Supporting independence in the tasks of daily living
For working in all settings including healthcare, social care, home care, and community care

Credit Value: 5 credits
Guided Learning Hours: 37 hours
Type of Learning Programme: Knowledge-based course
Entry requirements: None. No minimum entry restrictions
Study Method: Online and self-paced by the learner
Assessment type: End of course Multiple Choice Questions
Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price
Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass. You will receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course.
Quiz Retakes are free.
Digital Certificate of Completion: FREE. Available as Instant Self-Download, when all content have been completed.
The Level 2 Supporting independence in the tasks of daily living course, is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in any health or social care setting.
This course will help you to learn how to support people in the tasks of daily living.
You will need to know why it is important to promote independence as well as recognising what support people need, taking into consideration people’s preferences and abilities.Being independent gives us a sense of control over our life.
Eating and drinking is vital for life. You will learn how to support people to plan and prepare nutritious meals while encouraging them to participate actively.
Being independent also means being able to shop for personal and household items. You will learn how to support people to buy items of their choice safely in a way that they prefer.
Some people may require help to know how to keep their home safe and secure; you will learn how to support them to do so.
A person may become more independent or they may need more support. You will learn to recognise when people’s needs do change and know how to respond to these changes.
What you will learn
1. principles for supporting independence in the tasks of daily living
2. how to establish what support is required for daily living tasks
3. how to provide support for planning and preparing meals
4. how to provide support for buying and using household and personal items
5. how to provide support for keeping the home clean and secure
6. how to identify and respond to changes needed in support for daily living tasks.
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