Residential Care

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...

Course Description: As a food handler, it is essential that you are aware of the basic principles of safe food handling so that you can ensure tha...

Course Description: Workplace violence and aggression can have a serious impact on a staff member’s physical and mental health and well-being. Thi...

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

Course Description: Autism is a condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, communicates and interacts with others. This course explores wh...

Course Description: Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in older people. This course will explore the falls management process...

Course Description:  As symptoms progress, a person living with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express their needs. Changes in beh...

Course Description:  Effective documentation is key to gaining insight into changes in behaviour among residents living with dementia. This course...

Course Description:  It is important for staff to be able to identify causes and triggers for changes in behaviour among residents living with dem...

Course Description:  A care plan is a dynamic document identifying an individual’s needs, preferences, goals and support strategies. This course e...

Course Description: All people have spiritual needs, which may be separate from religion. In this course we explore the various forms that spiritu...

Course Description: Failure to maintain standards and safe practice can affect the individual, health professional and the organisation. This cour...

Course Description: Infectious diseases can spread easily in the residential care setting and quickly turn into an outbreak, leading to increased ...

Course Description: Dignity of risk supports individuals to take positive risks that can lead to improved quality of life, independence and self-e...

Course Description: Psychotropic medications can be prescribed for older people to treat certain conditions; however, there are risks associated w...

Course Description: Every person we care for has individual needs and preferences. This course outlines the principles of person-centred care, exa...

Course Description: People living in residential care come from a variety of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This course explor...

Course Description: Ensuring residents safety is part of your everyday role, but what about your responsibilities in a fire emergency? This course...

Course Description: Pain can be a debilitating experience for the older person, affecting them both mentally and physically. This course explains ...

Course Description: Pain can be a debilitating experience for the older person, affecting them both mentally and physically. This course explains...

Course Description: In this course, we highlight the importance of effective cleaning procedures and identify safe working systems for reducing ri...

Course Description: Anxiety can be experienced in many ways and can often interrupt a person’s daily living routines. This course identifies diffe...

Course Description: There are a variety of analgesics available to support pain management in aged care. This course presents the different type...