Foundations Of Care (runs all year)
Foundations Of Care For Health & Social Care Support Workers
Introducing the foundational skills and knowledge essential to palliative care, developing theory and practice for health and social care workers
Trainees will practice essential clinical skills in a simulated care setting whilst promoting privacy and dignity.
The course emphasizes compassionate, person-centred care through sensitive communication.
The full course runs over 3 days with flexible dates
Session 1
- Enable learners to move and assist people in a safe way
- Skin integrity & pressure area care
- Personal care
- Effective communication
- Incontinence management
ession 2
- Hydration & nutrition
- Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties)
- Basic life support – Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Adult, Child, Infant
- Airway & circulatory problems
- First Aid including choking for those with a disability
- Catheter awareness and catheter care
- Understanding stomas and ostomy management
Session 3
- Medicine management inc legislation, control drug administration
- Management of PRN medication, drug errors & adverse reactions, safe storing & disposal of medicationEffective communication and documentation
1 person = £35 per day / £90 for 3 days
3+ people = £30 per day / £75 for 3 days
To book a session and date, please call the Education Team on 07947 954 970 for more information.
