Practical Skills for Care

The Night Owl Training Ltd

Short course

In Truro

£ 25 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Location

    Truro

At the end of the course candidates will be able to demonstrate correct techniques. required for all personal care tasks. Suitable for: Both new staff members with absolutely no experience at all and staff who want to improve their techniques and knowledge.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Truro (Cornwall)
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Agos Acres, Greenbottom, TR4 8GF

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Introduction

Throughout the course candidates are assessed by taking part in practical hands on exercises including bed bathing, personal care, catheter care, stoma care, conveen care, shaving, pressure area care, teeth and mouth care.

Course Content

  • What makes you a good carer
  • How to ensure;

Respect
Privacy
Dignity
Choice
Good Communication
Being Observant
Feedback
Independence

  • Hostility
  • Reasons for Hostility
  • How to manage hostility
  • Personal care

Parts of the body
Washing parts of the body
Water temperature
Preparation
Hair washing
Feet and hands
Toiletries
Shaving Wet/dry
Makeup
Teeth and Mouth care
Clothing

  • Catheter care
  • Conveen attachment and care
  • Urine changes and recognition
  • Stoma care
  • Stool recognition
  • Spectacles/Hearing aids
  • Keeping warm (winter) cool (summer)
  • Food/fluids/nutrition/ food safety
  • Checking;

Cookers
Electrical
Smoke detectors
Life line

  • Pain and conditions

Course Time

9.00am - 12.00pm

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