Specialist education and training
Practical, evidence-based sessions for healthcare professionals, carers, and families. Delivered by PSP’s experienced clinical team.
Clinically-led
Practical and hands on
Who we train
Healthcare professionals
Families and friends
Case managers, solicitors and insurers
Support teams
Training topics
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CPD accredited courses
- Epilepsy awareness and rescue medications
Course overview: Master seizure management and administration of emergency medication.
Build essential knowledge and confidence in managing epilepsy within a variety of settings.
Course duration: 2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
- Understand different forms of epilepsy and their impact.
- Safe, effective strategies during and after a seizure
- Practical Step-by-step guidance for emergency intervention
- Understand the function of the brain and what epilepsy is
- Have an awareness of types of seizures and what can be a trigger
- Have an awareness of the medications used to manage epilepsy including rescue medications
- Be aware of how to give rescue medications and how to monitor the patients after giving rescue medications.
- Carers roles and responsibilities during their shift
- Basic life support- adult/child/tracheostomy
Course overview: Essential lifesaving skills for every situation
Gain the confidence and skills to respond effectively in life-threatening situations.
Course duration: 2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
- Adult and child and tracheostomy basic life support – CPR techniques and emergency response
- Tracheostomy emergencies – Managing airway complications during resuscitation.
- Anaphylaxis management – Recognising symptoms and administering emergency treatment.
- Choking response – Step-by-step guidance for all age groups
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic life support including choking.
- Perform a basic life support assessment (DRS ABC)
- Demonstrate safe and effective basic life support.
- Understand the role of support staff and health professionals.
- Awareness of the importance of record keeping.
- An understanding of the actions in the event of an incident
- Respiratory management in the community including cough assist
Course overview*: Our respiratory training sessions are designed to equip the care team with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely assess, review, and manage patients within their own home or care environment. The content aligns with mandatory training standards while also incorporating patient-specific clinical needs and equipment use.
Gain the confidence and skills to provide safe, effective respiratory care in community and home settings, including evaluating breathing patterns, lung sounds, and vital signs, alongside deploying various treatment modalities such as airway clearance, positioning, and manual chest techniques for patients with compromised airways and medical airway devices.
Course duration: 2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
- Oral suctioning – Techniques for maintaining airway clearance.
- Respiratory assessment – Identifying and responding to changes in breathing.
- Nebuliser care – Safe use, cleaning, and maintenance
- Anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system – Understanding how the lungs work to support better care.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the respiratory system and its functions.
- Perform a respiratory assessment both primary and secondary.
- Demonstrate safe and effective chest percussion.
- Understand the role of support staff and health professionals.
- Awareness of the importance of record keeping.
- Understand the actions in the event of an incident
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of oral suction.
- Examine the risk/complications of oral suction.
- Undertake a basic assessment of the need for oral suction
- Prepare the patient, environment, and equipment for a suction procedure.
- Complete the task of suction safely.
- Conclude and evaluate the care episode.
*This course includes post-completion competency sign-off, with reassessment by PSP once the individual feels confident in their practice.
- Bowel care
Course overview:*: Essential skills for safe and dignified bowel care
Develop the knowledge and confidence to provide safe and effective bowel care for clients in the community, including those with spinal cord injuries.Course duration: 2h 30mins
Training aim and objectives:
- Understand the principles of bowel management specifically to the patient they care for.
- Understand the importance of bowel management, change in habit and importance of communicating any changes to “normal” routine amongst other carers.
- Understand the role of support staff and health professionals and when it may be necessary to request medical intervention or review.
- Awareness of the importance of record keeping.
- An understanding of the actions in the event of an incident and identify signs and symptoms of any issues relating to healthy bowel care and the implications this can have for the patient and their quality of life.
- Anatomy and physiology of the bowel – Understanding how the system works.
- Theory and practical suppository and enema administration – Step-by-step guidance for safe practice
- Special considerations for spinal cord damage – Managing unique care needs.
- Maintaining dignity and comfort – Best practices for compassionate care
*This course includes post-completion competency sign-off, with reassessment by PSP once the individual feels confident in their practice.
- Gastrostomy care and medication administration
Course overview: Master Gastrostomy Care – Because Nutrition Matters.
