Our care training courses are suitable for individuals wishing to develop their skills, new care workers, care workers who are looking to update their knowledge and for providing care training courses for the staff you employ. You can buy our courses individually or as a group, you can quickly and easily purchase multiple courses through our Group Creation page which can be found HERE.
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Aim: To protect people and keep them safe from harm and abuse. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Recognise the 6 key principles of safeguarding adults
- Describe what harm and abuse is
- Recognise 10 forms of abuse
- List 5 things you can do to help prevent abuse
- List 3 people or points of contact you can report abuse to in order to stop it from happening
- Identify when it is appropriate to use a restrictive practise
- List 3 things that promote dignity and respect, and to be able to state why they are important
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Aim: To teach you the basics of what you need to do to safeguard children that you encounter. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what harm and abuse is
- List at least 7 types of abuse that a child could suffer
- List at least 4 signs of abuse
- Describe who to contact should you be aware of child abuse
- Identify at least 3 pieces of legislation in relation to protecting and safeguarding children
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Aim: To make you aware of mental health conditions, dementia, and learning disabilities, and the experiences people have with them. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe how a mental condition can change the needs of an individual
- Explain the importance of promoting positive mental health and wellbeing
- List 3 adjustments that you may need to make to personalise care delivery
- Recognise 3 early warning signs of mental health conditions, dementia, or learning disabilities
- Describe the relevant legislation
- Describe what mental capacity is and how it relates to the topic
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Aim: To know how to use communication effectively within your workplace and to understand its benefits. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe different forms of communication
- Explain the benefits of communicating
- Explain the importance of communication
- Identify 2 pieces of legislation surrounding communication
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Aim: To understand what is considered as discrimination, what can cause it, and how to respond in an effective way in order to reduce discrimination. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain diversity, equality and inclusion
- Explain what discrimination is
- Identify 3 pieces of legislation surrounding this topic
- Describe what you can and cannot do when you come across discrimination within your work place
- Explain how to ensure everyone is included fairly
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Aim: To know how to provide basic life support, to save lives in the event of an emergency. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Identify the correct procedure to carry out basic life support
- Recall how to carry out a primary survey (initial assessment)
- Recall how to put someone in the recovery position
- Recognise the importance of airway maintenance, and how to deal with obstructed airways
- Recall how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for an adult
- Recall how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child
- Recall how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for an Infant
- Recall how to assist an adult that is choking
- Recall how to assist a child that is choking
- Recall how to assist an infant that is choking
- Recognise the importance of record keeping with regards to basic life support
- Identify a minimum of one piece of legislation surrounding basic life support
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Aim: To understand person centred values and how to apply them to your role as a health and social care worker. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what person-centred values are
- Identify 2 pieces of legislation surrounding person centred values and care
- Describe the importance of promoting dignity
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Aim: To understand what the main roles and responsibilities within your job role are. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what is meant by agreed ways of working
- Explain what is involved in your role
- Describe the care certificate and code of conduct
- Explain what your rights and responsibilities are in terms of your job role
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Aim: To understand how infection is caused and how it can be prevented. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe the stages of the cycle of infection
- Explain how to maintain basic hand hygiene
- List 5 things you can do in your role to prevent infection
- Explain all of the steps involved in safe clinical disposal
- Describe what constitutes as a PPE
- List 5 items of PPE and describe when they must be worn
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Aim: To be able to handle technology and information in a lawful and secure way. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Identify the relation between Data, Information and Cyber
- Explain why data security is important in the social care sector
- Identify the 3 areas of data security
- Describe the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018
- Explain about the cyber security landscape and the 4 major threats
- Identify counter measures to mitigate the 4 major cyber security threats
- List 5 responsibilities in handling technology and information securely
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Aim: To know how to safely and securely document, store and share information within the workplace. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what is meant by agreed ways of working
- Describe what legislation is and why it is put in place
- Explain about the secure systems for recording, storing and sharing information
- List 3 ways in which you need to act to maintain confidentiality
- Describe how to keep records up to date, complete, accurate and legible
- Explain who you can report to and why when proper systems haven’t been followed
- Identify 3 different types of documentation in health and social care
- Identify 2 pieces of legislation surrounding data protection
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Aims: To know how to keep yourself and others safe within the work place and how to maintain a safe environment. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain how to successfully complete a risk assessment
