In-House Courses
St. Luke’s Home, Mahon, Cork has been involved in the provision of residential care for older adults since 1872. The history of the Home has been one of ongoing development and the opening of Northridge House, our dedicated education centre, is another milestone in our history
All courses are presented by accredited facilitators and all participants will receive certificates. Many of our courses have An Bord Altranais Category 1 Approval. During November 2011 we were accredited as a Registered Provider by QQI. We offer a number of modules, at competitive prices, across the healthcare and managerial sectors at both Level 5 and 6.
Individual courses are also provided off site and are tailor made to the needs of the Care Centre, helping to meet the diverse and fluctuating needs, which vary between Centres. Courses we offer are responsive to your needs and those of Statutory Requirements. All Courses at St. Luke’s Home commence at 9:30 sharp. Places are limited and to ensure an appropriate learning environment for each participant early booking is advised. Lunch is provided for those undertaking full day courses. Please contact Northridge House to discuss how we might meet your training needs.
To confirm a place the appropriate application form and fee must be submitted in advance.
Click Here to view course Brochure for Autumn/Winter 2015
COURSES FOR ALL INVOLVED IN CARE OF THE OLDER ADULT
- Prevention of Elder Abuse Training
- Prevention of Elder Abuse – Refresher Training
- Manual Handling (Including Patient Handling)
- End of Life Care: Meeting the Social, Emotional and Spiritual needs of our Resident: Caring also for Family and Staff
- CPR and Defibrillator Training
- Advocacy for the Older Adult and the Person with Dementia
- Basic First Aid
- Manual Handling (Including Patient Handling) Refresher Course
- Approaches to Dementia Care (A Half Day Introduction)
- Approaches in Challenging Behaviour (A Half Day Course)
- Activities in Older Adult Care and for People with Dementia
- Enhancing Working Relationships
- Art Therapy – An Introduction
PASTORAL COURSES
COURSES SPECIFIC FOR HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS & SUPPORT STAFF
COURSES SPECIFIC FOR DIRECTORS OF CARE, NURSE MANAGERS AND STAFF NURSES
- Medication Management for Nurses (Full Day)
- Medication Management for Nurses (Refresher Course)
- Familiarization with Venepuncture For NursesCare Planning & Narrative Documentation
- Oral Healthcare in Residential Care Settings
- Standard Precautions of Infection Control
- Management of Common Infections in Residential Long Term Care
- Management of Outbreaks in Residential Tong Term Care
COURSES LEADING TO QQI AWARD
- QQI Level 5 – Care of the Older Person Evenings (6.00pm – 9.30pm) (5N2706)
- QQI Level 5 – Care Skills (5N2770)
- QQI Level 5 – A Palliative Care Approach (5N3769)
- QQI Level 5 – Occupational First Aid (5N1207)
- QQI Level 6 – Health & Safety Management (6N1782)
- QQI Level 6 – Gerontology (6N3748)
- QQI Level 6 – Supervisory Management (6N4329)
- QQI Level 6 – Training Delivery & Evaluation (6N3326)
- National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ)
- Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) website
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES
- Mindfulness Meditation 7 Week Evening Course
- Wellness – Self-Care in today’s busy times
- Addressing Loss – 5 Week Evening Course
- Interview Skills
MASTER CLASS – AUTUMN 2015
Tuesday 20th October 2015, Northridge House – 2 Master Classes focusing on aspects of Dementia Care
Please click here for full details
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Save the Date… Dementia Conference & Master class 21st & 22nd April 2016. Confirmed Key Note Speaker and Master class facilitator: Professor Brendan McCormack, Head of Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh. Full Details will be available during Autumn 2015
NEW COURSES
- Supervisory Management for Senior Carers
- 5 Day Dementia Programme for RNs
- NEW Training for Schools (Manual Handling & First Aid)
HEALTH & SAFETY CONSULTANCY AND TRAINING FOR YOUR CENTRE
The Education Centre is offering a site visit from a specialist – Click here for details
