37 Courses
Administration of Medicines
Including Legislation, What Medicines are, Methods of Administration, Monitoring, Side Effects, Policies and Procedures and Safe Administration.
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Anaphylaxis
Understand what Anaphylaxis is, Know the most common symptoms of Anaphylaxis, Understand the causes, Understand triggers, What happens during Anaphylaxis, Treatment, How to prevent future episodes
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Assisting & Moving Individuals
Including Legislation, Structure of the Spine, Risk Assessment, Planning and Load Handling, and Assisting Clients
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
What is Autism, What conditions are covered by the Autism Spectrum Disorder, Differing needs of Individuals with Autism, Factors influencing communication, Understanding how person-centered approaches meet the diverse needs of individuals with Autism
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Basic First Aid
Including Initial Assessment, Signs and Symptoms, Treatment of Unconscious Patients, Bleeding, Burns and Shock.
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Bed Rails
What are bed rails? The reason for using bed rails, the risks and the importance of health and safety, the principles of risk assessment, there selection, safe fitting and care of the client using bed rails.
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Care Certificate
Welcome to your Care Certificate. The first job for you to do is to assess yourself and your current level of knowledge and competency against each Standard, click the view manual button next to self assment for some details on how to prepare yourself and your learning journey. You will then click take test to complete your self assessment, once you've completed the Self Assessment you should arrange a meeting with your assessor or Manager to confirm your next steps. This will include a review of your self-assessment and to agree expectations of each other whilst you progress through the Care Certificate. You are then ready to move on to Standard 1. Click the View Manual button for Standard 1 and read fully, once you've done this you can then return to your summary page and click Take Test. Once you have answered all questions fully your assessor will receive an email to inform them of your completion. During the tests you will come across questions which will require you to complete a response and then arrange a date for your assessor to review your performance and competency during real life work conditions. Once your assessor has completed your review they will be able to complete the assessment area for that question. Each Standard will be finished once you have completed all questions and reviews and your assessor has given you a grading of competent against each question.
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Challenging Behaviour in People with Dementia
Including Definitions, Signs and Symptoms, How deal with Issues, ABC Chart and Developing Strategies to reduce Challenging Behaviour.
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Coronavirus (Covid 19)
Identifying the origins of COVID-19, Understanding the symptoms, Understanding how, it spreads, Knowing how to control the Spread, Measures of Prevention within Health and Social Care, The utilisation on PPE, Combating the illness from here forward
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Death, Dying & Bereavement
Including Communication Skills, Assessment of Needs and Preferences, Advance Care Planning, Last Days, Care after a Death, Grief and Bereavement.
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Diabetes
Including what Diabetes is, Treatment Options, Diet, Complications and Emergency Situations
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Diet & Nutrition
Including Nutritional Requirements, Achieving a Balanced Diet, Catering and Monitoring, and Food Preparation and Cooking.
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Epilepsy
Including What is Epilepsy, Types of Seizures, Common Triggers, What to do when a Seizure Occurs and Supporting People with Epilepsy
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Including Legislation, Promoting Inclusion in Daily Life, Social Activities, Equality in Health, Personal Care and the Culture of the Home
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Falls Prevention
Including: A background to Falls and understanding the different types of Falls, being aware of the causes and risk factors related to falls, understanding the potential consequences of falls, knowing how to apply the principles of risk assessments to prevent falls and understanding care planning and the use of interventions in reducing falls.
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Falls Response
Covering: Types of falls, causes and risk factors, risk assessment and team approaches in the prevention, correctly managing the falling and fallen client, accurate reporting and recording.
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Fire Safety & Emergency Provisions
Including the Importance of Fire Safety, Fire Prevention, Emergency Equipment and Risk Assessment
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Food Hygiene
Including Legislation, Bacteriology, Food Poisoning, Cross Contamination, Personal Hygiene, Food Storage, Preservation
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GDPR & Handling Information
Covering Definitions of health records and documentation and types of health records, The purpose and functions of health records and documentation, Effects of good and poor health record keeping, Legal and professional issues in health record keeping and Style and content
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Health & Safety
Including Legislation, COSHH, Accidents and their Prevention, Occupational Health, Substances and Equipment Used at Work and Fire Safety
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Improving Outcomes in People with Dementia
Including types of Dementia, Individuality, Behaviour to Avoid, Difficulties with Communication, Common Challenges, Environment and Eating.
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Infection Control
Covering Legislation, Cross Infection, Hand washing, Personal Hygiene, Policies and Procedures and Illnesses and Diseases
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Malnutrition
Covering: The Elements of a Well Balanced Diet, The Risk factors and Consequences of Malnutrition, Malnutrition Screening Tool, Client Centred Nutritional Care and Preventing Malnutrition, The Roles and Responsibilities of the Care Worker in Monitoring Eating and Drinking
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Mental Capacity Act 2005
Covering What is the Mental Capacity Act, Definitions and Principles, Assessing Capacity, DoLS, Protection, Best Interests. Supporting Bodies.
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Mental Health First Aid (Carers)
What is Mental Health first aid, influencing factors, conditions and spotting the signs, support and encouragement for conversation.
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Mental Health First Aid (Managers)
What are the factors that influence Mental health, Mental health conditions, Statistics and recovery, Mental ill health in the workplace, Spotting the signs, Supporting and encouraging conversation, Good People Management.
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Oral Healthcare
Identify good oral care, recognise poor care in older people, methods of cleaning, recognising concerns, explain the importance of good oral care, perform oral health risk assessments, explain strategies for those with dementia, recognise when specialist care is required.
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Person Centred Approaches
Covering Person Centred Values, Individuality, Rights and Choices, Active Participation and Working Towards Person Centred Care
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Prevention of Pressure Ulcers
What are pressure ulcers, basic function and structure of skin, the causes and risk factors, the roles of risk assessment and documentation, pressure relieving care interventions, types and use of equipment
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Promoting Dignity & Compassion in Care
Covering Definitions of Dignity, Threats to Dignity, Treating People with Dignity, Care Practices that Support Dignity and Compassionate Care
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Risk Assessment
Covering Legislation, Recognising Hazards, Assessing Risks and Appropriate Control Measures
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SEPSIS
Identify the condition of SEPSIS, Know how to identify the signs and symptoms, Have knowledge of the causes of SEPSIS, Recognise who is at risk, Be aware of methods of treatment, Know how to prevent it.
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Safeguarding an Adult
Including Types of Abuse, Possible Signs of Abuse, Understanding Local Policies, Procedures and How to Report.
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Safety of People & Premises
Including an Overview of Violence in the Workplace, Personal Safety, Understanding Others, How to Influence Others and Strategies for Defusing and Containing Aggression.
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Stroke Awareness
Covering: What is a Stroke? Care Needs, Preventing Strokes and Communication Difficulties and Psychological Problems
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Urinary Catheter Care
Including Reasons for Catheterisation, Urinary and Supra-pubic, types of Catheters, equipment assessment, client centred values, responsibilities and roles, techniques and skills for safe insertion, risks and potential complications
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