PoVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults)

Course Includes: Description of how the scheme works; Referrals, Provisional Listing, Confirmed Listing; Procedures; What happens if you are referred.

NB: We like to use this course as an introduction to ABUSE IN THE CARE HOME . It can, if required, be delivered as a separate single unit.

Duration: 2 hours

PRESSURE ULCER PREVENTION
NVQ Unit HSC216, 217, 358
Care Council for Wales Induction section 4.2.11.5.

Course Includes: How Do Pressure Ulcers Occur?; Pressure Ulcer Risk Factors; Common Sites for Pressure Ulcers; Preventative Care; Pressure Relieving Devices

Duration: Half Day

THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE USER

NVQ Unit HSC24, 27, 218, 219, 226, 383
Care Council for Wales Induction section 4.

Course Includes: Older People; The Ageing Population; Differences; Admission to the Home; Personal Care; Continence; Medical Conditions; Medication; Behaviour; Disability; Confusion; Dementia; Mental Health; Other Problems; Self Respect; Death, Dying and Bereavement

Duration: Half Day