Latest course releases.
Working together with Care Champions UK we have developed three new courses for our portfolio.
LGBTQ+ Awareness in a care setting
Course Title:
Promoting LGBTQ+ Awareness and Inclusion in Care Settings
Duration:
4 hours
Course Overview:
This course is designed to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues and ensure
that care sector professionals provide inclusive and respectful support to
LGBTQ+ individuals. It will cover the key concepts, challenges, and practical
strategies for fostering an environment of equality and respect for sexual
orientation and gender identity in healthcare settings.
Target Audience:
Healthcare assistants, support workers, carers, and professionals working in
clinical or community care settings.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
● Understand the terminology and concepts related to LGBTQ+ identities.
● Recognise the unique challenges and experiences faced by LGBTQ+
individuals in healthcare.
● Promote a supportive, non-discriminatory care environment for LGBTQ+
service users.
● Apply inclusive language and practices in their daily care activities.
● Identify the legal and ethical responsibilities related to LGBTQ+ rights in
healthcare settings.
Comprehensive Medication Errors Training
Course Overview:
This 6 hour course can be delivered In-person/Online/Blended and is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively manage medication practices, identify and address medication errors, and ensure compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
The course will cover the nature of medication errors, the impact on patient safety, and practical strategies for error prevention and management.
Course Objectives:
Understand the types and causes of medication errors.
Learn how to audit and review medication practices.
Develop skills to identify, manage, and prevent medication errors.
Gain knowledge on reporting mechanisms and CQC expectations related to medication safety.
Target Audience:
Healthcare professionals involved in medication administration and management Care home staff Clinical managers and supervisors
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to Medication Errors
Definition and Types of Medication Errors
Common Causes and Risk Factors
Impact on Patient Safety and Care Quality
2. Understanding CQC Expectations
Overview of CQC Standards for Medication Management Key CQC Regulations and Requirements How to Ensure Compliance with CQC Expectations
3. Medication Practices and Audits
Importance of Medication Audits Techniques for Effective Auditing Tools and Checklists for Medication Reviews
4. Identifying and Managing Medication Errors
Methods for Detecting Medication Errors Case Studies and Real-life Scenarios Procedures for Correcting Errors Communication and Documentation of Errors
5. Preventing Medication Errors
Best Practices for Medication Administration Strategies for Error Prevention Training and Support for Healthcare Staff Implementation of Safety Protocols
6. Reporting and Follow-up
Reporting Mechanisms and Requirements How to Report Errors Effectively Analysis and Learning from Errors Continuous Improvement and Feedback Loop
7. Practical Exercises and Role-plays
Interactive Case Studies Simulation of Medication Error Scenarios Group Discussions and Problem-Solving