- Level 3
- 3-5 days
Bespoke Complex Care Training
Complex care training provides caregivers with specialised skills and knowledge to support individuals with complex medical issues or disabilities. It covers a variety of topics, including clinical skills, communication techniques, safety protocols, and documentation practices. Our training is designed to support individuals with a Personal Health Budget (PHB) and can be customised to meet specific needs and requirements.
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Our bespoke complex care training course covers a range of important subjects. The aim is to improve patient outcomes by providing comprehensive, holistic care. It also focuses on patient safety and ensuring healthcare workers follow best practices when treating complex health conditions.
Below are some of the courses we offer. Our complex care training delivers the tailored skills required to care for patients with serious health conditions. It includes managing long-term illnesses, end-of-life care, tracheostomy and ventilator care, wound care, pain management, mental health support, and effective communication.
This training helps nurses and carers deliver better care, feel more satisfied in their roles, and advance in their careers.
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Course Summary
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Basic Observation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Bowel Management
- Catheterisation
- Cough Assist
- Diabetes
- Dysphagia
- Epilepsy
- Nebulizers
- PEG Feeding
- Stoma Care
- Suction
- Tissue Viability
- Tracheostomy
- Ventilator
- Wound Management
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Complex Care Training FAQs
Contact UsWhere Do You Deliver The Training?
We can deliver this training at your premises, as long as it's within the UK. We also have our own venues in the Midlands if you don't have access to a training room. Similarly, we are also able to deliver this training virtually using Zoom (Zoom sessions for this course will only be available for Theory only sessions)
Who Is This Complex Care Training For?
This complex care training is for anyone working to support individuals on a personal health budget.
How Many Delegates Can I Have On One Session?
We will deliver this training for a group of up to 12 delegates. For larger groups we can either provide multiple trainers on the same day or run multiple days to get everyone trained.
Will Attending This Course Make Me Competent?
In short, no. No classroom-based training course can give you full competency - be very wary of anyone claiming they can. Our classroom-based assessments are designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and workplace competency, we will provide you with the relevant workbooks and competency pro-formas to be observed and signed off within the workplace according to your local policy. We have put together this handy blog and video content to explain how this works - click here to read.
Who Will Conduct This Training?
One of our expert clinical tutors, these are either Nurses or Doctors with an abundance of clinical and complex care experience and knowledge - so you'll be in great hands! Furthermore, we will let you know who is doing the training in advance, you can check out their skills and experience by finding them on our meet the team page.
Bespoke Complex Care Training
Complex care training is a specialist care training for healthcare workers to help them care for people with serious, ongoing health issues or disabilities. The focus is to build skills needed to manage conditions like brain disorders, breathing problems, and developmental disabilities. The training covers many areas, such as learning medical skills, improving communication, following safety protocols, and keeping proper records.
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 [Sense UK]. This is why we give the right skills to meet these needs.
Our Complex Care Course includes both classroom learning and hands-on practice to make sure caregivers can offer holistic care – complete and personal care. This training is very important as more people need long-term care, and it helps caregivers do their job well while making patients feel better.
Our bespoke complex care training meets the ever changing needs of the healthcare industry. We are now seeing more and more adults and children, who just a few years ago would have been cared for in a hospital, are now receiving their care in their own homes. This shift of responsibility has led to an increase in demand for staff trained in complex care, whether they are support workers, PA’s or nurses.
Caring for Care has developed a series of programmes and courses around complex care training which can be tailored to the individuals’ clients exact needs.
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
- Accredited: Yes
✔️Related: CHAPs Training Course
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 the skills to take clinical observations, covers pulse, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation, urinalysis, axillary, oral and tympanic temperatures, blood sugar levels and infection control. The course lasts 6 hours and is suitable for all levels of care staff.
- Learn how to perform basic observations, such as taking a patient’s temperature, blood pressure, and pulse.
- Gain the skills to identify 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. Understand the importance of ensuring glucose levels are monitored and controlled. The course is suitable for all levels of care staff and lasts approximately 3 hours.
- Learn how to properly use a blood glucose meter to check blood sugar levels.
- Understand the importance of blood glucose monitoring for diabetes management.
3. Catheter Care Training
This 3 hour course will teach staff how to safely and effectively care for an individual with a catheter. The course will cover al theoretical knowledge required as well as a practical session. For the insertion of catheters please see our Catheterisation Training course below.
- Learn how to properly insert, care for, and remove catheters.
- Understand the importance of catheter care to prevent infections.
4. Epilepsy Medication Training
This course will teach delegates about the common types of epilepsy, the causes and various triggers. It will teach staff what to do in the case of a seizure and how to support the individual through one, the course also covers Buccal Midazolam administration. In this module of the complex care course, you will:
- Gain comprehensive knowledge about epilepsy medications, their mechanisms of action, and potential side effects.
