Handling – Safe techniques for handling residents and heavy objects in care settings.
General Hazards: Fires, Gas, and Electricity – Safety procedures for managing fire, gas leaks, and electrical hazards.
Aggression, Violence, Security, and Stress – Addressing workplace violence, security risks, and stress management.
Work Environment and Welfare – Ensuring a safe, hygienic, and well-maintained care setting.
 
Assessment & Certification
Pass Mark: 70% per module
Upon successful completion, learners will receive a CPD-certified certificate.
 
Course Duration
80 minutes of video content (excluding quiz and reflection time).
 
Course Format
100% Online & Self-Paced – Learn at your own convenience.
Interactive Learning – Engaging video content with module assessments.
Instant Certification – Earn a recognized qualification upon completion.
 
Why Take This Course?
Gain essential health and safety knowledge for care environments.
Learn risk management techniques to protect residents and staff.
Improve workplace safety policies and emergency response preparedness.
Receive a CPD & IIRSM-certified qualification to enhance career progression.
 
Further Progression
To expand your knowledge, consider these related courses:
Moving and Handling Training – Learn safe techniques for handling individuals in care settings.
Fire Safety Awareness – Understand fire prevention and emergency response procedures.
Workplace Violence & Aggression Training – Manage conflict and ensure security in healthcare settings.
 
Get Certified in Health and Safety in a Care Setting Today!
Enhance safety standards, ensure compliance, and create a safer care environment with this CPD & IIRSM-approved Health and Safety training course.
 
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