Consolidation and Rehearsal of Essential Skills with Simulation (CARES)

Overview

CARES is a flexible programme that allows organisations to select the key skills that they are focusing on in line with their key performance indicators for patient (client) centred quality care.

The course provides a combination of theory and practice with participants the opportunity to participate in a simulation environment and reflect on their performance.

You can choose the skills or assessment your team needs and build your own tailor made training.

At the core of the CARES courses is an  A-E assessment.

Skill Pathway Options (Choose 2*)

(*Mixed chose 1)

Assessment Pathway Options (Choose 2*)

(*Mixed chose 1)

Airway and Oxygen Devices

Respiratory

Venepuncture

Blood gas analysis

Cannulation

Cardiovascular

IV bolus and infusion administration

(peripheral/ central)

3/ 12 lead ECG interpretation

Drug administration and calculations

(Oral, IM, SC, PR)

Neurological

ECG recording (3/5/12)

Gastrointestinal

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)

Tissue Viability

Blood Sugar Monitoring and Sliding Scale

Musculoskeletal

Nasogastric tube (placement, lavage, and gavage.

 

Urinary Catheterisation (male/female)

 

*if you don’t see a skill or assessment you need please ask

Delivery method
On campus
Location
Centre for Health Innovation Stafford
Duration

CARES is offered in 2 versions either as a whole or half a day (CARES mini)

Award
Certificate of Attendance

Cost

These courses are available for group bookings – maximum number of candidates 20

CARES £3250

CARES MINI £2000

How to apply

To apply, please email CHI@staffs.ac.uk 

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