Bespoke Complex Care Training

Bespoke Complex Care Training

This Bespoke Complex Care Training course is tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals requiring advanced support. Covering areas such as tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, epilepsy management, and more, the training ensures staff deliver safe, person-centred care.

Ideal for teams supporting clients with high-dependency or clinically complex conditions in home or residential settings.

Our Complex Care Course combines classroom learning and hands-on practice to prepare caregivers to provide thorough, personalised care. As more people receive long-term care at home, trained staff are increasingly needed.

Caring for Care offers tailored complex care training programmes designed to meet the specific needs of clients, supporting support workers, PAs, and nurses.

We are already working with a few clients delivering these packages which include:

• Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)
• Education and School Authorities
• Insurance Companies and Solicitors
• Case Management Providers
• Individual Employers
• Personal Health Budget (PHB) Brokers

Our team of highly trained and competent nurse trainers are available across the UK to deliver these bespoke training packages at a time and date which suits the individuals needs.

We are also able to provide follow up competency observations, assessment and sign off to further reinforce and ensure the quality of care remains high.

Certain packages may also require clinical oversight, which location dependant, we are also able to facilitate.

A few examples of the types of courses we are able to offer are listed below – if you require something you cannot find on the site, or something a little more specific please get in touch today.

Course Information

• Course Duration: 3-5 days
• Course Level: Level 3
• Certificate: 1-year certificate
• Max. Delegates: 12
• Practical: Yes
• Course Mode: Face to Face

✔️Related: CHAPs Training Course

There are currently 1.6 million people with complex disabilities in the UK with 1 in 10 disabled people having complex care needs. This number is projected to increase to 2 million people with complex disabilities by 2029. This is why we give the right skills to meet these needs.

Complex Care Courses:

Our Complex Care Training Course is aimed to provide you with a structured and thorough learning experience. We’ve broken down the course into clear course options, making it easy for you to choose a combination of options, follow and understand.

With a focus on hands-on training and practical knowledge, you’ll gain the skills you need to excel in complex care.

Here are some of the courses we have for complex care course:

1. Basic Observation Training

This course will teach you how to take clinical observations. It covers pulse, blood pressure, breathing rate, oxygen levels, urinalysis, temperature (underarm, mouth, and ear), blood sugar levels, and infection control.

• Learn how to take basic observations, such as temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
• Gain the skills to spot and report any changes in a patient’s condition.

2. Blood Glucose Monitoring Training

This course will teach the difference between blood sugar and glucose levels and explain why it’s important to monitor and control them. It is suitable for all levels of care staff and lasts around 3 hours.

• Learn how to correctly use a blood glucose meter to check blood sugar levels.
• Understand why blood glucose monitoring is important for managing diabetes.

3. Catheter Care Training

This course teaches staff how to safely and effectively care for someone with a catheter. It covers all the necessary theory and includes a practical session.
Note: For catheter insertion, please see our Catheterisation Training course below.

• Learn how to care for and remove catheters properly.
• Understand why good catheter care is important to prevent infections.

4. Epilepsy Medication Training

This course teaches staff about the common types of epilepsy, their causes, and possible triggers. It covers what to do during a seizure and how to support someone through it. The course also includes training on how to give Buccal Midazolam.

In this module, you will:

• Learn about epilepsy medications, how they work, and their possible side effects.
• Gain the skills to safely give epilepsy medication and check if it’s working.
• Understand how to support patients in taking their medication and managing their seizures.

5. PEG Feed Training

This course teaches both the theory and practical skills needed to safely give feed and medication through a PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy). It covers different feeding methods and includes hands-on practice using a demonstration machine.

In this course, you will:

• Learn how to safely prepare and give PEG feeds.
• Understand why PEG feeding is important for people who cannot eat or drink by mouth.

6. Stoma Care Training

This course teaches staff how to safely care for someone with a stoma. It covers basic anatomy, infection control, reasons for having a stoma, possible problems, record keeping, and the importance of privacy and dignity.

In this course, you will:

• Learn how to care for a stoma safely and correctly.
• Understand why good stoma care is important to prevent infections and other complications.

7. Suction & Oxygen Training

This course teaches staff how to safely and effectively suction a patient. It covers where and how to suction, how to monitor the patient, possible complications, and includes a hands-on practical session.

In this course, you will:

• Learn how to use suction machines to help clear a patient’s airways.
• Learn how to safely give oxygen to patients who need help with breathing.

8. Tracheostomy Care Training

This course teaches staff how to care for someone with a tracheostomy. It covers why a tracheostomy is needed, how to care for the site, basic anatomy, suctioning, and how to change the inner tube. A practical session is included.

In this course, you will:

• Learn how to safely care for a tracheostomy.
• Understand why good tracheostomy care is important to avoid problems.

