Outline of Program:

1. To understand what a pressure sore is and how to help prevent it
2. The main structures and functions of the skin
3. What a pressure ulcer is
4. Common sites associated with pressure ulcers
5. Management of pressure ulcers

Duration 3 hours. 6 hour course also available.

Price is fully inclusive for up to 20 delegates.  We do not charge VAT or expenses.

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Aim

The aim of the course is give those who attend the skills to safeguard those in their care, while maintaining the humanity and empathy in the care offered.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day those who attend will be able to:

1. Define the what abuse is and the common types
2. Identify the warning signs and symptoms of abuse
3. Identify the triggers of abuse
4. Identify their professional responsibility and how to manage disclosure
5. Identify Where to get help
6. How and when to whistle blow

Duration

3 hours or 6 hours

Certification

Attendees are given a certificate of attendance

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Duration

3 hours

Objectives

By the end of the course the candidates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate & correct practical lifting techniques
2. Identify how to access relevant information about manual handling legislation
3. Assess risk

Delegate assessment

Delegate assessment will be completed by the use of observation and correction of lifting and teaching techniques used by delegates.

Equipment required

Boxes, trolleys

Certification

A certificate is issued at the end of the course

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By the end of the course the delegates will have an understanding of :

1. The basic principles of the MCA
2. Assessing capacity
3. Care and treatment amounting to deprivation of liberty

Duration

The course is delivered in 3 hours and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn through interaction and group activities.

Certification

Delegates will be issued with certificates of attendance valid for a period of 1 year

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The courses cover :

1. Introduction to medication
2. Storage and dispensing
3. Documentation, confidentiality and record keeping
4. Administration of medication
5. Reducing and eliminating medication errors
6. Accountability and responsibility
7. Legislation and requirements
8. Regulating bodies

Duration

The course is delivered in 2 hours and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn through interaction and group activities.

Certification

Delegates will be issued with certificates of attendance valid for a period of 1 year

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Outline of Programme

• Introduction to medication
• Storage and dispensing
• Documentation, confidentiality and record keeping
• Administration of medication
• Reducing and eliminating medication errors
• Accountability and responsibility
• Legislation and requirements
• Regulating bodies

Duration

The course is delivered in 2 hours and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn through interaction and group activities.

Certification

Delegates will be issued with certificates of attendance valid for a period of 1 year

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You can improve your teams practice this year. Or you just jump through the legal hoop again. They won’t know what their missing. but you will.

Aim

The aim of the day is help your team move and handle the people using your service safely.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day those who attend will be able to:

1. Identify their role in formal and informal team risk assessments
2. Identify the key sections of relevant legislation
3. Identify the most likely sites of injury for handlers and those being handled
4. Move and handle safely using core principles
5. Problem solving in moving and handling of people

Duration

3 hours

Certification

Certificates are issued upon completion of the course.

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This course is designed to provide an introduction on how best to enable service users to choose and consume balanced food and drink by mouth on a daily basis.

This course shows those who attend how to support a healthy diet and good hydration for those in their care.

By the end of the course will be able to identify :

1. The things that affect food choices in older people
2. A range of key nutrients and their functions in older people
3. The daily energy and hydration needs in older people
4. The early signs of dehydration and malnutrition in older people
5. How to use the M.U.S.T. Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool
6. The importance of supporting professionals and eating aids available in care

Duration

3 hours

Certification

Certificates are issued upon completion of the course.

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By the end of the course the delegates will have an understanding of :

1. The concept of person centred care
2. The care continuum and changing needs of those in care
3. Understand how to create and maintain a person-centred approach to the care
4. Confidently apply the core principles of care planning
5. The Importance of data protection and use of open and closed files in planning
6. Practically complete a person centred care plan

Duration

3 hours

Certification

Certificates are issued upon completion of the course.

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Outline of Programme :

1. How to provide baths, showers according to the individuals unique needs
2. How to provide mouth care, denture care, hair care, foot and nail care according individuals unique needs
3. How to adhere to basic safety, and standard precaution principles when providing personal care
4. Knowing the importance of recording and reporting
5. Why policies and procedures have to be followed

Duration

3 hours

Certification

Certificates are issued upon completion of the course.

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