About the Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion Awareness Training Course

Anyone receiving a health or social care service shouldn’t suffer from a pressure injury or wound. By being aware of who is at high risk and carrying out the right checks, you can make a real difference in providing the best person-centred care.

Our Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training course will teach learners about the skin and three layers, the oxygen and blood flow, what pressure ulcers and moisture lesions are and the difference between the two, the common pressure points, the signs and symptoms and the pressure ulcer grading. It covers how to identify those who are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers, ways to prevent, treat and reduce the development of pressure ulcers and the properties of different dressings and their functions.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion certification.

Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion Training Course Outline

The aim of this Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training online course is to greater increase your knowledge of caring for those with pressure ulcers and moisture lesions safely and effectively.

The key points covered in this course are:

• The skin and three layers
• Oxygen and blood flow
• What a pressure ulcer is
• Common pressure points
• Signs, Symptoms and Grading
• Who is at high risk
• Moisture lesions
• Ways to prevent, treat and reduce
• Dressings and their functions

Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training, learners should know and understand the following:

• The skin and three layers
  Learn and understand the skin and its 3 layers
• Oxygen and blood flow
  Understand oxygen and blood flow in the body and how it affects the skin
• What a pressure ulcer is
  Know what a pressure ulcer is and how it develops
• Common pressure points
  Learn the common pressure points a pressure ulcer may occur
• Signs, Symptoms and Grading
  Understand the signs and symptoms of a pressure ulcer and pressure ulcer grading
• Who is at high risk
  be able to identify those who are at high risk of developing pressure ulcers
• Moisture lesions
  Know what a moisture lesion is and the difference between pressure ulcers and moisture lesions
• Ways to prevent, treat and reduce
  Learn ways to prevent, treat and reduce the development of pressure ulcers
• Dressings and their functions
  Understand the properties of different dressings and their functions

Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff, like nurses and carers, with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this Pressure Care and Moisture Lesion training for carers delivered:

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About the Artificial Ventilation Training Course

Artificial ventilation assists or stimulates breathing for a patient who may not be able to breathe independent of a breathing aid. Artificial ventilation prevents injury to the patient by maintaining a stable airway and allowing the patient’s respiratory muscles to recover until they can breathe normally without assistance.

This Artificial Ventilation course will give learners an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of respiration as well as the process, indications and complications of artificial ventilation. This will enable staff to better manage artificially ventilated patients. It also covers the relevant procedures and policies to consider.

Artificial Ventilation Training Course Outline

The aim of this Artificial Ventilation course is to greater increase your understanding of artificial ventilation and the awareness of its associated risks.

The key points covered in this course are:

• Respiratory anatomy and physiology
• Mechanics of breathing
• Indications for artificial ventilation
• Complications of artificial ventilation
• Management of an artificially ventilated person
• Additional procedures e.g. cough assist, nebulizers, suction
• Local policies and procedures

Artificial Ventilation Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Artificial Ventilation course, learners should know and understand the following:

• The respiratory tract
  Know the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory organs
• Mechanics of breathing
  Be able to describe the mechanics of breathing
• Indications
  Understand the indications of artificial ventilation
• Complications
  Demonstrate a knowledge of the complications of artificial ventilation
• Patient management
  Know the theory of managing an artificially ventilated person
• Additional procedures
  Understand additional procedures that require training e.g. cough assist, nebulizers, suction
• Policies and procedures
  Understand your role in relation to local policies and procedures

Artificial Ventilation Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online Artificial Ventilation courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this online Artificial Ventilation training course delivered

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About this Blood Transfusions Training Course

In an acute hospital setting, the transfusion of blood components and blood products is an integral part of everyday life. The blood safety and quality regulations 2005 became part of British law after a European directive concerning blood transfusions. It became a legal requirement that every unit of a blood product issued for transfusion has to be fully traceable from donor to receipt.

Blood Transfusions Training Course Outline

The aim of this course is to greater increase your knowledge of Blood Transfusions and understand the process.

