Training Courses
Potential Living has been providing support to individuals in Lanarkshire with a variety of support needs and disabilities for over 40 years. During this time, in partnership with our colleagues in social work and health, we are privileged to have been able to work for many local people, sharing with them their journey towards not only fulfilling their potential but also enjoying a rich, happy and full life.
To continue our work, we recently employed our own Health and Social Care Trainer. In the past we, like most other organisations, contracted an external provider to deliver training that we were unable to facilitate in-house. Having our own trainer has meant that we can now offer our own staff a more bespoke experience with greater flexibility and convenience.
It also means that we are now in a position to offer training to other organisations who are in the position that we found ourselves in for so long. In addition to a trainer we can provide all the required course paperwork, necessary equipment and a suitable venue, along with catering and refreshments if required.
Training we can provide
The Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Is designed to protect those adults who are unable to safeguard themselves or their own interests and are at risk of illness, physical or mental infirmity, it also looks at legislation and laws intended to protect vulnerable adults and children.
To look at the broad spectrum of the umbrella term of Dementia. We will look at how people who are living with neurological disorder react and look at ways of engaging better and making every moment count.
Understand how to protect the person you are caring for and yourself. Understanding knowledge of relevant protocols and procedures and how to demonstrate these within your workplace.
Our Infection Prevention and Control course is designed to give participants critical knowledge of how to work safely in environments where there may be an increased risk of infections transferring.
In this course we go back to basics – Dignity and respect. We will look at Personal Care including, what is personal care, how we do personal, body mapping, talking about what happens when we do not do a proper body wash, oral hygiene, choices, stoma bags, catheter changing and cleaning, and pressure ulcers.
This course covers all aspects of safe food handling to ensure participants have a high level of knowledge and understanding of the existing legislation and best practice of food handling.
This course is a theory-based course am and then a full afternoon going through and learning all the practical elements including safety lifts from floor and emergency drop from chair to floor. Risk assessing is also a large part of the course. (Please note: All attendees need to take part, anybody not taking part will not be issued a certificate)
This course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of individuals with epilepsy. It provides an advanced level of knowledge on caring for a person living with epilepsy. In addition to explaining what to do in the event of a seizure, the course will also cover different seizures and the effects of epilepsy.
Practical element of buccal midazolam.
This course is to help improve you and your employee’s knowledge of safe working practices, reduce risks in the workplace, and help to create a more compliant and safer work environment for all.
We cover the full 3-day First Aid or the 1-day Emergency First Aid @ Work Mechanism of injury, fractures, cuts and bruises, shock, CPR, Defib Training, 2nd survey, recovery and choking are some of the aspects in both courses.
There are more training options below including a price list. We can also design and deliver bespoke packages and cost is dependent on what would be involved and time and delivery.
- Leadership – Delegation – Time Management – Managing Performance
- Supporting Healthy Eating
- Care About Human Rights in Care
- 3 Day Care Induction for Carers/ Support Workers
- Trauma
- Medication
- Positive Behaviour Skills
- Palliative Care
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Conflict Training
- Record Keeping
- Fire Awareness
Training courses and costs
Based on 6 staff or more on a half day £250 + VAT or a full day at £400 + VAT
Each course is £50 + VAT PP, for a half day refresher, or £90 + VAT PP for a full day
Our Trainer
Sharon has been involved in the field of health and social care for over 40 years.
Initially working for the NHS and later Private Nursing Homes, Sharon was surprised and at times saddened by the lack of equipment and training for staff involved in the moving and handling of people.
From these experiences Sharon developed a passion for “doing it right” and has for years now as a full-time trainer devoted herself to sharing her knowledge and experience.
As an experienced trainer Sharon has been able to broaden her repertoire to include other areas of practice where training is required. Feedback tells us that her sessions are both fun and informative.
Sharon Fisher
Training Courses
Potential Living has been providing support to individuals in Lanarkshire with a variety of support needs and disabilities for over 40 years. During this time, in partnership with our colleagues in social work and health, we are privileged to have been able to work for many local people, sharing with them their journey towards not only fulfilling their potential but also enjoying a rich, happy and full life.
To continue our work, we recently employed our own Health and Social Care Trainer. In the past we, like most other organisations, contracted an external provider to deliver training that we were unable to facilitate in-house. Having our own trainer has meant that we can now offer our own staff a more bespoke experience with greater flexibility and convenience.
It also means that we are now in a position to offer training to other organisations who are in the position that we found ourselves in for so long. In addition to a trainer we can provide all the required course paperwork, necessary equipment and a suitable venue, along with catering and refreshments if required.
Training we can provide
The Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Is designed to protect those adults who are unable to safeguard themselves or their own interests and are at risk of illness, physical or mental infirmity, it also looks at legislation and laws intended to protect vulnerable adults and children.
To look at the broad spectrum of the umbrella term of Dementia. We will look at how people who are living with neurological disorder react and look at ways of engaging better and making every moment count.
Understand how to protect the person you are caring for and yourself. Understanding knowledge of relevant protocols and procedures and how to demonstrate these within your workplace.
Our Infection Prevention and Control course is designed to give participants critical knowledge of how to work safely in environments where there may be an increased risk of infections transferring.
In this course we go back to basics – Dignity and respect. We will look at Personal Care including, what is personal care, how we do personal, body mapping, talking about what happens when we do not do a proper body wash, oral hygiene, choices, stoma bags, catheter changing and cleaning, and pressure ulcers.
This course covers all aspects of safe food handling to ensure participants have a high level of knowledge and understanding of the existing legislation and best practice of food handling.
