Name: Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (Peripheral vascular access device)
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Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Tracheostomy Care" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and caregivers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide safe and effective care for patients with tracheostomies. Tracheostomy care involves the management and maintenance of a surgical opening in the trachea to facilitate breathing, and it requires a specialised understanding to ensure the well-being of patients who rely on this artificial airway. Course Duration: 1 day (6 hours) Course Objectives:By the end of this course, participants will be able to:1. Understand how respiratory status is assessed2. Understand the reason for a tracheostomy3. Understand tracheostomy care4. Understand how to respond to complications in tracheostomy care5. Understand safety procedures for managing a tracheostomy Course Objectives:1. Recognise the importance of tracheostomy care: Understand the significance of proper tracheostomy care in maintaining airway patency, preventing complications, and promoting patient comfort.2. Learn about different types of tracheostomies: Familiarise yourself with various types of tracheostomies, including temporary and permanent tracheostomies, and their indications.3. Acquire skills in tracheostomy assessment and hygiene: Develop hands-on skills in assessing tracheostomy condition, maintaining hygiene, and changing dressings or inner cannulas when necessary.4. Understand suctioning techniques: Learn proper suctioning techniques to clear secretions from the tracheostomy tube, ensuring proper airflow and minimising the risk of infection.5. Address stoma care and dressing: Gain knowledge about stoma care, including cleaning, moisturising, and applying appropriate dressings to prevent irritation and infection.6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about tracheostomy care, suctioning procedures, and potential complications.7. Address potential tracheostomy-related complications: Recognise possible complications such as infection, tube displacement, and skin breakdown, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and providing care with empathy, respect, and dignity. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to ensure their comprehension of the course material. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification of completion for "An Understanding of Tracheostomy Care."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Tracheostomy Care" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals and caregivers with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills necessary to provide safe and effective care for patients with tracheostomies. Tracheostomy care involves the management and maintenance of a surgical opening in the trachea to facilitate breathing, and it requires a specialised understanding to ensure the well-being of patients who rely on this artificial airway.


Course Duration: 
1 day (6 hours)


Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand how respiratory status is assessed
2. Understand the reason for a tracheostomy
3. Understand tracheostomy care
4. Understand how to respond to complications in tracheostomy care
5. Understand safety procedures for managing a tracheostomy


Course Objectives:
1. Recognise the importance of tracheostomy care: Understand the significance of proper tracheostomy care in maintaining airway patency, preventing complications, and promoting patient comfort.
2. Learn about different types of tracheostomies: Familiarise yourself with various types of tracheostomies, including temporary and permanent tracheostomies, and their indications.
3. Acquire skills in tracheostomy assessment and hygiene: Develop hands-on skills in assessing tracheostomy condition, maintaining hygiene, and changing dressings or inner cannulas when necessary.
4. Understand suctioning techniques: Learn proper suctioning techniques to clear secretions from the tracheostomy tube, ensuring proper airflow and minimising the risk of infection.
5. Address stoma care and dressing: Gain knowledge about stoma care, including cleaning, moisturising, and applying appropriate dressings to prevent irritation and infection.
6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about tracheostomy care, suctioning procedures, and potential complications.
7. Address potential tracheostomy-related complications: Recognise possible complications such as infection, tube displacement, and skin breakdown, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.
8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and providing care with empathy, respect, and dignity.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo a practical skills assessment and a written examination to ensure their comprehension of the course material. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certification of completion for "An Understanding of Tracheostomy Care."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Guardian Angels Training

Gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to provide safe and effective care for tracheostomy patients with our "Understanding Tracheostomy Care" course. Learn the management and maintenance of surgical openings in the trachea to facilitate breathing.

