- What is a tracheostomy?
- Accountability and consent
- Anatomy and physiology
- Types of tracheostomy tubes
- Complications and troubleshooting
- Nursing care
- Life with tracheostomy
- Emergency procedures and your role and responsibility
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All healthcare staff responsible for the care of tracheostomy patients must have a sound understanding of best practices especially if they are unfamiliar with them. Our Tracheostomy training course will familiarise learners with the different types of tracheostomy tubes, the relevant anatomy and physiology, and the care and management of the site and tube. It covers any complications, emergency procedures, and how to troubleshoot. Learning the relevant skills and knowledge is important as incorrect management and care can result in complications and negatively impacting upon the patient’s activities of daily living. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable tracheostomy certification. The aim of this Tracheostomy training online course is to greater increase your knowledge of caring for those with a tracheostomy safely and effectively. The key points covered in this course are: -
According to the Pareto Principle, on average we spend 80% of our workday dealing with trivial tasks and only 20% on anything important. Get the most out of your employees and ensure a return on investment by teaching them how to effectively manage their time whilst at work. The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of time management and getting the most from your staff as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Time management obstacles
- Prevention of poor time management
- SMART goals
- Methods of encouragement
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This Suppository Administration course is great for any care worker who may need to provide care to a person with medication by this route. Learners will be taught the preparation steps and equipment required for administering suppositories, how to administer medications, the protective measures to be taken, different insertion methods, and identify the correct method of insertion. Upon successful completion, learners will gain a downloadable and printable Suppository Administration certificate. The aim of this online Suppository Administration training course is to greater increase your knowledge of catheterisation. The key points covered in this course are:- Administering suppositories
- How to administer medication
- The protective measures
- Insertion methods
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The Oral Suction training course is designed for registered nurses, healthcare professionals, and support workers working in areas where suctioning and the use of a nebuliser is required. On completion of this online Suction and Nebuliser training course the learner will be able to identify what suctioning is, identify the different types of suctioning, identify the purpose of suctioning, be familiar with the equipment that can be used during suctioning and recognise changes that may occur with a patient. Learners will also be aware of how to position a patient during suctioning, be familiar with the practical procedure and know the importance of infection control during suctioning. The aim of this Suction and Nebuliser Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of suctioning and how to use a nebuliser. The key points covered in this course are:- What is suctioning
- Equipment
- Changes in the patient
- Positioning of the patient
- Practical procedure
- Gaining consent
- What to document
- Possible risks
- Importance of infection control
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This course provides an overview of the issues surrounding substance misuse in the UK. It gives practical advice on the risks of misuse in children and young people as well as covering what substances can be abused. The aim of this course is to help raise awareness of why young people and children use drugs and alcohol, as well as how to identify the early signs of substance misuse. The key points covered in this course are:- Substance misuse risks
- Types of misused substances
- Impact of substance misuse
- Concerns about substance misuse
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There are more than 100,000 strokes in the UK each year - that's around 1 every 5 minutes! This course will help learners understand and recognise the signs of a stroke, as well as teach them what actions to take when one occurs. The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of strokes and its impacts, as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- What is a stroke
- Different types of strokes
- Common signs and symptoms of a stroke
- Stroke treatment & rehabilitation
- Emergency response
- Providing support
- Living with a stroke
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Stress can cost businesses a lot of money. The most recent figures estimate that up to 17 million working days were lost in 2021/22 in the UK due to work-related stress, anxiety and depression. Professionals in healthcare, social care, education and customer service were among the most affected. This online Stress Awareness training course will teach your employees how to identify and manage stress to help prevent the situation from becoming more serious and understand the mental and physical impact stress can have on someone. The aim of this Stress Awareness training course is to increase your knowledge of stress and its impacts, as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Identifying stress
- Reduction and stress-prevention measures
- Impacts of stress
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Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Almost any type of infection can lead to sepsis. Infections that lead to sepsis most often start in the lung, urinary tract, skin, or gastrointestinal tract. The aim of this sepsis training course is to help you understand what causes sepsis and how to spot it. The key points covered in this course are:- What is sepsis
- What causes sepsis
- Signs of sepsis
- NEWS scores and NEWS2 chart
- The process after identification
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Self-harm is becoming more and more prevalent among people across the UK and the impact on people who self-harm and their families can last a lifetime. Ensure you are aware of the signs of self-harm, as well as the risk factors, to stop someone you care for from taking it too far. The purpose of this Self-Harm training course is to ensure your staff know how to support the individual and help staff understand why someone may self-harm. It will teach staff what self-harm is, the different types, what can cause it, risk management, and concepts of self-harm. The aim of this Self-Harm training course is to greater increase your knowledge of self-harm and protecting vulnerable people, as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining self-harm
