{"id":566,"date":"2021-03-11T13:35:25","date_gmt":"2021-03-11T13:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/athenatraininguk.co.uk\/?page_id=566"},"modified":"2021-07-23T18:05:46","modified_gmt":"2021-07-23T18:05:46","slug":"courses-for-carers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/athenatraininguk.co.uk\/?page_id=566","title":{"rendered":"Courses for Carers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mandatory training and other developmental courses to meet the needs of a carer and requirements of Regulatory Bodies<\/p>\n

Our close links with the Care Industry; and our professional commitment ensures that all our training development is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding and important professions in the country<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Risk Assessment and Health and Safety for Care<\/td>\n10 Hrs<\/p>\n

(Two days)<\/td>\n

Introduces Risk Assessment and common areas of concern for Health and Safety in a care environment<\/p>\n

Give your management team the skills they need!<\/b><\/td>\n

Maximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults<\/p>\n

(POVA)<\/td>\n

3 hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of adult abuse issues and provide tools for recognising and handling abuse<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infection Control<\/td>\n6 Hours<\/td>\nCovers legislation, responsibilities PPE, routes of transmission of and recognition of infections.<\/p>\n

Covers:MRSA, C Dif and HIV The application of universal precautions & disposal of sharps to meet the new standards<\/td>\n

Maximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infection Control Awaeness<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness on transmission\u00a0 and recognition of infections including MRSA and HIV. Signs and symptoms of disease. The application of universal precautions & disposal of sharps<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Food Safety for Carers<\/td>\n4 Hours (with a short break)<\/td>\nRaise awareness of causes of food illnesses, basic principles in food safety, and how to improve food hygiene. Manage choking and anaphylaxis and awareness of special dietary needs and requirements<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Health and Safety for Carers<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of Health and Safety issues affecting care workers including legislation, fire, abuse, personal safety and hazard awareness<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Adult Abuse Awareness<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of adult abuse issues and provide tools for recognising and handling abuse<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dementia Awareness<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of and recognise causes of dementia; and provide tools for recognising and handling Dementia and Acute Confusion issues<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Palliative Care Awareness<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness on care for the terminally ill and the role of the care team<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mental Health Awareness<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of common mental health conditions and main holding sections of the Mental Health Act<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paediatric First Aid Certificate<\/td>\n12 Hours (2 days)<\/td>\nTo achieve lifesaving skills and knowledge to meet the requirements set by the Pre-school Learning Alliance<\/td>\nMaximum of 12 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moving and Handling for Care Workers<\/td>\n6 Hours (1 day)<\/td>\nCovering basic safety awareness; the risks of manual handling; training, and practical assessment for care staff<\/td>\nMaximum of 12 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disability Awareness<\/td>\n6 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of Disability Legislation, provide knowledge on common disabling conditions and practical skills to support disabled people<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Principles in Care Planning and the role of the Key Worker<\/td>\n4 Hours (with short break)<\/td>\nIntroduce basic principles in care planning support staff development and introduce the role of the key worker to carers<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Handling and Administration of Medicines Awareness<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nIntroduce staff to legislation and safety in handling receiving and storing medicines<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Handling and Administration of Medicines<\/td>\n6 Hours<\/td>\nAimed at senior carers; an in-depth analysis of receiving storing administration and disposal of medicines<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Communications Workshop<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nIntroduction to communication skills developing\u00a0 verbal skills including paralanguage, active listening and counseling skills. recognising non verbal communications, including body language and presentation<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Management of Chronic Conditions and Emergency Aid<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nAwareness of common chronic conditions and emergency management of asthma, angina, heart attack, diabetes, epilepsy and sickle cell<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equality and Diversity<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRaise awareness of legislation, diversity, prejudice, cultural awareness and stereotypes and meet training obligations<\/td>\nMaximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Safety with Oxygen<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nAwareness of hazards with oxygen using masks and nasal canullae, safe storage and cylinder safety<\/p>\n

Essential safety requirement if service users are on oxygen<\/b><\/td>\n

Maximum of 15 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clinical Observations<\/td>\n3 Hours<\/td>\nRelevant Anatomy and Physiology Taking\u00a0and recording Temperature, Breathing, Pulse, Blood pressure; Skin Assessment and Pupil Response<\/td>\nMaximum of 12 students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Infection Control<\/td>\n6 Hours<\/td>\nCovers legislation, responsibilities PPE, routes of transmission of and recognition of infections.<\/p>\n

Covers: MRSA, C Dif and HIV The application of universal precautions & disposal of sharps to meet the new standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Care Assistant Training Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Certificate in Social Care<\/td>\n5 Days<\/td>\nA five day course covering skills essential care skills necessary to commence a career in social care. Mapped to meet best practice, current legislation, the needs of the Care Industry; Induction Standards and aspects of Knowledge Evidence for NVQ<\/p>\n
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  • Introduction to Social Care<\/li>\n
  • Infection Control<\/li>\n
  • Health and Safety for Carers<\/li>\n
  • Food Safety for Carers<\/li>\n
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (POVA)<\/li>\n
  • Equality and Diversity<\/li>\n
  • First Aid<\/li>\n
  • Moving and Handling for Carers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Maximum of 12 Students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foundation in Social Care<\/td>\n2 Days<\/td>\nA two day induction level course offering an insight and basic background to people<\/p>\n

considering a career in Social Care covering:<\/p>\n

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  • Introduction to Social Care<\/li>\n
  • Health and Safety for Carers<\/li>\n
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (POVA)<\/li>\n
  • Principles in Moving and Handling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Assessment is through continuous assessment and written examination<\/p>\n

     <\/td>\n

Maximum of 12 Students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Higher Certificate in Social Care<\/td>\n10 Days<\/td>\nA ten day advanced course with more in depth coverage of essential care skills and other developmental skills necessary to support the client and promote independence. Covers Knowledge Evidence for NVQ<\/p>\n
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  • Introduction to Social Care<\/li>\n
  • Infection Control<\/li>\n
  • Health and Safety for Carers<\/li>\n
  • Food Safety for Carers<\/li>\n
  • Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults (POVA)<\/li>\n
  • Equality and Diversity<\/li>\n
  • The Role of the Key Worker<\/li>\n
  • Principles in Care Planning<\/li>\n
  • Managing Chronic Conditions<\/li>\n
  • Communications<\/li>\n
  • Mental Health Awareness<\/li>\n
  • Dementia<\/li>\n
  • Managing Challenging Behaviour<\/li>\n
  • Handling and Administration of Medicines<\/li>\n
  • First Aid<\/li>\n
  • Moving and Handling for Carers<\/li>\n
  • Disability Awareness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    *Training providers, please note:<\/strong>These courses accompanied by placement, support and active job search have achieved 50% job outcomes<\/td>\n

Maximum of 12 Students<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Charitable organisations only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basic Life Support for Children and Adults<\/td>\n4 Hours<\/td>\nBasic Lifesaving skills for children and adults<\/p>\n

This subsidised course is only available for charitable organisations<\/strong><\/td>\n

Maximum of 12 students<\/p>\n

Restrictions apply<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Our prices are inclusive with\u00a0no<\/strong>\u00a0hidden extras and are available on application<\/p>\n

NB beware of comparable courses with seemingly low prices that do not include extra costs such as Certification, Registration and Training Manuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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