- Develop the skills to confidently administer epilepsy medications and monitor their effectiveness.
- Enhance your understanding of patient education and counseling techniques to promote optimal medication adherence and seizure control.
5. PEG Feed Training
This course will teach delegates the theoretical and practical skills to safely administer feed and medication to individual via a PEG. The course will cover the various types of methods and includes a practical session using one of our demonstration machines. In the complex care training course, you will:
- Learn how to prepare and administer PEG feeds.
- Understand the importance of PEG feeds for providing nutrition and hydration to patients who cannot eat or drink orally.
6. Stoma Care Training
This course will teach delegates how to care for an individual with a stoma. The course will cover anatomy and physiology, infection control, indications and complication, record keeping and privacy and dignity.
- Learn how to properly care for a stoma.
- Understand the importance of stoma care to prevent complications.
7. Suction & Oxygen Training
This course will teach delegates the theoretical and practical skills to safely and effectively suction a patient. The course will cover complications of suctioning, monitoring a patient, where to suction and includes a practical session.
- Learn how to use suction devices to clear airways.
- Learn how to administer oxygen to patients who need it.
8. Tracheostomy Care Training
This course will teach delegates how to care for an individual with a tracheostomy. The course will cover the reason for tracheostomy, how to care for the site, anatomy and physiology, suctioning and changing the inner cannula. Includes practical session. In the complex care training course, you will:
- Learn how to properly care for a tracheostomy.
- Understand the importance of tracheostomy care to prevent complications.
9. Ventilator Awareness Training
This course will teach delegates the definition of ventilation. The course will cover anatomy and physiology, the different types of ventilation and the effects they have on the respiratory system and the complications and how to troubleshoot.
- Learn about the different types of ventilators and how they work.
- Understand how to provide care for patients on ventilators.
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
The benefits of the complex care training course include:
- Improved Care Skills: Gain the knowledge and skills to provide better care for people with complex health needs.
- Personalised Training: Tailored to meet the specific needs of each caregiver and patient.
- Better Communication: Learn how to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Increased Confidence: Feel more confident in managing challenging health conditions and situations.
- Career Growth: Improve job satisfaction and open up opportunities for career advancement.
- Improved Patient Outcomes: Provide better care, leading to better health outcomes for patients.
- Safety and Best Practices: Learn the safest ways to provide care and follow best practices.
- Legal and Ethical Understanding: Understand the rules, laws, and guidelines that apply to complex care.
This course helps healthcare workers become more skilled and confident in their roles, benefiting both caregivers and patients.
The following people can benefit from complex care training:
- Nurses
- Carers
- Healthcare Assistants
- Social Workers
- Care Home Staff
- Doctors and Medical Team
- Therapists
- Family Caregivers
- Mental Health Professionals
- 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 Complex Care Course 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.
Career Opportunities
Completing complex care training can open up several career opportunities in healthcare:
- Complex Care Support Worker: Provide specialised care to individuals with complex health needs under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Care Manager: With experience, you can move into a role where you oversee care delivery.
- Field Care Supervisor: Support and supervise other care professionals in their work.
- Learning & Development Trainer: Help teach and train new caregivers.
- Registered Nurse: This training can be a step towards becoming a nurse with further education.
These roles offer the chance to gain more responsibility and continue to grow in the complex care field.
Career Options:
Complex care workers can move up in their careers:
- Senior Care Assistant: After gaining experience, care workers can get bigger jobs with more responsibilities.
- Specialist Carer: Workers can focus on special areas like dementia care, end-of-life care, or cancer care.
- Care Coordinator: This job is about planning care and needs good organisation and communication skills.
- Team Leader or Supervisor: Experienced workers can become leaders and help other carers.
- Complex Care Nurse: With more study and training, care workers can become nurses who specialise in complex care.
- Care Manager: This job involves looking after the care services and leading a team of carers.
- Field Care Supervisor: This job is about supporting and supervising care workers in the field.
- Learning & Development Trainer: Experienced workers can teach and train new carers.
At Caring for Care, we provide training for complex needs and support job growth. Workers can earn certificates while continuing their work. This can lead to more tasks, better pay, and chances to grow personally and at work.
Complex Care Training FAQs
1. What is complex care training?
Complex care training is a specialist care training that teaches healthcare workers the skills and knowledge they need to care for patients with serious health conditions. It helps caregivers understand the unique needs of these patients and how to provide the best support.
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.
7. Is complex care training CPD accredited?
Yes, the complex care training is CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accredited and endorsed by Skills for Care. This helps healthcare workers maintain and improve their skills.
8. Can complex care training be tailored to specific needs?
Yes, bespoke complex care training can be tailored to meet the specific needs of individuals or organisations.
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