People Moving and Handling Course
Course Description:
Commonly known in the healthcare sector as ‘manual handling’ this course comprises of two main components, theoretical considerations and practical applications. The theoretical section involves introducing the issue of manual handling and the corresponding problem of back injuries in the workplace, legislation in this regard, following up with an explanation of safer handling practices. The most up to date information on patient risk assessment and considerations in terms of manual handling completes the theory section. The practical element follows the guidelines set out by the Dublin Area Teaching Hospitals. Inanimate exercises and people handling scenarios are explained, demonstrated and practiced with course records compiled during each course. Tasks include moving inanimate objects, pushing and pulling, standing and sitting the patient, walking the patient, rolling/moving the patient in a bed, sitting to sitting transfers, repositioning the patient in a chair and assisting the fallen patient. Throughout this there is an emphasis on independent living and how we can be of safe assistance in this regard, for both the staff member and the patient. This encourages minimal handling in the healthcare environment whilst promoting safe patient care.
Location:
Available monthly on public calendar at Dundalk, Dublin, Galway and Cork. Available nationwide on request.
BLS Healthcare Provider Course
Course Description:
BLS (Basic Life Support) for Healthcare Providers aims to provide healthcare practitioners such as nursing staff and healthcare assistants with individual CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) skills and to follow this up with their practical application in a team environment. The skills taught include adult, paediatric and infant CPR, use of bag valve mask and barrier devices, management of foreign body airway obstruction (FBAO), and use of AED’s. The course is approved by the Irish Heart Foundation and the American Heart Association and is widely recognised both nationwide and worldwide. All teaching is evidence based and in accordance to the training guidelines set down by the AHA, including theory and practical assessment.
Location:
Available monthly on public calendar at Dundalk, Dublin, Galway and Cork. Available nationwide on request.
Recognising and Responding to Elder Abuse Course
Course Description:
The aim of this training programme is to increase knowledge and understanding of what elder abuse is. To give the knowledge and skills needed to identify abuse, mistreatment and neglect – including covert or hidden abuse or abuse in its early stages. To help identify care practices that might lead to or contribute to elder abuse and to understand the actions you need to take if you discover or suspect elder abuse is taking place.
Location:
Available monthly on public calendar at Dundalk, Dublin, Galway and Cork. Available nationwide on request.
Infection Prevention and Control Course
Course Description:
This short program aims to deliver to staff the simple and most effective knowledge and practices to reduce healthcare associated infections (HCAIs) in their workplace. The content is set out in accordance with the Health Management Institute of Ireland learning program topics include the chain of infection, hand hygiene technique and focus on when hand hygiene should be performed including the five moments. A short MCQ test paper is completed to finish.
Location:
Available monthly on public calendar at Dundalk, Dublin, Galway and Cork. Available nationwide on request.
Childrens First Course
Course Description:
Children’ First training course is to assist candidates in the identification of child abuse and neglect and to deal effectively with concerns. The training course provides a framework to support the enhancement of inter-agency co-operation and the strengthening of multidisciplinary responses to child abuse and neglect. The welfare of the child is of importance.
All statutory, voluntary and community organisations working with and in direct contact with children should have procedures and guidelines derived from and consistent with the current Children’s First national guidance.
Participants develop an understanding and knowledge of:
- Child Protection /Welfare.
- The different types of child abuse.
- How to recognise and respond to situations.
- What steps to take to address concerns.
- The organisational support available and how to access this support.
Location:
Available nationwide on request providing adequate numbers can attend.