Each of these courses are taught by Cheryl, she aims to inject some fun into the course by a range of practical activities designed to enhance learning and encourage participation.
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Asthma, Diabetes and Epilepsy Management: A half day course (4 hours) for 14 students covering management and treatment of the above conditions. This course is suitable for non clinical staff who work in a healthcare setting or carers who may require greater understanding of these conditions. No previous knowledge is required. Please note this does not cover the use of rectal medications.
Content:
Anatomy and physiology
Recognising symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatments
How to live a full life with each of these long term medical conditions
This course is delivered in informal style with plenty of hands on elements such as crosswords, practical components and the use of video footage.
A certificate of attendance will be issued by the instructor.
Visual Impairment Awareness: A half day course (4 hours) suitable for any member of the public, clinical staff or large organisations needing to know more about visual impairment. No previous knowledge is required. The certificate issued can be used as evidence to demonstrate a basic knowledge in visual impairment, consistent with organisations that require proof they are working towards non discriminatory practice.
Content:
Disability Discrimination Act and how it applies to your business
Common eye condition and practical advice
Practical awareness tasks using simulation specs
Sighted guide
Accessible information
This course is delivered in an informative style with plenty of hands on experience. Students will use simulation specs to simulate eye conditions and will be asked to undertake a number of daily activities. Students will also be shown the correct way to guide someone with a visual impairment and will be given opportunity to practice this skill.
A certificate of attendance will be issued by the instructor.
Medication Administration: A half day course (4 hours) for up to 12 students suitable for clinical staff in the NHS, private healthcare or medical settings. Also suitable for any organisations that administer medications. No formal qualification is required although must be in a setting where they are dispensing medication regularly.
Content:
Polices, regulations and documentation
Safe storage of medication
Types of medication
Routes of administration
Symptoms of drug reactions
Drug errors
Anaphylaxis
This course is delivered by power point with plenty of staff interaction and the use of quizzes, posters and card sorting activities
A certificate of attendance will be issued by instructor.