Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings Course

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Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings Course

This CPD-accredited online course introduces personal hygiene support in health and social care settings. Designed for care workers, healthcare assistants, nurses, residential care staff and other carers, it covers bathing, washing, mouth care, grooming, continence support, safety and recognising skin damage. The course supports respectful, person-centred care and is suitable for induction, refresher training and knowledge development. Learners receive a free CPD-accredited certificate after passing the online quiz.

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Supporting Personal Hygiene in Care Settings – Online Course

Course overview
This CPD-accredited online course introduces the principles of supporting personal hygiene in health and social care settings. It explores how to assist individuals with daily personal care while promoting dignity, comfort, safety and wellbeing. Learners will develop an understanding of bathing, washing, mouth care, haircare, nail care, continence support and recognising potential skin damage.

Please note: This introductory course supports awareness, induction, refresher training and knowledge development for care-related roles. It does not replace practical supervision, specialist personal care instruction or additional role-specific training that an employer may require.

What the course covers
• The importance of personal hygiene and the consequences of poor hygiene
• Recognising hygiene-related concerns
• Preparing for bathing and showering
• Supporting individuals during and after bathing
• Washing individuals in bed and caring for different body areas
• Providing mouth care
• Promoting safety during personal care activities
• Understanding continence services
• Supporting haircare and nail care
• Identifying pressure sores and signs of skin damage
• Promoting dignity, comfort and appropriate support during personal care

Who is it for?
This course is suitable for individuals who support people with personal hygiene needs in care environments, including:

• Care support workers and healthcare assistants
• Nurses and allied health professionals
• Social care workers and care coordinators
• Care managers, supervisors and team leaders
• Residential and nursing home staff
• Domiciliary care workers and personal assistants
• Family members and informal carers
• Staff undertaking induction, refresher training or knowledge enhancement

Practical benefits
• Improve understanding of personal hygiene practices in care settings
• Support individuals with daily washing and grooming needs
• Promote dignity, privacy, comfort and respect during personal care
• Recognise potential skin damage and pressure sores
• Understand the importance of safety when assisting with bathing and washing
• Develop awareness of continence care and everyday hygiene needs
• Contribute to safer, more consistent and person-centred care

What learners will be able to do
• Explain the importance of personal hygiene in care settings
• Recognise concerns associated with poor hygiene
• Understand the main stages of supporting bathing and showering
• Identify appropriate approaches to washing in bed and caring for different body areas
• Recognise the importance of mouth care, haircare and nail care
• Understand basic safety considerations during personal care
• Identify potential pressure sores and skin damage that may require reporting
• Recognise when advice, support or escalation may be needed

Assessment and certificate
The course is delivered online and takes approximately 1 hour to complete, with 1 CPD point available. Learners complete an end-of-course quiz and receive a free CPD-accredited certificate to download or print after successful completion. Unlimited assessment retakes are available, and a hard-copy certificate can also be requested.

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Assessment

Once you have completed the learning you will participate in a multiple-choice assessment, a pass mark of 75% is required. The online test is marked automatically, receiving an instant grade. Don’t worry if you don’t pass or want to improve your grade, you can retake the test unlimited times at no extra cost.

Accreditation

HL Online Training Provides continuing professional development (CPD) interactive accredited training courses online for both individuals and businesses in a health and social care environment, allowing you to obtain certified CPD hours.

Certificate

All our courses are accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and are nationally recognised. Once you have completed your assessment you will be awarded a free accredited certificate in PDF format which is immediately available. Hard copies of the certificate are available at an additional fee of £5. All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.

Course Format

The course is delivered online via our bespoke e-learning portal, complete with both online “classroom” style and interactive user-friendly training and downloadable documentation to aid your learning. You can resume or stop your course at any time, remembering the exact point you were at.

Course Duration

This does depend on the level and experience of the individual, as a guide a level 1 takes 1 hour, level 2 takes 2 hours and level 3 takes 3 hours as an average to complete each course. You have 12 months to take the course, however, there is no time limit in which you need to complete the course.

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Testimonials & Reviews

I’ll admit I was a bit sceptical about online training, but the quality of this course was better than many face-to-face classes I’ve taken. The videos were engaging, the resources were comprehensive, and the tutor support was excellent—they answered my questions promptly and with real insight. You can tell the instructors are true experts in their field. A five-star experience from start to finish.
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As a full-time working parent, I thought finding time to study would be impossible. The structure of the training allowed me to learn at my own pace, fitting modules in whenever I had a spare hour. The content was first-class—clear, concise, and immediately applicable to my current role. The quality of the instruction is outstanding. Thoroughly recommended for any busy professional looking to upskill.
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I took a specialised technical course and was blown away by the depth of the material. Complex topics were broken down into manageable, easy-to-understand sections. I had priced up similar training from other providers, and this was not only more affordable but also far more thorough. If you're serious about mastering a new skill, look no further. It's comprehensive, professional, and worth every penny.
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We understand that everyone learns at a different pace. That's why we provide 12 months of unlimited access to your course materials from the date of purchase. This gives you the flexibility to study whenever it suits you, revisit tricky topics as often as you like, and complete your training without any pressure.

You're never alone on your learning journey. We offer dedicated tutor support via email for any questions you have about the course content. Our expert tutors are industry professionals and aim to respond to all queries within 24 business hours. For technical issues, our friendly support team is also on hand to help.

Our courses are assessed through a series of short quizzes after each module to check your understanding, followed by a final online multiple-choice exam. You can take the exam whenever you feel ready, right from your student dashboard. Don't worry if you don't pass the first time—free retakes are included to ensure you have every opportunity to succeed.