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January 2022
Infection Prevention and Control Lead- Care Home – Cohort 2
Two day course via zoom All sessions must be attended (T&C's apply). Day 1: 17/01/2022 Day 2: 24/01/2022 This course is designed for senior Care staff or managers who are directly responsible for Infection Prevention and Control Best Practice and have the responsibility for communicating with the wider team. It covers how to promote and develop robust system of good IPC Governance within your organisation and the wider team. It will cover all areas of infection including but not limited…
Find out more »Person-centred support (Accredited) – Cohort 3
One day course via Zoom Coursework must be completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. This course will develop learner’s awareness and knowledge of person-centred support in health and social care. Learning objectives: • Explain what is meant by person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and young people’s settings. • Summarise the importance to individuals of person-centred support in health, social care and children’s and…
Find out more »Assessing Care Certificate Competencies – Cohort 4
One day course via Zoom This one day “Skills for Care Essential Skills” course will support those NEW or needing development, to assessing knowledge and competencies of staff undertaking the Care Certificate. This course is aimed at AET/PTLLS awarded internal trainers, new to delivering the Care Certificate internally, and who are competent in the standard they are assessing. Examples of job roles who could attend this course are: • Registered care manager • Senior staff • In-house trainer Delegates do…
Find out more »Depression Awareness (Accredited) – Cohort 1
One day course via Zoom Coursework must be completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. This unit qualification provides learners with an understanding of depression and its causes. Learners will develop an appreciation of what depression feels like and the symptoms that may be experienced. Learners will gain an understanding of ways in which depression can be managed and treated. Learning objectives: • Understand the term 'depressions'…
Find out more »Sensory Loss Awareness (Accredited) – Cohort 1
One day course via Zoom Coursework must be completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. This course provides knowledge about sensory loss. Learning objectives: • Understand factors that impact sensory loss • Understand steps to overcome • Understand importance of effective communication • Know the main causes and conditions of sensory loss • Know how to recognise when experiencing sensory loss • Know how to report concerns.…
Find out more »Care CertificatePLUS (Accredited) – Cohort 30
This course is part-funded with a charge of £60 per delegate. 5 day course via Zoom PLUS 2 optional days at HCPA Campus All sessions must be attended and coursework completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will also receive an accredited qualification certificate in this subject. Day 1: 19/01/22 Day 2: 20/01/22 Day 3: 21/01/22 Day 4: 24/01/22 Day 5: 26/01/22 Optional days at HCPA (practical sessions): Day 6: 27/01/22 (Moving & Assisting) Day 7:…
Find out more »Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for Managers – Cohort 10
Half day course via Zoom This course covers the essential elements contained within the Mental Capacity Act, including: • the core principles of the MCA • assessing capacity • learning who can make decisions • lasting power of attorney and advance decisions • independent mental capacity advocates • ‘best interests’ decisions • DoLS (Deprivations of Liberty Safeguards) • Useful resources Learning objectives: • Identify their legal responsibilities under the MCA • Apply MCA principles when managing care services • Explore…
Find out more »Falls Prevention for Management – Reducing Falls risk in your service – Cohort 12
This course is suitable for management working in older people care services. Management will learn how to implement the staff’s knowledge and falls tools by developing action plans in relation to falls risk identification and assessment. Learning objectives: • Risk assess for falls and carry out provider risk assessments and update policies • Identify strategies that can be implemented to reduce falls. This includes reviewing environments, medication, technology, visual awareness, footwear, nutrition and hydration • Embed falls assessment tools, including…
Find out more »Infection Prevention and Control (Accredited) – Cohort 2
Two day course via Zoom All sessions must be attended and coursework completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. Day 1: 20/01/2022 Day 2: 27/01/2022 In this course learners will build on their awareness and understanding of infection control. The course covers the whys and how's of managing infections, understanding the policy, roles and responsibilities relating to infection control. Learning outcomes: • Understand the purpose of infection…
Find out more »Effective complaints management – Cohort 7
Half day course via Zoom This course is suitable for those with the authority to receive and process complaints Learners will discuss current complaints management processes and compare with recommended best practice. This course provides learners with techniques to effectively investigate, assess and resolve complaints with a positive solution Learning objectives: • Identify what is important to the complainant • Analyse the stages of the complaint handling process • Utilise investigatory techniques to reach evidence-based conclusions • Assess all evidence…
Find out more »Professional Supervision Practice (Accredited) – Cohort 13
