CS Wales - Health & Social Care Training Courses

Understanding Infection Prevention & Control

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:41:28 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to gain knowledge in the prevention and control of infections within health and care settings. This may be staff who require a refresher/CPD training or learners working towards joining the industry or are new to the sector.

The objective of this qualification is to support roles found in health and care settings, such as care homes, health centres, surgeries, childcare facilities and day centres, in the principles of infection prevention and control. Learners will cover topics from the importance of correct hand washing procedures to blood and body fluids spill management, as well as the different roles and responsibilities within health and care settings.

COURSE TOPICS

Infection control Background
Disease and the chain and spread of infection
Application of infection prevention precautions
The correct use of PPE,
The management of spills
The maintenance of equipment to prevent infection
Managing waste
Putting it all together: Managing and reducing the risks of infection

COURSE BENEFITS

With infections, illnesses and diseases on the rise, training Health and Social Care Staff in this subject has become a key industry goal, as well as an area of focus for external regulators. This qualification is aimed to achieve this goal.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple choice

COURSE DURATION

1 Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:37:18 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

This course has been designed as in introduction to the procedures involved with the Protection of vulnerable adults. Students on the course will learn what the term abuse means and discover what they should do if they are a witness to it.

COURSE TOPICS

POVA background and what it is
Principles
Legislation & responsibilities
Vulnerability factors
Types, Recognition & indicators of abuse
In the event of a disclosure
Summary

COURSE BENEFITS

The protection, or safeguarding, of vulnerable adults should be at the forefront of any social care worker’s mind. Adult abuse has become all too common in modern society, for this reason, POVA training is a high priority for managers and external regulators.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple choice

COURSE DURATION

Half Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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All Wales Passport for Violence & Aggression

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:33:11 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Combining Highfield accredited Conflict Management (Level 2) with our own tutor’s vast experience in Breakaway & Physical Intervention techniques we have developed this course and specifically tailored it toward the care industry. The course covers all modules recommended by the Training Passport & Information scheme; Awareness (A), Personal Safety & De-escalation (B), Breakaway (C) and even the addition module (D) to include Physical Intervention training, yet to be made mandatory under the All Wales Passport scheme.

COURSE TOPICS

Positive Communication
Rights & Responsibilities
Managing Expectations
Assertiveness vs. Aggression
Strategic Problem Solving
Emotional Awareness
Aggression Triggers
Body Language
Stages of Escalation
Risk Reduction
Defusing Techniques
Breakaway Techniques
Physical Intervention

COURSE BENEFITS

Anybody within the care industry with direct contact with clients require this training in order to diffuse potentially dangerous situations and protect themselves in the event of conflict. It is perfect for anybody needing a qualification in the management of violence and aggression. For employers; it is your responsibility that employees are equipped to deal with such situations to reduce the risk of any harm to them. This training is an essential first step in that process.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Continuous Assessment and Short Answer Questions

COURSE DURATION

1 Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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Sharpes Awareness

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:13:23 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

The course is for anyone wishing to develop an awareness of the hazards associated with sharps and how to avoid injury and illness that may arise from sharps, needle-stick injuries and blood-borne viruses.

COURSE TOPICS

What are Blood Borne Viruses?
How are they spread?
Routes of transmission
What are the risks?
Control measures
Management of sharps
Fear and the facts
Legislation
Disposal of sharps

COURSE BENEFITS

The Sharps Awareness training course shall raise awareness of the dangers associated with sharp objects and handling them incorrectly. Students will benefit from the understanding of risks posed by sharps and how they can be safely reduced.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple choice

COURSE DURATION

Half Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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Autism Awareness

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:10:37 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Autism spectrum disorder, a developmental disorder characterised by persistent problems in social communication and interaction, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behaviour, interests or activities. This course shall provide the learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding of autism spectrum disorder.