An Understanding of Tracheostomy Care

General Admission

Course Overview:The "An Understanding of Pressure Area Care" course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores or bedsores), their causes, prevention, and effective management. This course is designed for healthcare professionals, caregivers, nurses, and individuals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing proper care for individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers. Course Duration:1/2 day (3 hours) Course Content:By the end of the course, participants will be able to:1. Explain the relevant anatomy and physiology of the skin2. Summarise the definition of a pressure ulcer and the grading system used3. Outline protective and risk factors relating to pressure ulcers4. Explore the risk assessment tools available; Waterlow and Purpose T5. Discuss the implementation strategies to manage identified risk factors; React to Red, Traffic Light, Repositioning, Moisture and Continence, Nutrition, Pain, Equipment, Personal Care, Handling and Moving 6. Explain how to escalate concerns and react appropriately  Course Objectives:1. Recognise the importance of pressure area care: Understand the significance of preventing pressure injuries, including the impact on patient comfort, quality of life, and healthcare costs.2. Learn about the causes and risk factors: Familiarise yourself with the factors contributing to pressure injuries, including immobility, reduced sensory perception, friction, and moisture.3. Acquire skills in pressure injury assessment: Develop hands-on skills in assessing pressure injuries, categorising them based on their severity, and determining appropriate interventions.4. Understand prevention strategies: Learn evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries, including proper positioning, regular repositioning, the use of pressure-relieving devices, and maintaining skin hygiene.5. Address wound care and dressings: Gain knowledge about wound cleansing, selecting appropriate dressings, and promoting optimal wound healing in pressure injury cases.6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about pressure injury prevention, early signs, and the importance of vigilant care.7. Address potential complications: Recognise possible complications related to pressure injuries, such as infection, delayed wound healing, and pain, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient comfort, informed consent, and providing care with empathy, respect, and dignity. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially role-playing scenarios to evaluate their understanding and competence. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Pressure Area Care."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "An Understanding of Pressure Area Care" course offers participants a comprehensive understanding of pressure ulcers (also known as pressure sores or bedsores), their causes, prevention, and effective management. This course is designed for healthcare professionals, caregivers, nurses, and individuals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in providing proper care for individuals at risk of developing pressure ulcers.


Course Duration:
1/2 day (3 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the relevant anatomy and physiology of the skin
2. Summarise the definition of a pressure ulcer and the grading system used
3. Outline protective and risk factors relating to pressure ulcers
4. Explore the risk assessment tools available; Waterlow and Purpose T
5. Discuss the implementation strategies to manage identified risk factors; React to Red, Traffic Light, Repositioning, Moisture and Continence, Nutrition, Pain, Equipment, Personal Care, Handling and Moving 
6. Explain how to escalate concerns and react appropriately 


Course Objectives:
1. Recognise the importance of pressure area care: Understand the significance of preventing pressure injuries, including the impact on patient comfort, quality of life, and healthcare costs.
2. Learn about the causes and risk factors: Familiarise yourself with the factors contributing to pressure injuries, including immobility, reduced sensory perception, friction, and moisture.
3. Acquire skills in pressure injury assessment: Develop hands-on skills in assessing pressure injuries, categorising them based on their severity, and determining appropriate interventions.
4. Understand prevention strategies: Learn evidence-based strategies to prevent pressure injuries, including proper positioning, regular repositioning, the use of pressure-relieving devices, and maintaining skin hygiene.
5. Address wound care and dressings: Gain knowledge about wound cleansing, selecting appropriate dressings, and promoting optimal wound healing in pressure injury cases.
6. Develop communication skills: Learn effective communication techniques to educate patients, caregivers, and family members about pressure injury prevention, early signs, and the importance of vigilant care.
7. Address potential complications: Recognise possible complications related to pressure injuries, such as infection, delayed wound healing, and pain, and learn strategies to prevent and manage these issues.
8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient comfort, informed consent, and providing care with empathy, respect, and dignity.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially role-playing scenarios to evaluate their understanding and competence. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "An Understanding of Pressure Area Care."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Enhance your knowledge and skills in pressure area care with our comprehensive course. Ideal for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and nurses.

An Understanding of Pressure Area Care

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Learners will be able to demonstrate much improved awareness of pressure sores and understand how they can help positively impact the service users' lives. They will be able to identify the function of the different layers of skin, highlight how and why pressure sores form, understand how they can prevent them and have a better understanding of the dressings, aids, and equipment used.


