Adult Care Courses

Autism is a broad-spectrum condition which affects people in many different ways and requires very individual support. This training course confirms what autism is (including Asperger syndrome), considers different ways which people who are on the autism spectrum may be effected and the characteristics which are associated with the condition.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand what autism is
2. Understand autism as a spectrum
3. Understand challenges associated with autism
4. Understand cognitive theories of autism
5. Understand sensory regulation in autism
6. Understand ways to support people

Course Overview

Basic life Support is life support using little or no equipment. Its aim is to maintain an oxygen supply to the brain and to buy time until the arrival of trained help. It is designed to maintain the Airway and to support Breathing and Circulation.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate/describe correct emergency procedure.
2. Demonstrate/describe how to perform a primary survey using ABCDE
3. Understand the aims of first aid.
4. Demonstrate/describe when and how to do CPR on adult
5. Understand differences between CPR on children and infants.
6. Awareness of the different types of emergency, including Shock, choking
7. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
8. Demonstrate/describe how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
9. Demonstrate/describe the Recovery Position.

Overview

Cerebral Palsy affects around 1 in every 400 UK children and is associated with communication and learning difficulties, as well as problems with movement. Delegates who attend this course will learn about Cerebral Palsy in people of all ages, and the many different physical, emotional and psychological effects which it can have. The training fulfils guidelines recommended by the CQC and provides delegates with the understanding they need to support and encourage individuals with this condition.

Outline of Programme

1. Introduction to Cerebral Palsy.
2. Importance of early diagnosis.
3. Causes of Cerebral Palsy.
4. Associated character traits.
5. Adapting environments to accommodate those with Cerebral Palsy.
6. Common misconceptions.
7. The three main types – Spastic (most common), athetoid, ataxic.
8. Helping with communication.
9. Changing needs throughout their life.
10. VOCAs, passports and communication books.
11. Disability protection legislation.
12. Treating the physical impairment caused by Cerebral Palsy.
13. Understand the complexity of the disability and how everyone is affected differently.
14. Dealing with difficult behaviour.
15. Multi Disability and Visual Impairment (MDVI).
16. Therapy – physiotherapy, improving quality of life, , emotional effects, psychological effects.
17. Encouraging social interaction and communication.
18. Associated conditions.

Working with vulnerable children and young people is a rewarding profession, especially when we see young people succeed and achieve. For many reasons however, many children can present different types of challenging behaviours which we need to be able to respond to and manage. This training course considers what challenging behaviour is and how we, as individuals, react to different types of behaviours in different ways and how we all have our own professional limitations.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand what challenging behaviour is
2. Understand our own reactions to challenging behaviour.
3. Understand challenging and positive influences of behaviour
4. Understand legislation and regulations relating to challenging behaviour
5. Understand requirements of behaviour management planning
6. Understand models of positive behaviour plans

Course Overview

This training is aimed at staff working in a range of care settings and ensures that they come away with an enhanced awareness of the principles of good communication and record keeping within their own care environment. They will also benefit from improved communication skills which will prove invaluable in delivering good care and maintaining healthy working relationships.

Course Outline

What is communication?

1. Effective methods of communication.
2. Models of communication.
3. Communication techniques.
4. The management of communication.
5. Legislation and best practice.
6. Effective record keeping.
7. Keeping records in a care environment.
8. Preventing errors.

Data Protection is a legal requirement for every organisation including services supporting vulnerable children and young people where there are specific requirements relating to the sector which need to be met. Services need to demonstrate that measures have been taken to ensure data is protected, collected, stored, used and shared in a safe and legal way.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the meaning of data protection and sharing
2. Understand the role and responsibilities in relation to data protection, sharing and working with children and young people
3. Understand requirements of the Data Protection Act (2018) and the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and how these specifically relate to working in children and young people’s services
4. Understand how to meet legal requirements in the collection, use and safe storage of data
5. Understand how and why data may need to be shared including in the instance of a safeguarding concern or allegation
6. Understand actions to take and procedures to follow in the event of an actual or suspected data breach

Drug and alcohol abuse (also referred to as substance misuse) affects millions of people with the social influences of drugs, substances and alcohol is possibly greater now that it has ever been before, especially for children and young people.   This course is ideal for people working in social care and education as it covers key topics including the indicators of substance misuse to help raise awareness and spot people who may affected.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand what drug and alcohol abuse is.
2. Understand drug and alcohol abuse related UK legislation.
3. Understand the different classifications of substances
4. Understand the different types and categories of substances.
5. Understand possible causes and effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
6. Understand possible indicators of drug and alcohol abuse.
7. Understand the ‘cycle of change’.