Learn the essential skills to confidently care for clients with a gastrostomy in a home or community setting.Course duration: 1h 30mins
Training aim and objectives:
- Gastrostomy tubes and feeding systems
- Daily care and hygiene – Cleaning, maintenance, and preventing infection.
- Safe feeding techniques – Step-by-step guidance for enteral feeding- feed pump, gravity, and blended diet.
- Troubleshooting and emergency procedures – Managing blockages or dislodgement
- Understand what a gastrostomy is and why it is there.
- Examine the different types of gastrostomies.
- Understand the role of support staff and health professionals.
- Have an awareness of the importance of record keeping.
- Be aware of how to give feeds via gravity and feed pump- including blended diet.
- Be confident to administer medications via gastrostomy
- Tracheostomy care
Course overview*: Care that protects life, one airway at a time.
Gain the confidence and skills to safely support clients with a tracheostomy in a community or home settingCourse duration: 2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
- Understanding tracheostomy tubes and equipment
- Daily care and hygiene – Cleaning, suctioning, and preventing infection.
- Emergency procedures – Responding to blockages or dislodgement.
- Anatomy and physiology of the airway – Why proper care matters
- State the implications of a tracheostomy.
- Describe the difference between a surgical, percutaneous, and mini tracheostomy.
- Recognise the complications that tracheostomies pose.
- Demonstrate knowledge of cuff pressures and care.
- Understand the weaning process.
- Be able to perform suctioning.
- Deal with emergencies.
- Communicate effectively with the patient.
- Understand the role of support staff and health professionals.
- Awareness of the importance of record keeping.
- An understanding of the actions in the event of an incident
*This course includes post-completion competency sign-off, with reassessment by PSP once the individual feels confident in their practice.
- Manual handling
Course overview: Our training is bespoke and patient-centred, designed around individual risk assessments and the specific needs of the person being supported. We work closely with those involved in the individual’s daily care and routines to identify practical, evidence-based solutions and grounded techniques that maximise safety for both the individual and their caregivers, while always aiming to reduce risk.
Following training, detailed manual handling plans can also be developed to strengthen existing care plans and support the consistent, safe application of recommended techniques and equipment use across the wider care team. This helps promote safer practice, continuity of care, and confidence for those involved in the individual’s day-to-day support.
Course duration: 2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
- Legislation and Guidance
- Anatomy and Function
- Manual handling techniques (theory and practical)
- Understand the principles of safer manual handling including of safely moving clients
- Understand the rationale for applying different techniques demonstrate competence during the session in using safer manual handling techniques.
- Understand the structure and function of relevant anatomy, particularly the spine and its relevance to manual handling.
- Understand the employers and employee’s duty under manual handling legislation.
- Be aware of key health and safety concerning manual handling.
- Ventilation in the community
Course overview: Master ventilator care – because every breath matters
Empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to care for clients using ventilators in the community. This face to face, hands-on session covers both invasive and non-invasive ventilation, ensuring safe and effective support at home.
Course duration: 1h 30mins
Training aim and objectives:
- Understanding ventilator types and functions
- Daily care and troubleshooting
- Infection prevention and safety protocols
- Emergency procedures and escalation
- Demonstrate an understanding of a portable ventilator and the function of all keys.
- Understand the different modes that can be used by the portable ventilator.
- Understand and troubleshoot any issues.
- Be aware of the role of the support staff and health professionals.
- Awareness of the importance of record keeping
- Understanding of actions in the event of an incident
- Spinal care including autonomic dysreflexia
Course overview:
This comprehensive training session prepares staff to work confidently, safely and effectively with individuals who have sustained a spinal cord injury.
Combining theoretical knowledge with practical application, the course provides a strong foundation in spinal cord anatomy, types of injury, and the functional impact on mobility, sensation and daily life.
Participants will explore the full scope of care required, including bladder and bowel management, respiratory considerations, skin integrity, and overall wellbeing. The training also focuses on recognising and responding to key risks and complications such as autonomic dysreflexia, postural hypotension, and impaired temperature regulation.
By the end of the session, learners will be equipped to contribute to safe, evidence-based and person-centred care, with the confidence to recognise changes in condition and respond appropriately.
