Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course for front-line healthcare and social care providers. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

A lone worker (LW) is an employee who performs an activity that is carried out in isolation from other workers without close or direct supervision.

Establishing a healthy and safe working environment for lone workers can be different from organising the health and safety of other employees. They should not be put at more risk than other people working for you.

It will often be safe to work alone. However, the law requires employers to think about and deal with any health and safety risks before people are allowed to do so.

Course content

This online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course covers the following:

An introduction to lone working,
The legal requirements for the safety of lone workers,
Who are lone workers, and what job do they do?
Understanding the problems that affect lone workers,
Why it is essential to control the risks of lone working,
What to do if lone workers have a medical condition,
Why is training particularly important for lone workers?
How are lone workers monitored and supervised,
What happens if a person becomes ill, has an accident or there is an emergency?
Where to find out more information about lone working (online learning resources).

Who is the course for?

This online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course should be completed by those who work in health and social care services, including:

NHS medical, nursing, AHP and care staff,
Locum doctors and nurses,
Locum allied health professionals (AHPs),
Agency nurses,
Agency workers,
Healthcare Assistants (HCAs),
Support workers,
Care assistants, and
Community services.

Course aims

The aims and objectives of this online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course are to:

To heighten awareness regarding the health and safety issues associated with lone working,
To identify the responsibilities of both lone workers and employers, and
To promote safe practices for lone working.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this online Lone Worker in Health and Care training course, the learner will:

Understand the risks to health and safety posed by lone working.
Know what the law requires of employers and employees in regards to lone working.
Understand the different steps required when undertaking a risk assessment.
Be aware of the appropriate control measures that can be implemented to keep lone workers safe from harm.
Understand what needs to be included in a safe system of work for lone workers.

Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Training Course - Level 1 - CPDUK Accredited.

Lone Worker in Health and Care - Online Course - CPDUK Accredited