Dignity in Care Organisational Champions Training Distance Learning

Introduction information:

This course is designed to train champions to ingrain dignity in care as part of the ethos of an organisation. The program helps those who attend to explore what Dignity in Care means to them as individuals, and in their professional practice. To gain the skills to share this with colleagues of in their organisation and ensure that dignity care becomes a core part of everyday care practice.
As part of this those who attend will study values and actions create a high quality service that respects people's dignity. 

The aim of the training 
The aim of the course is or those who attend will be able to identify the ten key points required to provide dignity in care, how to apply them in reality in their day-to-day practice and mental coach others in maintaining dignity in care for their service users. 

The learning outcomes
By the end of the course those who attend will be able to:
1. Identify the importance of having zero tolerance of all forms of abuse
a.Whistleblowing
b.Organisational policy in whistleblowing
2.Identify the levels of support and respect they want for themselves or a family member
3.Identify the importance of person centred care in care settings and how this can be achieved by:
a.Listening and supporting people in their care’s ability to express their needs and wants
b.Engaging with family members and carers as care partners
4.Demonstrate how to maintain the maximum level of independence, choice and control by: 
a.Communicating with people in them why they feel comfortable
b.The use of appropriate levels of pain management
c.Ensuring people feel in their care are able to complain without fear of retribution
d.Assisting people to maintain confidence and positive self-esteem
e.Acting to alleviate people's loneliness and isolation
f.Respecting people's right to privacy
5.Assess staff performance, needs and ability
6.Identify the different types learning styles and how people learn
7.Plan organisationally relevant training sessions
8.Use a variety of training media and presentation techniques
9.Identify how to communicate effectively in training sessions
10.Manage and direct students
11.Manage the transfer of skills from the training room to the workplace
12.Research and plan training sessions
13.Create relevant learning materials and resources
14.Deliver a training session in a variety ways without PowerPoint
15.Communicate and mange students effectively
16.Evaluate training needs and programs
17.Critically reflect on own practice

Assessment
The assessment comprises three areas:
1.Practical teaching assessment
2.Theory paper
3.Reflective log-resource portfolio development

Note:
The course is both very intensive and fun. There is a homework element each night and each day is a very full on experience. Delegates are advised to suspend other work commitments for the duration of the course

George Flaherty MSc MBA Ba Ed, started working within social care in 1995. He is now renowned for his ability to pass on practical skills to those that attend his seminars and courses across the UK, Europe and the USA.

Over the years George has managed and successfully marketed his own businesses. He has now passes the skills he has learnt to owners and managers of social care settings. George is often a guest speaker at conferences and seminars explaining how to fill care home beds and promote homes successfully.

He is a published author of many books. His latest book The Guide to Filling Care Home Beds is due for publication December 2011.

George currently lives across two continents, having homes in both Italy and the UK with his family. If you need any more information you can contact him on [email protected]

Total Hours:

25