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Clinical Training for  building competencies

Many of our clinical training courses include a competency assessment framework which, when completed back in the workplace can be used as evidence of an individuals’ competence.
Our clinical core training area consists of the trainings below:

This Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injectors clinical training course is suitable for any person who is involved in the administration of drugs and needs to be aware of the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylactic reactions.
This Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injectors awareness course covers anaphylactic reactions in both adults and children, the correct administration of adrenaline (epinephrine), drug incompatibilities, contraindications, and enables participants to differentiate between anaphylactic reactions and panic attacks.

Please note: A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training using a competency template. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Anaphylaxis overview
  • Definition
  • Causes of anaphylactic and anaphylactoid reactions
  • Recognition of signs and symptoms
  • Treatment and practice with trainer pens
  • Precautionary methods – management of the patient
  • Child CPR
  • Adult CPR
  • Recovery Position

This Aseptic Technique training course is designed for community care and nursing staff. The training provides an understanding of the correct procedures to follow when performing aseptic techniques.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:
Define the term “aseptic technique.”

  • Identify when an AT should be used
  • Explain why there are variations in AT procedures
  • State the potential sources of microbial contamination
  • Identify non-aseptic steps and how to maintain asepsis
  • Relevant legislation and guidance
  • Competency framework

This course is aimed towards residential and community healthcare professionals working with service users suffering from any form of spinal injury or dysfunction. Following this session attendees will have a greater understanding of Assisted cough and potential risks.
Delegates will develop familiarisation of the anatomy and physiology and by end of the session understand possible implications and effective management procedures; Oropharyngeal Suction.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • What is Assisted cough?
  • Understanding indications and assisted cough techniques
  • Understand the importance of prompt management
  • Develop knowledge in the Orpharyngeal suction procedure
  • Care management and short/long term implications

Basic Life Support training is mandatory for registered nurses and healthcare assistants but is beneficial to all. The syllabus follows the guidelines of the Resuscitation Council (UK) and includes the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) and the DRABCD approach to resuscitation.

 

This Basic Observation training course has been designed for healthcare assistants who are looking to improve their medical skills and knowledge and will enable them to be employed within hospital environments.
Why, when and how observations are conducted, the normal range for each observation and how to record as well as action to be taken outside the range are also covered. A detailed and invaluable course, observations covered include: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, blood sugar levels, specimen observations, neurological observations, and how to care for an unconscious patient.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Hear Conditions
  • Basic life support and cardio pulmonary resuscitation
  • Understand the principles of defibrillation
  • UK Resuscitation Council guidelines
  • Safe use of an AED
  • Familiarise with using an AED
  • Plenty of practice time operating an AED
  • Review chain of survival
  • Shockable rhythms
  • How oxygen therapy can be used in addition to resuscitation
  • Predicting difficult airways
  • Non-technical skills in airway management
  • Management of a difficult airway

This Blood Glucose Monitoring training course is aimed at those working with or responsible for testing blood glucose levels and monitoring the wellbeing of people with low (hypoglycaemia) and high (hyperglycaemia) blood glucose levels.

On completion of this Blood Glucose Monitoring training course participants will be able to identify the signs of irregular blood glucose levels, test patient’s levels of blood glucose and how to manage it effectively.

Please note: A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • The difference between blood glucose and blood sugar levels?
  • Signs and symptoms (adrenergic, glucagon and neuroglycopenic manifestations)
  • How do you define normal and excessive blood glucose levels?
  • Why do blood glucose levels need to be monitored and controlled?
  • How do you test blood glucose levels?
  • When should a blood glucose level be measured?
  • What is an HbA1c test and how does it relate to blood glucose?
  • Diabetes complications including nephropathy, neuropathy, retinopathy and cardiovascular diseases
  • Managing irregular blood glucose levels (diet, activity, medication, etc)
  • Insulin administration and blood testing (practical demonstrations/discussions)
  • Legal aspects of giving or supervisions injections

THIS IS A COMBINED COURSE DESIGNED FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, WHO IN THE COURSE OF THEIR DUTIES MAY HAVE TO ADMINISTER MEDICINE AND NEED TO EITHER REFRESH THEIR SKILLS OR WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MEDICATION.
At the end of the Care of Medicine & Administration training course attendees will be familiar with current legislation, drug categories, labelling, prescriptions, drug administration and the accompanying paperwork. Attendees will also be involved in demonstrations on the administration of tablets, capsules, creams, ointments, fluids, inserting drops to ear, nose, or eye and inhaled medication.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Regulations
  • Current legislation
  • Prescription drugs
  • Prescriptions and labels
  • Medicines and the elderly
  • Refusal of medicines
  • Drug disposal
  • Drug errors
  • Paperwork including M.A.R. sheet
  • Administration of medication
  • Demonstration of administering techniques