- Statistics
- Types
- Concepts
- Causes
- Risk Management
- Helping
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Those in care are at a severely high risk of developing pressure sores. These sores can develop over time and often become infected causes other medical complications and huge discomfort for those you care for. There is no justifiable reason why a person receiving medical or social care should have a pressure wound or injury. By being aware of who is at high risk and carrying out the right checks, you can make a real difference to an individual's quality of life. This Pressure Sore Awareness training course will teach learners what a pressure ulcer is, how it is formed, who is at a higher risk of developing a pressure ulcer, as well as the warning signs of a pressure ulcer and how to treat one. The aim of this Pressure Sore course is to greater increase your knowledge of Pressure Ulcers and their causes. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining Pressure Ulcers
- Ulcer formation
- Ulcer risks
- Warning signs
- Treatment
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Keeping yourself, or someone you are caring for, clean is essential for good health. Learners will come away from this online Personal Care training course with the ability to deliver quality personal care, the key principles of good care planning, why it’s important to record and report, and the correct policies and procedures. They will also know how to provide this sensitively and respectfully and learn the importance of inclusive care. This Personal Care training online course explains how to provide personal care in a safe and hygienic way including hand washing, use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and disposal of waste. The aim of this Personal Care training course is to increase your knowledge of personal care and care plans, as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- What is Personal Care?
- Baths and showers
- Feet, nail, hair, mouth and denture care
- The safety rules and standard precautions
- Recording and reporting
- Policies and procedures
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Being focused on the needs of the person as opposed to the needs of the service is an approach to care being adopted more and more by carers. It is vital your staff know how to manage the patient's needs and expectations whilst being flexible and allowing them to make decisions for themselves. This will help in having people's well-being at the forefront of the care given to avoid any physical, emotional or social harm. This online Person-Centred Care course will define person-centred care, teach your staff how to develop an individual’s care plan, the need for confidentiality, how working practices affect individuals and how to maintain boundaries. On completion of this Person-Centred Care training, care staff will gain the skills and knowledge to help your care setting achieve a high standard of care. The aim of this Person-Centred Care online training course is to greater increase your knowledge of person-centred care and care plans as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining person-centred care
- Developing a care plan
- Confidentiality
- Working practices and their effects
- Maintaining boundaries
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When PEG feeding is used, there are risks of bacterial contamination which can lead to infection and associated complications. Our PEG Feeding training online course will teach you the correct infection control and possible complications to ensure the procedure is done safely and correctly. This e-learning course will also teach your staff what a PEG is, how nutrition and hydration are important, the procedures for administrating feed and medication, and a demonstration on how to set up equipment, the use of the syringe and recognise alarms. Upon completion of the course, learners will be certified and can download and print their PEG Feeding certificate. This online CPD accredited PEG Feeding training course is designed for those working in the health and social care sector and who comes in regular contact with patients who utilise a PEG. The aim of this PEG Feeding Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of PEG feeding and how to perform it safely. The key points covered in this course are:- What a PEG is
- Anatomy and physiology
- Nutrition and hydration
- Indicators
- Risks involved
- Procedures for administration
- Possible complications
- Person centred care relevant to PEG
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This Palliative Care training course will teach your care staff what is meant by palliative care, how to empathise with and support patients, understand how we cope with palliative care and different types of complementary therapies. Upon successful completion, learners will instantly gain a downloadable, accredited Palliative and End of Life Care certificate, which can be used to show their compliance. Ensure your staff know exactly what to do in relation to end of life palliative care to allow patients to pass in comfort and peace and to allow their family happy memories of their life. Palliative care training is for carers, specialist doctors, nurses, health professionals, spiritual care workers or any care work in the health and social care sector. The care given within a person's dying days is arguably the most important responsibility a carer can possess. It is, therefore, of utmost importance that the care given to these patients is carried out with respect, empathy and support towards the patient and their family. Managers and team leaders also need to make sure that they have enough trained staff to meet the needs and wishes of the people they support. The aim of this Palliative and End of Life Care training online course is to greater increase your knowledge of palliative care, how to support patients and the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining palliative care
- Types of complementary therapy
- Empathy and support
- Strategies
- Attitudes and fears
- Experiences
- Advanced Care Planning
- Symptom Management
- Advance Directives
- Roles and responsibilities