Course duration:
3 hours
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To equip staff with the knowledge, understanding and confidence required to support individuals with spinal cord injury safely and effectively within community and home-care settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord
- Recognise different types and levels of spinal cord injury
- Understand the functional impact on mobility, sensation and autonomic function
- Identify holistic care needs, including bladder, bowel, respiratory and skin care
- Understand key complications such as autonomic dysreflexia, postural hypotension and temperature dysregulation
Practical skills
- Apply safe moving and handling principles specific to spinal cord injury
- Recognise early warning signs of complications
- Support day-to-day care in line with best practice
- Respond appropriately to changes in condition
Professional practice
- Deliver safe, person-centred and evidence-based care
- Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Communicate clearly with patients, families and professionals
- Escalate concerns appropriately and in a timely manner
Non CPD accredited courses
For full details on our non CPD accredited courses, please contact us by filling in the contact form.
- Injection techniques
Course overview: This practical training session provides participants with the essential knowledge and hands-on skills required to safely administer intramuscular (IM) injections within community and home-care settings.
Designed for carers and support staff involved in medication administration, the course offers a clear, step-by-step approach to safe injection practice. Learners will develop an understanding of the purpose and principles of IM injections, alongside the practical skills needed to prepare, administer and manage injections safely.
The session also emphasises professional responsibilities, including accurate documentation, working within scope of practice, and responding appropriately to incidents or complications.
Through guided instruction and practical demonstration, participants will build the confidence and competence required to deliver IM injections safely and in line with best practice standards.
Course duration:
1 hour
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the safe administration of intramuscular injections in community and home-care settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand what an intramuscular (IM) injection is and why it is used
- Understand the principles of safe injection practice
- Recognise roles and responsibilities within the care team
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation and record keeping
Practical skills
- Prepare the patient, environment and equipment safely
- Demonstrate correct technique for IM injection administration
- Apply safe handling and infection control measures
- Monitor the patient during and after the procedure
- Recognise when to escalate concerns or seek support
Professional practice
- Work within scope of practice and clinical guidance
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams
- Maintain safe, person-centred care
- Respond appropriately in the event of an incident
- Naso jejunostomy and jejunostomy management
Course overview:
This comprehensive training session equips learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to safely manage jejunostomy and naso-jejunostomy tubes in community and home-care settings.
Combining theory with hands-on practice, the course builds a clear understanding of gastrointestinal anatomy and the reasons individuals may require enteral feeding, hydration or medication via a jejunostomy.
Participants will learn best practice in daily tube care, including stoma care, safe administration of feeds, water flushes and medications, and how to troubleshoot common issues such as blockages or tube displacement.
For those supporting individuals with naso-jejunostomy tubes, the course also covers monitoring tube length, checking placement, and recognising when corrective action is required.
By the end of the session, learners will be confident in delivering safe, effective and person-centred care for individuals requiring enteral support.
Course duration:
1h 30mins
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To provide a clear, step-by-step approach to the safe management of jejunostomy and naso-jejunostomy tubes, including feeding, medication administration and ongoing care in community settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand gastrointestinal anatomy and the purpose of jejunostomy feeding
- Understand what a stoma is and why it is required
- Recognise different types of enteral feeding tubes
- Understand roles and responsibilities within the care team
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation and record keeping
Practical skills
- Provide safe daily care of a jejunostomy and stoma site
- Administer feeds, water flushes and medications via a jejunostomy
- Check and monitor naso-jejunostomy tube length and placement
- Identify and manage common issues such as blockages
- Recognise when a tube has become displaced and take appropriate action
Professional practice
- Deliver safe, person-centred care
- Communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams
- Escalate concerns and seek medical support when required
- Respond appropriately in the event of complications or incidents
- Oxygen therapy and observation monitoring
Course overview: This practical training session equips staff with the essential knowledge and skills required to deliver safe oxygen therapy and carry out accurate clinical observations in community and home-care settings.
The course provides a clear, step-by-step approach to monitoring respiratory status, interpreting observations, and responding appropriately to abnormalities to ensure client safety.
Participants will develop an understanding of why observations are taken, what results mean, and how to recognise early signs of deterioration. The training also covers respiratory system basics, safe oxygen administration, saturation monitoring, and appropriate escalation procedures.
Through guided learning and practical application, learners will build confidence in supporting individuals requiring oxygen therapy while maintaining safe, responsive and high-quality care.
