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 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
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of working in a person-centred way Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Define what is meant by person-centred values
- Understand how to work in a person-centred way
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain the importance of mental capacity when providing person-centred care
- Understand how to support the individual by addressing factors that may be causing pain, discomfort or emotional distress
- Understand how to support the individual to maintain their identity, self-esteem, spiritual and overall wellbeing
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of duty of care and duty of candour Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Define duty of care and duty of candour
- Understand the support available for addressing dilemmas that may arise about duty of care
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain how to deal with and learn from comments and complaints
- Explain how to deal with incidents, errors and near misses
- Explain how to deal with confrontation and difficult situations
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Aim: To develop an understanding of using and managing data securely in a care setting Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the need for secure handling of information in care settings
- Describe how to access support for handling information
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand how to handle information in accordance with agreed ways of working
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Aim: To develop an understanding of maintaining someone’s dignity while providing care and support Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the principles that underpin privacy and dignity in care
- Understand how to maintain the privacy and dignity of the individuals you care for
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Describe the importance of an individual’s right to make choices about their own care
- Understand and encourage active participation from the service users
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Aim: To develop and clear understanding the importance of resilience and coping skills when delivering care and support Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand what is work-related stress
- Describe a few signs and causes of a stressful situation in the health and social care setting
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain the concept of stress risk management
- Understand how you can improve your resilience and coping skills
- Understand how to look after your own mental health and wellbeing
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Aim: To develop and clear understanding of ensuring equality, diversity and inclusion are a part of your practice Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the importance of equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights
- Identify the signs of a discriminatory behaviour
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- Explain how to work in an inclusive way
- Describe what you can do to reduce and eliminate any discriminatory behaviour
- Understand where to get information, advice and support about equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights
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Aim: To develop and clear understanding of the importance of supporting others to maintain good fluid and nutrition intake Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand why good nutrition and hydration are important in maintaining health and wellbeing
- Describe the importance of food safety and hygiene
- Identify the signs of poor nutrition and hydration
- List the relevant legislation in the UK
- Describe the 10 key characteristics of good nutrition and hydration
- Explain what you can do to support others to maintain good fluid and nutrition intake
- Understand where to get more information and how to report your concerns to the relevant person
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Aim: To understand and know how to promote fire safety in the workplace Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Establish the basics of this subject
- Describe the fire hazards in a typical work setting
- Understand who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace
- Describe the fire safety regulations in England and Wales
- List the type and use of fire safety equipment found in the work setting
- Describe the fire risk assessment procedure in a care premises
- Understand what you need to do when you detect a fire in the workplace
- Understand the importance of fire safety and evacuation plans
- Understand the implications of ignoring the fire safety guidelines
- Describe the importance of fire safety training in the workplace
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Aim: To develop and clear understanding of how to reduce the likelihood of harm and abuse Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Establish the basics about this subject
- Understand the principles of safeguarding adults
- Describe how to reduce the likelihood of abuse
- List of relevant legislations in the UK
- Describe how to respond to suspected or disclosed abuse
- Understand how to protect people from harm and abuse - locally and nationally
- Understand restrictive practices
- Explain how to safeguard children
- Describe how you can demonstrate dignity and respect when providing heath and care services
- List your responsibilities in safeguarding individuals
- Explain where you can get more information to prevent and protect individuals from harm and abuse
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Aim: To develop and clear understanding of medication management and good practice Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Know about the common types of medication and their use
- List of relevant legislations in the UK
- Understand policy and procedures relevant to safe administration of medication
- Explain how to prepare for the safe administration of medication
- Describe your responsibility in safe administration of medication
- Understand the elements of medication management
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of assisting and moving people safely in order to avoid any manual handling injuries Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand anatomy and physiology in relation to moving and positioning individuals
- Describe how to minimise the risk while moving and positioning individuals
- List the relevant legislations in the UK
- List the equipment that may be required to move people safely
- Move and position and individual safely in order to avoid any manual handling injuries
- Know when to seek advice and/or assistance from others with regards to moving and positioning an individual
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding and demonstration of good infection prevention and control measures Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe the cycle of infection
- Demonstrate how to maintain basic hand hygiene
- To know what constitutes PPE, name five items of PPE, and be able to describe when it must be worn
- Understand the steps involved in safe handling and disposal of contaminated waste in a care setting
- Describe the things you can do to prevent the spread of infection
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of effective communication and interpersonal skills Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand the importance of effective communication in the workplace
- Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of individuals
- Understand how to promote effective communication with individuals
- Understand the principles and practices relating to confidentially
- Use a range of communication methods, and support the appropriate and safe use of communication aids and technologies
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Aim: To develop a clear understanding of your role and the importance of personal development Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Understand your role
- Work in ways that have been agreed with your employer
- Understand the concept of working relationships in adult social care
- Explain how to work in partnership with others
- Describe the importance of a personal development plan
- Agree your own personal development plan
- Explain how to develop your own knowledge, skills and understanding
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Aim: To be able to recognise and prevent radicalisation within healthcare Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- State what Prevent is
- Describe the objectives of the Prevent strategy
- List your responsibilities with regards to Prevent
- Identify 3 signs of radicalisation
- List 5 situations that may make someone more vulnerable to being radicalised
- State how direct and indirect factors can change the thoughts and behaviours of an individual
- State 2 organisations to contact if you are worried that someone is being radicalised
- State how to raise concerns
- State the importance of sharing information
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Aim: To be able to guide an individual with limited or no vision comfortably and effectively Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Describe what sight loss is
- List the 6 most common eye conditions and causes of sight loss
- Describe the different levels of sight loss
- List 3 relevant legal policies concerning sight loss
- State 5 of the best ways to approach an individual who is partially sighted or severely sight impaired
- Describe the best ways to comfortably, safely, and effectively guide an individual with sight loss
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Aim: To reduce the risk of modern slavery in your organisation Objectives: By successfully completing this course you will be able to:- Define what modern slavery is
- Describe what the Modern Slavery Act 2015 entails
- List at least 7 types of modern slavery
- List at least 7 signs of modern slavery
- State the impact modern slavery has, on both people and businesses
- Recognise at least 6 measures to reduce modern slavery in your organisation
- Describe what to do should you have a concern about modern slavery in your organisation
- Describe what to do if you are a member of a designated organisation and you encounter an instance of modern slavery
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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 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
