Nursing assistants enjoy exciting and rewarding careers in the field of healthcare and are valued members of the medical team. They form a crucial part of the healthcare system in the UK and facilitate effective delivery of healthcare across different institutions such as hospitals, clinics, hospices, eldercare homes and private homes. Nursing assistants provide invaluable services including ambulatory, hygiene and adjunct care, among other duties, reporting to the nurse and taking on a wide range of tasks. This course is designed to provide information on different aspects of becoming a nursing assistant.
What you will learn
- The roles and responsibilities of a nursing assistant, as well as the science and art of caregiving
- How to provide meals and how to feed patients who require assistance
- Safety procedures while handling patients, as well as infection control procedures that help minimise the outbreak of disease
- How to record vital signs and how to report the information to the supervising nurse
- How to provide care for patients with specific needs, including patients with dementia or Alzheimer’s
- How to handle emergency situations
- Recognition, management and reporting of pain in patients, and promoting adequate sleep and rest
- Communication and relationship-building skills that will help you offer exceptional service to patients and their families
- Tips on preparing a CV and attending interviews, as well as ways to look for suitable job opportunities
Course content
10 modules
- Module 1: Introduction, Roles, Responsibilities and Duties of a Nursing Assistant
- Module 2: Nursing Care and Principles and Dress Code
- Module 3: Working in Different Healthcare Settings
- Module 4: Patient Confidentiality, Recognising Different Forms of Abusive Behaviour and Understanding Patient Needs
- Module 5: Developing Cultural Sensitivity and Communication Skills
- Module 6: Infection Control, Cleanliness and Hygiene (Part I)
- Module 7: Infection Control, Cleanliness and Hygiene (Part II)
- Module 8: Good Body Mechanics: How to Lift, Push and Pull
- Module 9: Understanding Risk Factors and Preventing Injuries and Accidents
- Module 10: How to Maintain a Comfortable Environment and Bed-Making in Healthcare Settings
This course is part of our Care category. See our full training programmes or contact us for guidance.
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