HCA Clinical Skills Training

The theory and practice of the HCA role in Primary Care. Includes accountability, supervision, legal frameworks and practical workshops for a range of clinical skills.

All delegates will participate in a skills workshop to learn and practice the necessary skills.

On completion of the course, all delegates will have to undergo a period of supervised practice in their workplace and formal assessment of competency.

Course Content

Review of:

The law relating to practice, accountability and delegation
The relevant anatomy, physiology and various disease processes involved in the procedures
Measurement of:

• Pulse
  Temperature
  Respirations
  Blood Pressure
  Blood Glucose
  Peak Flow
  Urinalysis
  Pulse Oximetry
  Inhaler techniques
  Documentation and record keeping
  How to achieve competence
  Supervision
  The role of your mentor
  How to maintain competencies by regular practice and updates
  Recognition of their limitations and know where to seek help and advice as necessary

All delegates will participate in a skills workshop to learn and practice the necessary skills.

On completion of the course, all delegates will have to undergo a period of supervised practice in their workplace and formal assessment of competency.