Professional Training

Develop your skills, advance your career, and provide exceptional care with our comprehensive training programs designed by care experts.

Your Training Progress

Care Champion

Complete all Essential Training modules

Progress85%

6/6 modules completed

Specialist Expert

Achieve certification in 3 specialist areas

Progress60%

2/3 specializations completed

Safety Leader

Complete all mandatory safety training

Progress100%

All safety modules current

Continuous Learner

Complete 20 hours of training this year

Progress75%

15/20 hours completed

Training Pathways

Foundation

Essential Care Training

Core skills every carer needs to provide safe, compassionate care

Duration:8 hours
Modules:6 modules
Certificate:CarerNest Essential Certificate
Requirements:Mandatory for all new carers

Training Modules:

Introduction to Professional Care
Safeguarding and Protection
Health and Safety Fundamentals
Communication and Dignity
Basic First Aid and Emergency Response
Documentation and Record Keeping
Advanced

Specialist Care Training

Advanced techniques for complex care needs and specific conditions

Duration:16 hours
Modules:8 modules
Certificate:Specialist Care Certificate
Requirements:Essential Training completion required

Training Modules:

Dementia and Memory Care
Learning Disabilities Support
Mental Health Awareness
Physical Disability Care
Medication Administration
Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Behavior Management Techniques
Advanced Communication Skills
Expert

Leadership Development

Develop leadership skills to mentor other carers and lead care teams

Duration:12 hours
Modules:4 modules
Certificate:Care Leadership Certificate
Requirements:2+ years experience + Specialist Training

Training Modules:

Team Leadership in Care Settings
Training and Mentoring Skills
Quality Assurance and Improvement
Managing Complex Care Situations

Mandatory Training

Critical

Safeguarding Adults

Protecting vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect

Duration:2 hours
Renewal:Annual
Critical

Health & Safety

Workplace safety, risk assessment, and accident prevention

Duration:1.5 hours
Renewal:Annual
Essential

First Aid Training

Basic life support and emergency first aid procedures

Duration:4 hours
Renewal:3 years
Essential

Infection Control

Preventing the spread of infections in care settings

Duration:1 hour
Renewal:Annual
Essential

Manual Handling

Safe techniques for moving and handling clients

Duration:3 hours
Renewal:Annual
Essential

Data Protection & Confidentiality

GDPR compliance and maintaining client confidentiality

Duration:1 hour
Renewal:Annual

Learning Formats

Online Learning

Self-paced modules you can complete anywhere, anytime

Benefits:

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Interactive content
  • Progress tracking
  • Instant certificates

Virtual Classrooms

Live online sessions with expert trainers and peer interaction

Benefits:

  • Real-time Q&A
  • Group discussions
  • Expert feedback
  • Scheduled sessions

Practical Workshops

Hands-on training in simulated care environments

Benefits:

  • Practice skills
  • Equipment training
  • Scenario-based learning
  • Immediate feedback

Mentorship Program

One-on-one guidance from experienced care professionals

Benefits:

  • Personalized support
  • Real-world experience
  • Career guidance
  • Ongoing relationship

Training Support

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