Tertiary Catalogue

All basic first aid procedures are examined, including what to do if you come across an emergency situation, how to treat various types of casualties and how to record any incidents that have taken place. This video follows guidelines and procedures issued by the British Red Cross, St. John Ambulance and the latest Resuscitation Council Guidelines (UK). Show Less

Designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting, this title introduces home carers to the types of tasks they might be expected to carry out and the range of individuals they may come into contact with; from young adults with learning difficulties through to older people. In addition, it considers the importance of working within professional boundaries and why it is necessary to understand and follow policies and procedures. Show Less

This resource presents the role of the care worker in a professional and appealing way. Using demonstrations of good and bad practice in realistic scenarios, this title makes the learning points easy to apply after completing the training. Care workers are introduced to the concepts of access and application of policies and procedures, the organisation's aims & values and working in partnership with other workers and the people receiving support. This video will help them answer such questions as: What standard of conduct is expected of me? What tasks and activities will I be expected to carry out? Where do I go for advice, information and support? Why should I support the involvement of carers and family? This title, along with The Principles of Person Centred Care contribute to improving understanding of the various interrelating issues that combine to ensure the role of the care worker is central to promoting good principles of care that meet the individual needs of people receiving support. Show Less

This title is designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting, and introduces carers to the values that underpin person centred care. It assists them to develop their understanding of how principles of care should be reflected in their day-to-day practices by exploring the values of individuality, rights, choice, privacy, independence, dignity, respect and partnership. Show Less

The aim of this video is to consider how care staff can work with individuals who may be aggressive or violent and how to manage distressed behaviour. It will examine the following areas: What is distressed behaviour? Who can present distressed behaviour? Reasons for distressed behaviour, prediction and prevention, undertaking proper risk assessments, how to respond appropriately, verbal responses and body language. The video also advises carers on the best ways of keeping themselves and other individuals safe in unsafe situations and why it is important to try to understand that there may be unknown reasons for distressed behaviour. Show Less

As a social care worker or volunteer, your first responsibility is to promote the safety and well-being of the individuals you support, protecting them from danger, harm and abuse at all times. In part this is achieved when you come across a situation that causes you concern and you report this to an appropriate person Designed to give you the confidence that sharing a concern is the right thing to do, this video will help you answer such questions as: Why do I have to raise my concern? How do I raise a concern? Who should I tell? What should I do if my concern is not dealt with appropriately? It starts by exploring how we often raise concerns naturally and informally as part of our day-to-day routine and that this is a positive thing to do. Show Less

Designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting, this title explores fire safety within the homes of the individuals receiving support. In focusing on fire prevention principles and home carer obligations, it introduces the four elements that come together to start a fire (known as the fire tetrahedron) and considers common causes of fire within the domestic setting. This video helps to improve awareness of the importance of good housekeeping as part of an effective approach towards fire prevention and develops an understanding of how to respond in the event of an emergency. Show Less

This title is designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting. In considering the home carer’s duty of care to the person they're supporting and themselves, it aims to improve awareness of common hazards about the home whilst considering the importance of referring to risk assessments and care plans. It discusses the need for improved awareness of the importance of good housekeeping when storing or disposing of chemicals, dangerous substances or sharp objects and develops an awareness of the need for safe practice in moving & assisting, food safety, infection control and fire safety. The video goes on to briefly introduce the need to consider personal safety when visiting the homes of people you support and the importance of raising issues of concern with management and reporting injury and ill health. Show Less

Designed exclusively for those providing care within the Home Care setting, this title explores the vital role home carers have in making sure that they prepare food that is safe to eat. It covers the range of factors that home carers must appreciate when preparing food for individuals, and aims to consider the causes and effects of food poisoning. The video also helps you to develop an understanding of how to handle, store and prepare food properly and improves awareness of the importance of good personal hygiene, including when it is essential to wash hands. Also explored is the need for working within a clean kitchen environment. Show Less

This video course explores the correct ways in which fire extinguishers should be operated. It explains what the six most common types of extinguisher are and how they should be used. The video outlines the fire tetrahedron, the different classes of fire and which extinguishers to use depending on the fire’s class. It also describes how to use a fire blanket and implement the ‘stop, drop and roll’ technique. Show Less

This video introduces the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer should reflect in their day-to-day practice, and how person centred values and modified techniques can improve a carer’s ability to provide positive, responsive and supportive dementia care. Show Less

One of the most crucial elements of the care worker’s role is their ability to communicate effectively with the individuals they support and each other. This video focuses on verbal, non-verbal and behavioural communication. It looks at how we communicate, what tools and resources we have within ourselves and the equipment that can aid communication. It also focuses on the importance of confidentiality and following GDPR. Show Less

Ensuring that your care home staff are fully aware of what must be done in a fire is vital to providing a safe environment. Building on the lessons learned in 'Fire Safety: Hazards and Prevention' this title will teach care workers what to do if a fire were to break out in a care home. it will teach your staff the importance of fire drills and appropriate training as well as when people should and shouldn't be moved, and where they should be moved to. Show Less

This care home based title will teach care workers how to identify potential hazards and prevent the outbreak of fires. Covering areas such as the legal framework surrounding fire and how fires start, this title goes on to explain how to reduce the risk of injury from fires by stopping them spreading. Show Less

'Understanding Dementia' focuses on the physical condition of dementia and how it affects the person. This video also explores the myths and stereotypes and considers how these can influence the quality of care given. Further to this, it introduces the person-centred qualities that a skilled carer would reflect in their day-to-day practice, and how person centred values and modified techniques can improve a carer’s ability to provide responsive and supportive dementia care. Show Less

Keeping hands clean through improved hand hygiene is one of the most important steps we can take to avoid cross infection, spreading germs to others and getting sick ourselves. Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to reduce the number of germs on them. This snippet demonstrates the best method for washing hands for good hand hygiene. Show Less

The purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is to keep oxygenated blood flowing around the body to keep the vital organs alive until emergency services or medical aid arrives. This safety snippet outlines how to administer CPR if you find a casualty who is unconscious and not breathing. Show Less

This snippet demonstrates the task of bedmaking with two people working together. Bedmaking is a task undertaken regularly and often repeatedly throughout the day. It is important to be aware of the need for good manual handling posture to avoid muscle and back strain. Important points are shown by a pause in the snippet or a symbol to emphasise key points. Show Less