🌍 GLOBAL CARE FOUNDATIONS

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Global Care Foundations is an introductory programme designed to prepare learners for entry-level care and support roles across international settings.

The course builds essential knowledge in:

Professional conduct
Person-centred practice
Safeguarding
Health & safety awareness
Ethical workplace behaviour

This programme is suitable for learners preparing to work in care environments globally.

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:
Understand the global role of care workers
Apply person-centred care principles
Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
Demonstrate awareness of health and safety responsibilities
Maintain professional conduct and ethical standards
Understand boundaries between care and clinical roles

Course Content

Introduction to Care Work (Global)
This module introduces learners to the foundation of care work across different countries and systems. Key Topics: What care work is in a global context The purpose of support roles Professional responsibility Scope of practice Boundaries between carers and nurses Learners explore the difference between supportive care and medical treatment, ensuring clear role awareness.

1. The Core Purpose of Care
2. Scope of Practice: The “Red Line”
3. Professional Boundaries
Quiz: Introduction to Care Work

Person-Centred Care
This module focuses on delivering care that respects individuality and promotes independence. Key Topics: Dignity and respect Supporting choice Encouraging independence Equality and diversity Cultural sensitivity in care Learners examine how personal beliefs, backgrounds, and preferences influence care delivery.

Safeguarding Fundamentals
This module introduces safeguarding principles and the responsibility to protect vulnerable individuals. Key Topics: Types of abuse: Physical Emotional Financial Neglect Recognising warning signs Duty to report concerns Whistleblowing principles Maintaining professional boundaries Learners understand when and how to escalate concerns appropriately.

Health & Safety in Care
This module develops awareness of maintaining a safe environment for service users and staff. ⚠️ Theory only — no practical training included. Key Topics: Infection prevention principles Basic hygiene standards Manual handling awareness (theoretical understanding only) Fire safety basics Risk identification and reporting Learners understand their responsibility in reducing workplace risks. 📄 Assessment: Multiple-choice test

Professional Conduct & Ethics
This final module reinforces professional standards required in care environments. Key Topics: Confidentiality Data protection awareness Record keeping (theory-based) Professional behaviour Accountability Respectful communication Learners reflect on ethical dilemmas and professional decision-making.

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Course Content

1. The Core Purpose of Care

2. Scope of Practice: The “Red Line”

3. Professional Boundaries

Quiz: Introduction to Care Work

1. The Core Principles

2. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)

3. Promoting Independence (Reablement)

2 Quiz: Person-Centred Care

1. Defining Abuse and Neglect

2. Recognizing Warning Signs

3. The “Duty to Report” (Disclosure)

Quiz: Safeguarding Fundamentals

1. Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

2. Manual Handling Awareness (Theory)

3. Risk Identification and Fire Safety

4 Quiz: Health & Safety

1. Confidentiality and Data Protection

2. Record Keeping (Theory)

3. Accountability and Duty of Candour

4. Professionalism and Equality

Quiz: Professional Conduct & Ethics

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