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Introduction to 24-hour Postural Care for Non-Physios/OTs

Introduction to 24-hour Postural Care for Non-Physios/OTs

By Born at the Right Time

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 3 hours

Description

This 3-hours CPD certified on-demand course introduces practitioners (who are not a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist) to 24-hour Postural Care.

Details

24-hour Postural Care is essential for people with limited movement to promote comfort and prevent the development of life-limiting, complex body shape changes. This on-demand course introduces the key principles and current research around the delivery of 24-hour Postural Care for people who have limited movements whether transient (rehabilitation after a stroke or chronic). It particularly focuses on the lying posture. 

The course covers:

  • What is 24-hour Postural Care and Why is it important?

  • What might good 24-hour Postural Care look like?

  • Is it working?

  • Personalised Postural Care

Who?

This course is specifically designed for practitioners working across Special Education (SEND), Social and Healthcare. Specifically:

  1. Acute hospital settings

  1. Community Care

  1. Learning Disability Services

  1. Neonatal services

  1. Hospice and Palliative Care (adult and child)

  1. SEND and Special Needs Schools

  1. Day Services

  1. Residential Services

  1. Care Teams (working in a home)

  1. Tissue Viability Nurses

Testimonials 

"The recorded videos were engaging and interactive."

"I most liked the combination of training about technical aspects of postural care combined with training on co-production... The best technical system is the one that's used."

Contact us to book this training for your team, department or organisation with group discounts and bespoke training opportunities. If you would prefer to be invoiced directly for this training event please email admin@bornattherighttime.com 

Trainers 

Rachel Wright (BSc) Founder/Director of Born at the Right Time Rachel is author of The Skies I'm Under, HSJ Finalist for Best Education Program for the NHS 2023, finalist 2020 RCN Nursing Awards, Host The Skies We're Under Podcast, Best Trainer Finalist National Learning Disability and Autism Awards 2022, qualified nurse and unqualified mum of three sons; one of whom has severe disabilities and life-limiting epilepsy. 

Occasionally, she ties on her trainers and runs  jogs in a vague attempt to counteract her love for Salt ‘n Vinegar crisps, hummus and all things carbohydrate. 

Sarah Clayton (BSc, PGCE) CEO Simple Stuff Works Sarah is passionate about all things postural care. Sounds dull but it turns out that her passion translates into highly contagious enthusiasm. She has developed a range of accredited training courses accessible to health, social care and education practitioners. 

Sarah has four children, works full-time and can regularly be found wearing her jumper inside out.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long do I have to complete the course?

    You are able to work through this 'On-demand' course at your own pace. There is no deadline to complete, however, in order to receive a CPD certificate you will have to complete the course within 4 weeks of the start date. If you will require an extension, please contact us. 

  • Do I need to complete the course in one session?

    No, you do not need to complete the course in one session. You can work through the course at your own pace, pause and return when you are able, your progress will be saved. In order to return to the course, please use the 'View and manage your order' link from your 'Order Confirmation' email. 

  • Can I share the course link with others?

    No, once a booking is made only the person who registered can access the course. If you know someone who would benefit from completing the course, please ask them to create their own booking or forward the request to training@bornattherighttime.com 


  • Can I purchase this training for a larger group/team?

    Yes, please contact training@bornattherighttime.com and one of our team would be happy to help. 

  • Will I get a certificate?

    Yes. Once you have completed the course you will be able to download a certificate. However, in order to receive the CPD certificate you will need to submit the required components by the deadline date. These will be outlined on the learning page. We will then request your certificate from the CPD Service. This can take up to 6 weeks. If you require the certificate sooner, please email admin@bornattherighttime.com

Course Content

Course details
  1. Course Information
  2. Trainer Introduction
Module 1: What is Postural Care and Why Me?
  1. What is 24-hour postural care?
  2. Who is at risk?
  3. Why 24-hours?
  4. Myths about Postural Care
Module 2: What might good look like?
  1. What makes a good day?
  2. Good posture in lying
  3. Sitting, standing and moving
  4. Good Service Delivery
Module 3: Is it working?
  1. Output or outcome?
  2. Outcomes for everyone
  3. Goldsmith Indices of Body Symmetry
  4. What is Personalised Care?
Module 4: Personalised Postural Care
  1. Progress not Perfection
  2. 1) Acute Hospital Settings
  3. 2) Community Care
  4. 3) Learning Disability (including specialist nurses)
  5. 4) Neonatal Services
  6. 5) Hospice and Palliative Care
  7. 6) Special schools and SEND
  8. 7) Day Services
  9. 8) Residential Services
  10. 9) Care Teams (working in a home)
  11. 10) Tissue Viability Nurses
  12. Summary
Further Training and Resources
  1. References and Resources
  2. 24-hour Postural Care Courses
  3. Communication, Co-production and Personalised Care
  4. More from Sarah and Rachel

About The Provider

Born at the Right Time
Born at the Right Time
Southend-on-sea
5.0(1)

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