Our Social Care Courses
Our Social Care Courses provide a unique learning experience that combines practical and theoretical knowledge in adult social care. Our experienced professionals deliver our courses to ensure that they are enjoyable, informative, and comply with Scottish legislation, SVQ and Care Inspectorate expectations. We aim to provide you and your staff with the skills and knowledge needed to make a real difference to the lives of those you care for.
Moving and Assisting - People
Our most popular course, on this full day course you will learn:
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Manual handling theory
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Manual handling of inanimate objects
Practical sessions on:​
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Walking/falling person.
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Chairs and bed work
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Hoists
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Our purpose designed training room offers learners the opportunity to practice techniques with a wide range of equipment including a tracking/ceiling hoist.
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This course is registered with the Scottish Manual Handling Passport Scheme
Cost: £100 per person
Medication - Care at Home
On this half day course designed to explain the roles and boundaries of assisting people with their medication and ensure you practice safe administration, we explore the following:​​
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Consent​
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Types of medication
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Routes
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Classification
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Side effects/allergic reactions
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Contra-indications
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MAR charts
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Reporting problems
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Levels of need
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Covert medications
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Refusal
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Storage and disposal
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Cost: £70 per person
Safeguarding, Adult Support and Protection
On this 3 hr course covering Adult Support & Protection legislation, you will learn:
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What is meant by the terms 'adult at risk' and 'harm
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The types of harm which adults may be at risk of and the situations in which harm may occur
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The principles that should be followed and how to deal with some of the dilemmas around the issues
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How to recognise signs and symptoms which may indicate someone is being harmed
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Who to go to and what to do if there are concerns
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How to record key information​​
Cost: £60 per person
Behaviours that Challenge
On this one day course designed to assist staff in understanding why the people they support might engage in behaviours that are challenging and to explore ways of reducing the incidents that may lead to staff distress and absences.​
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What is a behaviour that challenges?
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Common reasons for behaviours that challenge.
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Triggers and responses monitoring.
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Support plans/risk assessments.
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Recognising warning signs
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De-escalation
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Reactive strategies and interventions
Cost: £100 per person
Contact Us Today
HHC Care Academy welcomes all enquiries, contact us to help determine which training course best suits your needs.
Phone
01463 241196
Address
1 Highlander Way, Inverness Retail & Business Park, Inverness IV2 7GE