HCA Clinical Skills Training (Bespoke Only)

The theory and practice of the HCA role in Primary Care. Includes accountability, supervision, legal frameworks and practical workshops for a range of clinical skills.

All delegates will participate in a skills workshop to learn and practice the necessary skills.

On completion of the course, all delegates will have to undergo a period of supervised practice in their workplace and formal assessment of competency.

Course Content

Review of:

• The law relating to practice, accountability and delegation
• The relevant anatomy, physiology and various disease processes involved in the procedures

Measurement of:

• Pulse
• Temperature
• Respirations
• Blood Pressure
• Blood Glucose
• Peak Flow
• Urinalysis
• Pulse Oximetry
• Inhaler techniques
• Documentation and record keeping
• How to achieve competence
• Supervision
• The role of your mentor
• How to maintain competencies by regular practice and updates
• Recognition of their limitations and know where to seek help and advice as necessary

All delegates will participate in a skills workshop to learn and practice the necessary skills.

On completion of the course, all delegates will have to undergo a period of supervised practice in their workplace and formal assessment of competency.