Principles of Care (best practice)

An essential course for every new care worker and an important refresher for experienced staff.  Both the theory that underpins good care practice and the good practice itself are concerned. 

     The course covers

• Service users’ rights

• Non-discriminatory practice

• Communication skills

• Confidentiality

• Stoma awareness

• Managing continence

• Skin care/pressure sores

• MRSA / infection control

• Standard precautions

• Practicals: changing occupied / unoccupied bed, turning

• Discussion: bathing, hair washing, bed bathing etc.

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EMPLOYER BENEFITS

• 100% commitment to quality training and support by the Learn to Care training team.

• Quality handout material, easy for staff to refer back to and refresh their memories. 

• Course information can be linked to your organisations policies and procedures.

• Care courses relate to Common Induction Standards and NVQ.