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Good health and safety practice is fundamental to every health and social care setting. Overlooking workplace hazards, poor personal hygiene or unsafe working methods can put staff, individuals receiving care and visitors at risk, and can lead to accidents, ill health and regulatory non-compliance.
This CPD-accredited Health and Safety Course is designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, support workers, senior carers, nurses and other professionals working in residential care, domiciliary care and supported living services. Learners will develop a practical understanding of personal safety and hygiene, infection control and medication safety, workplace hazards and safe working practices, health and wellbeing, and emergency procedures, equipping them with the knowledge to work safely and responsibly across a range of health and social care environments.
CPD Accredited
Certificate Included
Learn at Your Own Pace
2 hours
Quizzes covered in each module
Aligned to Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
CQC Safe & Well-Led
Workplace Safety & Wellbeing
*For individual learners. Need to train multiple staff? See Organisation pricing
Why This Course Matters
Understand key health and safety principles relevant to health and social care settings.
Recognise workplace hazards and apply safe working practices to reduce risk.
Understand personal safety, hygiene and infection control responsibilities.
Understand medication safety and how to respond to workplace emergencies.
Meet CQC mandatory training expectations with a recognised CPD certificate.
Did You Know?
An estimated 680,000 workers sustained a non-fatal injury in Great Britain during 2024/25, with slips, trips and falls accounting for 30% of all injuries reported by employers under RIDDOR — the leading cause of workplace harm. Effective health and safety training helps care staff recognise hazards early and work more safely.
Why Learn With Carelearner
CPD Accredited Certificate
100% Online & Self-Paced Learning
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Works on Desktop, Tablet & Mobile
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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:
Introduction to Health and Safety
Introduces key health and safety principles and the importance of maintaining a safe working environment in health and social care.
Personal Safety and Hygiene
Covers personal safety practices and the importance of maintaining good hygiene standards in the workplace.
Infection Control and Medication
Explores key principles of infection control and safe practices relating to medication management.
Workplace Safety
Covers common workplace hazards, safety responsibilities and approaches to reducing risk.
Health and Well-being
Explores the importance of promoting physical health, mental wellbeing and safe working practices.
Emergency Procedures
Covers the importance of understanding and following appropriate procedures during workplace emergencies.
Who Is This Course For?
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Care Workers
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Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
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Support Workers
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Senior Carers
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Nurses
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Residential & Nursing Home Staff
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Domiciliary Care Staff
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Supported Living Staff
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Agency 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 training.
Safely assess manual handling operations before providing support.
Choose appropriate techniques and equipment for different situations.
Understand how to support health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Respond appropriately and follow correct procedures during workplace emergencies.
FAQ
What does a health and safety course cover?
A health and safety course for care staff typically covers workplace hazards, personal safety and hygiene, infection control, medication safety, health and wellbeing, and emergency procedures. This CPD-accredited course is aligned to core principles set out under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
Is health and safety training mandatory for care workers?
Yes. Under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, employers must ensure staff receive adequate health and safety training. CQC also expects providers to evidence this as part of safe, well-led care.
What does workplace health and safety cover in care settings?
Workplace health and safety in care settings covers identifying hazards, safe working practices, personal safety, infection control, medication handling and emergency preparedness. It helps protect staff, individuals receiving care and visitors, supporting a safer environment across residential, domiciliary and supported living services.
Why is infection control important in health and social care?
Infection control reduces the risk of spreading infections between staff, individuals receiving care and visitors. Following good hand hygiene, correct PPE use and effective cleaning practices helps prevent outbreaks and supports compliance with CQC and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) infection prevention guidance.
What is medication safety and why does it matter?
Medication safety involves following safe practices when storing, administering and recording medicines to reduce the risk of errors. Mistakes can cause serious harm to individuals receiving care, so understanding medication safety principles is an essential part of health and safety training in care settings.
What should care staff do during a workplace emergency?
Care staff should follow their workplace’s emergency procedures, which typically include raising the alarm, ensuring the safety of individuals receiving care, evacuating if necessary and reporting the incident. This course covers how to recognise and respond appropriately to different types of workplace emergency.
Can I complete this health and safety course online?
Yes. This is a fully online health and safety course that can be completed at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile. You’ll work through each module and complete knowledge checks before receiving your CPD-accredited certificate on completion.
Is this course suitable for domiciliary care staff?
Yes. The course covers health and safety principles relevant across health and social care settings, including domiciliary care, where staff often work alone in unfamiliar environments and need to manage risks such as hazards, hygiene and emergencies without on-site support.