The key points covered in this course are:

• Blood groups
• The process of transfusions
• Preparation of medication
• Types of reactions
• Equipment required for transfusions

Blood Transfusions Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Understand the importance of maintaining the quality and safety of blood products
• Understand the importance of multi-disciplinary collaboration
• Be familiar with Blood Safety and Quality Regulations 2005
• Know the safe transfusion practice in line with current legislation
• Understand the anatomy and physiology of blood products
• Understand the full cycle from blood donation to transfusion
• Know the standard safety checks when handling blood products
• Be able to identify and manage adverse clinical incidents that relate to blood transfusions
• Be familiar with the equipment required to administer blood transfusions

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About the Catheterisation Male and Female Training Course

Catheterisation is the process of inserting a catheter, a thin tube, into the body to insert or remove fluids.

Our Catheterisation Male and Female course will familiarise learners with what catheterisation is, the anatomy and physiology of the body parts related to the procedure, as well as the indications, complications and documentation.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Catheterisation Male and Female certification.

Catheterisation Male and Female Training Course Outline

The aim of this Catheterisation Male and Female training online course is to greater increase your knowledge of catheterisation.

The key points covered in this course are:

• What catheterisation is
• Accountability & consent
• Anatomy & physiology
• Indications & contraindications
• Complications & troubleshooting
• Equipment & preparation
• Documentation
• Patient experience
• Correct procedure

Catheterisation Male and Female Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Catheterisation Male and Female training, learners should know and understand the following:

• What catheterisation is
  Learn and understand what catheterisation is
• Accountability & consent
  Discuss accountability and consent for the procedure
• Anatomy & physiology
  Be able to label the relevant body parts and explain the physiology related to catheterisation
• Indications & contraindications
  List indications and contraindications for when catheterisation should or shouldn’t be used
• Complications & troubleshooting
  Identify and discuss possible complications and troubleshooting
• Equipment & preparation
  Consider the appropriate equipment and preparation for the procedure
• Documentation
  Discuss documentation relevant to your area
• Patient experience
  Consider how to correctly manage the patient’s catheterisation experience
• Correct procedure
  Learn the correct procedure for catheterisation

Catheterisation Male and Female Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online Catheterisation Male and Female training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff, like nurses and carers, with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this Catheterisation Male and Female training for carers delivered:

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About this Venepuncture Awareness Training Course

This Venepuncture Awareness training course is suitable for all staff who work within a health and social care setting and whose role involves venepuncture. It’s vital your staff have the correct knowledge and confidence to perform venepuncture in order to minimize the risks and be able to take blood smoothly.

Our online Venepuncture course will teach learners the definitions of venepuncture, relevant anatomy and physiology, safe techniques, indications and contraindications, the equipment used, the correct procedure, and identify any complications.

Venepuncture Awareness Training Course Outline

The aim of this online Venepuncture course is to greater increase your knowledge of venepuncture, its risks and the safe and effective venepuncture procedure.

The key points covered in this course are:

• Define venepuncture and discuss accountability
• Anatomy and physiology
• Indications and contraindications
• Technique
• Equipment
• Health and safety considerations
• Complications and troubleshooting
• Patient experience
• Procedure

Venepuncture Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Venepuncture Awareness training course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Define venepuncture and discuss accountability
  Be able to define venepuncture and discuss accountability and consent in relation to skill
• Anatomy and physiology
  Label relevant Anatomy & Physiology
• Indications and contraindications
  List Indications and Contraindications
• Technique
  Discuss technique
• Equipment
  Consider Equipment and Preparation of equipment and documentation
• Health and safety considerations
  Explain health & safety considerations for patients, staff and colleagues
• Complications and troubleshooting
  Identify and discuss Complications and troubleshooting
• Patient experience
  Consider Patient Experience
• Procedure
  Learn the correct and safe procedure

Venepuncture Awareness Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online Venepuncture training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for care staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this online Venepuncture Awareness training course delivered:

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About the Tracheostomy Awareness Training Course

All healthcare staff responsible for the care of tracheostomy patients must have a sound understanding of best practices especially if they are unfamiliar with them.

Our Tracheostomy training course will familiarise learners with the different types of tracheostomy tubes, the relevant anatomy and physiology, and the care and management of the site and tube. It covers any complications, emergency procedures, and how to troubleshoot. Learning the relevant skills and knowledge is important as incorrect management and care can result in complications and negatively impacting upon the patient’s activities of daily living.

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a downloadable and printable tracheostomy certification.

Tracheostomy Training Course Outline

The aim of this Tracheostomy training online course is to greater increase your knowledge of caring for those with a tracheostomy safely and effectively.

