Health and safety

This course enables individuals who work within health and social care to meet Standard 13 of the Care Certificate - Health and safety. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours expected of specific job roles in the health and social care sectors.

Developed jointly by Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for Health. The Care Certificate is made up of the 15 minimum standards that should be covered if you are 'new to care' and should form part of a robust induction programme.

Standard 13 - Health and safety

13.1 Understand their own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting
13.2 Understand risk assessment
13.3 Move and assist safely
13.4 Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
13.5 Understand medication and healthcare tasks
13.6 Handle hazardous substances
13.7 Promote fire safety
13.8 Work securely 
13.9 Manage stress 

Typical duration: 1.5 hours

Delivery: Level 1 courses must be booked as minimum 3 courses in 1 day

All course prices are for groups of up to 12 delegates and include course material and digital certificates valid for three years.