Caring for adults is an introductory course for carers or those considering a care role in a variety of settings. It addresses a number of key questions on topics including: good communication, mental health awareness, palliative and end-of-life care, positive risk-taking and looking after your self.
If you are interested in studying this course, visit the course website here.
This course is one of six free online courses that are produced in collaboration with the Social Partnerships Network. On completion of the course, you will receive a number of digital badges that you can display on your social media profiles. To check out other free courses in this collection, please visit the Social Partnerships Network badged open courses portal.
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