Anaphylaxis & Auto-Injectors
For Batch of 10 only.
This 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
Assisted Cough
For Batch of 10 only.
Autonomic Dysreflexia
For Batch of 10 only.
Bowel Management
For Batch of 10 only.
Catheter Care
For Batch of 10 only.
This catheter care training course illustrates these points to maximise the benefits and minimise the problems of catheterisation. Good catheter care involves good hygiene, observation, monitoring well-being and prevention of issues associated with catheterisation. By the end of this catheter course training, attendees will be familiar with reasons for catheterisation, the equipment selection and the theory of catheter removal.
Catheterisation
For Batch of 10 only.
Our Catheterisation training course is designed for staff wanting to update both their theory and practical skills in catheterisation.
Urinary catheterisation is a medical procedure used to drain and collect urine from the bladder. By the end of the Catheterisation training course attendees will be familiar with reasons for catheterisation, the equipment selection and the processes involved with male, female and supra pubic catheterisation.
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.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness
For Batch of 10 only.
Colostomy Care
For Batch of 10 only.
This Colostomy Care training course has been developed to aid Healthcare workers and those who work or come into contact with people who require colostomy care. This Colostomy Care training course considers the reasons for and the process involved with colostomy care in day to day living. Training will covers best practice guidelines and ensure that all attending will be better suited to delivering care for people who require colostomy care.
Confirmation of Death
For Batch of 10 only.
Develop your knowledge and skills in recognising death and the process of confirming death.
This Confirmation of Death training course will enable delegates to gain an understanding in the confirmation process including recognising death, legal implications and after care of the deceased. Delegates will gain underpinning knowledge and some practical support to enable them to commence competency training and further enable them to perform confirmation of death.
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.
Continence Management
For Batch of 10 only.
This Wound Management course is designed for nurses and health care assistants involved in caring for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
As a result of this session each candidate will have greater appreciation of wound types and the appropriate techniques to manage them effectively.
Controlled Drugs
For Batch of 10 only.
CPAP & BiPAP Awareness
For Batch of 10 only.
This CPAP and BiPAP Awareness training course is designed for health & care staff who tend to people using these devices when living with breathing difficulties or disorders.
The course delivers an overview of each of these air delivery systems, the reasons for their use, their benefits and possible side effects. The applied practical workstation & simulated practical assessment can only be provided if the equipment is available on site
Diabetes & Insulin / BGM
For Batch of 10 only.
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. The 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.
Dysphagia
For Batch of 10 only.
This Dysphagia training course introduces the condition and promotes understanding of the implications and dangers when someone has difficulties with eating and swallowing. This training session supports nutrition and hydration in health and social care.
Enteral Feeding
For Batch of 10 only.
This Enteral or PEG Feeding training course is designed to increase awareness of enteral feeding and to provide the delegate with the practical knowledge to deal with this feeding method. In the United Kingdom it is estimated that over 10,000 individuals will be tube fed in the community which is double the number in hospitals. Protocols and procedures for clinically qualified staff who are administering feeds & medications can also be included in the course, although competency must be assessed within the scope of the delegates own organisation’s policy guidelines. The applied practical workstation & simulated practical assessment can only be provided if the equipment is available on site. 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.
Epilepsy Awareness
For Batch of 10 only.
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.
Epilepsy Rescue Medication
For Batch of 10 only.
This Epilepsy Rescue Medication course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the welfare and well being of individuals with epilepsy.
The course is designed to ensure that practitioners are provided with relevant theoretical knowledge and skills, whilst supported with a simulated practical based assessment.
Protocols and procedures for clinically qualified staff who are administering medications can also be included in the course, although competency must be assessed within the scope of the delegates own organisation’s policy guidelines.
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.
Flu Vaccination
For Batch of 10 only.
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.
Introduction to Sepsis- Sepsis Awareness
For Batch of 10 only.
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 the 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.
IV Cannulation
For Batch of 10 only.
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.
Medication Administration
For Batch of 10 only.
This clinical 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.
Oxygen Therapy
For Batch of 10 only.
The provision of oxygen as part of the basic life support process is not difficult and training can easily be incorporated into a primary care training programme.
Students are continuously assessed throughout the course. The applied practical workstation & simulated practical assessment can only be provided if the equipment is available on site.
Palliative Care
This Palliative Care training course is best run for either care staff or trained staff but not a mixed group as their needs are very different.
It is designed for people new to this field or as a refresher. This should be viewed as an overview as palliative care is a diverse topic with many factors dependent to the patients specific needs. This course allows people to discuss their own feelings/experiences of dealing with a life limiting illness.
