Residential Care

Course Description: Recognise some of the physiological changes that occur as people age and how this can impact their day to day life and care. L...

Course Description: Provide an understanding of what sexuality is, what it means to an older person and how you can allow them to fulfill their of...

Course Description: There are physical, psychological and practical difficulties associated with low vision and hearing. Equip yourself with strat...

Course Description: Explain legislative requirements and the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality and principles around informati...

Course Description: Understand the role of a buddy and identify suitable staff for this role in the workplace. Identify the role a buddy plays in ...

Course Description: Care staff play a vital role in monitoring the needs of people they support. This course describes how to recognise changes in...

Course Description: Learn when, where and how to use a syringe driver. Learning Outcomes: After completing this course, participants should be abl...

Course Description: People who take multiple medications are at increased risk from adverse effects and reduced quality of life. Recognise the imp...

Course Description: Define what is meant by collaboration and explore how to work in partnership with people who use services, their carers and yo...

Course Description: Discover how infectious agents spread and identify simple precautions that can be taken to reduce the risk of infection Learni...

Course Description: Workplace violence and aggression can have a serious impact on a staff member’s physical and mental health and well-being. Thi...

Course Description: Become familiar with the common physical and psychological symptoms associated with the end stage of life. Recognise how to pr...

Course Description: Discuss the ethos of promoting dignity in care and ensuring the individual’s needs and wishes remain at the centre of care del...

Course Description: Define the types of diabetes and the everyday management strategies required to maintain the health of those you provide care ...

Course Description: Identify the causes, symptoms and implications of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). Describe practical approaches to the manage...

Course Description: Define meaningful activities and explore their role in maintaining the wellbeing of people living with dementia. Learning Outc...

Course Description: There are a number of mental health challenges that older people may experience. This course discusses the impact of poor ment...

Course Description: Describe common forms of dementia and the symptoms that a person may display. Acknowledge the unique needs of each person with...

Course Description: Outline some of the physical and psychological changes that can occur when a person has Motor Neurone Disease or Multiple Scle...

Course Description: How would you like to be treated? Learn how to provide a 5 star service experience for people in your care home Learning Outco...

Course Description: Develop the skills required to observe, manage and monitor a stoma in the older person. Identify, prevent and report potential...

Course Description: Develop the skills required to observe and monitor enteral feeding and resolve potential complications. Learning Outcomes: Aft...

Course Description: Become skilled at performing clinical tasks such as urinalysis, recording vital signs and applying compression stockings. Lear...

Course Description: Age related changes in the skin put older people at risk of skin conditions that need special care. We explore common conditio...

Course Description: Discover the key principles promoting healthy bowel function and their impact on bowel disease. Explore effective strategies t...

Course Description: Discover how to bathe and assist with the personal grooming of a person who is confined to bed, while maintaining their dignit...

Course Description: Continuously assessing risk is an integral part of everyday care. Recognise your role and responsibilities when undertaking dy...

Course Description: Recognise the role advance care planning plays in promoting quality care at the end of life. Explore key steps in developing a...

Course Description: As a food handler, it is essential that you are aware of the basic principles of safe food handling so that you can ensure tha...

Course Description: Falls are one of the leading causes of injury and death in older people. This course will explore the falls management process...

Course Description: Neurological observations are used to determine the neurological status of an individual who is at risk of deterioration or ha...

Course Description: Dementia, depression and delirium are conditions that require individualised support. This course presents how to recognise th...

Course Description: Changes in a resident’s condition can be swift or gradual. Clinical staff play a vital role in ensuring early intervention and...

Course Description:  As symptoms progress, a person living with dementia may find it increasingly difficult to express their needs. Changes in beh...

Course Description:  Effective documentation is key to gaining insight into changes in behaviour among residents living with dementia. This course...

Course Description:  It is important for staff to be able to identify causes and triggers for changes in behaviour among residents living with dem...

Course Description:  A care plan is a dynamic document identifying an individual’s needs, preferences, goals and support strategies. This course e...

Course Description:  Vulnerable people are at risk of being subjected to a range of abuses. In this course you will explore the nature of elder ab...

Course Description: All people have spiritual needs, which may be separate from religion. In this course we explore the various forms that spiritu...

Course Description: Failure to maintain standards and safe practice can affect the individual, health professional and the organisation. This cour...

Course Description: Infectious diseases can spread easily in the residential care setting and quickly turn into an outbreak, leading to increased ...

Course Description: Dignity of risk supports individuals to take positive risks that can lead to improved quality of life, independence and self-e...

Course Description: Psychotropic medications can be prescribed for older people to treat certain conditions; however, there are risks associated w...

Course Description: Every person we care for has individual needs and preferences. This course outlines the principles of person-centred care, exa...

Course Description:  People living in residential care come from a variety of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This course explo...

Course Description: Ensuring residents safety is part of your everyday role, but what about your responsibilities in a fire emergency? This course...

Course Description: Current research indicates that about half of older New Zealanders experience some level of loneliness, and 8-9% feel lonely a...

Course Description: Pain can be a debilitating experience for the older person, affecting them both mentally and physically. This course explains ...