INCARE SERVICES – TRAINING PEOPLE WHO CARE

 

REF CWC01

Coping with confusion 2hrs

Elements of competence

Skills for Care Induction references

1.1   The Values

1.2   Person centred approaches

6.2 Knowledge and skill Development  

Links to NVQ Core units

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NVQ Mapping Level 2

W3.2     Enable individuals to become familiar with new care requirements

 

Summary

 

The course is designed to provide for care support workers an introduction to the management of both acute and chronic confusion.  

Who this unit is aimed at

 

This unit is relevant to workers who provide personal care to clients in all care settings - hospital, residential, day- or foster-care or in the client’s own home. 

Proposed Candidate Outcomes

The worker must be able to:

 
  • Understand the main effects of any specific condition or syndrome experienced by the service user groups.
  • Understand how to respond to needs created by specific conditions, impairments or disabilities

How many candidates may attend?

This training is not limited in numbers.

Content Summary

  • Understand the primary causes of confusion
  • – acute and chronic
  • Be aware of the associated symptoms
  • Look at practical methods of management

·        Understand the effect of confusion on the person and how the person affects confusion  

  • Identify key methods of approach and ambiance and mood   
  • Complete, in small groups, a case study (Where time allows)
  • Complete a multiple choice audit (All students)
  • Complete an action plan for implementation
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  • Relate knowledge to clients in your care

 

  • Use a holistic model to develop empathy

 

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Other relevant information 

1.       For registered nurses who wish to incorporate this training into your PREP portfolio’s, you should carry out practice reflection and attach subsequent evidence from this training  

  1. Certificates are issued for each candidate and are valid for approximately 3 years
  2. A candidate assessment is available (Word 2000) for post training audit

Included in the session is theory based information that may involve a powerpoint presentation.

The key points to remember are:

1.   The training venue should be quiet and undisturbed.

2.   Staff should not be expected to be on duty

3.   Staff attending should remain for the entire length of the session.

 

N.B  Registration details are kept by us for Seven years. It is important to register on the day.

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