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Dignity in Care

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Conditions
Course description	This course is aimed at care and support staff working in learning disability and older people services.
Training objectives	To promote dignity in care and support.
Learning outcomes	Know the common core principles of dignity  Be able to define dignity, privacy, equality and respect  Recognise how to ensure privacy and dignity in the workplace  Know the principles of privacy of information Understand key legislation in relation to dignity Recognise poor practice and know how to report it.
Additional information
Maximum places	12
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/278	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	13 June 2023 (COURSE CANCELLED)	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/279	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	30 August 2023	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/280	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	05 December 2023	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/09	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	26 March 2024	09:30 - 12:30
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End of life care

Project Echo

Contact	For all End of Life Care training please contact: Project ECHO Sussex Hospices – everyone a teacher, everyone a learner.
Description	Project Echo offers learning and support for care homes to help staff provide individualised, skilled and effective end of life care for residents. The project uses video conferencing to create knowledge networks.  Subject matter experts offer care-based learning with guided practice through ‘real life’ cases.

End of Life Care eLearning

Go to eLFH Portal to register and set up an account to access a range of eLearning modules covering different aspects of End-of-Life Care

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Prevention and reablement

REAP OT Reablement and Activity Analysis

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / JCR - Joint Community Rehabilitation Teams
Subject	Prevention and Reablement
Course description	The course is part of the QCF REAP and is completed by new JCR and DPS reablement support workers.
Training objectives	The course aims to develop and enhance skills in applying reablement principles and techniques when working with people in community and in-patient environments, following a recent reduction in physical and/or cognitive ability.
Learning outcomes	Awareness of support workers' approaches in reablement  Ability to apply activity analysis to simple tasks  Awareness and application of the process and support within problem solving/simplifying activities  Awareness of the process and reablement support in learning new task-based skills.
Additional information	Access requirements:  IMPORTANT: Each delegate will need access to a PC/Laptop to participate. A mobile phone will not suffice. Delegates will also need to have the following downloaded/enabled on their device:  Internet with sound/audio enabled  Access to YouTube  Access to TEAMS
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One week before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	2

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
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Telecare service training

Course details

	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Assessment & Care Management
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	To inform Adult Social Care operational staff of the benefits and options related to Telecare service provision. This course focusses on available equipment, not prescribing. Focus will also be given to the importance of identifying clients at risk of accidental fires and how they can be best supported via the addition of linked smoke alarms. No prior knowledge is needed; this course is suitable for new and existing staff that need a refresher.
Training objectives	Training will be delivered by Careium and East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service
Learning outcomes	Increased understanding of the telecare offer in East Sussex Detailed knowledge of the equipment available and when it should be prescribed Knowledge of fire risks and how telecare equipment can help to mitigate these risks.
Additional information	It is not a requirement of this course to be a telecare prescriber however, if you are not already a prescriber, your manager will need to raise a request via the IT&D hub before you are able to order equipment.
Maximum places	30
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Joint Community Rehabilitation (JCR)

JCR Reablement Healthcare Procedures Workshop

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	JCR - Joint Community Rehabilitation Teams
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	Practical workshop for JCR Support Workers new to role who have completed initial induction and started lone working in the community.  It covers information required to be able to support clients and recognise when medical interventions may be required.
Training objectives	Session 1 Pressure Ulcer Prevention  Understand pressure ulcers and pressure damage risks Take action to reduce risk of pressure damage in home environment Identify early signs of pressure damage Report concerns to appropriate person. Session 2 Catheter Care and Urinary Sheaths  Understand catheters and how they work Understand why people need catheters; become familiar with types Identify/know how to address problems associated with catheters Know how to apply and remove a conveen. Session 3 VTE and Anti-Embolism Stockings  Understand what VTE is and risks Recognise when medical intervention is required Support clients with anti-embolism stockings. Session 4 Stoma Care  Understand stomas, how they work and support provided by stoma nurses Understand care routine  Identify main problems associated and who to contact.
Learning outcomes	Provide appropriate care and support, recognising when medical professional is required Ready to continue in completing personal reablement and REAP competency training pathway.
Additional information	This venue has a current Covid19 risk assessment. Any delegates showing Covid19 symptoms must not attend the training venue.
Maximum places	6
Closing date	One week before course date.
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/185	Firwood House, FIRS	23 June 2023	10:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/703	Firwood House, FIRS	04 August 2023	10:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/704	Firwood House, FIRS	06 October 2023	10:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/705	Firwood House, FIRS	24 November 2023	10:30 - 16:30
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JCR Reablement Physio Day

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC JCR - Joint Community Rehabilitation Teams
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	Workshop for new JCR Support Workers who have completed induction and started lone working in the community.  It covers information required to support clients and recognise when clinical interventions may be required, in the following areas:  • Gait Education  • Support with Exercises  • Stairs  • Equipment and alteration of equipment.
Training objectives	•Recognise walking gait patterns  • Support clients to safely use stairs  • Support clients to safely complete exercises and recognise when client has reached threshold for activity  • Recognise commonly prescribed equipment, how it can be safely used and what faults can occur.
Learning outcomes	Delegates will be:  Able to provide appropriate care and support, recognising when medical professional may be required Ready to continue their personal reablement and REAP competency training pathway and subsequent face to face sessions.
Additional information	This venue has a current Covid19 risk assessment. Any delegates showing Covid19 symptoms must not attend.
Maximum places	10
Closing date	3 days before course date.
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/358	Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne	23 June 2023	10:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/359	Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne	07 July 2023	10:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/706	Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne	17 July 2023	09:30 to 13:00
ASC/23/707	Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne	22 September 2023	10:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/708	Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne	17 November 2023	10:30 - 16:30
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JCR Reablement Practical Scenarios

