DIPLOMA IN CAREGIVING: CARE ASSISTANT

DIPLOMA IN CAREGIVING: CARE ASSISTANT

The Diploma in Caregiving: Care Assistant (EduQual Level 2) aims to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care in various healthcare settings. This qualification covers key areas such as understanding healthcare providers’ roles, effective communication, safety practices, infection control, and emergency response skills.

Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems, legal and ethical responsibilities, and the importance of teamwork in delivering patient care. The course emphasises person-centred approaches, fostering patient independence and ensuring safe and effective assistance with personal care, mobility, and transfers.

Through practical assessments, scenario-based learning, and hands-on training, learners will develop competencies in first aid, managing patient hygiene, and supporting individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. The qualification promotes a compassionate, inclusive, and adaptable approach to caregiving, preparing learners to work effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams and contribute meaningfully to patient safety and well-being.

By completing this qualification, learners will be well-prepared for roles in assistant caregiving, with a strong foundation in communication, ethical decision-making, and professional standards required to excel in the healthcare sector.

Syllabus

Unit  Unit Title NLH
1 Introduction to Assistant Caregiving 80
2 Roles and Responsibilities of Assistant Healthcare Professional 80
3 Healthcare Systems and Communication Skills 60
4 Health and Safety in the Care Environment 80
5 Basic First Aid and Emergency Response 60
6 Personal Care and Hygiene 60
7 Assist with Mobility and Transfers 60
8 Understand and Support Individuals with Disabilities 60
9 Introduction to Mental health Awareness 60

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