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Health and Social Care Courses

We have built an expertise in Health and Social Care over more than two decades, training thousands of learners in the sector every year.

All Courses
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The Care Certificate

Vital training for new Health and Social Care staff.

The Care Certificate Courses
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Mandatory Training

View our full suite of mandatory training courses for Health and Social Care staff.

Mandatory Training Courses
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Special Focus

For Health and Social Care staff required to carry out more specialist tasks in their day to day roles.

Special Focus Courses
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Mental Health

Mental health training courses designed by our highly qualified and experienced curriculum team.

Mental Health Courses
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Clinical Skills

Training available for Health and Social Care staff in epilepsy, diabetes, inhalers, PEG feeding and more.

Clinical Skills Courses
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Health and Safety in Care

We can provide specialist health and safety training for care workers.

Health and Safety Courses
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PEG Feeding

The PEG Feeding course is designed to be delivered on-site at a venue chosen by the participants. The course has a duration of 6 hours and is priced at £875 for a maximum of 8 learners. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Competency from FRT.

This course is specifically mapped to the National Occupational Standard SFHCHS17. The SFHCHS17 standard sets the guidelines and requirements for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding in a particular industry or context. By aligning the course with this standard, it ensures that participants receive training that meets industry benchmarks and expectations related to PEG feeding.

During the 6-hour duration of the course, participants can expect to receive comprehensive instruction and practical training on various aspects of PEG feeding. The course covers topics such as understanding the purpose and indications for PEG feeding, PEG tube insertion and care, managing PEG feeding equipment, administering feedings, monitoring for complications, and addressing patient nutrition and hydration needs.

The course employs a variety of teaching methods, including theoretical presentations, interactive discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Participants will have the opportunity to develop their skills in PEG feeding, including proper hygiene practices, safe tube insertion and removal techniques, troubleshooting common issues, and providing education and support to patients and their caregivers.

By delivering the course on-site, participants benefit from the convenience of receiving training at a location of their choice. This also allows for potential customization of the course to address specific needs or challenges within the chosen venue, ensuring a more tailored learning experience.

Learning Objectives

  • Develop an understanding of what enteral feeds are
  • Increase awareness of the anatomy and physiology of the digestive system
  • Provide a basic understanding of surgical insertion of feeding tubes
  • Identify indications for having a PEG
  • Identify risks involved in having a PEG
  • Identify potential complications
  • Manage infection risk associated with established feeding tubes
  • Review standard procedures about PEG feeding for nutrition purposes
  • Practically demonstrate standard procedures for the delivery of feed and medication via feeding tubes

Delegated Healthcare Tasks Courses

Covers healthy bowel function, constipation, bowel training goals and administration of suppositories and enemas.

Classroom training

Covers diabetes and the different types, signs of complications, actions in the event of hypo or hyperglycaemia, treatments for diabetes, measuring blood glucose and ketone levels, insulin administration, site rotation and lipohypertrophy.

Classroom training

Covers the digestive system, different types of stoma, dietary requirements, complications and abnormalities and emptying and changing a pouch with dignity, privacy and infection control.

Classroom training

Covers respiratory function, the respiratory system, types of tracheostomy, humidification, suction, speaking valves, eating with a tracheostomy and TRACHE and care of the stoma site. Learners practice tape changes, cleaning inner cannula and single lumen tube change.

Classroom training

Covers enteral feeds, the digestive system, surgical insertion of feeding tubes, indications for having a PEG, risks involved in having a PEG, potential complications and infection risk. Learners practice standard procedures in relation to the delivery of feed and medication via feeding tubes.

Classroom training

Covers why we catheterise, male and female anatomy, daily catheter care, emptying and changing catheter bags, correct procedures for handling and positioning, person-centred care, privacy and dignity and correct documentation.

Classroom training