The Care Certificate is a set of 15 standards to teach care workers, such as healthcare assistants, assistant practitioners or any person 'new to care', the fundamental introductory knowledge, skills and behaviours to deliver high-quality care and support.
WHO IS THE CARE CERTIFICATE FOR?
The Care Certificate is for anyone that works in health and social care, including Health Care Assistants, Assistant Practitioners, Care Support Workers and those giving support to clinical roles in the NHS where there is any direct contact with patients.
It’s designed for new staff but it is also a useful refresher for existing staff. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) expects all health and social care providers to provide the Care Certificate course to their staff.
