This Care Certificate Standard 13 Health and Safety course provides healthcare workers with the essential knowledge required to meet the Care Certificate framework. It covers the key responsibilities of staff in maintaining a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with legislation, and protecting both colleagues and service users.

The content is suitable for all staff across the health and social care sector, particularly new starters completing their induction, as well as existing employees who require a refresher. Learners will explore risk assessment, safe moving and assisting, responding to accidents and sudden illness, and the safe handling of medication and healthcare tasks.

By the end of this Care Certificate Standard 13 Health and Safety training, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to follow health and safety procedures, reduce risks, and contribute to a safer care environment.

Why Care Certificate Standard 13 Health and Safety Matters

Health and safety is a legal and professional responsibility in care settings. Without proper training, staff may put themselves and others at risk. This standard ensures that workers understand their duties, follow safe practices, and respond effectively to emergencies.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand your own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the workplace
• Understand the principles of risk assessment
• Move and assist individuals safely
• Follow procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness
• Understand safe practices for medication and healthcare tasks

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, you will be able to:

• Apply health and safety responsibilities in your role
• Conduct and follow risk assessments
• Move and assist safely in line with best practice
• Respond appropriately to accidents and sudden illness
• Carry out medication and healthcare tasks safely

Who Should Take This Course

• New starters completing the Care Certificate
• Existing care staff needing a refresher
• Supervisors and managers in health and social care
• Anyone responsible for health and safety in care environments