Product Description

Essential Clinical Skills Training for Care Assistants and Care Support Workers

City Gate Training Centre introduces a training program designed for those who are currently working, or have enough experience as Support Worker/Healthcare Assistants but are lacking knowledge in practical clinical skills.

Course duration

Essential clinical skills training is one day of intensive interactive training, with a one week of self-study time (materials provided) and 60 multiple choice question assessment test, which will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.

Course content:

• Blood Pressure and Pulse
• Respiratory Rate
• Clinical measurements and recording
• Fluid balance charts
• BMI calculation
• Urinalysis dipstick
• Temperature measurement
• Glucose level monitoring
• Stool collection and sampling
• Completing patient observation chart and understanding NEWS
• Infection control including C.Diff and MRSA

After the theoretical part of the training, you will have a week of self-study time to prepare for the 60 multiple choice question assessment. You will not receive your certificate until you successfully pass this assessment (pass mark of 60% or more).

Entry Requirements

To apply for this training, you are must be over 18 years old with a  good command of English and basic numeracy.

Recommended Items:

The following items are recommended to have in order to enhance your clinical skills experience. All products are for guidance only:

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