One of the most significant responsibilities of a health or social care worker is administering medication. The field of medication is vast, and it can be daunting to find yourself...
The symptoms of Autism are many and varied, making the condition difficult to identify in some cases. Although everyone with Autism shares specific difficulties, it affects individuals in different ways....
A CQC review highlighted that too many people living in care homes are not being supported to maintain and improve their Oral Health. The report found that three years on...
Parkinson’s disease is when part of the brain becomes progressively more damaged over many years. Parkinson’s disease is a condition in which part of the brain becomes progressively damaged over...
This course is aimed at health and social care workers and looks at identifying the early signs of pressure sores to prevent them from progressing. Pressure Sores are injuries to...
This course provides awareness of what it may be like to have visual and hearing problems and can help you know what to do to improve a person’s experience and...
A learning disability affects how a person understands information and communicates. Around 1.5 million people in the UK have one. This means they can have difficulty understanding new or complex...
You may be faced with supporting an individual who has Diabetes. You must know the three main signs of symptoms where a person’s sugar level is getting low—knowing how to...
Coming across an individual that struggles with epilepsy in your care is not uncommon. You are required to recognise subtle symptoms and anticipate possible acute, physical reactions. The neurological disorder...
Coming across an individual that struggles with epilepsy in your care is not uncommon. You are required to recognise subtle symptoms and anticipate possible acute, physical reactions. The neurological disorder...
When caring for someone approaching End of Life, every situation is unique and very personal. There are different approaches to assisting an individual with End of Life care, and this...
Dementia can be another reason you may find an individual in your care. A wide range of brain diseases causes long-term problems with thinking and memory that fall under the...
Specialist Care training offers individuals the support and care needed to maintain their independence. Our specialist courses are designed to provide staff with the skills and knowledge to work with specific individuals, including people with autism, epilepsy and dementia, learning disabilities and the elderly. If you require specialist care training, please look at our specialist care courses under the course heading.
