Healthcare Assistants

Who Should Attend?
Ideal for individuals who want to work in the care industry this course provides an ideal starting point for the layman who has never worked in this area before.

Topics Covered:

• Professional issues around the role
  
• Basic observations: Pulse / Blood pressure / Urine test / Specimen collection
  
• Understanding common conditions and treatments
  
• Moving & Handling / Health and Safety
  
• Nutrition and Fading
  
• Infection control and MRSA
  
• Management of incontinence
  
• Bed bathing and making techniques
  
• Adult Protection / Managing Aggression
  
• Skin and Pressure Care
  
• Stroke / Care of the dying
  
• and much more

Workshop participation and a written test paper will be carried out during training to ensure understanding and knowledge.