Course duration:
1 hour
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To provide a clear, step-by-step approach to safe oxygen therapy and clinical observation, including accurate monitoring and interpretation of oxygen saturations in community and home settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand the purpose and importance of clinical observations
- Understand the respiratory system and its role in oxygenation
- Recognise normal and abnormal observation ranges
- Understand when and why oxygen therapy is required
- Understand escalation pathways and when to seek medical input
- Recognise the importance of accurate documentation
Practical skills
- Perform a basic respiratory assessment
- Take and record key clinical observations
- Monitor oxygen saturations accurately
- Deliver oxygen therapy safely and effectively
- Recognise abnormal results and respond appropriately
Professional practice
- Communicate effectively with healthcare teams
- Escalate concerns promptly and appropriately
- Follow treatment guidelines and care plans
- Deliver safe, person-centred care
- Understand actions required in the event of an incident
- Oral and nasal suctioning
Course overview: This focused, hands-on training session is designed for anyone supporting individuals who require oral or nasal suctioning in home or community settings.
The course provides a clear, step-by-step approach to safe and effective suctioning, covering assessment, preparation, technique and risk awareness. Learners will also explore professional responsibilities, including documentation, teamwork, and how to respond appropriately to complications or incidents.
By the end of the session, participants will understand not only how to perform suctioning safely, but also the wider responsibilities involved in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
Course duration:
1 hour
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To provide a clear, step-by-step guide to safe and effective oral and nasal suctioning in community and home environments.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand the purpose and importance of oral and nasal suctioning
- Identify risks and potential complications associated with suctioning
- Recognise when suctioning is required based on patient presentation
- Understand roles and responsibilities within the care team
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation and record keeping
Practical skills
- Carry out a basic assessment to determine the need for suction
- Prepare the patient, environment and equipment safely
- Perform oral and nasal suction using safe, controlled techniques
- Monitor the patient during and after the procedure
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention
Professional practice
- Deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care
- Communicate effectively with patients and care teams
- Respond appropriately to complications or incidents
- Escalate concerns in line with local procedures
- Deep suctioning (physio-led)
Course overview*: Our physiotherapy-led deep suctioning training is designed for care teams supporting individuals with complex respiratory needs, including those with nasopharyngeal airways (NPA) and tracheostomies.
Delivered by experienced neurological physiotherapists, this hands-on course combines clinical knowledge with practical skills to ensure safe, effective suctioning in real-world settings.
As part of our wider respiratory education programme, this training can be delivered alongside airway clearance and respiratory management courses. Content and delivery can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your service, team, or client group.
Course duration:
2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
Aims
Maintain a clear airway using safe, effective deep suctioning techniques
Optimise oxygenation and ventilation by removing retained secretions
Reduce the risk of complications such as infection, atelectasis and mucus plugging
Promote patient comfort and reduce respiratory distress
Ensure suctioning is delivered using evidence-based, clinically safe practiceLearning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand indications and contraindications for deep suctioning (NPA and tracheostomy)
- Recognise risks associated with suctioning and how to minimise them
- Identify correct suction pressures, duration and number of passes
- Understand required equipment and infection control procedures
- Know documentation requirements for suctioning events
Practical skills
- Carry out a focused respiratory and airway assessment
- Prepare and position the patient appropriately
- Select and prepare correct equipment safely
- Perform deep suctioning via NPA and tracheostomy using controlled, safe techniques
- Monitor patient response and recognise signs of deterioration
- Accurately evaluate and document outcomes, escalating concerns where required
Professional practice
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and care teams
- Gain consent and provide clear explanations
- Work within scope of practice, local policies and national guidance
- Support safe, collaborative care and timely escalation where needed
Additional information
This course can be combined with our wider respiratory and airway clearance training programme. Please contact us to discuss a tailored training package.*This course includes post-completion competency sign-off, with reassessment by PSP once the individual feels confident in their practice.
- A-E assessment of a client
Course overview: This practical training session equips staff with the essential knowledge and skills required to recognise, assess and respond to respiratory and clinical deterioration.
Combining structured assessment frameworks with hands-on learning, the course focuses on the A–E approach (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure), alongside the safe delivery of oxygen therapy and accurate monitoring of oxygen saturations.
Participants will develop a clear understanding of how to identify abnormalities, interpret clinical observations, and take appropriate action to support early intervention and escalation.
The session also covers the safe use of oxygen delivery equipment — including oxygen cylinders, concentrators, tracheostomy masks, Swedish noses, ventilator circuits and ambu bags — ensuring learners understand when and how to use each device effectively.
