Personal Care

Too many social care professionals carry enormous responsibility with insufficient training behind them. The gap between caring intentions and genuinely informed practice is where people in care get let down – and it is entirely preventable. Personal Care is a fully CPD-accredited, online course built for UK health and social care professionals who are ready to move beyond the basics, meet sector standards, and deliver the quality of support that makes a real, lasting difference to the people in their care.

This course deepens your understanding of essential personal care responsibilities, emphasising dignity, respect, and practical application. You will improve your decision-making and effectiveness in supporting individuals, following recognised good practice without relying on regulatory claims.

Learners typically include aspiring and experienced care assistants and support workers focusing on skills and knowledge improvement. The course offers professional credibility through skills-based recognition, with supportive online learning accessible anytime.

Key Highlights

• Fully CPD-accredited for professional development relevance
• Flexible, self-paced online study with 12 months’ access
• Focus on dignity, respect, infection control, and hygiene
• Practical skills for personal care, grooming, and continence support
• Includes assessment with instant results and free retakes
• Recognised by UK employers as a quality CPD benchmark

What You’ll Learn

• Develop confidence in delivering person-centred personal care
• Apply best practices for dignity and respect in care settings
• Strengthen skills in infection control and hygiene procedures
• Understand effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Improve monitoring, reporting, and recording of care activities
• Manage continence and support with toileting aids responsibly
• Enhance practical knowledge of washing, bathing, and grooming
• Lead safe disposal of waste and maintain hygiene standards

WHY STUDY WITH Learnera

Learnera is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.

• CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK
• Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
• 100% online learning with UK-based learner support
• Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
• Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

This Personal Care is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training.

• Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills
• 100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
• Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
• Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
• Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

Your progress in this Personal Care is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion.

Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement.

This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

• Aspiring care workers seeking foundational personal care skills
• Practising support staff aiming to refresh care knowledge
• Individuals responsible for infection control in care settings
• Professionals supporting continence and hygiene needs
• Those aiming to improve dignity and respect in care delivery
• Staff involved in monitoring and reporting care activities

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES & PROGRESSION

• Care Assistant (£18,000-£22,000) – practical personal care delivery
• Support Worker (£19,000-£23,000) – assisting with daily living tasks
• Healthcare Assistant (£20,000-£25,000) – supporting clinical teams
• Residential Care Worker (£18,500-£22,500) – managing personal hygiene support
• Community Support Worker (£19,000-£24,000) – aiding independent living
• Care Home Assistant (£18,000-£22,000) – providing person-centred care

KEY SKILLS YOU’LL GAIN

• Person-centred care with dignity and respect focus
• Infection control and effective use of PPE
• Confident washing, bathing, and grooming techniques
• Safe use of continence equipment and toileting aids
• Accurate monitoring, reporting, and documentation skills
• Waste disposal and maintaining hygiene standards
• Enhancing communication and ethical decision-making
• Practical understanding of personal care environments

Enrol today to develop practical personal care skills with the CPD-accredited Personal Care course, designed to build confidence and real-world understanding.