The key points covered in this course are:

• What is a tracheostomy?
• Accountability and consent
• Anatomy and physiology
• Types of tracheostomy tubes
• Complications and troubleshooting
• Nursing care
• Life with tracheostomy
• Emergency procedures and your role and responsibility

Tracheostomy Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Tracheostomy care training, learners should know and understand the following:

• What is a tracheostomy?
  Recognize what a tracheostomy is and the indications
• Accountability and consent
  Discuss accountability and consent in relation to tracheostomy
• Anatomy and physiology
  Label relevant Anatomy & Physiology
• Types of tracheostomy tubes
  Identify different types of tracheostomy tubes
• Complications and troubleshooting
  Identify and discuss complications and troubleshooting
• Nursing care
  Be familiar with nursing care including suction, humidification, documentation & infection control, dressing change, inner cannula, and full tube change 
• Life with tracheostomy
  Life with tracheostomy: communication, swallowing, person-centered care & discuss the patient journey
• Emergency procedures and your role and responsibility
  Discuss emergency procedure and your role and responsibility within the workplace

Tracheostomy Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online Tracheostomy training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff, like nurses and carers, with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this Tracheostomy training for carers delivered:

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About the IV Drug Therapy Training Course

IV therapy has historically been used in hospitals to treat dehydrated or nutrient-deficient patients, as well as those who cannot take medication orally. Injecting fluids, nutrients and medication intravenously allows them to be absorbed immediately into the bloodstream and, therefore, take effect more quickly.

This practice should only be carried out by a skilled professional, so our online IV Drug Therapy is suitable for those working in a clinical or care setting, such as nurses. In this course, learners will be taught the correct methods to carry out cannulation intravenous therapy, as well as learning about patient management during and after IV therapy and the potential complications of intravenous therapy.

IV Drug Therapy Training Course Outline

The aim of this IV Drug Therapy course is to greater increase your understanding of intravenous therapy and awareness of its associated risks.

The key points covered in this course are:

• Understand IV Therapy
• Cannulation procedure
• Use of IV equipment
• Treatment Preparation
• Effects of treatment
• Infection control
• Consent and recording data
• Sharps

IV Drug Therapy Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this IV Drug Therapy course, learners should know and understand the following:

• Understand IV Therapy
  Understand, define and learn about Intravenous Therapy, IV Drug therapy, and intravenous medication
• Cannulation procedure
  Learn how to choose and use a cannula correctly
• Use of IV equipment
  What equipment is needed and should always be available before starting
• Treatment Preparation
  How to prepare for cannulation and IV therapy
• Effects of treatment
  The different sides effects of IV therapy
• Infection control
  Understand the infection control aspects of IV therapy
• Consent and recording data
  Learn why consent is so important and what data you require to record
• Sharps
  The safe handling of sharps and sharps disposal

IV Drug Therapy Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online IV Drug Therapy courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this online IV Drug Therapy training course delivered:

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About the Cannulation Training Course

Cannulation is the most commonly performed invasive procedure and it’s important to know the correct technique, skills and knowledge to perform this procedure well and to a safe standard.

This Cannulation training course will teach your staff what a cannula is, the characteristics of an appropriate vein, equipment needed, the potential risks/hazards, and how to deal with sharp injuries. This online Cannulation course is suitable for all registered healthcare professionals including nurses, midwives, health visitors and pharmacists.

Cannulation Training Course Outline

The aim of this Cannulation Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of cannulation and how to perform it safely.

The key points covered in this course are:

• What is a cannula
• Advantages of cannulation
• Indications of cannulation
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Characteristics of veins
• Assessment of patient
• Equipment and reasons for cannula selection
• Peripheral intravenous cannulation
• Hazards/risks/complications
• Dealing with sharps injury

Cannulation Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Cannulation online training course, learners should know and understand the following:

• What is a cannula
  Identify what a cannula is
• Advantages of cannulation
  Learn what the advantages of cannulation are
• Indications of cannulation
  Learn the indications of cannulation
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
  Demonstrate knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Characteristics of veins
  Identify the characteristics of an appropriate vein to cannulate
• Assessment of patient
  Know how to assess the patient
• Equipment and reasons for cannula selection
  Be able to list the equipment and reasons for cannula selection
• Peripheral intravenous cannulation
  Observe peripheral intravenous cannulation in a safe and timely manner, with the appropriate device
• Hazards/risks/complications Be aware of the potential hazards/risks/complications associated with this procedure and the appropriate course of action in dealing with identified risks
• Dealing with sharps injury
  Learn an understanding of how to deal with sharps injury

Cannulation Training Course Delivery Methods

Our online Cannulation Training courses are available 24/7, anytime, anywhere. Perfect for staff with busy schedules or difficult shift patterns.

