These are the minimum training requirements for any care-worker and provide a firm base on which to build further comprehensive training.

Moving and Handling Training

MOVING & HANDLING: Refresher - 4 hours with use of hoist, or  3½ hours without;  New Staff – 6 hours (to comply with Common Induction Standards); 2½ hrs for Non Nursing staff. Aims: To increase awareness of safe moving/handling techniques for both clients … Continue reading

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Medication Awareness Training

MEDICATION AWARENESS: 3 hours. This course meets Common Induction Standards requirements, and aims to enable care staff to store and administer medication effectively and safely, to keep accurate records, and to dispose of unused drugs in a proper manner.  Topics covered include: What is … Continue reading

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Infection Control Training

INFECTON CONTROL: 3 hrs Aims:-To prevent infection spreading, & increase awareness of effective infection control measures. What is infection? Routes of transmission Signs and symptoms of various infective disorders HIV/AIDS, MRSA, Scabies, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B The law: RIDDOR, COSHpH, Health … Continue reading

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Health and Safety Training

HEALTH AND SAFETY: 3 hours, or 1 day for Health & Safety Certificate. Our Health and Safety training aims to ensure staff understand why Health & Safety legislation is necessary and why they must follow health & safety procedures in … Continue reading

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Food Hygiene Training

FOOD HYGIENE: 3 hrs, or 1 day for RSPH examinations Food Hygiene training is essential to equip staff working in food environments – whether preparing or serving - with a sound knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations and how to … Continue reading

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First Aid Training

FIRST AID: 3 hrs. With Resuscitation: 3½hrs, or 1 Day This course aims to give people confidence to help, in any emergency, to promote life, limit the worsening of the condition and to promote recovery. It is one of the … Continue reading

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Fire Safety Awareness Training

FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS: 3 hrs Aims: To give staff a better understanding of what their duties are if a fire occurs. What is Fire and how it occurs How to extinguish a Fire The transfer of heat Classification of Fire … Continue reading

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Dementia Training

DEMENTIA: 3 hours. This course aims to increase Care Workers’ awareness and understanding of Dementia, Alzheimers and related conditions, and how best to care for those affected. The session covers: What is Dementia Different types and causes of Dementia Description … Continue reading

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Communication Skills Training

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: 3 hrs Aims: To improve the quality of communication between staff and client. What is Communication How & why we communicate Skills required Barriers to communication Counselling skills.

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Care Values & Principles Of Care Training

CARE VALUES/PRINCIPLES OF CARE: 3 hrs This session is aimed at those new to Care or in need of a refresher. It raises awareness of the role of the Care Worker, and the values and standards required to care for … Continue reading

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