Skills for care - Common induction standards

Course Contents :

• will cover the six units of the SKILLS FOR CARE Common Induction Standards

STANDARD 1 – Understanding the principles of care

• The values
• Confidentiality
• Person Centred Approaches
• Risk Assessment

STANDARD 2 – Understanding the organisation and the role of the worker

• Role of the Worker
• Policies & procedures
• Worker Relationships

STANDARD 3 - Maintaining safety at work

• Health & Safety
• Manual Handling
• Fire Safety
• Emergency First Aid
• Infection Prevention & Control
• Medication & Health Care Procedures
• �Security

STANDARD 4 - Communicate Effectively

• Encourage Communication
• Use Communication Techniques
• The principles of good record keeping

STANDARD 5 - Recognise and Respond to Abuse & Neglect

• Legislation, Policies & Procedures
• Understand the nature of abuse & neglect
• Recognise the signs & symptoms of abuse & neglect
• Understand how to respond to suspected abuse & neglect
• “Whistle blowing”