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On completion of this online Oxygen Therapy training course, the learner will know what oxygen therapy is, why you would use oxygen therapy, when to use oxygen therapy by recognising changes in the resident, who would prescribe oxygen therapy, how to administer oxygen therapy, the equipment used during oxygen therapy, the risks of oxygen therapy, the documentation needed for oxygen therapy and how to improve quality of life for residents using oxygen equipment. Oxygen can be used for a variety of purposes in the medical treatment of both chronic and acute cases, whether in the hospital, in pre-hospital settings, or as part of entirely out-of-hospital care, but it will depend on the needs of each patient and the opinion of the medical professionals responsible for their care. The aim of this Oxygen Therapy Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of oxygen therapy. The key points covered in this course are:- What is oxygen therapy
- Why use oxygen therapy
- When to use oxygen therapy
- Who prescribes oxygen therapy
- Administering oxygen therapy
- The equipment
- Risks of oxygen therapy
- Documentation
- How to improve quality of life
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Happier staff are more productive and, therefore, successful staff. Good mental health will benefit your organisation and how it runs which is why your employees should take this Mental Health Awareness course. It will teach them everything they need to know about mental health and how to spot it to improve theirs and their colleague's mental wellbeing, helping to keep a happy workplace environment. Alongside this, our Mental Health Awareness training course will help remove the stigma and discrimination around mental health and show your employees how to support those with mental health disorders. The aim of this Mental Health Awareness course is to increase your knowledge of mental health and mental health disorders, as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining mental health
- Identifying disorders
- Making referrals
- Supporting others
- Discrimination and stigma
- Treating mental health disorders
- Side effects of medication
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Almost 48% of people in the UK believe leadership to be the most important skill for managers to have. Understanding how to manage employees or colleagues, during situations of conflict or issues that may lead to workplace tension, is crucial to maintaining cohesion within your business. Understanding how to prevent these situations is as important as being able to resolve them. With Managing People training, managers will be given the knowledge and skills to deal with workplace conflict and build a healthy environment for all to work in. Developing these people management skills in your managers will have a positive impact for employees and the business itself. In fact, people become up to 12% more productive when they’re happier. Boost your productivity with these people management courses. The aim of this People Management course is to increase your knowledge of workplace conflict and how to manage a situation, as well as relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- The definition of workplace conflict
- Recognising conflict
- Dealing with confrontation
- Resolving conflict
- Seeking advice
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In health and social care, your staff are likely to build strong relationships with those they care for and knowing the best way to help those dealing with the loss of a loved one is important to ensure they feel comforted and supported. This Loss and Bereavement care training course will help learners understand the issues surrounding bereavement, the different stages of loss and how to offer practical advice and coping strategies for those suffering. While this Bereavement training focuses on those working in a care setting, it is also useful to a wider audience. The aim of this Loss and Bereavement course is to greater increase your knowledge of loss and duty of care, as well as the relevant laws and legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- The stages of dying
- Cultural awareness
- Pathways
- Duty of care
- Managing the environment
- Record keeping
- Maintaining attitude and behaviour
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In order for those you care for to get the most from their care, it is paramount that your staff are aware of learning disabilities. These disabilities can severely impact a patient's behaviour and understanding how it's vital to the safety of your staff, and the patient themselves. Not everybody with a learning disability is affected in the same way, so it’s important to understand the correct practices to care for them. This Learning Disability training will teach learners what a learning disability is, what can cause one, the process of one, and understand challenging behaviours. The aim of this online Learning Disabilities training course is to increase your knowledge of learning disabilities and causes as well as the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining learning disabilities
- Causes of learning disabilities
- Processes
- Challenging behaviours
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This online Infection Control training course is perfect for nurses, carers, dentists, and any health care personnel. Enrol in our Infection Control training course and gain an understanding of infection control within the healthcare sector, and more importantly in care homes, which can massively reduce the risk of spreading infections. Our infection control training online outlines that it is vital to understand the standard precautions for infection control, how an infection spreads and who is at risk in order to reduce the impact of an outbreak. Infection Control training can protect your staff and your service users from the potential presence of pathogens and help control and prevent a pathogen from spreading. Our Infection Control training certificate is accredited by the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and once the online course has been completed, the certificate will be awarded and can be used to provide evidence for compliance. The aim of this online Infection Control Awareness course is to greater increase your knowledge of infection, how they spread, preventing spread, personal hygiene, and the relevant legislation. The key points covered in this course are:- Defining infection control
- Chain of infection and its effects
- Types of germs and infection
- Common infections
- Infection control and HAI management
- Hand washing to WHO standard
- PPE for infection control
- Preventing spread
- Role of CQC in regard to infection control