- Describe what to do in the events of a fire
- Describe how to respond to accidents and sudden illness
- Describe how to carry out a primary survey
- Identify 5 ways to keep yourself and others safe within the work place
- Identify who to contact to report health and safety issues
- Identify 4 types of legislation relating to health and safety
- Describe the symptoms, causes and treatment of Legionnaires disease
- List 5 of your own responsibilities and 5 responsibilities of others within your work place
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Aim: To be able to support individuals with their behaviours in a safe. manner. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what Positive Behaviour Support is
- Describe potential reasons behind particular behaviours
- Explain how to respond to particular behaviours in a way that helps the individual
- Explain how to have a degree of awareness over your own emotional reactions
- Explain how to act in such a way as to reduce the need for physical intervention
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Aim: To have a clear understanding of what your duty of care is. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain your duty of care
- Describe how to manage conflict and dilemmas
- Explain how to deal with a typical complaint
- Identify 3 pieces of legislation surrounding duty of care
- Describe how to manage errors and incidents
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Aims: Understand the importance of personal development, and how to increase the speed and precision of your personal development. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what a personal development plan (PDP) is
- Explain how to assess your own knowledge
- Describe how to record your progress
- Recognise flaws in your own abilities, and be able to identify how best to fix them
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Aim: To be able to promote wellbeing by preventing or relieving the constipation of others Objectives: By completing this course, you will be able to:- State what constipation is
- Recognise 5 signs of constipation in others
- State 3 causes of constipation
- Describe the impact of constipation
- Describe the importance of a Bowel Movement Record
- State 5 things you can do to help someone with constipation
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Aim: To ensure that all members of staff are supported in the workplace. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Identify a minimum of 5 basic workplace causes of mental health issues
- Explain how to implement at least 5 strategies to tackle basic causes of basic mental health issues
- Describe the benefits of promoting openness about mental health
- Identify the 6 core standards of mental health first aid
- Explain how to create a workplace mental health plan
- List at least 6 strategies that you can implement to promote the wellbeing of all members of staff
- Identify at least 3 benefits of encouraging conversations about mental health
- Explain why it is important to provide employees with basic mental health support
- Identify at least 10 factors of the work environment of your team members that promote mental health
- Explain how to implement proactive opportunities for your team members to discuss their health and wellbeing, and the impact their work environment has on it, with their team leader(s)
- List at least 6 techniques for training individuals to be able to treat their colleagues in a way that does not negatively impact their mental health
- List at least 3 benefits of regularly monitoring the mental health of your team members
- List at least 3 methods of monitoring the mental health of your team members
- Explain what an annual wellbeing report is, and to know how to create one
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Aim: To be able to support individuals with dysphagia (swallowing problems). Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what ‘dysphagia’ is
- Identify at least 4 signs of dysphagia
- Explain the causes of dysphagia
- Explain about the complications of dysphagia
- Describe how dysphagia affects children
- Describe the treatment of dysphagia
- Explain about your role in supporting individuals with dysphagia
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Aim: To understand the importance of privacy and dignity within health and social care, and how to implement them into your work. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what is meant by privacy and dignity
- Describe the principles behind keeping an individual’s privacy and dignity
- List 3 ways to maintain the privacy and dignity of an individual
- Explain how to support the “right to choose” of an individual
- Describe what an informed choice is, and how to support an individual to have one
- Explain what active participation is, and 3 ways to promote it
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Aim: To be able to ensure that any individual in your care is hydrated and has good nutrition. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain how to handle food safely
- Explain how to keep food preparation hygienic
- Explain what good and poor nutrition is, and the signs of each
- List 3 ways to support someone in line with their care plan with regards to nutrition and hydration
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Aim: To be able to shave the facial hair of others safely and effectively. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Perform risk assessment and gain permission
- Describe the items required for shaving
- Describe the PPE required for this task
- Perform the shave in a careful and methodical manner
- Describe what to do if you observe any cut or bleeding
- Describe how to update the records and body map
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Aim: To be able treat disabled individuals equally and equitably. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what a disability is
- Describe what is contained in the Equality Act 2010, with regards to preventing discrimination against disabled individuals
- Explain the distinction between visible and invisible disabilities
- Describe the concepts of equality and equity
- Describe the social model of disability
- Identify 10 ways that an individual may require assistance due to a disability
- Identify 5 reasonable adjustments to your behaviour that you can make to assist disabled individuals around you
- Explain why it is important to follow the basics of etiquette, and not to make assumptions about disabled people
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Aim: To be able to understand the purpose of RIDDOR and comply with this regulation. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what RIDDOR is