This course is a theory-based course am and then a full afternoon going through and learning all the practical elements including safety lifts from floor and emergency drop from chair to floor. Risk assessing is also a large part of the course. (Please note: All attendees need to take part, anybody not taking part will not be issued a certificate)
This course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of individuals with epilepsy. It provides an advanced level of knowledge on caring for a person living with epilepsy. In addition to explaining what to do in the event of a seizure, the course will also cover different seizures and the effects of epilepsy.
Practical element of buccal midazolam.
This course is to help improve you and your employee’s knowledge of safe working practices, reduce risks in the workplace, and help to create a more compliant and safer work environment for all.
We cover the full 3-day First Aid or the 1-day Emergency First Aid @ Work Mechanism of injury, fractures, cuts and bruises, shock, CPR, Defib Training, 2nd survey, recovery and choking are some of the aspects in both courses.
There are more training options below including a price list. We can also design and deliver bespoke packages and cost is dependent on what would be involved and time and delivery.
- Leadership – Delegation – Time Management – Managing Performance
- Supporting Healthy Eating
- Care About Human Rights in Care
- 3 Day Care Induction for Carers/ Support Workers
- Trauma
- Medication
- Positive Behaviour Skills
- Palliative Care
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Conflict Training
- Record Keeping
- Fire Awareness
Training courses and costs
Based on 6 staff or more on a half day £250 + VAT or a full day at £400 + VAT
Each course is £50 + VAT PP, for a half day refresher, or £90 + VAT PP for a full day
Our Trainer
Sharon has been involved in the field of health and social care for over 40 years.
Initially working for the NHS and later Private Nursing Homes, Sharon was surprised and at times saddened by the lack of equipment and training for staff involved in the moving and handling of people.
From these experiences Sharon developed a passion for “doing it right” and has for years now as a full-time trainer devoted herself to sharing her knowledge and experience.
As an experienced trainer Sharon has been able to broaden her repertoire to include other areas of practice where training is required. Feedback tells us that her sessions are both fun and informative.
Sharon Fisher
Training Courses
Potential Living has been providing support to individuals in Lanarkshire with a variety of support needs and disabilities for over 40 years. During this time, in partnership with our colleagues in social work and health, we are privileged to have been able to work for many local people, sharing with them their journey towards not only fulfilling their potential but also enjoying a rich, happy and full life.
To continue our work, we recently employed our own Health and Social Care Trainer. In the past we, like most other organisations, contracted an external provider to deliver training that we were unable to facilitate in-house. Having our own trainer has meant that we can now offer our own staff a more bespoke experience with greater flexibility and convenience.
It also means that we are now in a position to offer training to other organisations who are in the position that we found ourselves in for so long. In addition to a trainer we can provide all the required course paperwork, necessary equipment and a suitable venue, along with catering and refreshments if required.
Training we can provide
The Adult Support & Protection (Scotland) Act 2007
Is designed to protect those adults who are unable to safeguard themselves or their own interests and are at risk of illness, physical or mental infirmity, it also looks at legislation and laws intended to protect vulnerable adults and children.
To look at the broad spectrum of the umbrella term of Dementia. We will look at how people who are living with neurological disorder react and look at ways of engaging better and making every moment count.
Understand how to protect the person you are caring for and yourself. Understanding knowledge of relevant protocols and procedures and how to demonstrate these within your workplace.
Our Infection Prevention and Control course is designed to give participants critical knowledge of how to work safely in environments where there may be an increased risk of infections transferring.
In this course we go back to basics – Dignity and respect. We will look at Personal Care including, what is personal care, how we do personal, body mapping, talking about what happens when we do not do a proper body wash, oral hygiene, choices, stoma bags, catheter changing and cleaning, and pressure ulcers.
This course covers all aspects of safe food handling to ensure participants have a high level of knowledge and understanding of the existing legislation and best practice of food handling.
This course is a theory-based course am and then a full afternoon going through and learning all the practical elements including safety lifts from floor and emergency drop from chair to floor. Risk assessing is also a large part of the course. (Please note: All attendees need to take part, anybody not taking part will not be issued a certificate)
This course is aimed at those working with or responsible for the wellbeing and welfare of individuals with epilepsy. It provides an advanced level of knowledge on caring for a person living with epilepsy. In addition to explaining what to do in the event of a seizure, the course will also cover different seizures and the effects of epilepsy.
Practical element of buccal midazolam.
This course is to help improve you and your employee’s knowledge of safe working practices, reduce risks in the workplace, and help to create a more compliant and safer work environment for all.
We cover the full 3-day First Aid or the 1-day Emergency First Aid @ Work Mechanism of injury, fractures, cuts and bruises, shock, CPR, Defib Training, 2nd survey, recovery and choking are some of the aspects in both courses.
There are more training options below including a price list. We can also design and deliver bespoke packages and cost is dependent on what would be involved and time and delivery.
- Leadership – Delegation – Time Management – Managing Performance
- Supporting Healthy Eating
- Care About Human Rights in Care
- 3 Day Care Induction for Carers/ Support Workers
- Trauma
- Medication
- Positive Behaviour Skills
- Palliative Care
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Conflict Training
- Record Keeping
- Fire Awareness
Training courses and costs
Based on 6 staff or more on a half day £250 + VAT or a full day at £400 + VAT
Each course is £50 + VAT PP, for a half day refresher, or £90 + VAT PP for a full day
Our Trainer
Sharon Fisher
Sharon has been involved in the field of health and social care for over 40 years.
Initially working for the NHS and later Private Nursing Homes, Sharon was surprised and at times saddened by the lack of equipment and training for staff involved in the moving and handling of people.
From these experiences Sharon developed a passion for “doing it right” and has for years now as a full-time trainer devoted herself to sharing her knowledge and experience.
As an experienced trainer Sharon has been able to broaden her repertoire to include other areas of practice where training is required. Feedback tells us that her sessions are both fun and informative.