MENTAL HEALTH / AUTISM / LEARNING DISABILITIES
TOPICS COVERED
Autism Awareness
Self-Harm/Self-Injurious Behaviour
Managing Challenging Behaviour
Record Keeping
Whistleblowing
Self Care
PEG AND EPILEPSY
TOPICS COVERED PEG
Balloon Gastrostomy Tubes & Low Profile Devices
Jejunal (JEJ Feeding Tubes
Nasal Gastric Tubes (NGT) Nasal Jejunal Tubes (NJ)
Peg Care
TOPICS COVERED BY EPILEPSY
Epilepsy Awareness
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Rescue Medication
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
TOPICS COVERED
Anatomy & Physiology of Upper Respiratory Tract
Tracheostomy:
What is a Tracheostomy
Indications for Tracheostomy
Why Should You Know Tracheostomy Care
Different Types of Tracheostomy Tubes
Components of a Tracheostomy Tube
Infection Control & Prevention
Management of Tracheostomy Site & Tube
Emergency Equipment & Actions
INTRAVENOUS THERAPY (IV) IN HOMECARE
TOPICS COVERED
Anatomy & Physiology of Veins
What is Intravenous Therapy/Medication
Uses for Intravenous Therapy
Different Types of IV Lines
Risks & Side Effects
Advantages & Disadvantages
Administration of IV Medication
Demonstration of Administration of IV Medication
Infection Control & Prevention