Two day course via Zoom All sessions must be attended and coursework completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. Day 1: 21/01/22 Day 2: 28/01/22 This course will provide learners with the knowledge needed to deliver professional supervision practice. Both theoretical and practical techniques are analysed in relation to legislation and performance management This course can be used to support those wishing to prepare for a supervisory…
Find out more »Medication Governance for Leaders – Cohort 1 – Care Home
Half day course via Zoom The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the governance processes for medication administration in the care home setting. It is suitable for managers and leaders of care providers interested in expanding their skills and knowledge on safe medicine administration in their organisation. Learning objectives: • Understand the legislation and guidance underpinning medication governance and how you can embed this using the medication standards document • Ensure the service understands and is…
Find out more »Advanced Care Planning at the End of Life – Cohort 3
Half day course via Zoom All sessions unless stated otherwise are suitable for all levels of staff who are working in older people and Adult Disability care services within residential, nursing or homecare environments. Learning objectives: • To identify what is included as part of advance care planning • To recognise the importance of treatment escalation planning • To consider the importance of person centred advance care planning • To gain confidence in discussing wishes and preferences with clients •…
Find out more »Care Setting Risk Assessment for Managers – Cohort 6
One day course via Zoom This course is designed for managers, senior staff or any person who has a responsibility to complete, manage and review risk within their service as part of person-centred care provision. The learner must be in a health and social care role. This course covers the process of identifying risks in health and social care settings as well as roles and responsibilities in producing and reviewing risk assessments. • Manage practice which supports person-centred assessments rather…
Find out more »Moving & Handling Governance for Managers – Cohort 5
Half day course via Zoom This half day "Skills for Care Essential Skills" course will train managers and leaders across all care settings to improve the governance of Moving and handling. Attendees will be sent a Moving and Handling Toolkit, with strategy ideas, competency forms, information about liability and more. These will be sent ahead of time for completion to review during the session. In this session we will look at creating new policies, procedures, competencies, and how to ensure…
Find out more »Medication Governance for Leaders – Cohort 2 – Homecare
Half day course via Zoom The aim of this course is to provide an understanding of the governance processes for medication administration in the care home setting. It is suitable for managers and leaders of care providers interested in expanding their skills and knowledge on safe medicine administration in their organisation. Learning objectives: • Understand the legislation and guidance underpinning medication governance and how you can embed this using the medication standards document • Ensure the service understands and is…
Find out more »Person-centred approaches for individuals living with dementia (Accredited) – Cohort 1
One day course via Zoom All sessions must be attended and coursework completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. This course provides the knowledge and understanding required to enable individuals living with dementia to experience well-being. Learners will be able to develop their knowledge of person-centred approaches to dementia care and support. Learning objectives: • Understand approaches that enable individuals to experience well-being • Understand the role…
Find out more »Supporting individuals living with Learning Disabilities (Accredited) – Cohort 1
Two day course via Zoom All sessions must be attended and coursework completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. Day 1: 28/01/22 Day 2: 04/02/22 This course explores the meaning of learning disabilities and considers issues closely linked with learning disability support. These include an awareness of how the attitudes and beliefs of others affect individuals. The course introduces themes of inclusion, human rights, advocacy, empowerment and…
Find out more »Care Planning principles and practice (Accredited) – Cohort 3
Two day course via Zoom All sessions must be attended and coursework completed within agreed timeframes (T&C's apply), and upon successful completion, delegates will receive an accredited unit certificate in this subject. Day 1: 31/01/22 Day 2: 01/02/22 This course provides learners with knowledge and understanding of the principles and processes of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews. Learning objectives: • Understand the principles and practice of person-centred thinking, planning and reviews • Understand the context within which person-centred thinking and…
Find out more »February 2022
Build a Culture of Dignity for Managers – Cohort 7
One day course via Zoom This course is designed for any leaders or managers who are directly responsible for line managing their work force and or lead their team. The course covers what dignity in behaviour looks like, how to be a good role model, and how to support staff and service users in a dignified manner. Learning objectives: • Summarise what dignity is and how it is promoted within the organisation • Use reflective practices • Identify new ways…
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