Digital Essentials for Carers SCQF Level 6

What is special about this course?

This free, easy-to-access online course has been created especially for carers in Moray, with the help of the Digital Health and Care Innovation Centre (DHI) and Health and Social Care Moray. It's split into four short, practical units, and you'll learn at your own pace through simple quizzes - no essays or exams.

You'll gain useful, everyday knowledge to help you:

  • Understand new digital health and care tools that can make your job easier.
  • Feel confident talking to those you care for about how their personal data is used and protected. 
  • Know where to find and how to share helpful digital health services with those you care for. 
  • Build your own digital skills while helping others build theirs. 

This course isn't just about technology - it's about giving you the confidence and tools to make your caring role easier, more informed, and better supported.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Course Content Includes:

Unit 1: How technology is changing social care for the better

In this unit, you'll explore how care has evolved from paper records and landline phones to today's digital tools - like video calls, health apps, and wearable devices. You'll find out how these technologies have improved everyday care and made life easier - both for carers and the people they support.

 

Unit 2: Getting to know digital health and social care tools – and building your digital confidence 

Don't worry if you're not confident with technology - this unit is designed to help you feel more at ease. You'll learn how to use every day digital tools like smartphones and tablets, send messages, join video calls, and solve common tech hiccups. You'll also find out where to get extra help and how to keep building your skills step by step.

 

Unit 3: What digital social care looks like in Moray 

Find out about how technology is already being used in real-life care settings around Moray. You'll gain a better understanding about how digital tools can support people to live well, stay connected, and remain independent.

 

Unit 4: Understanding personal information and privacy 

Learn the basics about personal data - what it is, how it's used, what people's rights are, and how this supports informed choices. You'll gain confidence in knowing how to handle information safely, build trust, and make good decisions when using digital tools in your work.

Equipment

Access to an internet connection and either a laptop or computer is required to undertake this programme.

How will I study my course?

  • Online

You will access all your learning via your computer or device. Learning materials are posted online and you work through them in your own time, communicating with each other and your lecturer via discussions boards, forums and email.

How long will my course last?

6 Months

Online self-directed study.

6 months to complete the 4 micro-credentials once enrolled onto the programme.

This course is free.
 

 

Where can I study my course?

    Start date

    Flexible

    Fees

    This course is free of charge.

    Additional costs

    There is no cost to study this course. 

    What can I do on completion of my course?

    This programme has been developed to support both paid and unpaid carers, or, people looking to equip themselves to be able to go into the Health and Social Care Sector.

    Upon completion of this course, you may progress into a further or higher education programme to enable further development and qualification in the health and social care sector.

    Is there more information available online?

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    We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI Moray. UHI Moray operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.