Bariatric Care Awareness
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Learning Aims and Outcomes
Course Title: Bariatric Care
Course length 3 hours
Maximum number to attend - 15
This course is aimed at all staff working in the Health and Social Care sector who have the day to day responsibility of caring and supporting a bariatric resident.
This course does not cover the practical aspects of Moving and Assisting, this can be requested as a separate course.
At the end of the training session, there is a written assessment to evidence the learning of the attendees.
Learning Outcome | Assessment Criteria |
Introduction
| · What is meant by the term bariatric care? |
Obesity | · Understand what obesity is · Identify different body shapes · Discuss the impact of obesity · Understand the health conditions related to obesity · Treatments available for obesity · Bariatric surgery
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Admitting a bariatric resident to Care Home | · Discuss the potential challenges associated with a bariatric resident in the care home. · Understand the practical aspects of moving and assisting, including risk assessing · Identify bariatric equipment available · Discuss the multi-disciplinary team involvement in bariatric care · Discuss care planning
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This course can be tailored to the bespoke needs of the customer.
Please speak to a member of the sales team for further details.
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Do you bring equipment?
We bring all required equipment with us
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How long do certificates last
Please See the Individual courses, on how long certificates last
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Do your trainers come to us?
Our Trainers can provide training at your venue. Or you can come to our fully equipped training rooms.