9. Ventilator Awareness Training

This course teaches staff what ventilation is and how it works. It covers basic anatomy, types of ventilators, how they affect the lungs, possible problems, and how to solve them.

In this course, you will:

• Learn about different types of ventilators and how they work.
• Understand how to care for patients who are using a ventilator.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for complex care training typically include:

• Understanding the basics of complex care and providing complete patient care.
• Learning advanced skills to manage multiple health problems.
• Improving communication with patients and their families.
• Working better with other healthcare services.
• Learning about the body and how certain conditions, like spinal cord injuries, affect it.
• Following safe and best practices when caring for people with complex needs.
• Helping patients keep healthy bladder and bowel function.
• Learning special care techniques, like tracheostomy care, using a ventilator, and tube feeding.
• Understanding how complex conditions affect both the mind and body.
• Learning how to keep records and report problems.
• Improving skills in managing medication for complex health issues.
• Learning how to check the health and care needs of patients with complex conditions.
• Understanding the legal laws related to providing complex care.

These learning outcomes aim to give healthcare workers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide high-quality, person-centered care for people with complex health and social needs.

Complex Care Course Benefits

Benefits of the Complex Care Training Course

• Better Care Skills: Learn how to care for people with complex health needs.
• Tailored Training: The course is designed to meet the needs of each caregiver and patient.
• Stronger Communication: Improve how you talk with patients, families, and other care staff.
• More Confidence: Feel more sure of yourself when dealing with difficult health situations.
• Career Progress: Improve job satisfaction and open up new career options.
• Better Patient Outcomes: Give better care that helps patients feel and live better.
• Safe and Correct Care: Learn how to give care safely and follow best practices.
• Understand the Rules: Learn the laws and guidelines around complex care.

This course helps care staff do their job well and feel more confident, which is good for both the carer and the patient.

Who Needs Complex Care Training?

The following people can benefit from complex care training:

1. Nurses
2. Carers
3. Healthcare Assistants
4. Social Workers
5. Care Home Staff
6. Doctors and Medical Team
7. Therapists
8. Family Caregivers
9. Mental Health Professionals
10. Palliative Care Teams

Anyone involved in providing care for individuals with complex health conditions or disabilities can benefit from complex care training.

Course Testimonials

Our training in complex care is highly rated by people who have attended the training across the UK. Some of them have left reviews on sites like Google, Facebook, and Trustpilot, and we’ve gathered a few here. Additionally, this training has a 99% recommendation rate based on Trustpilot reviews.

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“John starr is always a .. star 🌟 complex care (peg and bls) very useful and well laid out. Handy work book to go along with slide and good presentation ” – Meg B

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“John Starr is a ‘rock star.’ A great teacher, who reduces complexity into this easy and practical approach that can be undertaken by all. Thoroughly enjoyed learning from him.” – Osazee Dankaro

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“Caring for Care created a bespoke in house training session for us, we were delighted. The training was informative, interesting and relevant.I can highly recommend Caring for Care, particularly Caron Hunt – outstanding.” – Jill Norris

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“A very professional service which gave a detailed, bespoke training which took into account our personal requirements.” – Peter McCole

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“Where can I begin, we at NG healthcare have received a high number of training from Caring For Care since January this year, from Palliative Care, Venepuncture, Catheterisation, Train the Trainer Moving and Handling, Dementia Awareness and Safeguarding, which Sarah Freer delivered, absolutely fantastic, we all had a challenging week, but very rewarding, thank you Sarah, very knowledgeable and a brill teacher.

Thank you so much Caring for Care, for a very busy year, my main contact Emma, she was so very helpful, I can recommend this company for any of your learning needs. Hope to see you in the future soon. Julie from NG healthcare” – Julia W.

Questions and Answers

1. What is complex care training?

Complex Care Training prepares healthcare staff to support individuals with high-level clinical needs, such as tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, ventilator support, and neurological conditions. It combines clinical knowledge with person-centred approaches to ensure safe, dignified care in home, residential, or supported living environments. Training is often tailored to match specific client requirements.

2. What is the role of a complex carer?

A complex carer provides full care and support to people with complex health needs. This includes helping with daily tasks, monitoring health, giving medications, and managing care plans.

3. What is a complex care assistant?

A complex care assistant is a trained healthcare worker who helps people with complex health needs. They assist with medical treatments, personal care, and everyday activities to improve the patient’s quality of life.

4. What skills are taught in complex care training?

Complex care training covers skills such as tracheostomy care (caring for a breathing tube), ventilator management (using breathing machines), feeding tubes, catheter care, epilepsy management, checking health signs, and wound care.

5. Who should take complex care training?

This training is for healthcare professionals, such as nurses, experienced healthcare assistants, support workers, and anyone working with people who have complex health needs.

6. How long does complex care training take?

The training usually lasts between 3 to 5 days. It includes both classroom learning and practical sessions covering a range of complex care skills.