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essential Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with people who need Airway Suction. The course aims to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of the types of suction with a focus on Oral Suctioning. It will ensure that learners know how to recognise and respond to the signs in people who require suction. There is a focus on report writing, the importance of understanding the respiratory system and how this works in relation to Aspiration and Mucociliary Mechanism. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Define Airway Suction and discuss types of Suctioning Give a background to Airway Suction and investigate current legislation Display the anatomy and physiology of the upper airway Highlight the types of Suction devices Describe Oral Suction both manually and mechanically Provide safety tips and things to be aware of Course Audience Practitioners who work in a Health Care Setting

essential Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level
Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level training course outlines the basic understanding of self-harm and suicide. It explores ways to prevent and reduce harm caused by children and young people within the work environment. Included are different strategies and techniques to be referred and incorporated into practice. Learners will be able to identify common signs and symptoms of an individual who self-harms as well as be able to relate to the likelihood of individuals to attempt suicide. It has been designed to develop tools and techniques to be used to respond to self-harm and suicide ideation. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Give an understanding of self-harm and suicide Understand the associated risk factors Explore harm minimisation and prevention Increase our confidence Provide tools and techniques to respond to suicide ideation and self-harm Resources & Links Course Audience This course is designed for people who work in the social care sector with children and young people who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide.

intermediate Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level
Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Children's Care - Intermediate Level intends to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to undertake supervision and other senior tasks such as recording and reporting relevant issues and how to complete risk assessments. The course enables learners to be aware of current legislation that will need to be implemented into your role and gives information on what OFSTED will be expecting to see in your workplace. Also included is a detailed account of what your role will entail and how to measure the overall experiences and progress of children and young people living in the home, how well young people are helped and protected and the impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the trainer. Learners are also given the opportunity to evaluate their learning experience. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Knowledge around Legislative Framework – New Regulations & Quality Standards How OFSTED will inspect How to undertake shift planning & leading The importance of Reporting & Recording Awareness of Notifications – Regulation 40, 44 & 45 How to compile Plans & risk assessments Understanding of Self-auditing & development Instil learners with confidence around Supervision & Upskilling Course Audience Practitioners who work in a supervisory role in the health and social care sector

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