About this Event
What is CHAPs Training
CHAPs training stands for Care Home Assistant Practitioner training, a course designed to upskill experienced care assistants to perform more advanced clinical and management tasks, bridging the gap between care assistants and registered nurses. This training provides skills in areas like wound care, Medic*tion administration, and taking clinical observations, allowing practitioners to take on more responsibility under the guidance of a registered colleague. Caring for Care CHAP’s Training has received over 322 positive reviews.
Day-1
- Introduction to CHAPS Training
- Identifying Your Learning Styles
- Reflective Learning
- Basic Infection Control Procedures
- Using Your Senses
- Communication & Dignity
Day-2
- Clinical Observations
Day-3
- Safer Medic*tion Administration
Day-4
- Care Planning/Record Keeping,
- Handover/Delegation
Day-5
- Pressure Area Care
- Wound Care
Day-6
- Dysphagia
- Enteral Administration/PEG Feeding
Day-7
- Stoma Care
- Catheter Care/Catheterisation training
Day-8
- Suction and
- Diabetes Management
Day-9
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
Day-10
- Portfolio Submission
- Final Exam
- Opportunity to Re-sit failed examination
Course Outline:
- Week 1: The course begins with an Introduction to the CHAPs course, with a focus on developing your Communication and Leadership skills, which are key for teamwork and patient interactions.
- Week 2: This week concentrates on Clinical/Basic Observations, with an emphasis on gaining competency, teaching you essential patient monitoring and recording skills.
- Week 3: Safer Medic*tion Administration is the focus, where you'll learn practical skills in the safe handling and administration of Medic*tion.
- Week 4: The course addresses Care Planning/Record Keeping, along with Handover/Delegation techniques, essential for maintaining quality care continuity.
- Week 5: We explore Pressure Area Care and Wound Care, crucial for patient comfort and healing.
- Week 6: The course brings awareness to Dysphagia and includes competency training in PEG Feed, critical for assisting patients with swallowing difficulties.
- Week 7: You'll learn about Stoma Care and Catheter Care or Catheterisation, depending on your requirements, key skills for maintaining patient dignity and hygiene.
- Week 8: We focus on Suction and Diabetes, with a competency aspect. These are important skills in many care settings.
- Week 9: Venepuncture, along with a competency assessment, is covered, an essential skill for numerous medical procedures.
Week 10: The course concludes with Portfolio Submission, Exam, and Final Review, where you'll demonstrate your learning and prepare for certification.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Caring For Care Limited, Suite F10 The Old Town Hall, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
GBP 995.00
