Understand Your Role
Understanding your role is fundamental to providing safe, effective and person-centred care. Health and social care workers need to understand their responsibilities, work within agreed guidelines and recognise the professional boundaries that apply to their role.
This course covers Standard 1 of the Care Certificate: Understand Your Role, providing learners with the essential knowledge required before undertaking unsupervised care. It explores professional responsibilities, rights and responsibilities, agreed ways of working, professional boundaries and effective communication, helping learners build a strong foundation for their role in health and social care.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
1.5 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Care Certificate Standard 1
Roles and responsibilities in care
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Build a strong foundation for working effectively in health and social care.
Understand your responsibilities and agreed ways of working.
Strengthen awareness of professional boundaries and workplace expectations.
Understand the rights and responsibilities associated with your role.
Develop awareness of effective professional communication.
Did You Know?
Understanding your responsibilities and working within agreed guidelines helps care professionals provide consistent, safe and high-quality support.
Why Learn With Carelearner
CPD Accredited Certificate
100% Online & Self-Paced Learning
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
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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:
Standard 1: Understand Your Role
Covers the Care Certificate Standard 1 and explores the fundamental responsibilities and values expected of health and social care workers. Learners will develop an understanding of agreed ways of working, rights and responsibilities, professional boundaries and effective communication, helping them prepare for their professional role in care.
Who Is This Course For?
- 1. New Care Workers
2. Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
3. Support Workers
4. Nurses
5. Senior Carers
6. Residential & Nursing Home Staff
7. Domiciliary Care Staff
8. Agency Care Professionals
9. New Health & Social Care Professionals
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 Care Certificate Standard 1 training.
Understand your key responsibilities as a health and social care worker.
Recognise the importance of working within agreed guidelines and professional boundaries.
Understand your rights and responsibilities within your professional role.
Recognise the importance of effective communication when working in health and social care.
FAQ
What is the Understand Your Role course about?
This course covers Standard 1 of the Care Certificate and focuses on the fundamental responsibilities, values and professional expectations of health and social care workers.
Who should take this Understand Your Role course?
This course is suitable for new care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, nurses and other professionals beginning or developing their role in health and social care.
What will I learn from this course?
You will learn about your responsibilities, agreed ways of working, professional boundaries, rights and responsibilities and effective communication in health and social care.
Is this course part of the Care Certificate?
Yes. This course covers Standard 1: Understand Your Role of the Care Certificate.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
Yes. The course is designed as a foundation for people entering health and social care and is also suitable for existing professionals who want to refresh their knowledge.
Can I complete this course online?
Yes. The course is delivered online, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace and from a location that suits you.
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.
How long does it take to complete the course?
The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning. The time required will depend on your individual learning speed and how you choose to work through the course materials.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate that can be used as evidence of your learning and continuing professional development.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. This Understand Your Role course is CPD accredited, demonstrating that it meets recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development.
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. The course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning, allowing you to work through the training at a time and pace that suits your schedule.
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£24
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Full course access, CPD certificate and unlimited assessment retakes included.
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