Training

Extra Care is aware of the changes and challenges facing the care sector today.

Extra Care provides unique training programmes that have been specifically informed by and designed for home care support workers and care assistant.

Our training develops skills that underpin best practice and meets all the legislative and regulatory requirements in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

We can provide cost effective, tailored training should a customer wish to outsource any part of staff training.

Flexibility
We can facilitate training on your premises or in local venues.  Training can also be facilitated in our specially designed training suites in Ballymena, Downpatrick and Drogheda.

These facilities are also available to hire.

Course Portfolio and Content

Courses available include:

• Moving and Handling
• Personal Care Awareness
• Principles of Risk Assessment
• Emergency First Aid Awareness
• Infection Control
• Protection of Vulnerable Adults
• Catheter Care
• Medication
• Nutrition and Food Hygiene
• Dementia Awareness

The majority of courses are delivered within a competency framework.

Development Courses
We also provide development courses for those who wish to build on their skills:

• Communication Skills
• Interviewing Skills
• Trainer Facilitation

Contact Us
For more information or to discuss your requirements regarding customised training, please contact us.