COURSE DESCRIPTION
This 2 days intensive health care assistant training course is designed for people who would like to start of as health care assistant and would love to work in the hospital setting whether NHS or private but have no or little knowledge or experience in Health and Social Care industry. Also, this course is suitable for people who have had a gap in work experience due to different circumstances and would like to update their knowledge and sharpen their skills before applying for health care Assistant vacancies.
CERTIFICATION
Upon completion delegates will gain knowledge, skills, strategies and understanding on some basic nursing skills. Delegates will have the chance to use and practice with the various clinical aids. There is a possibility of volunteer job placement. They will also receive certificate of attendance which is valid for 3 years.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
DAY ONE
- Understand Your Role,
- Your Personal Development,
- Duty of Care, Work in a Person Centred Way,
- Communication,
- Privacy and Dignity,
- Awareness of Mental Health,
- Dementia and Learning Disabilities,
- Basic Life Support-Adult and Paediatric (Choking, Recovery Position, Resuscitation and AED Use)
- Moving & Handling (Use of Mobile Hoist, Transfer Board, Rota Stand, Handling Belt, Sliding Sheet etc)
DAY TWO
- Temperature Monitoring and Observation,
- Temperature Monitoring and Observation,
- Pulse Monitoring and Observation,
- Respiration Monitoring and Observation,
- Blood pressure Monitoring and Observation,
- Oxygen Saturation monitoring and Observation,
- Blood Sugar Level Monitoring and Observation,
- Urine/Stool Collection and Sampling,
- Glucose Testing/Finger stick,
- Peak Flow Testing,
- Measuring Body Weight (BMI),
- Completion of Fluid Balance Chart
- Record Keeping and Documentation
Free Accredited CSTF Online Courses for the following Modules:
- Safeguarding Adult
- Preventing Radicalisation
- Safeguarding Children
- Health and Safety
- Infection & Prevention Control
- Food Safety
- Conflict Resolution
- Complaint Handling
- Equality and Diversity
- Information Governance
- Lone Working Practice
NB: the Cost includes course materials. There is an extra cost for DBS (if Required)