This course is designed for healthcare professionals, who in the course of their duties may have to administer medicine and need to either refresh their skills or wish to learn more about controlled drugs.
By the end of the course attendees will be familiar with current legislation, drug categories, labelling, prescriptions, drug administration and the accompanying paper work.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Definition and legal and ethical responsibilities of CD’s
  • Prescription, supply, possession and record keeping.
  • Storage, administration, records and disposal of Control Drugs
  • Regulations should be regarded as a minimum standard for the storage
  • Safe procedure for giving controlled drugs
  • Minimising potential for a drug error
  • Record keeping of all controlled drug administration, especially when the community nurse
  • The CD register should also include the balance of CDs remaining
  • Reporting and recording protocol of all discrepancies, incidents and errors
  • Dignity and Safeguarding

THIS DEFIBRILLATION AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSE IS FOR PEOPLE WHO WISH TO LEARN HOW TO USE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (A.E.D.).
The device can be used to administer measured electric shocks to people in cardiac arrest and is the best way of increasing the chance of survival and including airway management.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Heart conditions
  • Basic life support and cardio pulmonary resuscitation
  • Understand the principles of defibrillation
  • UK Resuscitation Council guidelines
  • Safe use of an AED
  • Familiarise with using an AED
  • Plenty of practice time operating an AED
  • Review chain of survivalShockable rhythms
  • How oxygen therapy can be used in addition to resuscitation
  • Predicting difficult airways
  • Non-technical skills in airway management
  • Management of a difficult airway

This Diabetes & Insulin training course caters for those working with or who are responsible for the welfare and wellbeing of people with diabetes, this includes healthcare professionals not specialising in diabetes.

This Diabetes & Insulin training course aims to teach attendees how to recognise the symptoms of diabetes, any signs of complications, to raise awareness of treatments and to build confidence in staff when supporting and caring for those suffering from diabetes.

 

Please note: A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

 

COURSE SUMMARY

The syllabus covers such topics as:

 

  •  What is diabetes?
  • Aspects of diabetes
  • The short and long-term effects of diabetes
  • Diet (food and diabetes)
  • Weight Management
  • Physical activity
  • Medication
  • Insulin administration and blood testing (practical demonstrations)
  • Legal aspects of giving or supervision of injections
  • Monitoring the impacts of diabetes
  • Managing people with diabetes

This Epilepsy Awareness training course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the welfare and well being of individuals with epilepsy.
Training will facilitate best practice guidelines and ensure that all attending will have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe, effective environment for people with epilepsy.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Definition of and facts about epilepsy
  • Classification and management of seizures
  • Ethical and legal responsibilities
  • Triggers and precipitants
  • Person-centered care planning and recording
  • Epilepsy, mortality and SUDEP
  • Impact of rescue medication and anti-epileptic drug therapy
  • Emergency care plan and when to call an ambulance
  • Risk assessment and promotion of safeguarding and dignity
  • Access to local and national support network

The Flu Vaccination training course is suitable for registered nurses and experienced health care assistants working within primary care, and who have successfully completed the Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccination for Health Care Assistants course.
Upon completion of the flu vaccination training course participants will have a sound understanding of seasonal influenza and vaccinations, the theoretical background of intermuscular injection techniques, the safety issues related to vaccination of the general adult population and the legal aspects of vaccination. During the session, participants will demonstrate the safe administration of the vaccine using best practice techniques within the NMC guidelines, describe adverse reactions and methods to cope with such situations.

Please note: A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • National policy and schedules
  • The immune system and how vaccines work
  • Storage and handling of vaccines
  • Legal aspects, documentation and record keeping
  • Improving immunisation rates
  • Administration of vaccines
  • Recognition and management of anaphylaxis
  • Ethical and legal responsibilities
  • Competency framework

This training is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge base with practical demonstration for the trainees who wish to expand their range of practice to include Intramuscular (IM) Injections. This training looks at the administration of intramuscular injections and suggests a framework for best practice in acute and community care settings. Ensuring the use of a safe technique, as well as good clinical decision making. The training also highlights the importance of patient assessment, landmarking and the selection of injection site.

This IV Cannulation training course is designed for all registered nurses who have not conducted IV Cannulation for a while and are looking to update their theory and skill set.

The IV Cannulation training course provides the chance to practice the skill in a controlled environment. This is a hands-on training course and we encourage participation in all the practical demonstrations and activities. On successful completion, students will be awarded a certificate of attendance and are required to gain competency under clinical supervision within their own workplace.

Please note: A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • NMC code of conduct
  • Patient identification and consent
  • Legal and professional approach
  • Basic universal precautions
  • The vascular system (arteries, veins and valves)
  • Reasons to cannulate
  • The procedure (site selection, preparation, equipment, insertion, maintenance and removal)
  • Calculating drip rates
  • Infection control
  • Potential complications

This IV Drug Therapy training course is designed for all nurses who want to enhance their IV Therapy knowledge and skills including administration of Intravenous Medication as part of their clinical practice updates.