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	DPS / ESCC JCR - Joint Community Rehabilitation Teams
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	Workshop for new JCR Support Workers who have completed induction and started lone working in the community.  Start times will be staggered. You will be notified after your place is confirmed.  Delegates must attend JCR Reablement Healthcare Procedures and JCR Physio Training before attending this workshop.
Training objectives	Provides supported scenarios to evaluate knowledge and skills learnt in previous workshops.
Learning outcomes	Delegates will be:  Able to provide appropriate care and support, recognising when medical professional may be required Ready to continue their personal reablement and REAP competency training pathway and subsequent face to face sessions.
Additional information	This venue has a current Covid19 risk assessment. Any delegates showing Covid19 symptoms must not attend.
Maximum places	8
Closing date	One week before course date.
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/191	Firwood House, FIRS	16 June 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/192	Firwood House, FIRS	14 July 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/709	Firwood House, FIRS	21 July 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/710	Firwood House, FIRS	11 August 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/711	Firwood House, FIRS	01 September 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/712	Firwood House, FIRS	08 September 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/713	Firwood House, FIRS	13 October 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/714	Firwood House, FIRS	10 November 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
ASC/23/715	Firwood House, FIRS	08 December 2023	Trainer will contact you with a time
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Medication

Medication Competency Assessments: Training for Seniors and Managers

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / JCR - Joint Community Rehabilitation Teams / Learning Disability Services (ESCC) / Managers / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Team Leaders / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	This course is aimed at senior staff who have the responsibility of assessing medication competencies with support workers.  Senior staff attending this training must have their Safe Handling of Medication training in date.
Training objectives	This course aims to support senior staff who assess competence in the safe handling of medication.
Learning outcomes	Know what legislation and guidance informs medication polices  Understand the assessment cycle process  Be familiar with a medication competency assessment  Know the requirements for medication auditing  Consider various case scenarios regarding safe handling of medication  Understand the covert administration process  Know the CQC requirements regarding medicines management.
Additional information	Delegates must have a Supervisory Role or Assess Staff Competency role or their place may be cancelled.    Please do not nominate more than 3 staff from your organisation for this course, as we may then have to cancel the places to allow others to attend.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/251	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	26 July 2023 COURSE FULL	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/252	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	20 September 2023 COURSE FULL	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/253	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	14 November 2023	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/01	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	16 January 2024	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/02	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	12 March 2024	09:30 - 12:30
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Safe Handling of Medication (DPS staff only)

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC)
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	This course is recommended for new support workers.  Important: You must undertake competency assessments within the workplace before carrying out medication duties.
Training objectives	To know the principles of safe handling of medication .
Learning outcomes	Understanding relevant policies and legislation related to medication and how they impact on your practice.
Additional information	When requesting places please book using your ESCC email address.
Maximum places	20
Closing date	One week before course date.
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/258	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	20 June 2023 COURSE FULL	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/23/259	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	12 July 2023	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/23/260	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	08 August 2023	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/23/261	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	26 September 2023	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/23/262	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	24 October 2023	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/23/263	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	29 November 2023	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/23/264	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	12 December 2023	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/24/03	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	10 January 2024	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/24/04	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	06 February 2024	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/24/05	ESTDC - St Mary's House, Eastbourne	06 March 2024	09:30 - 13:30
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Medication elearning for Independent Care Sector workers ONLY

Course details

Course details
Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Independent Care Sector Staff only
Subject	Healthcare
Course description	This elearning is aimed at Nurses and care staff working in care homes and is accredited by Skills for Care.  The certificate is valid for one year.
Training objectives	To teach learners how to administer medicines in a systematic way against a competence checklist that is continually refined, from years of research into why medication errors occur, thereby reducing the risk of errors made through complacency.
Learning outcomes	Administering medicines, avoiding errors Infection control  Preparation of equipment  Medicines paperwork  Checking client’s identity Pain assessment Checks on medicines chart Breakdown of a pharmacy label Expiry and period after opening dates Checking original packs and blister packs Cautionary/advisory labels ‘Pop and dot’ and preparing for administration Administering in a person-centred way Consent Coding the medicines administration record Crushing or spiting tablets Oral liquids Topical medication  Inhalers Eye drops When medicines are declined Covert administration of medicines Safe storage of medicines Information about medicines
Additional information	Please contact the Adult Social Care Training team (as above) to request the login details and access code for this elearning.  You will need to advise us which organisation you work for to enable our team to ensure you are eligible for access to this elearning.
Maximum places	N/A
Closing date	N/A
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1 elearning module

Let's talk about Medicines

Forum/ Q& A session

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Care Workers - Dementia Services / Care Workers - Domiciliary / Care Workers - Learning Disability / Care Workers - Older People / Care Workers - Residential / Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Home Carers / Managers / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector)
Subject	Healthcare
Description	This forum/question and answer session provides an opportunity to discuss all aspects of medicines management with members of the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes team. You can attend as often as you like.  Please bring questions, queries or concerns relating to medicines management in your setting.  Please note: This is not medication training. For training, please see Medication eLearning for Independent Care Sector Workers.
Objectives	• Consolidate medicines management training  • Discuss current medicines management topics and updates  • Discuss the role of the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes (MOCH) team role and how to access this service.
Outcomes	• Have better understanding of medicines management processes and standards  • Focus on Sussex Wide medicines topics relevant to care homes  • Know the roles of the Medicines Optimisation in Care Homes team (MOCH).
Additional information
Maximum places	40
Closing date	3 days before event date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/285	MS Teams	20 July 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	10:30 - 11:30
ASC/23/286	MS Teams	21 September 2023  COURSE CANCELLED	10:30 - 11:30
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Cancellations

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