Learning Outcomes

The Roles & Responsibilities of Carers

Legal & Ethical Issues in Caregiving

Communications & the Caregiving Process

Communicating with Individuals with Disabilities

Lesson Summary

What are the fundamentals of caregiving? In this module, you will be brought through this, starting with the responsibilities of a caregiver and their roles. A brief on legal & ethical issues to be aware of will be given. Before delving into a discussion on communication in caregiving, in particular communication with individuals who have a disabil

Stress Management & Organisational Skills

Observing, Reporting & Documenting

Cultural Differences & Caregiving

3 units of interactive presentations: Stress Management and Organizational Skills; Observing, Reporting and Documenting; Cultural Differences and Caregiving. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Fighting Infections

Common Conditions: TB, Lice & Scabies

Nutrition & Hydration

Food Safety Practices

Four units of interactive presentations: Fighting Infection; Common Conditions: TB, Lice and Scabies; Nutrition and Hydration; Food Safety. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Planning for Emergencies

Medical Emergencies

Falls & Fire Safety

3 units of interactive presentations: Planning for Emergencies; Medical Emergencies; Falls and Fire Safety. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Diploma in Caregiving - First Assessment

This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Caregiving course: Module 1: The Fundamentals of Caregiving; Module 2: Fundamental Skills in Caregiving; Module 3: Infections, Nutrition & Food Safety; Module 4: Emergencies, Falls & Fire Safety. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.

What is Dementia?

Defining Alzheimer's Disease

The Philosophy of Dementia Care

Working With Patients’ Families

4 units of interactive presentations: What is Dementia?; Defining Alzheimer's Disease; The Philosophy of Dementia Care; Working With Patients’ Families. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Communicating with Clients with Dementia

Behaviour Traits of Clients with Dementia

Planning Activities for Clients with Dementia

3 units of interactive presentations: Communicating with Clients with Dementia; Behavior Traits of Clients with Dementia; Planning Activities for Clients with Dementia. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Human Body: Skin & Bones

Human Body: Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys & Bladder

Human Body: Immune System, Diabetes & Senses

Human Body: Heart, Lungs, Brain & Nervous System

4 units of interactive presentations: Human Body (Heart, Lungs, Brain and Nervous System); Human Body (Skin and Bones); Human Body (Stomach, Intestines, Kidneys and Bladder); Human Body (Immune System, Diabetes and Senses). This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Spinal Cord Injuries & Paralysis

Emotional Impact of Disease & Traumatic Injuries

Traumatic Brain Injuries & Strokes

Preparing for Death

4 units of interactive presentations: Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis; Traumatic Brain Injuries and Strokes; Emotional Impact of Disease and Traumatic Injuries; Preparing for Death. This module includes learning outcomes and lesson summary topics.

Diploma in Caregiving - Second Assessment

This assessment will test your knowledge of the following modules from the Diploma in Caregiving course: Module 6: Understanding Dementia; Module 7: Working with Clients with Dementia; Module 8: How Aging Affects the Body; Module 9: Traumatic Injuries & Preparing for Death. You can repeat this assessment in order to pass it.

Diploma in Caregiving - Assessment

Sharpen your caregiving skills in this free online course to provide professional care to clients or family members.

Diploma in Caregiving

This course focuses on the practical, legal and ethical issues you face while providing care to the sick and elderly. We help you develop the skills required to become an effective caregiver, which involves assisting loved ones and clients with meals, personal care, transportation and other physical and emotional needs. We explain how to deal with dementia while managing the impact of age, disease and injury to bring comfort to those in need.

This course begins by introducing you to the roles and responsibilities of caregivers. We study the legal and ethical issues involved in the caregiving process. You will also learn how to communicate with individuals with disabilities before covering stress management, body mechanics and organisational skills. This course also discusses the purpose of observing, reporting and documenting the condition of those in your care. We establish the importance of cultural awareness and cultural competency to create a respectful work environment. The course examines various ailments and illnesses you may encounter and describes their treatment and prevention.
The term 'dementia' refers to a spectrum of brain disorders of varying intensity that hamper thought and memory. This course examines dementia and Alzheimer's disease and trains you to cope with such conditions sensitively. We also show you how to work with patients' families. The course then studies how ageing affects the body, the emotional impact of disease and traumatic injuries and the steps involved in preparing for a patient's death.
Caring for the aged and people suffering from physical and emotional disabilities requires compassion and understanding. This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective care to any client or family member in your charge, including the ability to deal with emergencies calmly. Sign up for this course to boost your caregiving skills in just a few short hours. Whether you intend to look after a loved one yourself or want to become a professional caregiver, this course helps you take care of those who need it most.

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Course Overview

Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens

Protect Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens

Getting into Contact with Blood

Cleaning Up the Mess

Reporting Exposure to Blood

Next Steps

This module covers the following aspects of Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP): An Introduction to Bloodborne Pathogens, Protecting Yourself from Bloodborne Pathogens, Response to Blood Exposure, Cleaning up the Mess and Reporting Exposure to Blood.

BBP Course assessment

This free online course teaches you how to identify and treat bloodborne pathogens and confers global accreditation.

Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

This course on bloodborne pathogens (BBP) trains you to address health concerns by detecting and responding to germs in people’s blood. This training is required annually by the U.S. Occupational and Safety Health Administration (OSHA). We show you how to identify BBPs and respond appropriately, often with a referral. Complete this course and apply for certification to gain international accreditation that signals your ability to work with blood.

