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£430
+ VAT£430
+ VATDelivered In-Person
3 days
All levels
Our interactive Healthcare Assistant Clinical Skills course covers the fundamental theoretical and practical principles associated with being a Healthcare Assistant (HCA). The course also covers all the Care Certificate Standards.
This course is perfect for those wanting to become HCAs in Primary care settings. You should have healthcare experience before joining this course, either working in medical reception or admin. if you are not sure then please email training@anniebarr.com for further information.
HCAs are vital to the healthcare economy and a valuable part of any healthcare team. Therefore, highly specific and relevant quality training is of vital importance. Covering a range of clinical skills and topics such as long-term conditions, accountability, supervision and legal frameworks, our essential HCA training course is ideal for those that are either new to the role or looking to strengthen their practice.
Course Aims
Explore and understand the role of the health care assistant
Understand the importance of safe clinical practice
Comprehensively cover the fundamental skills applicable to health care assistants
Roles, responsibilities and accountability
Health screening, including risks
Health promotion and patient self-management
Respiratory system and care
Asthma
COPD
Dementia
Diabetes
Blood glucose monitoring
Coronary/Ischaemic Heart Disease
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Blood pressure monitoring
Pulse
Hypertension
Stroke
12 lead ECGs
The importance of temperature
Pulse oximetry
Urinalysis
Fluid balance
Accountability
Boundaries
Law
Competence
Supervision
Communication
Psychological care
Safeguarding
Documentation and record-keeping
Consultation styles-HEALTH COACHING
Medical Receptionists/Admin who are progressing to HCAs
HCAs
Support Workers
Personal Care Assistants
Care Staff
This course is tailored for HCAs working in general practice, primary or secondary health care settings and nursing homes.
AB Health Group awards CPD points/certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualification we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00.
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