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SUMMARY:Nutrition - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Standard Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate/Network Member: £75+VAT | Non-member: £150+VAT \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 17/02/2027\nDay 2: 18/02/2027\n\nCourse Overview\nExtending Knowledge for Confident\, Collaborative Practice \nThis course develops the knowledge and skills needed to support people who require therapeutic diets due to medical conditions. It explores how to identify and respond to malnutrition and dehydration\, including in those living with dementia or dysphagia\, using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST). \nLearners will also consider cultural and religious dietary needs\, menu planning\, and the role of nutrition and hydration at end of life. Practical communication and support approaches will be explored throughout\, supported by case studies to apply learning in real scenarios. \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nEntry Requirements\nParticipants must have completed a Care Induction or equivalent and have worked in care for a minimum of 6 months. \nLearning objectives:\n• Identify individuals at risk of malnutrition using the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) and develop person centred\, food-based nutritional care plans in line with Integrated Care Board guidance\n• Apply best practice in the use of oral nutritional supplements\, supporting individuals at risk of malnutrition\, including those living with dementia or dysphagia\n• Recognise and respond to eating and drinking difficulties\, including dementia related challenges and the use of the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework\n• Demonstrate an understanding of therapeutic diets\, including those for diabetes and other medical conditions\, alongside cultural and religious dietary requirements\n• Explain the role of nutrition and hydration at the end of life and apply a person-centred approach\, including effective communication with individuals\, families and others involved in care \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/nutrition-extended-knowledge-2/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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SUMMARY:Dementia - Complex Care and Management (B&M)...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nTwo day course – This is a closed session for B&M – Ashlyns Care Home\nDay 1: 18/02/2027\nDay 2: 25/02/2027\n\nCourse Overview \nWelcome to the Dementia Tier 3: Complex Care & Management course. This programme is designed for experienced practitioners\, senior staff\, team leaders\, managers\, nurses\, and practice leaders who have responsibility for developing\, overseeing\, or improving dementia care within their service. \nAcross 2 days\, learners will develop an advanced understanding of complex dementia care\, including atypical and young-onset presentations\, person-centred and trauma-informed approaches\, risk-positive decision-making\, and behavioural expressions of need. The course examines how language\, workplace culture\, leadership\, governance\, and staff development influence the lived experiences of people with dementia. \nLearners will also explore the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin dementia care\, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005\, safeguarding principles\, best-interest decision-making\, human rights\, and restrictive practice. The course concludes by considering emerging developments in dementia care and supporting learners to create a practical\, organisation-specific action plan for strengthening future practice within their service. \nEntry Requirements: Learners must have completed dementia training at Tier 2\, or equivalent intermediate or extended-knowledge dementia training\, before attending this course. They should have a good existing understanding of person-centred dementia care and experience of supporting people living with dementia. \nLearners should also be working in a senior\, supervisory\, nursing\, management\, or practice-leadership role\, or have responsibilities for overseeing dementia practice\, care planning\, risk management\, staff development\, quality assurance\, or service improvement. \nLearning objectives: \nDay 1\n• Explain the principles of person-centred approaches and describe their significance for staff\, people using services\, commissioners\, and regulators in complex scenarios.\n• Describe the importance of inclusive\, non-clinical language and explain how it supports dignity\, reduces stigma\, and improves communication with key stakeholders.\n• Outline organisational responsibilities when responding to behaviours of concern and describe significant evidence-based approaches\, including Positive Behaviour Support\, trauma-informed care\, and sensory profiling.\n• Explain the value of proactive approaches and identify ways to embed Positive Behaviour Support and related practices within team culture\, while promoting psychological safety for staff.\n• Identify dementia-specific monitoring tools\, including therapeutic observations\, ABC charts\, deterioration tools\, and effective documentation\, and outline how they strengthen governance and improve outcomes.\n• Describe common myths in dementia care and explain how they can be challenged through evidence-based practice and strong leadership. \nDay 2\n• Outline the main legal and ethical frameworks\, including the Mental Capacity Act\, safeguarding principles\, and duty of care\, and explain their application in dementia care.\n• Describe the importance of staff training and supervision and identify ways to promote workforce development at an organisational level.\n• Summarise emerging trends in dementia care and identify strategies to future-proof services in line with best practice\, policy developments\, and regulatory expectations.\n• Develop a practical\, organisation-specific action plan that aligns with best practice\, regulatory expectations\, and governance systems to improve dementia care outcomes. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/dementia-complex-care-and-management-bm/
