Training Services
“The training I’ve had has been excellent…” (Mrs R.Pearson, Carer)
Allan-Ross’s nurses and carers undergo our thorough 12 week induction training programme. They also continue to receive training through our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme and we ensure all of our carers achieve SVQ Level II Health and Social Care within 6 months, wherever possible. We are members of the Scottish Training Federation and Investors in People (IIP) accredited.
Since 1998 our courses have been used to train many carers and nurses, particularly from nursing homes and other care providers. We use the dedicated training room within our Head Office in Tranent, your workplace or facilities in a central location.
Allan-Ross is still one of the only SQA Accredited Centre with an Internal Verifier and Assessor based in East Lothian. Many of the courses provide evidence of underpinning SQA knowledge. Certificates are given for each successfully completed course.
The courses that we regularly run include:
- 1.Safe Moving & Handling (6 hours)
- 2.Moving & Handling Refresher (3 hours)
- 3.Safeguarding Adults (3 hours)
- 4.Challenging Behaviour (6 hours)
- 5.Understanding Dementia (6 hours)
- 6.‘Restraint Free’ Care (3 hours)
- 7.Introduction to Care at Home – ‘good practice’ skills for carers (6 hours)
- 8.Incontinence Care including Catheter Care (3 hours)
- 9.Infection Control (3 hours)
- 10.SVQ Level II Health and Social Care (Adults)
- 11.SVQ Level III Health and Social Care (Adults)
“They equip our staff with the skills they need. Very impressed. Think they’re excellent – very committed to training. Very thorough.” (Mrs H.Blackburn, Salvation Army)
Courses last for half a day (3 hours), a full day (6 hours) or over two days (12 hours). The group sizes on each course are kept low, typically between 6 and 12 candidates, to ensure there is plenty of interaction and individual attention.
Please call us on 01875 616666, complete our contact form or email us for our training brochure and to discuss your training needs.
All refreshments are provided, including tea, coffee and soft drinks for breaks. Light lunch is also given on all full day courses. Please advise us of any dietary requirements at the time of booking.