Clinical Skills for Health Care Assistants
The introduction of Health Care Assistants (HCAs) is a vital role in today’s health care economy. HCAs are a valuable addition to the health care team. The role of specific high quality training courses for HCAs is therefore vital. This course will discuss the theoretical and practical principles associated with the role of the Health Care Assistant. We will discuss accountability, supervision and review legal frameworks. It will also include practical workshops. It will enable HCAs already working in Primary Care to underpin their practice and build upon with their clinical skills and knowledge, which is required for the role. This course will be interactive and discussions will be encouraged. You will leave with the confidence that you require to progress in your role.
Course Content
- Accountability
- Boundaries
- Law
- Competence
- Supervision
- Communication
- Psychological care
- Documentation and record keeping
- Consultation styles
- Health screening
- Health promotion and patient self-management
- Clinical skills
- Pulse
- Blood pressure monitoring
- The importance of temperature
- Pulse Oximetry
- Respiratory system and care
- Urinalysis and FOB
- Venepuncture
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Fluid balance
- Medication
- 12 lead ECGs
Aims/Objectives
- To explore the role of the health care assistant
- To outline the importance of safe clinical practice.
- To cover fundamental skills applicable to health care assistants
Who should attend?
This course will appeal to Health Care Assistants working in general practice, primary or secondary health care settings and nursing homes.
Duration
3 days
Price
£399.00 per person, including course materials and a certificate of attendance.
Course dates
In addition to any scheduled courses, we can also deliver this course to groups on your own site. For more information, contact us.
Book your place on this clinical skills course now.