Basic Principles of Care

The purpose of this course is to give learners a clear understanding of the core principles that guide the delivery of high-quality care. Whether working in healthcare, social care, or community settings, professionals must apply shared values and standards to ensure that individuals receive safe, respectful, and people-centered support. This course introduces those principles and demonstrates how they can be applied in daily practice to uphold dignity, promote independence, and enhance the wellbeing of those receiving care.

Overview

By the end of the course, learners will:

• Explain what is meant by the principles of care and why they are important.
• Identify and describe the core values that underpin high-quality care.
• Apply person-centred approaches to support dignity, choice, and independence.
• Recognise the importance of professional standards, safeguarding, and safety in care.
• Reflect on their own practice and identify opportunities for improvement and development.

This course is CPD Certified

Duration

Online 2- 3 Hours

Learning Aims & Outcome

This can include a variety of tasks, such as:

• Explain the fundamental principles of high-quality care.
• Identify the shared values required in healthcare, social care, and community settings.
• Apply person-centred approaches to everyday care practices.
• Demonstrate ways to promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing for service users.
• Recognise your professional responsibilities for maintaining safe and ethical care standards.

Assesment

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 100%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don’t pass don’t worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.