This online Introduction to the Care Certificate training courses package covers the following standards:

• Care Certificate Standard 1. Understand your role
• Care Certificate Standard 2. Your personal development
• Care Certificate Standard 3. Duty of care
• Care Certificate Standard 4. Equality and diversity
• Care Certificate Standard 5. Work in a person-centred way
• Care Certificate Standard 6. Communication
• Care Certificate Standard 7. Privacy and dignity
• Care Certificate Standard 8. Fluids and nutrition

The online Introduction to the Care Certificate training courses package is available for all care workers, healthcare assistants and social care support workers:

• Who are new to the workplace or new to care (within the first 12 weeks), and
• Or existing staff requiring refresher training,

Designed with non-regulated workers in mind, the Care Certificate gives everyone the confidence that workers have the same induction – learning the same skills, knowledge and behaviours to provide compassionate, safe and high-quality care and support.

The Care Certificate is the start of the career journey and is only one element of the training and education that will make them ready to practice within their specific sector.

Although the Care Certificate is designed for new staff, it also offers opportunities for existing staff to refresh or improve their knowledge. If you are inducting a new manager, visit our Manager Induction Standards page instead.

For CQC regulated providers, the Care Certificate is expected of care workers joining health and social care since April 2015. The CQC Inspector Briefing highlights how they look for evidence in their inspections.

The aims and objectives of this online Introduction to the Care Certificate training courses package are to prepare those who are new to the care sector to their roles. Learners will also improve their understanding of the various legislation and regulations that govern the health and social care sectors.

On completion of this online Introduction to the Care Certificate training courses package, the learner will have a good understanding of the following standards:

• Understand your role,
• Your personal development,
• Duty of care,
• Equality and diversity,
• Work in a person-centred way,
• Communication,
• Privacy and dignity,
• Fluids and nutrition,