This online Care Certificate Standard 11 course is tailored for healthcare support workers, adult social care workers, and non-clinical staff directly involved with patients or service users across various settings such as NHS facilities, residential homes, nursing homes, and community care environments. It is designed for new staff undergoing induction and is also beneficial for existing staff needing to update or reaffirm their knowledge of safeguarding children.

This Care Certificate Standard 11 online course is divided into the following sections:

Introduction

• Foundations of safeguarding children.

Key legislation and regulations

• Overview of the legal framework governing child protection.

Key definitions relating to safeguarding

• Terms and concepts critical to understanding safeguarding.

Understanding child abuse

• Types and indicators of abuse.

Categories of child abuse

• Detailed exploration of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse and neglect.

Individual and organisational responsibilities

• Individual and organisational responsibilities include safeguarding children.

End-of-course assessment

• Evaluation to ensure comprehension and retention of key concepts.

The Care Certificate Standard 11 eLearning course aims to:

• Equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary for safeguarding children effectively.

• Deepen understanding of the legislation and practices that protect children from abuse.

• Educate on the signs of child maltreatment and the importance of effective communication in managing such cases.

To achieve these aims, this Care Certificate e-learning course will:

• Identify symptoms and indicators of various types of child abuse.

• Educate on effective communication strategies with abused children and their families, as well as among healthcare professionals.

• Interpret legislation and regulations that protect children’s rights and ensure their safety.

• Teach methods for safeguarding children within the healthcare system and complying with national regulations.

• Provide strategies for addressing and rectifying the effects of child maltreatment.