This lists alphabetically all the courses offered by Chatsworth Training Services. Please use the searchbox or drop-down course category lists on the left to refine your search.

Basic Observations Training

BASIC OBSERVATIONS (3½ hrs) This course aims to enable Care Workers to help qualified colleagues to carry out regular routine observations confidently and effectively. It includes how to measure and record: Temperature Pulse Respirations Urinalysis Blood Pressure Fluid Balance Blood … Continue reading

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Building an Effective Team

Half or full day:   Aim: Know and value the different roles in a team and how to optimise team performance.  By the end of this workshop you will be able to: Identify the different team roles; Encourage all team members to … Continue reading

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Care of the Dying Training

CARE OF THE DYING: 3 hrs Aims: To give the care worker more confidence and knowledge when providing End of Life Care Meeting the needs of the Dying Patient Principles of a “Good Death” Signs and Symptoms Last Offices Staff … Continue reading

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Care Plan Training

CARE PLANS: 3 hrs Aims: To educate staff in the importance of care planning Why have a Care Plan How to formulate one Types of assessments and what to include Identifying problems

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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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Catheter Care Training

CATHETER CARE: 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of the insertion & care of supra-pubic and urethral catheters. What is a catheter Who needs one? Complications Insertion Maintenance.

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Change Management Training

Change Management Aims: To enable changes to be implemented smoothly Identifying areas for change Understanding the implications on staff and clients What is a change-agent How to implement change Keeping an ongoing dialogue with those affected Benchmarking and reviews -is … Continue reading

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Child Protection

CHILD PROTECTION (3 .5 hours minimum) Our Child Protection Training Courses aim to increase understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.  It looks in detail at: Various types of child abuse and their likely perpetrators; Possible long term effects; How … Continue reading

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Clinical Supervision Training

CLINICAL SUPERVISION: 3 hrs Aims: To understand the process of supervision and its advantages for both staff and patients Definitions Functions, Methods and models Underpinning principles Key Benefits Problems Evaluation.

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Communicating With Adults With Learning Difficulties Training

COMMUNICATING WITH ADULTS WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: 3 hrs Aims: To increase awareness of typical communication problems and how to overcome them (aimed primarily at support staff) Recognising types of learning difficulty, understanding their causes and the problems caused for the … Continue reading

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