SWICDA Training Programme
September to December 2017
All courses will be held at:
Solihull Care Limited, 81-83 Warwick Rd, Olton,
Solihull, B92 7HP unless otherwise stated.
To book or for further details about any of the courses’ aims and objectives,
please contact Jo-Ann Webb on
or telephone: 0121 770 8915
Please note our cancellation policy:
The full cost of the course will apply for non attendance on the day unless seven days’ notice has been provided to SWICDA.
September 2017
12 September 2017
Food Safety Level 2
Firm grasp of the importance of food safety and knowledge of the systems, techniques and procedures involved;
Understanding of how to control food safety risks (personal hygiene, food storage, cooking and handling);
Confidence and expertise to safely deliver quality food to customers.
From 9.30 am - 4.30 pm
SWICDA member price £51.00 per person including lunch
Non member price £56.00 per person including lunch
19 September 2017
Effective Person Centred Communication
Learning outcomes:
- What is communication?
- Person-centred communication
- The role of communication
- Best practice guidelines
- Barriers to communication
- Communication needs
- Impact of effective communication
From 9.30-12.30 pm
SWICDA member price £20.00 per person
Non member price £25.00 per person
October 2017
10 October 2017
Level 2 Emergency First Aid at Work PLUS (valid for 3 years)
The role of the first aider.Importance of preventing cross infection. The need for recording incidents and actions.Use of available equipment. Assessing the situation & act safely in an emergency. Administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. Administer first aid to a casualty who is: unconscious (including seizures)choking wounded or bleeding suffering from shock Provide appropriate first aid for Minor Injuries (small cuts, grazes, bruises, minor burns, scalds & small splinters)
Additional Subjects
Administer first aid to a casualty who is suffering: heart attack, stroke, head injury, fractures, burns & scalds
From 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
SWICDA member price £51.00 per person including lunch
Non member price £56.00 per person including lunch
17 October 2017
Person Centred Dementia Care
By the end of the workshop we will have explored the following:
What is Person centred dementia care?
Types and stages of dementia;
Communication in dementia;
Creating wellbeing with meaningful occupation;
Managing expressive behaviours;
Nutritional needs & social experience of mealtimes;
End stage dementia care
From 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
SWICDA member price £20.00 per person
Non member price £25.00 per person
31 October 2017
Stroke Awareness
Learning objectives: Stroke and TIA
Understand the definition of stroke and TIA
Have an awareness of risk factors that may lead to stroke/TIA
Be able to recognise when stroke or TIA has occurred, and how to respond
Understand the care needs following stroke or TIA
Understand the effects of stroke/TIA on emotional, spiritual and psychological well-being
Have an awareness of some of the special dietary needs that may be present after stroke or TIA
Understand the importance of person- hood and dignity in care following stroke/TIA
Understand the impact of altered Mental Capacity in relation to stroke and TIA
Be aware of some treatments used to prevent and treat stroke/TIA
From 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
SWICDA member price £31.00 per person
Non member price £36.00 per person
November 2017
9 November 2017
Managing People
Skills and qualities of leaders and managers
Why leadership is important in supporting both the care and management teams
Understanding styles of leadership
Understanding personality types within the workplace and building a team
Building and maintaining the “psychological contract” with staff for best outcomes
Gaining trust and respect
Understanding the use of objectives and expectations
The positive use of boundaries
Developing self- awareness and confidence in managing people
Prioritising and delegating, without abdicating responsibility
From 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
SWICDA member price £31.00 per person
Non member price £36.00 per person
14 November 2017
Fire Safety includes Fire Marshall
Fire Safety, Fire statistics, Fire Legislation, Action in the event of fire, Operation and types of fire alarms, Action upon hearing the fire alarm, Means of escape, General fire precautions, Smoke travel, Human behaviour in fire situations, Identifying hazards in the workplace, Liaison with the emergency services, The Theory of Fire Triangle of fire Classes of fire Methods of extinguishing fire Identification of fire extinguishers Operation of fire extinguishers Basic fire fighting techniques
From 9.30 am - 1.00 pm
SWICDA member price £40.00 per person lunch included
Non member price £45.00 per person lunch included
23 November 2017
Nutrition and Hydration
Learning objectives: nutrition and hydration
Understand the definition of nutrition
Have an awareness of what a healthy diet for an adult comprises
Have an awareness of who may become under/malnourished, and why
Understand the practical skills of eating, those who may need assistance and how to provide it
Have an awareness of some of the special diets that may be necessary to maintain health
Understand the importance of person- hood, capacity and dignity in nutrition and eating
From 9.30 am – 12.30 pm
SWICDA member price £31.00 per person
Non member price £36.00 per person
SWICDA Training Programme September to December 2017