Through practical application, participants will gain confidence in monitoring, recognising deterioration, and responding promptly to support safe, high-quality care.
Course duration:
1 hour
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To equip staff with the knowledge, skills and confidence to carry out structured A–E assessments, deliver safe oxygen therapy, and accurately monitor and interpret oxygen saturations in line with clinical guidance.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand the purpose and structure of the A–E assessment
- Describe each element: Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability and Exposure
- Recognise signs of clinical deterioration and when to escalate
- Understand indications for oxygen therapy and safe delivery methods
- Understand the role of accurate monitoring and documentation
Practical skills
- Perform a structured A–E assessment
- Carry out key clinical observations, including:
- Blood pressure
- Pulse (manual and electronic)
- Temperature
- Respiratory rate
- Capillary refill time
- Oxygen saturations
- Identify when a client requires oxygen therapy
- Use oxygen delivery equipment safely and appropriately
- Set up and use saturation monitoring equipment accurately
- Recognise abnormal readings and respond appropriately
Professional practice
- Communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary teams
- Accurately record and report clinical findings
- Escalate concerns promptly in line with clinical pathways
- Deliver safe, responsive and person-centred care
- Medication management
Course overview:
This training session provides learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence required to safely manage and administer medication within community and home-care settings.
The course focuses on legal, professional and ethical responsibilities, ensuring learners understand best practice guidelines and can apply them consistently in real-world scenarios.
Participants will explore the principles of safe medication administration, including accurate documentation, patient communication, consent, and safe handling of medications and equipment. The training also covers how to recognise, monitor and respond to side effects, ensuring patient safety remains central to care.
Through practical learning, participants will develop the competence and confidence required to administer medication safely, follow established protocols, and uphold high standards of care.
Course duration:
1 hour
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To develop a clear understanding of safe medication management and administration, including the responsibilities, risks and legal considerations involved in delivering medication within community and home settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand different types of medication and their effects on the individual
- Understand legal, professional and ethical responsibilities in medication management
- Recognise the importance of consistency and adherence to protocols
- Understand the role of healthcare professionals and support staff
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation and record keeping
Practical skills
- Safely administer medication in line with care plans and guidance
- Prepare and handle medication and equipment correctly
- Monitor for side effects and recognise adverse reactions
- Take appropriate action in response to concerns or changes in condition
Professional practice
- Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams
- Gain consent and support informed decision-making
- Escalate concerns and respond appropriately in emergencies
- Deliver safe, accountable and person-centred care
- Pressure area care
Course overview: Give your team the knowledge and confidence to spot risks early, protect skin integrity, and help prevent avoidable pressure damage.
This practical one-hour course is designed for anyone supporting individuals who may be at risk of skin breakdown in community settings. It covers the essentials of pressure area care in a clear, accessible way, helping attendees understand how pressure damage develops, why some areas of the body are more vulnerable, and what can be done to reduce risk.
Learners will come away with a better understanding of how to identify early signs of skin deterioration, carry out basic observations, and put simple but effective prevention strategies into practice. The course also covers preparation, documentation, communication, and the importance of following personalised care plans provided by specialist teams.
Ideal for carers, support workers, and healthcare professionals, this training helps improve confidence, supports safer care, and promotes comfort, dignity, and wellbeing for the people you support.
Course duration: 1 hour
Training aim and objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- To demonstrate and understand the importance of skin integrity and the effect good skin integrity has on the patient.
- Understands the risks and complications for the patient who has limited mobility or ability to maintain own pressure area care, develop an awareness of how to limit risk of developing pressure area problems.
- Undertake a basic assessment for the daily care of the patient needing pressure area care, plan care delivery based on assessment and deliver appropriate
- pressure area care safely for patient and staff members following moving and handling protocols.
- Prepare the patient, environment and equipment for performing pressure area care.
- Identify pressure areas with problems and report and document wounds.
- Follow care plan for wound management as provided by district nurses or tissue viability specialist.
- Report improvement or deterioration in wound to appropriate professional, including accurate documentation and communicate care and dressing preference to others in the team.
- Catheterisation and catheter care
Course overview: This practical, two-hour training session provides learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to safely manage urinary catheters in community and home-based settings.