The course provides the chance to practice the skill in a controlled environment. This is a hands-on IV Drug Therapy training course and we encourage participation in all the practical demonstrations and activities. On successful completion, students will be awarded a certificate of attendance and are required to gain competency under clinical supervision within their own workplace.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Legal and professional aspects of IV therapy and IV cannulation
  • Infection control aspects of IV therapy
  • Pharmacological aspects of IV therapy
  • Pharmacological aspects of IV fluid therapy
  • Mathematical aspects of IV therapy
  • Practical session – including preparation and administration of IV medication using aseptic technique
  • Drug calculation challenge – confidence with your numbers
  • Flushing of cannulae

This Medication Administration training course designed for healthcare professionals, who in the course of their duties may have to administer medicine and need to either refresh their skills or wish to learn more about medication.
By the end of this clinical training course; attendees will be familiar with current legislation, drug categories, labelling, prescriptions, drug administration and the accompanying paper work. Attendees will also be involved in demonstrations on the administration of tablets, capsules, creams, ointments, fluids, inserting drops to ear, nose, or eye and inhaled medication.

Please note: A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Regulations
  • Current legislation
  • Minimum Standards
  • Paperwork, including M.A.R. sheet
  • Prescriptions and labels
  • Administration of medication
  • Demonstration of administering techniques
  • Practical exercise

Oxygen therapy is beneficial to a host of conditions, this training looks at the reason why and highlights the dangers involved in working with oxygen. Anatomy and the effects of oxygen deprivation are also explored during this session.
Students are continuously assessed throughout this Oxygen Therapy Training course. The applied practical workstation & simulated practical assessment can only be provided if the equipment is available on site.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Anatomy and physiology of the lungs
  • Conditions that require oxygen therapy
  • Understanding oxygen
  • Care and safety of medical gases
  • Oxygen therapy equipment
  • Potential hazards
  • Identifying the clinical need of oxygen
  • Prescription Only Medicines Act (POM)
  • Targeted oxygen therapy
  • Health and Safety Procedures
  • Applied practical workstation and simulated practical assessment
  • Ethical and legal responsibilities
  • Competency framework and theory test

Acute Training Solution’s Sepsis Awareness training course is designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of this life-threatening complication of an infection.
By the end of this Sepsis Awareness training course attendees will be better placed to spot the signs and symptoms of this reaction and will have a knowledge of the best practice procedures following the onset of this condition.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Understand the definitions of SIRS, Sepsis and Septic Shock
  • Know the basic pathophysiology of SIRS and Sepsis
  • Recognise the clinical syndrome of sepsis and septic shock
  • Know how to manage the initial resuscitation of the septic patient
  • Describe the priorities and potential therapies for the first 24 hours and beyond

This Syringe Driver Awareness training course covers a range of issues associated with this form of medication delivery, in order to provide a highly practical resource for nurses and health professionals.
The Syringe Driver Awareness training course begins by introducing syringe drivers and their use in palliative care. Subsequently, the procedures for preparing the patient and driver, and for commencing the infusion, are outlined. Finally, a number of troubleshooting ideas and the practical application of the syringe driver are presented.

Please note: For the practical element of this course to take place your specific equipment needs to be available on-site. A competency framework is included in this training. Competency is achieved in the workplace following the training. Each procedure needs to be signed off by a qualified, senior member of staff. The completed document can then be used to identify the individuals’ competence.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • When to use a syringe driver and it’s benefits
  • The risk management issues and the limitations of certain devices
  • How to set up, prime, and check the syringe driver is ready for use
  • Record keeping and documentation of syringe driver use
  • Demonstration of the safe administration of drugs via syringe driver devices within the scope of the relevant policy and guidelines
  • Applied practical workstation and simulated practical assessment
  • Ethical and legal responsibilities
  • Competency framework and theory test

This Wound Management training course is designed for nurses and health care assistants involved in caring for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
As a result of this wound management training session each candidate will have greater appreciation of wound types and the appropriate techniques to manage them effectively.

COURSE SUMMARY
The syllabus covers such topics as:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of national policies and guidance in relation to wound care
  • Types of wounds – chronic/acute
  • Understand the 3 stages of wound healing
  • Identify the different cells involved in the stages of wound healing
  • Explain the importance of infection control protocols in relation to wound care management.
  • 4 Principles of wound management – TIME concept (Tissue, Infection, Moisture, Edge)
  • Categories and principles of wound healing
  • Selecting the appropriate dressing and Aseptic Non Touch Techniques
  • Decision-making, including safeguarding and record keeping