• Study when you want
• Track staff progress
• Study anywhere you want on any device

Choose how you want this Cannulation Training course delivered:

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About the Oxygen Therapy Training Course

On completion of this online Oxygen Therapy training course, the learner will know what oxygen therapy is, why you would use oxygen therapy, when to use oxygen therapy by recognising changes in the resident, who would prescribe oxygen therapy, how to administer oxygen therapy, the equipment used during oxygen therapy, the risks of oxygen therapy, the documentation needed for oxygen therapy and how to improve quality of life for residents using oxygen equipment.

Oxygen can be used for a variety of purposes in the medical treatment of both chronic and acute cases, whether in the hospital, in pre-hospital settings, or as part of entirely out-of-hospital care, but it will depend on the needs of each patient and the opinion of the medical professionals responsible for their care.

Oxygen Therapy Training Course Outline

The aim of this Oxygen Therapy Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of oxygen therapy.

The key points covered in this course are:

• What is oxygen therapy
• Why use oxygen therapy
• When to use oxygen therapy
• Who prescribes oxygen therapy
• Administering oxygen therapy
• The equipment
• Risks of oxygen therapy
• Documentation
• How to improve quality of life

Oxygen Therapy Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this Oxygen Therapy online training course, learners should know and understand the following:

• What is oxygen therapy
  Learn and understand what oxygen therapy is
• Why use oxygen therapy
  Learn and understand why you should use oxygen therapy
• When to use oxygen therapy
  Learn and understand when to use oxygen therapy by recognizing changes in the resident
• Who prescribes oxygen therapy?
  Learn who would be able to prescribe oxygen therapy to a patient
• Administering oxygen therapy
  Learn and understand how to administer oxygen therapy
• The equipment
  Be able to identify what equipment is needed to perform oxygen therapy
• Risks of oxygen therapy
  Learn the risks of oxygen therapy through observations including staff, transporting and storing risks
• Documentation
  Learn and identify the documentation needed for oxygen therapy
• How to improve quality of life
  Learn how to improve the quality of life for residents using oxygen equipment

Oxygen Therapy Training Course Delivery Methods

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About the Basic Observations Training Course

The online Basic Observations course aims to help care workers increase their skills and knowledge by teaching them how to spot normal and abnormal clinical observations/vital signs, perform a range of clinical observations including temperature, blood pressure and respiration rate, and how to accurately document and report the findings.

On successful completion, learners will be able to download, save or print their CPD accredited Basic Observations certificate. This can be used to provide evidence for compliance and audit.

Basic Observations Training Course Outline

The aim of this Basic Observations Training Course is to greater increase your knowledge of how to care for patients and the importance of vital signs and observations.

The key points covered in this course are:

• Vital signs
  Perform a range of clinical observations
  Neurological observations
  Urinalysis
  Axillary, oral, tympanic temperature
  Blood glucose levels
  Handwashing
  Record keeping, consent and confidentiality

Basic Observations Training Course Learning Outcomes

On completion of this online Basic Observations training course, learners should know and understand the following:

Vital signs
Learn about the normal and abnormal vital signs and clinical observations
Perform a range of clinical observations
Perform a range of clinical observations including:

• blood pressure
• heart rate
• temperature
• oxygen saturation levels
• respiratory rate

• Neurological observations
  Understand and learn about neurological observations
• Urinalysis
  Learn about urinalysis and how to obtain samples
• Axillary, oral, tympanic temperature
  Understand Axillary, oral and tympanic temperature
• Blood glucose levels
  Know how to monitor and test blood glucose levels
• Handwashing
  Learn the correct hand hygiene and handwashing techniques
• Record keeping, consent and confidentiality
  Record keeping, consent, and confidentiality will also be discussed

Basic Observation Training Course Delivery Methods

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