Caring for adults

The Open University (OpenLearn)

Type

Online course

Field

Health and medicine

Where

Online

When

Self-paced, start any time

Length

About 15 hours

Apply by

Open

Cost

Free

Perks

Free statement of participation · Free Open University digital badge (pass the quizzes)

Introductory course on good communication, mental health awareness, palliative and end-of-life care, positive risk-taking and looking after yourself as a carer. Open to: paid and unpaid carers, school leavers and career changers considering social care or nursing. Start without signing up; an account is needed to track progress, take quizzes and earn the statement and badge.

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