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Social Care

Last Update October 7, 2025

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$89.00

Level Beginner
Duration 3 Hours
Lectures 28
Language English
Access 1 Year

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Course overview

Social care supports individuals, families, and communities who may need assistance because of age, disability, vulnerability, social disadvantage, or changing life circumstances. Inconsistent services, weak safeguarding, limited inclusion, and poor understanding of legal or ethical duties can reduce care quality and place individuals at risk.

The Social Care course covers the foundations and governance of Canadian social care, legal and ethical responsibilities, safeguarding, quality of care, ageing, disability, community inclusion, support for children and families, social protection, workforce responsibilities, and future developments.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand social care systems, recognize safeguarding concerns, support inclusion, apply ethical principles, and contribute to safe, accountable, and person-centred services. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course.

Key topics included

Foundations and Purpose of Canadian Social Care
Governance and Delivery of Social Care in Canada
Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibilities
Safeguarding and Quality of CareSafeguarding and Quality of Care
Supporting Ageing, Disability, and Community Inclusion
Children, Families, Social Protection, and the Future Workforce

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic prerequisites for this course. It is open to individuals who work in, support, or are preparing to enter social care and community service settings. Basic English reading and comprehension skills are recommended, along with a willingness to respect individual rights, follow safeguarding procedures, and provide inclusive, person-centred support.

Who is this course for

This course is designed for social care workers, support staff, personal support workers, community service employees, care assistants, volunteers, supervisors, managers, and individuals preparing for care-related roles. It is also suitable for professionals responsible for safeguarding, family support, disability services, senior care, community inclusion, social protection, or service quality.

Certification

Curriculum

28 3 Hours

Foundations of Canadian Social Care
Module 1 Quiz

Governance of Social Care in Canada
Module 2 Quiz

Legal and Ethical Frameworks in Social Care
Module 3 Quiz

Safeguarding and Quality of Care
Module 4 Quiz

Supporting Ageing, Disability, and Community Inclusion
Module 5 Quiz

Children, Families, and Social Protection
Module 6 Quiz

Workforce and the Future of Canadian Social Care
Module 7 Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions

The course is open to social care workers, support staff, care assistants, community service employees, volunteers, supervisors, and individuals preparing for social care roles. No previous care qualification or formal academic background is required.

You will learn about Canadian social care foundations, governance, legal and ethical responsibilities, safeguarding, quality standards, support for ageing and disability, community inclusion, children and families, social protection, and workforce development.

Social care training helps workers understand their responsibilities, recognize risk, protect vulnerable individuals, and deliver respectful support. It also promotes consistent service quality, ethical practice, inclusion, accountability, and better outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

Yes. The course develops practical awareness of safeguarding, person-centred support, ethical decision-making, inclusion, service quality, family support, community participation, and professional responsibilities within Canadian social care environments.

Yes. Certification is provided upon successful completion of the course and any required assessments. The certificate demonstrates your understanding of Canadian social care, governance, legal and ethical responsibilities, safeguarding, inclusion, service quality, social protection, and practical care responsibilities.