Health and Safety in a Care Setting
CPD-Accredited Online Training — 80 Mins — €30.00
Course Overview
This CPD-accredited course addresses care facilities as dual environments — homes and workplaces. It covers applicable legislation, management and worker duties, safe work practices, common workplace hazards, emergency protocols, and staff wellbeing.
The course emphasises that everyone in a care setting must understand their responsibilities in maintaining health and safety standards.
Course Modules
- Introduction — 70% pass required
- Responsibilities — 70% pass required
- Systems — 70% pass required
- Accidents and Illness Part 1 — 70% pass required
- Accidents and Illness Part 2 — 70% pass required
- Moving and Handling — 70% pass required
- General Hazards: Fires, Gas and Electricity — 70% pass required
- Aggression, Violence, Security and Stress — 70% pass required
- Work Environment and Welfare — 70% pass required
Requirements
System Requirements
- Up-to-date web browser
- Up-to-date video drivers
- 1 GB+ RAM
- Broadband (3 Mb+)
Duration
80 minutes. This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account for any additional time to revisit or review content, take assessments, or engage with any feedback.
About This Course
Care settings present unique health and safety challenges because they serve as both homes for residents and workplaces for staff. This comprehensive course provides the knowledge needed to maintain safe working practices in care environments.
You will learn about the legislation that applies to care settings, the responsibilities of both management and workers, and how to implement effective safety systems. The course covers accident and illness reporting, moving and handling techniques, and common workplace hazards including fires, gas, and electrical risks.
Additional topics include managing aggression and violence, security considerations, stress management, and maintaining a healthy work environment. This course is essential for anyone working in care homes, nursing homes, residential care centres, or similar healthcare settings.
Ready to Get Started?
Enrol today and complete your CPD-accredited Health and Safety in a Care Setting training. Certificates available immediately upon completion.
Why Choose Phoenix STS
Ireland's trusted provider of CPD-accredited safety and healthcare training.
Experienced Team
Over 15 years delivering accredited training to healthcare facilities, schools, and businesses across Ireland. Our instructors are qualified professionals with real-world expertise.
Irish Owned
A proudly Irish-owned company based in Longford, serving clients nationwide. Our courses are tailored to Irish legislative requirements and regulatory standards.
Experts in Health & Safety
ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPD-accredited training provider. All courses meet HIQA, HSA, and relevant Irish legislative requirements.
