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Complex care
clinical training

Providing education and hands-on training in advanced clinical care skills, tailored for both individual learners and larger group sessions.

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Expert complex care clinical skills training across the UK

We deliver industry-leading, hands-on training in complex care clinical skills for individuals and groups, tailored to registered and non-registered staff. Led by experienced educators, our courses meet CQC, Skills for Care, and Skills for Health standards, ensuring compliance, practical learning, and exceptional care delivery at your convenience.

 

Training

With more adults and children with complex care needs being supported outside of hospitals, specialised training is essential for support workers, personal assistants, and nurses. Our tailored complex care training and competency assessments address individual medical and social needs across various care settings, from home care to nursing homes.

Complex care training

Complex care needs include individuals, both adults and children, that have an, or require support with:

  • Acquired Brain Injury
  • Epilepsy and Seizure Management
  • Bowel and Bladder
  • PEG / PEJ / RIG / MiCKey Button
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Suction
  • Tracheostomy
  • Ventilator

Competency

We provide competency proformas to ensure safe, evidence-based clinical practice after completing our complex care training. Registered providers can complete mandatory competency assessments with their nominated mentors, or we can offer additional support. If needed, our specialist nurses, with active NMC Pin Numbers, DBS checks, and indemnity insurance, can oversee assessments for skills like tracheostomy, PEG, ventilator, catheter, or bowel care, working alongside your team until they are confident and competent to practice independently.

Who we help

We provide bespoke complex care training and development for individuals with a diverse range of conditions and requirements. We work with care providers, families, and individual employers to ensure a high level of support and care to both adults and children with complex care needs, including: Integrated Care Boards (ICB’S), NHS Trusts, Social Services, Education and School Authorities, Insurance Companies and Solicitors, Case Management Providers, Individual Employers and Personal Health Budget (PHB) Brokers.

Packages starting £850+VAT

These training courses are to provide delegates with information, knowledge, understanding and skills with:

  • Minimum of 6 delegates and a Maximum of 12 delegates 
  • Simulated competency
  • Resource pack including; handouts, example guides and competency templates
  • Course organiser will receive a full pack including; attendee list, copies of assessment activities, copies of course evaluation forms and course overview
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Training courses

Autonomic Dysreflexia

  • Understand Autonomic Dysreflexia
  • Understand the causes of Autonomic Dysreflexia
  • Understand the importance of prompt management of Autonomic Dysreflexia
  • Have a knowledge of medication for effective management
  • Understand the key care implications for Autonomic Dysreflexia

Assisted Cough

  • Familiarisation of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
  • Indications and contraindications for assisted coughing
  • The procedure and associated risks of assisted cough

Non Invasive Ventilation

  • Discuss the mechanics of respiration and recognise respiratory distress
  • Outline the indications for noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
  • Explain the role of NIV in the management of respiratory failure
  • Recognise the absolute and relative contraindications in patient selection
  • Risk assess, maintain equipment and manage patient care (IPAP : EPAP pressures) in relation to NIV therapy in the community
  • Demonstrate setting up, promoting compliance and administering NIV and oxygen entrainment (if prescribed) using onsite equipment
  • Outline the monitoring, duration and weaning and documentation associated with NIV therapy
  • Discuss trouble shooting problems and potential solutions

Tracheostomy

  • Types of tracheostomy
  • Requirement for a tracheostomy
  • Tracheostomy and suction
  • Importance of Stoma Care in relation to tracheostomy
  • Cleaning of a Stoma and the changing of dressings
  • Changing a tracheostomy inner cannula
  • Resuscitation with a tracheostomy
  • Practise with a manikin
  • Managing complications
  • Importance of documentation and consent
  • Awareness of privacy and dignity

Suction Training (Oral, Nasal, and Tracheal)

  • Anatomy and physiology of the upper airway and respiratory system
  • Indications for Nasal, Oral and Tracheostomy suction
  • Contraindications and risks relevant to suctioning
  • Equipment required for safe and effective suctioning
  • Infection Prevention and Control relevant to suctioning
  • Evidenced Based Practice Procedure for Suctioning
  • Observations and monitoring
  • Emergency Management
  • Legal and ethical issues including consent, best interest, care planning and documentation

PEG Feeding

  • The purpose of gastrostomy tube feeding
  • Conditions, indications and contraindications for a gastrostomy tube
  • The procedures for feeding and administering medications via a gastrostomy tube
  • Recognising, dealing with and reporting complications
  • gastrostomy care training and maintenance of gastrostomy sites and enteral feeding tubes
  • Procedures for effective mouth care
  • Defensible documentation and record keeping
  • Practical simulation

Recognising the deterioration of individuals

  • Assessment and Recognition of the Acutely Ill Patient Utilising an ABCDE Approach.
  • SEPSIS 6 Protocol.
  • Understanding Altered Physiology During Acute Illness.
  • Effective Communication Management in Challenging Scenarios.
  • Legal and Ethical Challenges in Acute and Critical Care Environments.
  • DecisionMaking, Professional Judgement, and Emotional Resilience

Moving and Handling for individuals affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and / or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

  • Anatomy and Physiology relevant to People and Manual Handling
  • Relevant Legislation (MHOR, LOLER)
  • Care Planning and Risk Assessments
  • Principles of Safe Handling
  • Ergonomics, Biomechanics and Posture
  • The Handling of People Principles and Techniques
  • People Handling Equipment being used (Hoist, Slings, Chairs, Beds, Wheelchair, Bathing Hoist)

Pressure Area Care for Complex Care Individuals

  • Understand what is meant by a pressure ulcer
  •  Identify who is at risk
  •  State the causes of pressure ulcers
  •  Identify pressure areas of the body
  •  Describe the stages of a pressure ulcer
  •  Understand how to manage a pressure ulcer

Bowel Management Training following a Spinal Cord Injury

  • Understand normal & Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) bowel function (flaccid and spastic bowel)
  •  Understand the importance of maintaining bowel regime
  •  Have a knowledge of medication for effective bowel management
  •  Understand how to manually evacuate the lower bowel (Digital Rectal Stimulation and Digital Rectal Manual Evacuation)

Catheter Care Training individuals affected by an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) and / or Spinal Cord Injury (SCI)

  • Understand why catheters are used
  •  Understand drainage systems
  •  Be able to care for urinary catheters
  •  Be able to prevent infection of the urinary tract
  •  Be able to obtain specimens
  •  Obtain knowledge on removal of catheter

Adrenal Crisis / Addison’s disease

  • Adrenal insufficiency and Addison’s disease  what are they, signs and symptoms, daily care, and treatment.
  •  Adrenal crisis – How to spot one, and what we can do to help.
  •  How to prevent and prepare for Adrenal Crisis emergencies
  •  Escalation Plan – what should be in the escalation plan, how to store, prepare and administer the emergency medication which is intramuscular hydrocortisone.
  •  Practice demonstration, simulation, and practice of preparing medications for intramuscular injections, including reconstituting hydrocortisone powder, drawing up,

Epilepsy and Seizures

  • Epilepsy defined
  •  The causes of epilepsy
  •  Diagnosis, management and treatment of epilepsy including Buccal Midazolam
  •  Individualised seizure triggers
  •  Seizures classifications and types
  •  How to help, seizure management and when to call for help
  •  Record keeping, seizure management plans
  •  Status epilepticus
  •  Seizure First Aid
  •  Other aspects of living with epilepsy

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