Introduction A FULL RANGE OF 50 + COURSES INCLUDING: COURSE TYPE: AN INTRODUCTION TO CARE Pinnacle’s open learning pack “An Introduction to Care” is designed to meet the needs of carers in all settings. Aim The aim of this course is to equip carers with the underpinning knowledge to support them in the performance of their duties. In addition the course is designed to create an understanding of the importance that must be placed on providing a sensitive and compassionate approach to their daily activity whilst maintaining at all times the client’s dignity. We believe that the benefits of participating on this course are great in terms of personal development as well as allowing the learner to achieve a formal qualification. Programme Content The course consists of five core contents: Communicating with Clients Personal Hygiene Eating and Drinking The Care of Pressure Sensitive Areas Elimination Course Delivery: This course may be taught or delivered via a distance-learning workbook with course assessments, project work and a case study. On completion candidates will test their knowledge sitting a multiple choice question paper. Units may be studied independently or as part of a study group within their own work place. Support All candidates will be supported by a friendly tutor backed help line which may be used to access learner support. COURSE TYPE DEMENTIA AWARENESS This Pinnacle course may be taught or delivered via distance learning and is designed to increase the students’ understanding of all aspects of dementia. It is believed that the benefits of undertaking this course are great in terms of personal development and in increasing an awareness of all issues surrounding dementia. Aim The aim of this course is to increase an awareness of the problems faced by the onset of dementia. To develop an understanding of what dementia is. To raise an awareness of the needs of clients suffering from dementia. Programme Content Understanding dementia Recognising dementia Alzheimers disease Vascular dementia Caring for dementia clients Working strategies Course Delivery Candidates enrolling on this course are issued with a course manual. This is read and a work based project completed in the candidates’ own time. This is forwarded to Pinnacle for assessment. On successful completion of the project candidates will be issued with a Pinnacle certificate providing proof of training. Support All candidates will be supported by a friendly tutor backed help line which may be used to access learner support. COURSE TYPE: INFECTION CONTROL This Pinnacle course may be taught or delivered via distance learning and is designed to increase the students’ understanding of all aspects of infection control. It is believed that the benefits of undertaking this course are great in terms of personal development and in increasing an awareness of all issues surrounding infection control. Aim To increase an awareness of the need to adopt high standards of personal hygiene To develop an understanding of the implications of cross infection To raise an awareness of infection routes To create an understanding as to what notifiable diseases are and how to report them To realise what constitutes safe cleaning procedures Programme Content Cross infection Routes of infection Staff health Barriers & isolation HIV, MRSA, TB, Hep B Safe handling sharps and clinical waste Cleaning & Disinfecting Notifiable diseases Work activities Course Delivery Candidates enrolling on this course are issued with a course manual. This is read and a work based project completed in the candidates’ own time, the project is forwarded to Pinnacle for assessment. On successful completion the candidates will be issued a Pinnacle certificate providing proof of their training. Support All candidates will be supported by a friendly tutor backed helpline which may be used to assess learner support. COURSE TYPE: Certificate in Managing Violence and Aggression Applicable To All carers working within an elderly care setting. Tailored towards clients experiencing the onset of dementia, or those suffering with anxiety & categorised as low to moderate risk of aggression. Objective The course is designed to assist the carer in the management of a situation in which a client has become aggressive or violent towards care staff. It helps the student understand the causative factors that can trigger aggression, and likewise the role the carer has in preventing an aggressive incident from occurring. Course Content An introduction to Dementia What causes aggression Preventing an aggressive incident The role of the carer Effective communication Risk assessments Legislation Student workbook Course Delivery The course may be delivered as a taught session or via distance learning where it is designed to take the student no more than 6 weeks to complete COURSE TYPE: Client Handling 3 Hour Workshop This course is intended for all persons who work in the care sector industry and are involved in Client Handling. The aim of this programme of study is designed to develop candidates’ knowledge and ability to help support the care duties during their working day. Programme Content Introduction to Client Handling Anatomy review. EEC legislation. Posture and movement. The ergonomics of manual handling. Risk assessment. The principles of safe manual handling. Practical client handling to include. Turning a client in bed. Sitting a client in bed. Standing transfers. How to assist walking. Sitting clients forward. Transfer of client from bed to chair. Course Delivery This workshop will include demonstrations of all the above with and without the use of aids, followed by supervised practice of all moves in a role-play situation. COURSE TYPE: INCONTINENCE CARE This course may be taught or delivered via distance learning and is designed to increase the students’ understanding of all aspects of incontinence care. It is believed that the benefits of undertaking this course are great in terms of personal development and in increasing an awareness of all issues surrounding incontinence care. Aim On completion of this training module, care staff should: Understand the basic structure of the bladder and how it works together with the composition of urine Be able to define incontinence Know the different types of urinary incontinence, their symptoms and causes Understand the physiological effects of aging in relation to incontinence Be aware of aspects of the environment that affect continence promotion Be fully aware of how incontinence is managed and how the carer can help Be conversant with the principles of skin care for people with incontinence Comprehend the care of a catheter, and incontinence products. Programme Content Description of the bladder and its function Definition of continence The physiological effects of aging Incontinence – stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow incontinence, and total incontinence Managing incontinence Catheter care How the carer can help with incontinence Principles of skincare for people with incontinence Aspects of the environment affecting continence promotion Course Delivery Candidates enrolling on this course are issued with a course manual. This is read and a work based project completed in the candidate’s own time, this is forwarded to Pinnacle for assessment. Support All candidates will be supported by a friendly tutor backed help line which may be used to access learner support. Qualification At the culmination of this course a PINNACLE Certificate will be issued.