Arthritis Awareness Course

By the time most people get an arthritis diagnosis, they have spent years working around pain without knowing what caused it. Our CPD-accredited Arthritis Awareness course gives you the knowledge to spot the signs early and respond the right way, for a client, a colleague, or someone in your own family.

Care assistants, healthcare support workers, and teaching assistants are often the ones who first notice a change in someone’s grip, gait, or energy. The same applies to anyone whose role puts them close to people living with arthritis, and to employers who want their team catching arthritis symptoms early. Recognising a limp or a wince before it becomes a diagnosis is a skill this arthritis awareness training builds directly.

From there, the course moves into the core science. This includes how joints work, the types of arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, fibromyalgia, psoriatic arthritis and lupus), and the processes behind each one, aligned with current UK clinical guidance. You will also see how arthritis is diagnosed through case studies, and look at treatment beyond medication, including physiotherapy, nutrition, and everyday adjustments that support recovery.

The course does not stop at adults. There is a dedicated section on children with arthritis, since juvenile cases are often missed because staff are never trained to recognise them. Also, you will learn the responsibility of supporting someone through a long-term condition: person-centred care, cultural awareness, and how to communicate with families without making them feel like a diagnosis.

So, study online at your own pace, with dedicated learner support whenever you need it. Once you complete the course, you will receive a Free Digital Arthritis Awareness Certificate with a 14-day money-back guarantee for your professional development record. Enrol today and build the confidence to support anyone living with arthritis.