- Describe what a responsible person is, according to RIDDOR
- Identify the difference between an accident and a dangerous occurrence
- Describe what RIDDOR states must be reported
- Describe when reporting must be done
- Describe which records need to be stored and why
- Describe your role as an employee in this process
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Aim: To teach you how to safely move and handle an object or individual, and reduce the risk of manual handling injuries. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- List 2-3 relevant laws
- List 3 hazards in relation to moving and handling
- Explain the risk assessment process
- Identify good/bad posture
- Explain safe lifting technique of a box from the floor
- Explain safe techniques for assisting standing and walking
- Explain the safe use of hoists, slide sheets, and turntables
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Aim: To be able to set up effective workstations that do not negatively affect your health Objectives:- To be able to set up a workstation effectively
- To be able to set up a routine with regular breaks
- To be able to recognise when your eyes are straining
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Aim: To be able to manage your own levels of stress, and be able to gauge and increase your own resilience Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Recognise four different categories of signs of stress
- Identify at least four different signs of stress
- Recognise what can contribute to a stressful situation
- Identify three things you can do to help deal with a stressful situation
- Identify three ways to reduce your stress levels
- Gauge what your level of resilience is
- List 3 things you can do to increase your level of resilience
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Aim: To reduce the risk of contracting and spreading COVID-19. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Recognise when PPE is required
- List at least 3 different types of PPE
- Recognise the correct process for donning and removing PPE
- Recognise the correct process for disposing of PPE
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Aim: To understand the definition of mental capacity and how it plays a vital part within a Health and Social care setting. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain the definition of ‘mental capacity’
- Identify at least 5 different causes of lack of mental capacity and the effects on a day-to-day basis
- Identify and list all five statutory principles
- Explain the process of assessing a person who lacks mental capacity
- Explain the decision process and why working in an individual’s best interest is vital
- Describe the powers and bodies that support the mental capacity act
- Describe the importance of code of practice
- Explain the intentions of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards and be familiar with restraints and restrictive practices
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Aim: To assist individuals with knowing what to do when caring for an individual with epilepsy. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what epilepsy is
- List 5 different types of seizure
- List 5 different seizure triggers
- Describe what status epilepticus is
- Explain what to do when status epilepticus occurs
- Explain what to do in the event of a seizure
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Aim: To teach you how to safely administer the medication types that you are legally proficient with, and reduce the risk of administration errors. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain what is meant by administration of medicines
- Describe the importance of confidentiality in a health and social care setting
- Explain the importance of consent in a health and social care setting
- Explain the importance of safeguarding adults in relation to medication administration
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- List the types and categories of medication, routes of administration
- Describe what is a MAR chart and how to record information in it
- Describe how to administer and record information about Control drugs
- Describe how to administer and record information about PRN mediation
- Describe how to administer and record information about over-the-counter medication
- Describe how to administer and record information about homely remedies
- Describe the safe administration of topical medication such as emollients and corticosteroids
- Describe how to administer and record information about transdermal patches
- Describe what should be done when placing an order and when receiving the medication
- Understand the storage requirements of medication
- Explain what to do when medication error happens
- Explain what to do when the service user has refused to take the medication
- Explain what to do when the service user has missed a dose of medication
- Explain the procedure for safe return of the refused/unwanted/damaged medication
- Explain how long the medication and their records must be kept after the service user has stopped receiving care from the service provider
- Describe your role in safe administration of medication
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Aim: To understand more on how to protect people safe from harm and abuse in a health care setting. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand what constitutes harm, abuse and neglect and be able to identify any signs of harm, abuse, or neglect
- List what actions to take if they have concerns, including to whom you should report your concerns and from whom to seek advice
- Describe what is meant by effective advocacy
- Identify your professional role, responsibilities, and professional boundaries and those of your colleagues in a multidisciplinary team and multi-agency setting
- List the risk factors for radicalisation and know who to contact regarding preventive action and supporting those persons who may be at risk of, or are being drawn into, terrorist related activity
- Describe how to maintain appropriate records including being able differentiate between fact and opinion
- Identify the appropriate and relevant information and how to share it with other teams
- Document safeguarding concerns in a format that informs the relevant staff and agencies appropriately
- Identify how and when to refer to social care in accordance with organisational policies if you have identified an adult safeguarding concern
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Aim: To ensure the safe and secure handling of information within a healthcare setting Objectives: By successfully completing this course, you will be able to:- Identify at least 7 key principles of information governance
- Describe why information governance is important
- List at least 2 pieces of legislation related to information governance
