Care Skills

EDI (Education Development International) is a leading body in providing vocational learning programmes and specialising in high quality certification.

Achieving the Certification in Care Skills will show potential employers that you have a sound understanding of care requirements and the necessary skills to carry out a valuable role.

Module 1: Communication:

• Developing communication skills
• Barriers to communication
• Listening skills, observation
• Non-verbal communication
• Questioning techniques

Module 2: Hygiene:

• Privacy and dignity
• Assisting with personal hygiene functions
• Correct bathing techniques
• Care of hair, nails and oral hygiene
• Safety issues
• Equipment

Module 3: Nutrition:

• About nutrition
• Nutritional values of food
• Healthy diets, safe food hygiene
• Helping with dietary selection
• Assisting with eating and drinking
• Monitoring intake.

Module 4: Pressure Care:

• About pressure sores
• How sores develop
• Shearing
• Factors affecting pressure sores
• Nutrition
• Risk assessment
• Incontinence
• High risk people
• Wound assessment
• Practical caring skills
• Aids to relieve pressure

Module 5: Elimination:

• What is elimination
• Potential effects
• Medication, infection
• Physiological problems
• Muscular weakness
• Practical skills

During the course of your training you will need to complete a number of assignments and submit them to your Care Skills tutor.  You tutor will then assess your progress, offer advice and ensure you are getting the most from your Care Skills course.

The EDI Level 1 Certificate in Care Skills is split into 5 modules which follow in a logical sequence allowing you to build on your knowledge step by step as you progress. The course is designed to allow you to learn at a pace comfortable to you. The Care Skills course should take approximately 80 hours of study to complete.

You do not need any knowledge in care skills prior to commencing the course.