Courses

Assisting with Medical Procedures for HCAs

OVERVIEW

Includes assisting in minor surgery and chaperone training for invasive medical procedures.

This course explores the role of Healthcare Support Workers assisting registered medical practitioners in caring for people undergoing minor medical procedures.

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Past course delegates

CONTENT

Informed consent

Patient advocacy/chaperoning

Maintaining dignity

Confidentiality

Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)

Infection control update Health & Safety concerns -

• Sharps injuries
• Dealing with body fluid spillages
• Use of equipment

Segregation and disposal of waste materials

Preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory

Equipment management and disposal

Record Keeping

Post operative/procedure advice

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

• How to maintain a safe environment
• Develop an understanding of the role as patient advocate
• Understand the importance of following infection control procedures Course

ATTENDED BY

• Healthcare Assistants
• Administration Staff/Receptionists