LOCATION:Private: B&M\, Ashlyns Care Home\, Ashlyns Hall Estate\, Chesham Road\, Berkhampstead\, HP4 2ST
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SUMMARY:Moving & Assisting Train the Trainer
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: £550+VAT\nFour day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 05/03/2027\nDay 2: 12/03/2027\nDay 3: 19/03/2027\nDay 4: 26/03/2027\nAll sessions must be attended (T&C’s apply). Delegates will be given one opportunity to retry assessment if not passed. \nWhat is the Moving and Assisting Train the Trainer course?\nThis 4 day Moving and Assisting people Train the Trainer course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to provide suitable and sufficient training that meets legislative requirements and current best practice\, to others in your workplace. \nWho is this course for?\nThis course is designed for in-house staff allocated to deliver internal training. Attendees must have at least two years’ experience in moving and assisting people in a care setting. \nHow is the Moving and Assisting Train the Trainer course assessed?\nDelegates will be assessed via: \n\nKnowledge assessment\nPractical demonstration of equipment\n20-min Micro-teach\nAction plan\n\nWhat does the course cover?\nTo understand the principles of Moving and Assisting\nTo understand the functions of the body\nTo understand the legislation surrounding Moving and Assisting practices\nTo be competent to facilitate independence when moving and assisting individuals\nTo be competent to use a wide range of techniques and equipment when moving and assisting individuals\nTo understand the principles of effective training\, planning and delivery\nTo provide assessment of and feedback for training delivery\nTo take part in action planning and goal setting for effective future training
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/moving-assisting-train-the-trainer-5/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Education for Trainers
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SUMMARY:Dementia - Complex Care and Management (B&M)...
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nTwo day course – This is a closed session for B&M – Ashlyns Care Home\nDay 1: 23/03/2027\nDay 2: 25/03/2027\n\nCourse Overview \nWelcome to the Dementia Tier 3: Complex Care & Management course. This programme is designed for experienced practitioners\, senior staff\, team leaders\, managers\, nurses\, and practice leaders who have responsibility for developing\, overseeing\, or improving dementia care within their service. \nAcross 2 days\, learners will develop an advanced understanding of complex dementia care\, including atypical and young-onset presentations\, person-centred and trauma-informed approaches\, risk-positive decision-making\, and behavioural expressions of need. The course examines how language\, workplace culture\, leadership\, governance\, and staff development influence the lived experiences of people with dementia. \nLearners will also explore the legal and ethical frameworks that underpin dementia care\, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005\, safeguarding principles\, best-interest decision-making\, human rights\, and restrictive practice. The course concludes by considering emerging developments in dementia care and supporting learners to create a practical\, organisation-specific action plan for strengthening future practice within their service. \nEntry Requirements: Learners must have completed dementia training at Tier 2\, or equivalent intermediate or extended-knowledge dementia training\, before attending this course. They should have a good existing understanding of person-centred dementia care and experience of supporting people living with dementia. \nLearners should also be working in a senior\, supervisory\, nursing\, management\, or practice-leadership role\, or have responsibilities for overseeing dementia practice\, care planning\, risk management\, staff development\, quality assurance\, or service improvement. \nLearning objectives: \nDay 1\n• Explain the principles of person-centred approaches and describe their significance for staff\, people using services\, commissioners\, and regulators in complex scenarios.\n• Describe the importance of inclusive\, non-clinical language and explain how it supports dignity\, reduces stigma\, and improves communication with key stakeholders.\n• Outline organisational responsibilities when responding to behaviours of concern and describe significant evidence-based approaches\, including Positive Behaviour Support\, trauma-informed care\, and sensory profiling.\n• Explain the value of proactive approaches and identify ways to embed Positive Behaviour Support and related practices within team culture\, while promoting psychological safety for staff.\n• Identify dementia-specific monitoring tools\, including therapeutic observations\, ABC charts\, deterioration tools\, and effective documentation\, and outline how they strengthen governance and improve outcomes.\n• Describe common myths in dementia care and explain how they can be challenged through evidence-based practice and strong leadership. \nDay 2\n• Outline the main legal and ethical frameworks\, including the Mental Capacity Act\, safeguarding principles\, and duty of care\, and explain their application in dementia care.\n• Describe the importance of staff training and supervision and identify ways to promote workforce development at an organisational level.\n• Summarise emerging trends in dementia care and identify strategies to future-proof services in line with best practice\, policy developments\, and regulatory expectations.\n• Develop a practical\, organisation-specific action plan that aligns with best practice\, regulatory expectations\, and governance systems to improve dementia care outcomes. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/dementia-complex-care-and-management-bm-2/
LOCATION:Private: B&M\, Ashlyns Care Home\, Ashlyns Hall Estate\, Chesham Road\, Berkhampstead\, HP4 2ST
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