- List at least 3 different types of information
- Describe how to comply with relevant legislation on information governance
- Identify at least 6 threats to data security
- Identify any breaches of data protection and how to report them
- Describe how to implement security measures to keep confidential information safe
- List the 8 Caldicott Principles
- Recognise how to gain the consent of an individual if it is deemed necessary to share information
- Identify your responsibilities as a healthcare professional under the Freedom of Information Act 2000
- State the benefits of good informational governance
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Aim: To be able to recruit in a way that is safe for children and adults in your care Objectives: By completing this course, you will be able to:- Recognise the importance of the recruitment and selection process
- Identify any training and safeguarding requirements
- State 11 important steps in the recruitment and selection process
- Describe what safeguarding requirements are inherent to certain jobs
- Explain how to ensure a fair process while minimising risks
- State the safeguarding requirements of a role within the application form
- Recognise the importance of an identity check
- Explain what should be included in pre-application information
- Identify the purpose of a DBS check
- State what a regulated activity is
- Describe what a single central record is
- State at least 5 essential interview skills
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Aim: To understand what anxiety is and how to assist people who have anxiety Objectives: By successfully completing this course, you will be able to:- Recognise at least 10 signs of anxiety
- Describe what an anxiety disorder is
- State at least 5 symptoms of a Generalised Anxiety Disorder
- Recognise that a Generalised Anxiety Disorder can affect different people in different ways
- Recognise at least 4 situations that could lead someone to develop an anxiety disorder
- Describe what Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is
- List at least 3 techniques for helping a person with anxiety to cope with the symptoms of an anxiety disorder
- List at least 3 self-help techniques for coping with the symptoms of an anxiety disorder
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Aim: To be able to support individuals with care and understanding, and reduce their need to self-harm Objectives:- To describe what self-harm is
- To identify at least 6 signs of self-harm
- To describe how to treat individuals that self-harm with care and compassion
- To describe your safeguarding duties if you suspect an individual is self-harming
- To be able to appropriately respond to signs of self-harm
- To describe your safeguarding duties if an individual is self-harming
- To describe how to deliver appropriate care after an individual has self-harmed
- To be able to describe what harm minimisation strategies are, and how they should be used
- To be aware of potential intervention strategies for long-term progress
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Aim: To be able to brush the teeth of others safely and effectively. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Perform risk assessment and gain permission
- Describe the items required for this task
- Describe the PPE required for this task
- Brush the teeth in a careful and methodical manner
- Understand what to do if you observe any issues
- Describe how to update the records
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Aim: To be able to work with hazardous substances safely and effectively. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what COSHH stands for
- Identify 5 substances classed as hazardous substances
- Identify 3 different categories of hazardous substances commonly found in a health and social care setting
- List at least 6 likely risks associated with hazardous substances
- Describe the precautions to be taken to ensure your safety and the safety of others around you
- Identify 5 steps in COSHH regulations
- List 5 responsibilities you will have when handling hazardous substances
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Aim: To be able to care for and assist individuals with being as comfortable as possible during palliative and end-of-life care. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what palliative care is
- List 3 reasons an individual may require palliative care
- Describe the steps and processes involved when performing palliative care
- Describe what end-of-life care is
- Explain the steps and processes involved when performing end-of-life care
- Describe how you can help relieve the symptoms of an individual in the last weeks of their life
- Describe at least 3 actions you can take to help you cope emotionally when caring for individuals who are approaching the end of their life
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Aim: To be able to effectively and responsibly respond to, manage, and react to complaints. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Recognise when an individual is making a complaint
- Describe 3 types of customer complaints
- Explain how to effectively listen to and understand customer complaints
- Describe what the customer is hoping to achieve by making the complaint
- Explain why it is important for you to understand and help the customer understand, what is achievable as a result of the complaint, and be clear as to what the possible outcomes may be
- Describe an estimate for what the timeframe for dealing with the complaint may be
- Explain how to set firm boundaries with individuals making complaints, and be able to firmly and decisively act when those boundaries are breached
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Aim: To be able to safely and efficiently work by yourself without close or direct supervision. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe at least 3 things to consider reducing the risks of lone working
- List at least 3 situations that may make a lone worker more at risk of violence
- Explain how to successfully complete a risk assessment
- Describe how lone working can affect stress levels and mental health
- Describe how the training needs of a lone worker can differ
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Aim: To be able to safely administer Midazolam buccally. Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Identify a situation where buccal Midazolam may be needed
- Describe how to safely and successfully administer buccal Midazolam
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Aim: To understand the skills required to make efficient use of technology in a care setting Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the basics about the technology
