LONDON COLLEGE OF ADVANCED STUDIES

Course Overview

The Health and Safety in Health & Social Care course is designed to help learners understand how to maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment for both service users and care professionals. This course is fundamental for anyone working in health or social care settings, where the wellbeing of individuals is paramount.

Who is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

• Healthcare support workers
• Social care workers
• Care home staff
• Nurses and carers in residential and domiciliary settings
• New entrants to the care sector

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand health and safety responsibilities in care environments
• Identify and manage risks and hazards
• Know how to handle and store substances safely (COSHH)
• Follow protocols for infection prevention and control
• Apply principles of manual handling and safe lifting
• Know emergency procedures like fire safety and first aid response

Duration & Entry Requirements

Duration: 8–12 weeks (flexible)

Requirements: No formal qualifications. Basic English required.

🔹 Why Take This Course?

• Build confidence in interacting with people living with dementia
• Learn the fundamentals of compassionate care
• Enhance your professional profile in the care industry
• Fulfills CPD (Continuing Professional Development) requirements

Career Progression

• Trusted by care providers across the UK
• Practical examples tailored to real-life scenarios
• Delivered by experienced trainers
• Supports safer environments for staff and service users alike

Approved Qualifications We Deliver

• Highfield Level 2 Certificate in Adult Social Care
• Highfield Level 2 Award in Awareness of Dementia
• Highfield Level 2 Award in End of Life Care
• Highfield Level 3 Certificate in Health and Social Care
• Highfield Level 2 and 3 Diplomas in Care
• Highfield First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work
• Highfield Health and Safety Qualifications
• Highfield Food Safety in Catering
• Highfield Infection Prevention and Control