Health and Social Care Core Skills is available to book as a face-to-face training course with hospice charity, Mountbatten Isle of Wight.

Event Overview

Who can take part? Suitable to those new to care or for those looking to refresh essential care skills.

How is the course taught? Presentation, case discussion, videos, interactive exercises

Where is the course delivered?  Mountbatten Isle of Wight, Halberry Lane, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 2ER

Length of course: 6 hours

How much is the course? £25 per person.

By the end of this health and social care core skills course, you will be able to:

  • To consider the importance of fluids and nutrition and maintenance of good oral health.
  • To explore issues relating to continence, including catheter and stoma care.
  • To consider skin care and integrity and recognition of what can lead to a pressure injury and ways to support the management of good tissue viability.
  • To explain common infections and demonstrate control measures, including hand hygiene and appropriate use of personal protective equipment.

Feedback from previous delegates:

“Very beneficial and worthwhile, with a good balance of activities and group discussions, making it a fun and informative session”

Here's how to book your health and social care core skills training course:

Book a course by clicking on the date you wish to attend below:

Cancellation Policy:

We understand that sometimes it is necessary to change plans. However, to ensure our costs are covered in the event of cancellation the following charges will apply.

  • Cancellations (and requests to transfer bookings to another date) made with at least 8 weeks’ notice will incur a £25 administration fee.
  • No refund of course fees (partial or full) will be available where notice to cancel is received within 8 weeks of the course start date, or in the event of non-attendance or partial attendance.

 

Notice to cancel or transfer your booking must be made by email to [email protected].

 

If, due to unforeseen circumstances, Mountbatten cancels a course you will be given the option to transfer your booking or receive a full refund of the course fees.