SWICDA Training Programme
January 2016 to March 2016
All courses will be held at: To be confirmed
To book or for further details about any of the courses’ aims and objectives, please contact
Jo-Ann Webb on info@swicda.org.uk
or telephone: 0121 770 8915
Please note our cancellation policy: the full cost of the course will apply for non attendance
on the day unless seven days’ notice has been provided to SWICDA.
January 2016
Thursday 14 January 2016
Emergency First Aid at Work
Marie Hayne
From 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
£53.00 per person
Tuesday 19 January 2016
People Handling Refresher/Update
Jane Bennett
From 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
£24.00 per person
This half day course aims to refresh those workers who have previously undertaken a “New
Starter course“ and are involved in settings where manual handling of people is routinely
undertaken. The course will give you the underpinning information required and you will be
assessed in a real work situation as required by the awarding body.
The nature of this course involves practical activities for which good physical health and
mobility is important. Anyone who has concerns about the practical activities should contact
the trainer prior to the course. Delegates must wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
After the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance and will be able to move and
handle people safely.
Thursday 28 January 2016
Infection Prevention and Control
Ann Walton
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£28.00 per person
By the end of the session the learner will: Understand the definitions used: infection,
colonisation, pathogen and fomite. Be aware of notifiable diseases, understand the
difference between local and systemic infection. Be aware of organism resistance,
understand the Chain of Infection, Understand how to minimise infection and maximise
prevention using best practice. Understand good hand-washing technique and its
importance; be aware of definition of an outbreak and response to same
Understand the differences between sterilisation, disinfection and decontamination; be
aware of legislative and regulatory requirements relating to prevention and control of
infection.
After the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
February 2016
Thursday 4 February 2016
Managing Medication
Andrew Robson
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£20.00 per person
The prescription, labelling, auditing, storage and disposal of medicines
The Role of the Service User including consent, confidentiality, identification, individual
protocols, abuse of medication, self-administration and monitoring, communication,
comfort and dignity.
The process of administration-working within your ‘sphere of competence’, reporting and
recording, ‘medication errors’-health, safety and infection control.
Key sample medication-uses, contra-indications, side effects, information
The law, CQC regulation & inspection- Links to work settings, policies and procedures.
Linked to QCF Diploma National Standards
After the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Tuesday 9 February 2016
Basic Life Support
Marie Hayne
From 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
£34.50 per person
Thursday 25 February 2016
Reporting and Recording/Handling Information
Andrew Robson
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£20.00 per person
After the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
March
Tuesday 1 March 2016
Nutrition/Hydration Awareness
Ann Walton
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£28.00 per person
By the end of the session the learner will: Understand the definition of nutrition, have an
awareness of what a healthy diet for an adult comprises, have an awareness of who may
become undernourished, and why. Understand the practical skills of eating, those who may
need assistance and how to provide it. Have an awareness of some of the special diets that
may be necessary to maintain health, Understand the importance of person- hood and
dignity in nutrition and eating.
At the end of the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Tuesday 8 March 2016
Preparing for CQC Inspections for Regulated Providers
Liz Heaven
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£25.00 per person
Thursday 17 March 2016
Adult Safeguarding
Joan McHugh
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£7.50 per person
At the end of the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Thursday 24 March 2016
Stroke Awareness
Ann Walton
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
£28.00 per person
Understand the definition of stroke and TIA, have an awareness of risk factors that may lead
to stroke/TIA. Be able to recognise when stroke or TIA has occurred, and how to respond.
Understand the care needs following stroke or TIA, Understand the effects of stroke/TIA on
emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being. Have an awareness of some of the special
dietary needs that may be present after stroke or TIA. Understand the importance of
person- hood and dignity in care following stroke/TIA, Understand the impact of altered
Mental Capacity in relation to stroke and TIA and be aware of some treatments used to
prevent and treat stroke/TIA.
At the end of the course you will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
Courses yet to be cofirmed are:
Fire Safety Checks £7.50
Working with Computers