COURSE TOPICS

What is autism and who is affected
Characteristics
Mental Health and Autism
How it is diagnosed and how to support them
Statistics
Myths and Facts
Types of Autism
Conditions associated with Autism
Communication
Where to seek help and support

COURSE BENEFITS

Just like Mental Health there is a lot of stigma that surrounds individuals who suffer from an Autism spectrum disorder. This course shall give learners the facts and knowledge to support those individuals on the ADS spectrum.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple choice

COURSE DURATION

1 Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 11:01:07 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

To provide learners with the necessary knowledge and understanding of the MCA, DOLS and how it is authorised. The DOLS came into effect to protect people who may lack the capacity to make decisions. Learners will also gain an understanding of how this relates to the Human Rights Act and the roles and responsibilities of all involved.

This course is designed to inform learners of what they must take into consideration when decisions need to be made and what help they can get in such a situation.

COURSE TOPICS

Explain what the safeguards are and to whom the apply
Professionals duties under the MCA
Discuss the application of MCA and the 5 principles
Identify other relating key legislation
Explain the role of the Court of Protection
Advanced statements and decisions
Discuss the authorisation process
Safeguards
How to help people make their own decisions
Determine the roles of the IMCA, LPA, and EPA
Explain unlawful deprivation of liberty
Summary

COURSE BENEFITS

MCA & DOLS training is vital for anyone working with individuals that may lack capacity. Since the introduction of the safeguards in 2009, training staff in this subject has become a high priority for managers and an area of focus for external regulators.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple choice

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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Dementia Awareness

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:55:25 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

There are currently over 850,000 people in the UK living with Dementia, and numbers are increasing year on year. This course is aimed as an introduction for care workers and has a special focus on Alzheimer’s disease, which is the greatest cause of dementia worldwide.

COURSE TOPICS

What is Dementia
Statistics
Signs and Types of Dementia
Diagnosis
Legislation
The importance of a CARE plan
What a dementia experience is like

COURSE BENEFITS

Dementia and in particular Alzheimer’s has become an increasing issue in all areas of care work. It is important that all carers and staff in a care environment are made aware of the effects of dementia on the service users and how to help manage them to the benefit of the affected person.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Multiple choice

COURSE DURATION

Half Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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HQ Level 2 Safeguarding Children & Young People

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:51:28 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Safeguarding is a term used in the United Kingdom to protect the health, well-being and human rights of individuals, which allow people — especially children and young people to live free from abuse, harm and neglect.

COURSE TOPICS

Introduction
Disclosure and Barring Scheme
Legislation
How to protect yourself from allegations
Sources, Types and recognition features of abuse
Responding to a disclosure
Responsibilities
What should be in place
Summary
Cases

COURSE BENEFITS

The safeguarding course is designed to give the Knowledge, recognition and understanding of how to protect the health and well-being of the vulnerable. It shall give them knowledge on how to approach situations whilst adhering the relevant safeguarding pathways.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Written Test

COURSE DURATION

1 Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

3 Years

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HQ Care Certificate

OSD — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 10:40:50 +0000

COURSE INTRODUCTION

Time Costs! … Custom Built by HABC, our eLearning Care Certificate can speed up sign-offs by weeks!

Anyone starting work in the health or social care sectors should complete this qualification, including health care assistants, assistant practitioners, care support workers, adult social care workers providing direct care in residential and nursing homes and hospices and home care workers. The qualification covers the 15 key disciplines required for working in the social care sectors and can be completed as one qualification or a combination of relevant modules.

Many organisations in the care sector are now ensuring that all staff hold this qualification. Please contact us for a quote if you wish to purchase multiple eLearning licences.

COURSE TOPICS

Understand your Role
Your Personal Development
Duty of Care
Equality and Diversity
Work in a Person-Centred Way
Communication
Privacy and Dignity
Fluids and Nutrition
Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disability
Safeguarding Adults
Safeguarding Children
Basic Life Support
Health and Safety
Handling Information
Infection Prevention and Control

COURSE BENEFITS

The course aims to allow employers to be able to demonstrate employees knowledge-based competencies within the care sector and allow individuals looking to enter the sector to evidence their knowledge levels when seeking employment.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Online Modules are assessed upon completion via a multitude of assessment methods

COURSE DURATION

1 Day

QUALIFICATION EXPIRY

1 Year

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