- Describe the list of digital devices you may be working with daily
- List of the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand and match technologies to the care tasks
- Describe how you to make use of accessibility tools on devices and help others to use these tools
- Explain how to use the internet to access websites, search engines or emails as required by your role as a care professional
- Understand how to solve basic problems when using technology
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Aim: To understand, develop and use digital technology and provide the best person-centred care Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the importance of technology and digital skills in this sector
- Understand how to use technology to work in a person-centred way
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Describe how you can help people to learn about technologies that may benefit them
- Understand how to help people to access their personal information and contribute to their digital social care records
- Explain how to use technology to help people to build and maintain relationships and participate in their community
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Aim: To understand how to be a good citizen of a modern and diverse Great Britain Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand what British values are
- Explain the general purpose of them
- Understand how they relate to the health and social care sector
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how you can uphold and promote …
- The principle of democracy
- The rule of law
- Individual liberty
- Mutual respect
- Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
- Describe the CQC assessment and evidence categories to demonstrate your compliance
- List a few challenges you may face during the implementation of these values in a care setting and some strategies you can employ to counter them
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Aim: To create a proactive safety culture within the workplace through prompt reporting and thorough investigation of all the accidents and incidents Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe why is it important to develop a safety culture within the workplace
- Understand incidents, accidents, errors and near misses
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Identify legal and regulatory requirements related to the reporting of accident and incidents
- Describe the consequences of a failure to report an accident or incident
- Explain the process of reporting the accidents and incidents within the workplace
- Explain how to a conduct thorough investigation and identifying the root cause(s)
- Understand the importance of maintaining accurate records of accidents and incidents
- Describe how to engage in continuous improvement by reviewing and updating accident and incident management procedures regularly
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Aim: To provide the knowledge and skills required to create a safe and compliant workplace Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what is risk assessment
- Describe the compliance and responsibilities associated with this process
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain the process of risk assessment
- Understand what robust risk management is
- Explain how to store the relevant documents and ensure effective dissemination of information within the workplace
- Understand the reasons for conducting regular reviews and keeping the risk assessment process up to date
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Aim: A spotlight on understanding and accepting dementia and providing proactive support Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the fundamentals of dementia
- Describe the types and signs of dementia
- Explain the difference between dementia and other similar conditions
- List relevant legislation in the UK
- Describe the physical, psychological and emotional difficulties faced by people living with dementia
- Distressed Behaviour, possible reasons behind the and strategies to de-escalate them
- Describe how to deliver person-centred care to an individual with dementia
- Explain how to communicate effectively with people living with dementia
- Explain what is meant by “ living well ” and how to create dementia-friendly environments
- Describe the importance of providing effective care at present and in the future
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the people’s disability and circumstances as a personal assistant (PA) Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the person’s disability and circumstances and the impact it has on them as an individual
- Understand any specialist needs that arise from the person’s circumstances
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Be able to support the person in the management of their situation, being led by them in the delivery of the support they choose
- Understand the boundaries of your understanding, including when to seek assistance from other services or from your IE to source appropriate training or development
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of mental capacity and how it can affect how you deliver support to the individual as a personal assistant (PA) Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the principles of mental capacity as they apply to your role as a PA
- List of all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand the application of the principles of mental capacity and consent in your role
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the benefits of reflective practice in your role as a PA Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand what reflective practice is
- Explain why it is important in your role as a PA
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain how reflecting on the support you provide can improve your own knowledge, skills and understanding
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of your obligations with regards to the health, safety and wellbeing of everyone Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand your own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others with regards to health and safety
- Understand and know how to promote fire safety
- List all the relevant legislation in the UK
- Be able to comply with risk assessments provided by your IE
- Understand procedures for responding to accidents and sudden illness and providing basic life support to the person you support
- Understand any medication and healthcare tasks that the person you support requires
- Understand how to safely handle any domestic hazardous substances
- Understand the need to work safely and securely, putting neither yourself nor the person you support at undue risk
