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

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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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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Continence Care Training

CONTINENCE CARE: 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of incontinence and ways of promoting continence Definitions Anatomy & physiology of the urinary and bowel systems Effects of the ageing process Causes, contributory factors & social effects of incontinence Continence equipment … Continue reading

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COSHH Training

COSHH: 3 hrs. This course aims to give an understanding of COSHH, legal responsibilities, potential hazards and the actions needed to avoid accidents. Topics covered include: COSHH rules & regulations Employers’ and Employees’ responsibilities What substances are controlled Potential hazards … Continue reading

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Diabetes Awareness Training

DIABETES: 3 hrs Aims: To increase awareness of Diabetes Mellitus, its effects and its impact on the client. What is Diabetes? Who gets Diabetes? Effects, signs and symptoms Treatment & General Advice Associated Conditions & complications Foot Care Advice Emergency … Continue reading

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Epilepsy & Administering Rectal Diazepam Training

EPILEPSY & ADMINISTERING RECTAL DIAZEPAM: 3 hrs Aims: To promote a better understanding Epilepsy, including training on administering rectal diazepam. What is epilepsy? Causes, signs & symptoms Triggers and types of Fits Management of Seizures Medical Treatment Administering rectal diazepam … Continue reading

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Epilepsy Awareness & Administration of Buccal Midazolam Training

EPILEPSY AWARENESS & ADMINISTRATION OF BUCCAL MIDAZOLAM: 3 hrs Aims: To improve understanding of epilepsy and how to care for their clients with greater confidence and knowledge • What is epilepsy? • Statistics • Causes • Signs, Symptoms & Triggers … Continue reading

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Fall Prevention Training

FALLS PREVENTION: 3 Hrs Aims: why people slip, trip or fall,and how to prevent this.What makes people slip, trip or fall? Falls risk assessments Risks in the community Creating & maintaining a safe environment Recording falls Assessment clinics Rehabilitation Encouraging … Continue reading

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Foot & Nail Care Training

FOOT & NAIL CARE: 3 hrs Aims: To promote and maintain the client’s health and quality of life by providing appropriate care for their feet and toenails. The function of skin, feet and toenails The structure of the skin Disorders … Continue reading

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Gastrostomy Tubes (PEGs) Training

GASTROSTOMY TUBES (PEGs): 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of PEGs, their maintenance, administering medicines/food. What is a PEG? Type of client requiring a PEG Contraindications and Complications What is administered through a PEG? Administration of Food and Medicines • … Continue reading

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