Personal Care

Overview

The Personal Care course is a CPD-accredited online programme designed for UK learners ready to advance their care skills. It supports your professional development with practical knowledge relevant to health and social care contexts.

You will gain greater responsibility and understanding of personal care practices, applying ethical and quality standards in everyday tasks. This course encourages thoughtful decision-making aligned with sector expectations for safe and effective care delivery.

Learners typically include aspiring and practising professionals seeking skills-based recognition and increased confidence. The fully online format offers flexibility and ongoing support to fit your lifestyle and learning needs.

Key highlights:

Develop essential personal care skills relevant to UK health and social care
Enhance understanding of safety and hygiene standards for quality care
Flexible, self-paced online learning accessible anytime, anywhere
CPD-accredited to support continuous professional development
Interactive modules designed to boost confidence and practical application
Includes assessment with instant results and free exam retakes

Accreditation & Recognition

This Personal Care is fully CPD-accredited, ensuring your qualification meets trusted professional standards for relevant fields. It is widely recognised by UK employers as a benchmark for continuing professional development and compliance training. Earn a CPD Accredited certificate to showcase your knowledge and skills

100% online, self-paced study with 12 months’ access
Includes online multiple-choice exam and optional reflective portfolio
Order a CPD-accredited digital certificate (optional printed version available for £24.99)
Recognised by UK employers and globally trusted certification

Assessment & Certification

Your progress in this Personal Care is measured through an online multiple-choice assessment with a 60% pass mark and instant results. Learners can retake the exam for free, ensuring full understanding before completion. Upon passing, you can order a PDF version of the CPD Accredited certificate, verifying your learning achievement and continued professional development aligned with industry knowledge standards. You can also order a hardcopy certificate for £24.99 to boost your credibility and showcase your achievement. This qualification includes no hidden fees and is recognised by UK employers as evidence of structured learning and professional growth.

Who Is This Course For?

Aspiring health and social care workers seeking foundational personal care skills
Practising support workers aiming to enhance care quality and safety
Care assistants requiring updated knowledge of sector best practices
Individuals responsible for delivering daily personal care in various settings
Professionals interested in structured CPD to maintain skills and confidence

Career Opportunities & Progression

Care Assistant: £16,000 to £22,000 per year
Support Worker: £17,000 to £23,000 per year
Residential Care Worker: £16,500 to £22,500 per year
Community Care Worker: £18,000 to £24,000 per year
Healthcare Support Worker: £18,000 to £25,000 per year

Key Skills You’ll Gain

Practical personal care techniques for diverse client needs
Effective application of health and safety precautions
Accurate recording and reporting of care activities
Understanding of care policies and professional procedures
Increased confidence in delivering compassionate support

Why Study with Royal Open College

Royal Open College is a trusted CPD-accredited training provider dedicated to helping professionals build confidence, leadership, and compliance in the UK job sector. Our expert-led online courses are designed to fit around your lifestyle, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime. CPD-accredited and employer-recognised qualifications trusted across the UK

Enrol today to develop practical personal care skills with the CPD-accredited Personal Care course, designed to build confidence and real-world understanding in care delivery.

Expert tutors with essential real-world experience
100% online learning with UK-based learner support
Affordable, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
Trusted by thousands of UK learners and global professionals

Course Curriculum for Personal Care

Module 01: What is Personal Care? Explore the fundamentals and importance of personal care in health settings. Understand key concepts that support quality care.
Module 02: Baths and showers Learn safe and effective methods for assisting with bathing and showering. Emphasise dignity and comfort for care recipients.
Module 03: Feet, nail, hair, mouth and denture care Understand essential techniques for grooming and hygiene maintenance. Support overall wellbeing through careful attention.
Module 04: The safety rules and standard precautions Discover critical safety practices to reduce risks and protect clients. Apply standard precautions consistently in care environments.
Module 05: Recording and reporting Learn how to document care activities accurately and clearly. Ensure communication supports continuity and quality of care.
Module 06: Policies and procedures Understand the role of organisational guidelines in personal care. Apply policies to maintain professional and ethical standards.