120 Assistant courses in Cardiff

A comprehensive two days, delivered using a variety of teaching styles, by professionals who manage medical emergencies on a day-to-day basis. A number of the more common presenting conditions are covered providing a structured approach to the pathophysiology, initial assessment and management of the acutely ill medical patient.

The aim of this course is to provide the learner with an understanding of all aspects of this process including the effective planning, development, implementation and review of the care process and the effective management of issues to ensure that the care received is individualised and effectively meets the persons needs and requirements.

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. This course aims to give the learner a greater knowledge of causes, symptoms, treatments and management

This is an indepth course covering all aspects of personal care, bathing and hygiene within health and social care.

The course is both theoretical and activity based in nature The participant will receive up to date research based information relating to Acquired Brain Injury and appropriate learning and behavioural & management strategies to use and coupled with person centred approaches can help promote recovery and positive self image.

This course is designed to give the learner the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support a person with down syndrome. It provides information regarding causes of the condition genetics & screening, behaviours, practical support and how to promote effective communication.

An opportunity to develop essential knowledge and skills that are necessary for the safe care and management of a patient requiring an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

The course will cover the essential underpinning knowledge to effectively manage the patient throughout the life cycle of the implantable device.

This course enables participants to develop essential patient management skills that are necessary for identifying and managing the safe care of a patient requiring cardiac catheterisation.

An opportunity to learn about various heart rhythm disturbances, their aetiology, management and treatment strategies.