Risk Assessment
Effective risk assessment is essential for protecting people receiving care, supporting staff safety and reducing avoidable harm. Health and social care professionals need to recognise potential hazards, consider individual circumstances and put proportionate measures in place while supporting people's rights, independence and choices.
This CPD-accredited Risk Assessment course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses, managers and other professionals working in health and social care. Learners will develop a practical understanding of risk assessment principles, environmental and workplace hazards, personal safety, incident reporting, person-centred risk management, clinical and infection-related risks, falls and mobility, medication and treatment risks, and safeguarding, behavioural and cognitive risks.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
2 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Person-centred risk management
Safer care and workplaces
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Recognise hazards and assess risks before they result in avoidable harm.
Support person-centred care while balancing safety, independence and individual choice.
Improve confidence in identifying workplace, clinical and environmental risks.
Strengthen responses to falls, medication, infection, safeguarding and behavioural risks.
Use incident reporting and ongoing review to support safer care and continuous improvement.
Did You Know?
Risk assessment is not simply about preventing every possible risk. In person-centred care, effective risk management also means supporting people to make choices, maintain independence and achieve positive outcomes while taking reasonable steps to reduce avoidable harm.
Why Learn With Carelearner
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Earn Your CPD Certificate
Complete the course and pass the final assessment to receive a CPD-accredited certificate ready to download, print and keep on file for inspection.
What's Inside the Course?
Here are the modules you will cover in this course:
Foundations of Risk Assessment in Health and Social Care
Introduces the purpose and principles of risk assessment and explores how identifying hazards and evaluating risks can support safer, person-centred care and working environments.
Environmental and Workplace Risks
Covers common environmental and workplace hazards, including unsafe areas, equipment, substances and working conditions, and explores appropriate measures for reducing risks.
Personal Safety and Incident Reporting
Explores risks to staff and individuals, including lone working and workplace incidents, and explains the importance of reporting, recording and learning from safety concerns.
Person-Centred Risk Management
Examines how risk assessments should take account of individual needs, preferences, abilities, choices and independence while balancing safety with people's rights.
Clinical and Infection-Related Risk Assessment
Covers risk assessment in relation to clinical care and infection prevention, including identifying potential hazards and applying appropriate control measures.
Falls, Mobility and Physical Health Risks
Explores factors that can increase the risk of falls and other physical harm, including mobility, environmental hazards and changes in health, and considers appropriate preventative measures.
Medication and Treatment-Related Risks
Examines common risks associated with medicines and treatments, including safe processes, communication, monitoring and escalation of concerns in accordance with appropriate procedures.
Safeguarding, Behavioural and Cognitive Risks
Covers risk factors associated with safeguarding concerns, behaviours that may present risks, cognitive impairment and changing needs, with a focus on appropriate assessment, escalation and person-centred support.
Who Is This Course For?
- 1. Care Workers
2. Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
3. Support Workers
4. Senior Carers
5. Nurses
6. Residential & Nursing Home Staff
7. Domiciliary Care Staff
8. Supported Living Staff
9. Care Managers & Supervisors
10. Health & Social Care Professionals
Meet the Expert Behind Your Course
Manu Thomas is an Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Former CQC Specialist Advisor and NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme Fellow. As the Founder of Pentafold Ltd and CareLearner, and a member of a NICE professional committee, he brings extensive clinical, regulatory, and healthcare innovation expertise to the development of this course.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Receive a CPD-accredited certificate upon successful completion.
Strengthen your professional portfolio with accredited risk assessment training.
Identify common hazards and understand the key stages of effective risk assessment.
Apply person-centred principles when assessing and managing individual risks.
Recognise key risks relating to falls, infection, medication, treatment and physical health.
Understand how safeguarding, behavioural and cognitive risks should be identified, documented and appropriately escalated.
FAQ
What is a risk assessment?
A risk assessment is a structured process for identifying hazards, considering who may be affected, evaluating the level of risk and deciding what reasonable measures can be taken to reduce or control that risk.
Why is risk assessment important in health and social care?
Risk assessment helps organisations and staff identify potential hazards, reduce avoidable harm and make informed decisions about how care and support should be provided safely.
What is person-centred risk management?
Person-centred risk management considers an individual's specific needs, abilities, preferences, choices and circumstances rather than applying the same approach to everyone. It aims to manage risks while supporting independence, dignity and quality of life.
Can risk assessments restrict a person's independence?
Risk management should not automatically remove a person's choices or independence. A balanced approach considers both potential harm and the person's rights, preferences and positive goals, using proportionate measures to manage identified risks.
What types of risks are covered in this course?
The course covers environmental and workplace risks, personal safety, clinical and infection-related risks, falls and mobility, physical health, medication and treatment, safeguarding, behavioural and cognitive risks.
When should a risk assessment be reviewed?
Risk assessments should be reviewed when circumstances change, after an incident or near miss, when new hazards are identified, when a person's needs change or when existing control measures may no longer be effective. Organisations should also follow their own review schedules and procedures.
What should I do if I identify a serious risk?
Staff should follow their organisation's risk management, safeguarding and escalation procedures. Where appropriate, immediate action should be taken to reduce the risk and the concern should be reported to the relevant person or professional.
Why is incident reporting linked to risk assessment?
Incident and near-miss reports can highlight hazards or weaknesses in existing control measures. Reviewing this information can help organisations update risk assessments and introduce measures to reduce the likelihood of similar incidents occurring again.
Does the course cover medication risks?
Yes. The course introduces common risks associated with medication and treatment and explores the importance of following appropriate procedures, communicating concerns and escalating issues when necessary.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Risk Assessment course is CPD accredited, demonstrating recognised continuing professional development. Upon successful completion, learners receive a CPD-accredited certificate that can be used as evidence of ongoing professional learning.
Can I complete this course on my phone?
Yes. The course is fully responsive and can be completed on desktop, tablet or mobile devices. Learn at your own pace, wherever and whenever it suits you.
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£24
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Full course access, CPD certificate and unlimited assessment retakes included.
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