Introduction to Sports First Aid

Emergency Response Planning

Drowning, Choking and Bleeding

Common Sports Injuries

In this module, you'll be introduced to sports first aid and the role of a sports first aider in sports emergencies. We'll show you how to deal with casualties while minimising the risk of infection. You'll learn how to treat common and severe sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more.

Course Assessment - Sports First Aid Training

Learn how to provide emergency care to treat various sports injuries in this free online first aid training course.

Sports First Aid Training

Are you passionate about sports and want to ensure the safety of yourself and those around you? This first aid training course provides the skills required to handle any sports-related emergency properly. We show you how to prepare for emergencies and treat common sports injuries, including sprains, fractures, head injuries and more. We go over basic and advanced first aid techniques to help you become a certified sports first aid provider.

Introduction to Infection and Infection Control

Hazard and Risk Assessment

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

This module will define infection control and go over what it entails, why it is essential, and how it spreads. You will learn about risk management and risk and hazard assessment. Also, you will discover the different types of personal protective equipment (PPE) and their practical uses.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles - Course Assessment

This free online epidemiology course explains how infection control and prevention curb the spread of disease.

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles

This epidemiology course explores the management and prevention of infections. We explain how to direct the implementation of infection prevention and control measures and develop policies that protect public safety. We also emphasise the value of risk assessment and provide risk assessment methods that can be used during emergencies. Sign up to learn about the medical and legal aspects of combating infection in this public health course.

First Aid

Medical Problems

Traumatic Injuries

Environmental Injury and Illnesses

This module will examine the definition of first aid and the components inside the first aid kit. We will define handwashing, the emergency system dispatcher guide and explain when to remove your gloves after administering first aid. We will also explain the causes and symptoms of medical problems and how to give first aid to people suffering from traumatic injuries and environmental injuries.

Adult CPR, AED and Choking

Child CPR, AED and Choking

Infant CPR and Choking

Skills Training Videos

This module will explain what cardiopulmonary resuscitation is comprised of, give a brief outline of when cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillators may be required and explain how to perform them on choking victims. We will analyze the symptoms of choking, how to perform chest compressions, giving breath and how to relieve choking in infants, children and adults.

CPR, AED & First Aid course assessment

This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.

CPR, AED and First Aid

This training course begins with first aid basics, such as how to check responsiveness and recognize common symptoms, before we show you how to treat injuries and cardiac arrest. We explain how to handle choking and how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or use an automated external defibrillator (AED). This course offers global accreditation for your new life-saving skills, so sign up to become a qualified safety officer.

Introduction to Medication Management

Medication Safety

Medication Administration Techniques

Documentation and Record-Keeping

In this module, you will delve into the core principles of medication management and its importance. Learn about medication safety, administration techniques, and the significance of documentation through Medication Administration Records (MAR) and Electronic Medication Administration Records (eMAR).

Special Considerations in Medication Management

Medication Calculation and Dosage Adjustments

High-Risk Medications and Administration

In this module, you will focus on the unique needs of specific patient populations and learn the critical skills of medication calculation, and dosage adjustment based on various factors. Gain insights into the administration of high-risk medications, and intricate procedures such as IV push.

Medication Management and Administration - Course Assessment

Learn the best practices for ensuring medication safety through proper medicine management in this free online course.

Medication Management and Administration

This course is designed to empower healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for ensuring proper medication management and administration. From the fundamental principles of proper medication administration to the intricacies of dosage calculations and high-risk medication handling, the course concepts are comprehensive enough to ensure learners are well-equipped to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare and medication.

An Introduction to Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

Reporting Your Concern

In this module, you will learn about the basic principles of safeguarding vulnerable adults. We will discuss the different issues safeguarding covers such as human trafficking, domestic violence and abuse, modern slavery and dignity. In addition, you will also study the importance of communication in a care setting and how to raise safeguarding concerns about vulnerable adults with designated safeguarding officers and adult social care.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults - Assessment

This free online caregiving course helps you to protect vulnerable adults, at home or as part of your work.

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

This free online course on safeguarding vulnerable adults teaches you how to protect people and raise concerns regarding their well-being. We explain the 'Disclosure and Barring Service' checks that prevent harm to British children and certain adults. You'll learn to spot the signs of abuse and neglect while also covering how to appropriately share information with relevant bodies, keeping to the 'seven golden rules' of sharing such information.

Introduction to Infectious Diseases

Infection Prevention and Control Measures

Standard Precautions and Isolation Procedures

Healthcare workers are the first line of defence against infections. In this module, you'll learn about infectious microbes and strategies to disrupt interactions between pathogens and hosts in healthcare settings. We'll teach you various infection prevention and control measures, such as hand hygiene, PPE use, isolation and standard precautions.

Occupational Health and Safety for Infection Control

Antimicrobial Stewardship

Outbreak Management and Response

In this module, you'll learn about the importance of health surveillance for healthcare workers, strategies to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and early recognition of an outbreak. We'll introduce you to antibiotic stewardship and its role in addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting infection prevention.

Infection Control in Health Care - Assessment

Become an indispensable asset in preventing and controlling infections in health care with this free online course.

Infection Control in Health Care

Any infection within a healthcare facility poses significant risks to patients, carers and staff. Being trained in infection control and prevention can help stop disease outbreaks. This course covers infection control, standard precautions for healthcare providers, as well as the role of antibiotic stewardship in combatting antimicrobial resistance. Enrol now and be the infection control champion your facility needs.