Infection Control 3 hours
Micro-organisms
The human bodies defence mechanisms
The transmission of infection
Case studies of common infections
Preventing infections spreading – standards precautions, personal protective equipment, other controls
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Occupational Health and safety 3 Hours
Risk awareness and assessment/Hazards identification and reporting
Defining hazards and risks
Types of hazards
Identifying hazards
Risk assessment matrix
Hierarchy of risk control
Managing risks and hazards in a homecare environment Occupational Health and Safety legislation
Duties of employees and employers
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Dementia 1 Day
What is dementia?
Types of dementia
Alzheimers disease
Stages of dementia
Differences between normal forgetfulness and dementia
Effects of dementia
Need for family support
Communication
Validation and the client's reality
Reducing the potential for challenging behaviours
CHCAC15A Provide care support which is responsive to the specific nature of dementia. |
Manual Handling/ Back Care 1 day
Back care, posture, risk of cumulative damage
Manual handling in a home care workplace
Promoting independent movement patterns
- standing up from a chair
- sitting into a chair
- rolling over in bed
- moving up the bed
- getting out of bed
Using hoists, slide sheets and slide boards
Maintaining back care during housekeeping tasks Assisting clients in the bathroom, toilet, living area, car transfers
Placing a wheelchair in and out of the car
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Challenging Behaviours 3 Hours
Range of behaviours
Triggers/cause of behaviours
Cultural factors
Disability factors
Interpersonal skills and communication techniques Documenting behaviours
Strategies for dealing with behaviours
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Maintaining person's independence 3 hours
Why is independence important?
What is necessary to support independence?
What are activities of daily living?
Practical ways to support a client to be independent with laundry, pet care, cleaning, meal preparation etc Case studies
Recognising and reporting changes to independence levels
Utilising support services to maintain independence
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