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the importance of managing people’s personal information safely Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the need for safe managing of people’s information
- Understand what information the person you support has agreed to share with others and what they wish to remain confidential
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand that the person you support may alter their agreement on what information can be shared with others, providing or withdrawing consent as they see fit
- Understand the need to handle information in accordance with the requirements set by your individual employer (IE)
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the importance of resilience and coping skills in your role as a personal assistant Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand how to manage stress
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how to protect your own mental health and personal wellbeing
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the importance of practicing equality, diversity and inclusion in your work as a personal assistant Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion and human rights
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how to work in an inclusive way
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding all the obligations placed on you as a personal assistant Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand that you have a duty to provide a certain standard of care that meets the expectations of the person you support or your IE
- Understand how to be open and learn from feedback from the person you support or your IE
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how to manage situations that are new or challenging to you, including how to openly discuss this with the person you support or your IE
- Understand how to support people or your IE to deal with incidents, errors and ‘near misses’ and how to learn from them
- Understand how to manage incidents, errors or ‘near misses’ in situations where the person is unable to manage these for themselves
- Understand how to support the person to deal with confrontation and difficult situations where they have asked this of you
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding about safeguarding adults and children Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the core principles of safeguarding adults and how they might apply to your role as a PA
- Understand that you should be led by the person you support in how they want to safeguard themselves from abuse
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand when the person who receives your support may require safeguarding and in which circumstances they can safeguard themselves
- Understand how to respond to suspected or disclosed abuse, including who this should be reported to
- Understand how to protect the person who receives your support from harm and abuse
- Describe the principles of safeguarding children and what to do when you have concerns
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of the importance of maintaining an individual’s dignity while providing care and support to them Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the principles that underpin privacy and dignity in care
- Describe how to maintain the privacy and dignity of the person you support
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain how to support the person’s right to make choices
- Explain how to support the person to make choices about the support they receive
- Understand how to support the person to be active in their own life (for example, through ‘active participation’)
- Explain how to support the person to actively participate in the support they receive
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills in your role as a PA Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Explain which interpersonal skills are essential for a personal assistant
- Understand the importance of effective communication with your IE and/or the person you support
- List all the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of your IE and/or the person you support
- Understand how to promote effective communication with your IE and/or the person you support and, where relevant, with your fellow personal assistants
- Understand how to work out the preferred communication method with the person you support, including using appropriate communication aids and technologies
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Aim: To develop a complete of the role as a personal assistant Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the basic terminology
- Describe the values and behaviours expected from you as a personal assistant (PA)
- List the relevant legislations and guidelines to be observed in the UK
- Describe the role and list the responsibilities of a PA
- Understand the working relationship between you and the person you support
- Understand how to work in ways that have been agreed with your individual employer and/or the person you support
- Understand the separate working relationship between you and your individual employer (IE) where the IE is separate from the person you support
- Explain how to develop your own knowledge and skills
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Aim:To equip care workers, support workers and personal assistants with a clear understanding of delivering person-led support Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- demonstrate commitment to develop and consolidate expertise or skills
- proactively coach and share knowledge and best practice with colleagues
- show strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible way
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- be able to support people’s emotional and psychosocial needs and role model effective practice
- be able to use knowledge and understanding of the people you support to advocate for their wishes when they are unable to do so
- know how to build and sustain professional relationships, including establishing accountability and negotiating responsibilities
- be able to work autonomously within your scope of practice and take initiative
- understand your own role, responsibilities and scope (including limitations) of practice
- understand when to ask for additional support and to who and how to escalate
- be confident to speak up when things do not feel right
- know and understand strategies to develop resilience in yourself and know how to seek support to deal with uncertain situations
- recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective care provision
- understand what is meant by health inequalities, and your own role in working towards reducing them
- maintain accurate and up-to-date records, ensuring all care interventions and observations are recorded in a timely manner
