Residential Care

Course Description: There are a number of chronic respiratory conditions that require the use of respiratory aids to support the individual. This ...

Course Description: Heat packs and cold packs can be used to provide non-pharmacological pain relief and manage acute soft tissue injuries. This c...

Course Description: This course explores ways to mitigate the negative impacts that care services and activities can have on the environment. Lear...

Course Description: There are a number of mental health challenges that people may experience. This course discusses the impact of poor mental hea...

Course Description: This course provides an insight into LGBTQ+ history and how care and support can be improved to meet the needs of older LGBTQ+...

Course Description: A chronic respiratory condition can have a significant impact on an older person’s quality of life. This course will explore a...

Course Description: Explore why older people are more at risk of skin tears and how to reduce this risk. Learn how to assess and dress a skin tear...

Course Description: How would you like to be treated? Learn how to provide a five star service experience for the older people in your care home. ...

Course Description: Whistleblowing enables and encourages staff to raise serious concerns over practices in the workplace. Explore the appropriate...

Course Description: Examine continence management and its importance in maintaining the dignity and comfort of the older person. Learn how to ident...

Course Description: Recognise some of the physiological changes that occur as people age and how this can impact their day to day life and care. L...

Course Description: What does sexuality mean? Understand the impact our own embarrassment, attitudes and sensitivities can have on the individuals...

Course Description: There are physical, psychological and practical difficulties associated with low vision and hearing. Equip yourself with strat...

Course Description: Care staff play a vital role in monitoring the needs of people they support. This course describes how to recognise changes in...

Course Description: Protecting children from abuse or neglect is a crucial responsibility of all who provide care services. Recognise your role in...

Course Description: People who take multiple medications are at increased risk from adverse effects and reduced quality of life. Recognise the imp...

Course Description: Describe common learning disabilities and the ways in which they may impact a person and their activities of daily living. Lea...

Course Description: Define what is meant by collaboration and explore how to work in partnership with people who use services, their carers and y...

Course Description: Discover how infectious agents spread and identify simple precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection. Learn...

Course Description: Appropriate hazard identification and risk assessment is essential to maintaining a safe workplace. This course considers the ...

Course Description: One of the most important ways to maintain your wellbeing is to protect and support your musculoskeletal system. Discover how ...

Course Description: Learn to recognise signs of pressure and stress in yourself. Consider the potential impact of personal stress on your health a...

Course Description: Recognise substances used in care homes that are covered under COSHH regulations and demonstrate safe work practices to protec...

Course Description: First aid is the assistance given to any person experiencing a sudden illness or injury in order to preserve life. This course...

Course Description: Become familiar with the common physical and psychological symptoms associated with the end stage of life. Recognise how to pr...

Course Description: Discuss the ethos of promoting dignity in care and ensuring the individual’s needs and wishes remain at the centre of care del...

Course Description: Define the types of diabetes and the everyday management strategies required to maintain the health of those you provide care ...

Course Description: Identify the causes, symptoms and implications of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Describe practical approaches to the manage...

Course Description: Describe common forms of dementia and the symptoms that a person may display. Acknowledge the unique needs of each person with...

Course Description: Outline some of the physical and psychological changes that can occur when a person has Motor Neurone Disease or Multiple Scle...

Course Description: All social care services are required to have robust confidentiality and information handling processes. This course explains ...

Course Description: Develop the skills required to observe, manage and monitor stomas in an older person. Identify and report potential complicati...

Course Description: Age related changes in the skin put older people at risk of skin conditions that need special care. We explore common conditio...

Course Description: Discover how to bathe and assist with the personal grooming of an older person who is confined to bed, while maintaining their...

Course Description: Continuously assessing risk is an integral part of everyday care. Recognise your role and responsibilities when undertaking dy...

Course Description: This course provides an overview of key considerations regarding the use of bed rails, ensuring that they are used appropriate...