CHAPS
CHAPS (Care Home Advanced Practitioner) training prepares senior, experienced carers for the demanding and rewarding role of assisting nurses and clinical leads. Delivered on-site by our experienced trainers, with practical work wherever the subject allows.
About the course
Prepare senior carers to assist nurses and clinical leads
The full content is set out below, exactly as our trainers deliver it.
What you’ll cover
Full course content
Everything the course covers, exactly as our trainers deliver it:
Catheter Care
- Roles and responsibilities
- Incontinence
- Catheter choices
- Drainage bags
- Safeguarding, choice and dignity
- Hygiene and PPE
- Infections and complications
- Fluid balances
PEG Care
- PEG management
- Dysphagia
- Stoma care and hygiene
- Clinical complications
- Roles and responsibilities
General Observations
- Current health status
- Roles and responsibilities
- Oxygen saturation
- Blood pressure
- Temperature
- Pulse
- Respiration
Venepuncture
- Venepuncture
- Training
- Preparing the site
- The procedure
- Devices
- Personal safety
Medication Administration
- Introduction to medication
- Absorption and interactions
- Recording and MARs
- Ordering, auditing and storage
- The administration process
- Medication checks
- Administering medication
- Procedures
- Disposal of medication
- Errors
Tissue Viability
- Structure and function of the skin
- Pressure ulcers and wounds
- Principles of the wound healing process
- Reporting and safeguarding
- Facts and statistics
- Documentation
- Treatment
Diabetes
- Diabetes
- Diagnosis and testing
- Blood glucose tests
- Hypoglycaemia
- Hyperglycaemia
- Long term problems
- Health checks
- Nutrition
Leadership and Management
- Roles and responsibilities
- Legislation
- Role of a team leader
- Supervisions and appraisals
- Communicating effectively
- Willingness to listen
- Handovers
Audit Management
- Care audits
- Audit cycles
- Planning and preparing
- Collecting data
- Improving practice
- Sustaining improvement
Huntington’s
- Introduction to Huntington’s
- Diagnosis and symptoms
- Treatment
- Caring for those with Huntington’s
Parkinson’s
- Parkinson’s
- Symptoms
- Types of Parkinson’s
- Treatment
- Care
Dementia Advanced
- Dementia
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Vascular dementia
- Lewy body dementia
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Acute confusional state
- Supporting people with dementia
- Behaviour of concern
- Care mapping
Korsakoff’s
- Korsakoff’s
- Causes of Korsakoff’s
- Wernicke’s encephalopathy
- Treatment
- Caring for those with Korsakoff’s
Mental Health
- Introduction to mental health
- Legislation
- Types of mental health disorder
- Care planning
- Caring for someone with mental health conditions
Psychiatric Care
- Psychiatric care
- Mental capacity
- Assault cycle
- De-escalation
- Medication
- Restraint
Epilepsy & Buccal
- The brain
- Seizures
- Managing seizures
- Medication
- Alternative treatments
- Emergencies
- Rescue medication
- Documentation
Autism
- Autism
- Common impairments
- Common characteristics
- Asperger’s syndrome
- Medication
- Impact of autism
- Supporting those with autism
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These subjects sit naturally alongside this course — and we can combine courses into one visit.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Where is the training delivered?
All of our training is delivered on-site at your service, anywhere in the UK — we come to you, so there are no travel costs or venue hire for your team.
How long is the CHAPS course?
It runs as a 10-day course, delivered in one visit unless stated otherwise.
How many delegates can attend?
Up to 12 delegates per session — we keep practical groups smaller so everyone gets hands-on time.
Is there a practical element?
Yes — delegates practise the techniques hands-on during the course, guided by the trainer.
Do delegates receive a certificate?
Yes — every delegate receives a certificate on completion. We recommend refreshing every year.
How much does the course cost?
We price every course on application, based on your dates, location and delegate numbers. Use the contact buttons below — we reply quickly with a quote.
Can we combine courses into one visit?
Yes. Many clients build a full training day from shorter courses, and we can deliver several subjects in one visit — just tell us what your team needs.
Do you only train care providers?
No. This course suits nursing homes, hospitals & private clinics, hospices, agency & staffing providers. If your sector isn’t listed, ask — we’ll tailor the course to your setting.
Book this course
We bring CHAPS training to your service
Delivered on-site at your service, nationwide, with pricing on application. Tell us your dates and delegate numbers and we’ll reply quickly with a quote.
Part of our specialist training range. Also explore mandatory training and clinical training.