Delivered by experienced clinicians, the course offers a clear, step-by-step approach to catheter care — covering catheter types, hygiene, patient comfort and dignity, and the safe attachment and management of drainage systems.
Participants will also explore the clinical principles behind catheterisation, learn how to recognise potential complications, and understand the importance of accurate urine output monitoring — particularly for individuals with spinal conditions or complex needs.
The session also addresses wider responsibilities, including documentation, escalation, and incident management, ensuring participants are confident in delivering safe, person-centred care.
Course duration:
2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To provide a clear, step-by-step approach to safe and effective catheter care and drainage bag management within community and home settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand what a urinary catheter is and the reasons for its use
- Recognise different catheter types and appropriate drainage systems
- Understand the principles of catheter care and infection prevention
- Identify the importance of urine output monitoring, particularly in patients with spinal conditions
- Recognise common complications and when to escalate concerns
Practical skills
- Safely manage and maintain urinary catheters in line with best practice
- Attach and manage appropriate drainage bags correctly
- Maintain hygiene and infection control standards
- Monitor and record urine output accurately
- Identify early signs of issues and respond appropriately
Professional practice
- Promote dignity, comfort and person-centred care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and care teams
- Follow local policies and clinical guidance
- Accurately document care and escalate concerns where required
- Autonomic dysreflexia and bowel care
Course overview: This specialist training module focuses on autonomic dysreflexia — a potentially life-threatening condition affecting individuals with spinal cord injuries.
Designed as an additional module to complement existing spinal care training, this session equips carers and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognise, prevent and respond to autonomic dysreflexia quickly and effectively.
Building on existing competencies, the course explores the underlying mechanisms of dysreflexia, early warning signs, common triggers, and appropriate interventions that prioritise patient safety and comfort.
Through discussion, practical examples and scenario-based learning, participants will develop confidence in managing risk and supporting individuals in day-to-day care to reduce the likelihood of episodes occurring.
Course duration:
3 hours
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To equip carers and healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills required to safely recognise, prevent and respond to autonomic dysreflexia in individuals with spinal cord injuries.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand autonomic dysreflexia, including causes, mechanisms and risk factors
- Recognise early signs and symptoms of dysreflexia
- Identify common triggers and understand why they occur
- Understand the risks and potential complications if left untreated
- Recognise the link between daily care and prevention
Practical skills
- Identify and respond promptly to signs of autonomic dysreflexia
- Take appropriate action to manage and reduce triggers
- Implement immediate interventions to ensure patient safety
- Support ongoing care strategies to minimise risk
Professional practice
- Deliver safe, proactive and person-centred care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
- Follow clinical guidance and escalation pathways
- Respond appropriately in urgent and emergency situations
- Diabetes blood sugar monitoring and administration of insulin
Course overview: This comprehensive training session provides learners with a clear understanding of diabetes, its physiological basis, and its impact on a person’s overall health and daily life.
Designed for staff working in community and home-care settings, the course explores the different types of diabetes, the risks associated with poor blood glucose control, and the vital role that carers and healthcare professionals play in ongoing management.
Through practical examples and interactive discussion, participants will develop their understanding of lifestyle factors, long-term complications, and day-to-day management. The course also equips learners with the skills to recognise and respond to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia, support individuals who are insulin-dependent, and take appropriate action in emergency situations.
Emphasis is placed on safe practice, person-centred care, and accurate record keeping.
Course duration:
2 hours
Training aim and objectives:
Aim
To develop a clear understanding of diabetes, its physiological impact, and the risks associated with poor management, enabling safe and effective support in community and home settings.Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Understand the different types of diabetes and their impact on the individual
- Understand the physiology of diabetes and the consequences of poor control
- Recognise lifestyle factors and their influence on diabetes management
- Understand the role of healthcare professionals and carers in ongoing diabetes care
- Identify long-term complications and key risk factors
- Understand the importance of accurate documentation and record keeping
Practical skills
- Support individuals with insulin-dependent diabetes safely and effectively
- Monitor and support blood glucose management
- Recognise signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
- Take appropriate action in response to changes in condition
- Understand when and how to seek medical assistance
Professional practice
- Deliver person-centred, compassionate care
- Communicate effectively with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams
- Follow local policies and clinical guidance
- Respond appropriately in emergency situations
In person workshops
Bespoke programmes designed for your organisation or client group.