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HIPAA Compliance: A Complete Guide
- Identify what constitutes Protected Health Information (...
- Discuss the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rule...
- Define ‘HIPAA’, ‘PHI’ and ‘ePHI’ Read More

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Describe the intended use of advanced cardiovascular lif...
- Explain how to determine if an individual is conscious o...
- Outline the steps in the chain of survival Read More

Asbestos Awareness
- Explain what asbestos is, how it is produced and why it ...
- Identify the types of asbestos that are commonly used to...
- Describe the hazardous properties and forms of asbestos
- List the most probable locations where asbest... Read More

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Define ‘HACCP’ and describe its history and purpose
- Outline the seven basic principles of HACCP
- Summarize the various categories of food safe... Read More

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Explain the importance of pediatric advanced life suppor...
- Explain PALS basic life support (BLS)
- Describe how to administer BLS for children a... Read More

Elderly Care and Caring for the Disabled
- Differentiate between the process of ageing and disabili...
- Describe the manner in which a range of the body’s syste...
- Discuss the implications the deterioration of... Read More

Training on Infection Prevention and Control Principles
- Establish the importance of infection control and preven...
- Recognise the stages of the spread of infection
- Identify the different means of transmission Read More

Medication Management and Administration
- Discuss the numerous benefits of proper medication manag...
- Recognise the legal consideration of medication administ...
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of he... Read More

Confined Space Safety
- Describe the characteristics of a confined space
- Assess various hazards associated with working in confin...
- Explain the hierarchy of controls and how to apply them ...
- Discuss confined space rescue techniques and ... Read More

CPR, AED and First Aid
- Define ‘first aid’ and list the items found in a first-a...
- Discuss personal protective equipment (PPE), scene safet...
- Identify medical problems, their causes, symptoms and fi...
- Explain how to handle traumatic injuries Read More

Caregiver Support Services Training - Preventing the Spread of Infection
- Explain the basic tips for safe care
- Discuss an overview of pathogens, bacteria, and viruses
- Describe the ways that bacteria and viruses a... Read More

Infection Prevention and Control Masterclass
- Discuss infection-prevention methods in healthcare setti...
- List measures to limit cross-infection with MRSA in heal...
- Describe common disinfection methods and thei... Read More

Caregiving Skills - Dementia Care
- Define and differentiate various forms of dementia and t...
- Describe the symptoms of early, mild and late stages of ...
- Summarise a range of problem behaviours that ... Read More

Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
- Explain the importance of medication safety
- Distinguish between policies and protocols in medicine a...
- State the standard operating procedures (SOP)... Read More

Food Safety Training - Safe Practices and Procedures
- Describe sanitary food handling practices
- List correct cleaning and sanitizing procedures
- Outline safe practices in the food preparatio... Read More

Health and Safety for Caregiving
- Recall the symptoms of a range of illnesses and describe...
- Discuss the universal precautions that a care worker mus...
- Describe the importance of clients receiving sufficient ...
- Explain how to prepare meals for clients with... Read More
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