Description
The Basic Nursing Skills Training is a live online two-day course designed for anyone interested in working as a Care Assistant or Support Worker, regardless of previous qualifications or experience. It is also ideal for people returning to healthcare who want to refresh their knowledge and rebuild confidence before applying for healthcare roles.
The course is delivered in a simple, easy-to-understand, and supportive way, helping every learner feel confident using practical healthcare skills in real workplace settings.
The training is delivered by a registered clinician with years of frontline healthcare experience.
Training takes place live via Zoom from 10am to 5pm over two days. Learners will take part in interactive teaching, practical demonstrations, and guided learning activities. Participants are encouraged to have access to a blood pressure machine and thermometer to improve hands-on learning.
Covered Topics
Essential Standards
- Understanding your role
- Personal development
- Duty of care
- Equality and diversity
- Person-centred care
- Communication skills
- Privacy and dignity
- Fluids and nutrition
- Mental health awareness
- Dementia and learning disabilities
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Health and safety
- Handling information and confidentiality
- Basic first aid awareness
Clinical Skills
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Pulse measurement
- Temperature recording
- Respiratory rate monitoring
- Blood glucose testing (finger prick)
- Urine and stool collection and sampling
- Weight, height, and BMI calculation
- Swab collection
- Infection control
- Completing patient observation charts
At the end of the course, learners complete an online assessment. Upon successful completion, participants receive a certificate that can support applications for Healthcare Assistant and Support Worker roles in NHS and private healthcare settings.
