Child Health & Safety

Overview

The Child Health & Safety course is a comprehensive training course for healthcare and social care workers. It provides up-to-date knowledge and skills for those just starting out in their career, or professionals who are looking to develop competency in their field by learning some key best practices.

This course covers practical and theoretical knowledge on topics such as child protection, nutrition and healthy eating, legal responsibilities, learning development and communication. It provides practical training and guidance on how to recognise signs of illness in children, assess if a child is at risk of harm, identify learning needs, and other responsibilities. You will also deepen your understanding of the health, social and educational services available to children, exploring the role of a caregiver and healthcare professional in detail.

We’ve taken this comprehensive professional diploma in child health & safety and broken it down into several manageable modules which we believe will assist you to easily grasp each concept – from the fundamentals to the most advanced aspects of the course. Learn from the experts and get certified with the most in-demand skills to fast track your career.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This child health & safety training programmer is suitable for anyone who works with or cares for children, including the following:

Healthcare professionals

Teachers

Childminders

Child Social Workers

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Child Health & Safety course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

Understand your role as a caregiver and healthcare professional

Keep children healthy and safe while under their care and supervision

Communicate with children effectively through verbal and nonverbal language

Teach children the importance of maintaining personal hygiene

Recognise signs of illness in children and respond to ill health

Identify accidents and hazards in the classroom, home and workplace

Understand child safeguarding regulations and legislation in the UK and recognise when a child is at risk of harm

Support the learning and development of children with special needs

Discuss the health, social and educational services available to children

Provide healthy, balanced meals and teach children the importance of nutrition

Promote self-reliance through setting a routine and schedule

Assessment

At the end of the Child Health & Safety course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited. The content of the Risk and Compliance Manager course is certified by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to the continuous professional development principles. This course provides you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helps you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.