What are the aims of this course?
Understanding skin
What is a pressure sore
How do pressure sores occur
Pressure sores v incontinence dermatitis
The different grades of pressure sores
How can we prevent pressure sores
Pressure ulcer dressings, aids and correct use of equipment
Documentation and record keeping

Prima Cura Training

Learners will be able to demonstrate much improved awareness of pressure sores and understand how they can help positively impact the service users' lives. They will be able to identify the function of the different layers of skin, highlight how and why pressure sores form, understand how they can prevent them and have a better understanding of the dressings, aids, and equipment used.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention & Management 

Course Overview:The "Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (Peripheral Vascular Access Device) Training" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely and effectively insert and manage peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulas for vascular access. This course is intended for nurses, medical personnel, and other healthcare practitioners involved in performing IV cannulation procedures. Course Duration:1/2 day (4 hours) Course Content:By the end of the course, participants will be able to:1. Explain the theoretical principles underpinning the insertion of a peripheral vascular access device including:2. Awareness of safe and professional practice3. Site selection4. pVAD gauge selection5. Care of the indwelling pVAD6. Complications of pVAD insertion.7. Demonstrate, with the use of appropriate simulation equipment, the procedure for inserting a pVAD8. Describe the need for ongoing supervision and consolidation in clinical practice Course Objectives:1. Understand the importance of vascular access: Recognise the significance of proper peripheral IV catheter placement and management for patient care.2. Learn about IV catheter types and selection: Familiarise yourself with different types of IV catheters, their indications, and considerations for selecting the appropriate size and gauge.3. Acquire skills in IV catheter insertion: Develop hands-on skills in safely and aseptically inserting peripheral IV catheters, including proper site selection and technique.4. Understand infection prevention and aseptic technique: Learn best practices for maintaining infection control during IV catheter insertion and management, including proper hand hygiene and sterile procedures.5. Address complications and troubleshooting: Gain knowledge about potential complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, and occlusion, and learn strategies for early detection and management.6. Master securement techniques: Learn different methods of securing IV catheters and dressings to prevent dislodgement and minimize the risk of infection.7. Develop IV site assessment skills: Understand how to assess IV sites for signs of complications, infection, and patient comfort.8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity. Assessment and Certification:Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially scenario-based evaluations to evaluate their understanding and competence in peripheral IV cannulation and vascular access management. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation and Vascular Access Management."Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Course Overview:
The "Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation (Peripheral Vascular Access Device) Training" course is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to safely and effectively insert and manage peripheral intravenous (IV) cannulas for vascular access. This course is intended for nurses, medical personnel, and other healthcare practitioners involved in performing IV cannulation procedures.


Course Duration:
1/2 day (4 hours)


Course Content:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the theoretical principles underpinning the insertion of a peripheral vascular access device including:
2. Awareness of safe and professional practice
3. Site selection
4. pVAD gauge selection
5. Care of the indwelling pVAD
6. Complications of pVAD insertion.
7. Demonstrate, with the use of appropriate simulation equipment, the procedure for inserting a pVAD
8. Describe the need for ongoing supervision and consolidation in clinical practice


Course Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of vascular access: Recognise the significance of proper peripheral IV catheter placement and management for patient care.
2. Learn about IV catheter types and selection: Familiarise yourself with different types of IV catheters, their indications, and considerations for selecting the appropriate size and gauge.
3. Acquire skills in IV catheter insertion: Develop hands-on skills in safely and aseptically inserting peripheral IV catheters, including proper site selection and technique.
4. Understand infection prevention and aseptic technique: Learn best practices for maintaining infection control during IV catheter insertion and management, including proper hand hygiene and sterile procedures.
5. Address complications and troubleshooting: Gain knowledge about potential complications such as infiltration, phlebitis, and occlusion, and learn strategies for early detection and management.
6. Master securement techniques: Learn different methods of securing IV catheters and dressings to prevent dislodgement and minimize the risk of infection.
7. Develop IV site assessment skills: Understand how to assess IV sites for signs of complications, infection, and patient comfort.
8. Ethical considerations and patient-centered care: Explore ethical issues related to patient autonomy, informed consent, and delivering care with empathy, respect, and dignity.


Assessment and Certification:
Participants will undergo practical skills assessments, written assessments, and potentially scenario-based evaluations to evaluate their understanding and competence in peripheral IV cannulation and vascular access management. Successful completion will lead to a certification of achievement in "Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation and Vascular Access Management."
Note: This course overview is a general guideline and can be customised to suit specific local requirements and preferences, therefore, we recommend that you contact us to discuss your requirements prior to making a booking.

Gain the knowledge and skills to safely insert and manage peripheral IV cannulas with our training course for healthcare professionals. Ideal for nurses, medical personnel, and other practitioners.

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