specialised clinical topics to enable carers to look after clients who have particular medical conditions

Alcohol Awareness Training

ALCOHOL AWARENESS: 3 hrs Learning objectives: Humans and alcohol – an intoxicating story Definitions of alcoholism/alcohol dependence Effects of alcohol dependence (on society, on the economy, on the individual) Managing withdrawal What is alcohol? Causes of alcohol dependence (genetic, biological, … Continue reading

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Allergy Awareness Training

ALLERGY AWARENESS: 3 hrs Aims: To give greater understanding of allergies and an overview of common allergies and reactions Definition of an Allergy Who is affected – causes Common allergens Signs and Symptons Test and Treatments

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Alternative Therapies Training

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Aims: We run 3 hour sessions on the following subjects to give staff an overview of how Alternative Therapies can benefit health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy Counselling Indian Head Message Massage Reflexology Each course contains a practical element to … Continue reading

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Asthma Training

ASTHMA: 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of Asthma, it’s medication, & how to manage symptoms. Definition Causes, signs and symptoms Medical treatment Nursing care.

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Autism & Learning Difficulties Training

AUTISM & LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of Autism and other causes of Learning Difficulties Myths, facts and statistics Other Autistic Spectrum Disorders Common Characteristics Causes Coping strategies

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Basic Computer Skills Training

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS: 3 hrs Aims: to provide staff with basic PC skills within the framework of their work environment. Keyboard Skills Storage/memory functions Creating documents Printing your document Creating & managing Email Using the Internet NB: This is an … 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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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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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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