Course Overview

Lone working is a broad term which considers situations when professionals may be isolated from colleagues, leading to an increase in vulnerability and risk. This training course broadens out the term lone working to consider the wider range of situations and risks associated with a physical place of work and also when working in communities without supervision, including ‘out of hours’ tasks, being in unfamiliar locations and encountering unknown people.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand what lone working is
2. Understand lone working related legislation
3. Understand lone working tasks and environments
4. Understand ways of risk assessing lone working tasks and environments
5. Understand ways to be traceable and accountable
6. Understand lone working policy and procedure
7. Understand the importance of reporting concerns, incidents and debriefing

Course Overview

Mental health is a broad term and is associated with many different conditions which will affect an estimated one in four people at some point throughout life and the causes and challenges can be difficult to understand. Although some people may be more vulnerable that others, everyone has the potential to experience some type of mental health condition at some stage of life.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the meaning of mental wellbeing
2. Understand the impact of mental health challenges
3. Understand the relationship between stress, anxiety and depression
4. Understand schizophrenia and the impact this can have on individuals
5. Understand types and characteristics of schizophrenia
6. Understand way of providing support to both a person who experiences schizophrenia and professionals who provide support

Course Overview

This course provides candidates with a general understanding of First Aid and how to manage incidents safely and raise the general awareness of what to do in an emergency while waiting for the arrival of trained emergency services personnel.

Course Content

1. Managing Incidents
2. Basic Life Support - CPR
3. Control of Bleeding
4. Choking
5. Examination of a Casualty
6. Unconsciousness
7. Head Injuries
8. Strain and Sprains
9. Shock

Overview

This course is aimed at carers, healthcare professionals and families of those with dementia. This course enables individuals to increase their awareness and understanding of dementia so as to provide better care to people living with it. Delegates will gain knowledge of the difficulties people with dementia face on a day-to-day basis, the stigma sufferers of dementia are labelled with, the challenging behaviour that can surround this condition, and ways to overcome these issues.

Course Outline

1. What is dementia?
2. Types of Dementia.
3. Symptoms of Dementia.
4.  
5. Understand how dementia affects individuals in different ways.
6. Knowledge of how quality dementia care purely focuses on what the person can still do.
7. How to reduce the 'Stigma of Dementia'.
8. The importance of good communication when caring for someone with dementia.
9. Methods to improve the wellbeing of people with dementia.

Overview

This extended day course is designed for health care professionals and would also be ideal for anybody caring for a sufferer of depression, anxiety and/or phobias. The training will ensure that delegates are aware of the triggers and symptoms of these disorders, as well as the effects and impacts which they have on both the sufferer and those close to them. Delegates will also gain an understanding of potential support and treatment methods which they could provide.

Course Outline

1. Introduction and explanation.
2. Understanding the different types of depression (clinical, reactive, post-natal, seasonal affective disorder).
3. Identifying symptoms of depression.
4. Knowledge of anxiety and panic attacks.
5. Common triggers of depression and anxiety attacks.
6. Techniques to help those coping with a disorder, or a combination of them.
7. Understanding everyone is affected and impacted differently.
8. Discussion of treatments available.

Overview

This course is aimed at all care sector staff and is designed to suit those working with adults, teenagers and children with diabetes. Training helps delegates achieve a general understanding of the challenges facing those with diabetes and the staff who help to manage these individuals. It also prepares delegates to carry out the preventative and reactive actions that can be taken to make care agencies far more effective.

Outline of Programme

1. The different types of diabetes.
2. Identifying the comorbidities linked to diabetes.
3. The principles and benefits of a healthy diet.
4. Identifying warning signs and symptoms of hypo and hyper glycaemia.
5. How to manage hypo and hyperglycaemic attacks.
6. Preventative measures.

Overview

This course is designed for any members of staff who are looking to become the designated fire warden for their workplace. Delegates will learn about causes and effects of fires, as well as how to prevent their spread and implement necessary emergency procedures. The course complies with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and can be combined with our fire extinguisher practical course for a more intensive training experience to cover all fire risks.

Outline of Programme

1. The role of the fire marshal and responsibilities.
2. Relevant legislation and guidelines.
3. Preventing fires and the spread of them within buildings.
4. Fighting fires with both fixed installations and portable extinguishers.
5. Fire hazards and causes of fires.
6. Emergency protocol, including evacuation, emergency lighting and assembly points.
7. Fire alarms, fire drills and safety training.
8. Fire risk assessment.
9. Understanding categories of fire and how they differ.
10. Meaning of the colour codes on fire extinguishers.
11. Regular fire safety inspections and keeping a fire log.

Overview

This course is designed for all staff involved in palliative care or who may be likely to care for those approaching the end of their life. Delegates will gain understanding of attitudes and fears relating to the end of life, and the responsibilities of their role as a carer. With this understanding, delegates will be able to create care plans for patients so as to ensure that their final moments are spent in a positive and stress-free environment.

Course Outline

1. Introduction and explanation.
2. End of life care strategy.
3. Attitudes and fears about death and dying.
4. Good and bad experiences of death and dying.
5. Advanced care planning.
6. Symptom management.
7. Advance directives.
8. Roles and responsibilities in end of life care.
9. Last offices.
10. Grief and loss.