Training
With
a continuing and high demand for well trained healthcare professionals,
VKL’s tailor-made training programmes cater for clients who wish to
update the skills and knowledge base of their workforce, and to comply
with organisation standards and regulations.
Our courses are certified and
count towards NVQ qualifications. All our tutors are professionally
trained with a strong background in the field they teach. We are happy
to offer FREE demonstrations on our most popular courses. Our
comprehensive course outlines can also be provided upon request. All
of our courses are offered at highly competitive prices, but without
compromising on excellence in delivery. Courses on offer are detailed
below:
Complete Induction
Held over 5 days, this popular course introduces students into basic
nursing care and enables them to acquire the skills and knowledge
necessary when caring for clients with mental health difficulties.
Course Aims
By the end of the course, students will be able to: understand the role
of the healthcare assistant and their incorporate duties; identify
commonly used Sections of the mental health Act 1983; identify
different nursing interventions; identify types of mental illness and
treatments; and demonstrate developed communication skills.
Physical Intervention
This intensive 3 day course instructs students on the basic working
principles of English Law in relation to the controlled application of
physical force as well as the technical physical skills required for
the competent application of physical intervention techniques. Students
practice all taught physical intervention techniques in a controlled
environment with a minimum of two accredited instructors. All students
are instructed on the risks associated with the use of physical
restraint techniques.
Course Aims
By the end of the course, students will be able to: use competent
physical intervention techniques in appropriate circumstances within
their employment role; demonstrate a basic understanding of the law
supporting the use of physical intervention.
This programme is assessed on a pass or fail basis and students must be
able to demonstrate competent theoretical and practical skills to
obtain certification.
Moving and Handling
This one day course aims to instruct students on current Health &
Safety legislation for both the UK and Europe. Students will also learn
the basics of body mechanics, correct methods of lifting from various
heights and planning for lifting operations in a variety of given
situations.
Course Aims
By the end of the course students will be able to: understand the need
for correct manual handling techniques; recognise the types of injury
resulting from incorrect Manual Handling; demonstrate knowledge of
correct lifting techniques relating to various loads; understand and
practice good team lifting techniques; evaluate the task, load
environment and the individual's capacity; recognise the various types
of lifting aids available.
If you are interested in any of our courses or require further information, our company brochure and application forms can be downloaded below.
Call us today on 0208 381 6254 • enquiries@vklnursing.co.uk