Administering Medication

3hr Session cost £250 per organisation.
3hr Session - £35 per person.

Aim: To define best practice when Administering Medication.

Objectives:

  1. An introduction to legislation
  2. To explain roles, responsibilities and boundaries
  3. To identify types of medicine
  4. To define ways of administration
  5. To discuss safe practice
  6. To describe maintaining medication records

(Meets Skills for Care Knowledge Sets)

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

3hr Session cost £250

Aim: An introduction to Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

Objectives:

  1. To define Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  2. To identify how the condition affects communication
  3. To discuss possible causative affects
  4. To identify and discuss treatments and support
  5. To describe the care needs

Challenging Behaviour

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To understand and manage Challenging Behaviour.

Objectives:

  1. To define challenging behaviour
  2. To discuss acceptable and unacceptable behaviours
  3. To identify how behaviours are a form of communication
  4. To explain why people need to challenge
  5. To discuss ways of minimising challenging behaviour
  6. To identify how to respond safely and appropriately to a person who is emotionally aroused
  7. To describe the importance of recording challenging behaviours

Common Conditions Associated with Adults/Old Age

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore Common Conditions in Adults and Old Age.

Objectives:

  1. To discuss Osteoporosis, Coronary Heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and Multiple Sclerosis.
  2. To identify the specific care needs associated with these conditions.
  3. To discuss the affects of these conditions.
  4. To identify the treatment of such conditions.
  5. To define relevant support services.

Dementia Part One

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore best practice when supporting a person with Dementia.

Objectives:

  1. To develop an understanding of the condition and how it affects the person.
  2. To define Dementia and identify common myths and stereotypes and how it can influence the quality of care given.
  3. To introduce the person centred qualities that a skilled carer requires.
  4. To identify techniques to improve the care workers ability to provide responsive and supportive Dementia care.

Dementia Part Two

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To develop further knowledge and skills when supporting a person with Dementia.

Objectives:

  1. To discuss the person centred theory of Dementia
  2. To identify person centred skills
  3. To understand people with Dementia
  4. To identify effective communication skills
  5. To describe how to engage people with Dementia in activities
  6. To explain how to keep people safe

Diabetes

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore the impact of Diabetes on an individual’s life.

Objectives:

  1. To define Diabetes
  2. To discuss signs and symptoms of Diabetes
  3. To describe the affects of Diabetes
  4. To identify treatment and preventative measures
  5. To describe the care needs of individuals who have Diabetes

Diversity

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore Diversity within a Health and Social Care setting.

Objectives:

  1. To discuss diversity differences
  2. To define physical needs
  3. To identify medical conditions
  4. To discuss medication
  5. To describe emotional needs/spiritual, religious and culture needs

Effective Communication

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore Effective Communication.

Objectives:

  1. To identify barriers to communication
  2. To define key communication skills
  3. To discuss factors that influence communication
  4. To identify communication aids
  5. To describe best practice to ensure effective communication

Extended Personal Care

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore the personal care needs of individuals with Stoma’s, PEG’s and Catheters.

Objectives:

  1. To identify why individuals may have PEGS, Stoma and Catheters
  2. To observe and discuss types of equipment
  3. To discuss the specific care requirements
  4. To explain the affects of the use of such apparatus

Mental Capacity Training

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: Introduction to the Mental Capacity Act.

Objectives:

  1. To define the impact of the Mental Capacity Act on care services
  2. To identify roles and responsibilities
  3. To discuss deprivation of liberties

Mentoring

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To understand effective Mentoring processes and apply it in practice.

Objectives:

  1. Define effective mentoring
  2. Explain the purpose of mentoring
  3. Identify how mentoring can be used effectively within your workplace
  4. Identify boundaries and responsibilities

Nutrition and Well-being

3hr Session - Cost £250

Aim: To understand Nutrition requirements for supporting individuals within Health and Social Care environments.

Objectives:

  1. To identify the balance of good health model
  2. To discuss healthy eating/nutritional requirements for different conditions
  3. To describe alternative nutritional products
  4. To demonstrate best practice when assisting a person with food
  5. To identify the affects of not assisting a person appropriately

(Meets Skills for Care Knowledge Set)

Palliative Care

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore a holistic approach to Palliative Care.

Objectives:

  1. To define Palliative Care
  2. To identify the historical overview and philosophy behind Palliative Care
  3. To discuss the need for holistic care
  4. To identify physical care needs
  5. To develop an awareness of the principles of pain management
  6. To discuss issues associated with death and bereavement

(Meets Skills for Care Knowledge Sets)

Personal Care

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore and demonstrate best practice in when assisting a person with Personal Care.

Objectives:

  1. To identify the physical, intellectual, emotional and social effects on individuals
  2. To describe the socio-economic factors that affect us
  3. To apply the care value base when assisting an individual with personal care
  4. To discuss pressure ulcer prevention
  5. To describe and demonstrate how to assist a person with personal hygiene

Record Keeping and Information Sharing

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore relevant legislation and best practice when Recording and Sharing Information.

Objectives:

  1. To explain relevant legislation and organisational policy and procedure
  2. To identify roles and responsibilities
  3. To discuss best practice when sharing information
  4. To identify the procedure for safe storage of information

Renal Care

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore Renal Care.

Objectives:

  1. To identify an overview of the function of Kidneys.
  2. To define acute and chronic Renal Failure
  3. To identify the significance of health education and preventative care
  4. To describe the signs and symptoms of Renal Failure
  5. To discuss the treatment options for an adult with chronic Renal Failure
  6. To describe the effects on an individual with chronic Renal Failure
  7. To identify appropriate agencies and resources available for patients/families

Sensory Impairment/Disability and Mental Health

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To explore the needs of people with Sensory/Disability and Mental Health needs.

Objectives:

  1. To identify common mental health conditions
  2. To identify types of disability
  3. To identify sensory impairments
  4. To discuss support and care needs of these individuals
  5. To describe a person centred approach

Supervision

3hr Session – Cost £250

Aim: To develop a comprehensive understanding of effective Supervision practices.

Objectives:

  1. Define effective supervision
  2. Identify the legal requirements for effective supervision
  3. Explain the purpose and functions of effective supervision
  4. Identify boundaries and responsibilities
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