Training available at the Social Care Academy for Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Audit Fundamentals. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices  This Lite-Bite course introduces the topic of Audit Fundamentals, providing an essential overview of the audit process and its significance in ensuring high-quality, safe, and effective care. Audits are not merely compliance measures but opportunities for developing everyday practices, building trust, ensuring quality, and driving continuous improvement. This course covers the circular nature of the audit process, its role in regulatory compliance, quality improvement, risk management, and staff development. It emphasises the importance of audit documentation in training, legal protection, and defending organizational actions. While this course provides a foundational understanding, further research and learning are recommended to tailor practices to individual care services. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of career development planning. The course covers essential topics such as setting career goals, developing your plan, and enhancing your key skills. You will learn how to identify opportunities for growth, build a professional network, and continuously adapt to changes. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Delivering Quality Improvement. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices  This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Delivering Quality Improvement. It provides an overview of the key concepts and principles of quality improvement, emphasising the importance of making sustainable improvements to enhance the quality of care services and the lives of the people being supported. The course covers the ongoing cycle of reflection, review, and change, and highlights the benefits of quality improvement, such as ensuring safe, effective, person-centred care, meeting regulatory standards, and increasing satisfaction and well-being for both staff and those receiving care. Read more

This e-learning course gives care staff an overview of the knowledge required to identify and respond to early signs of deterioration in residents, with a focus on frailty and soft signs. Learners will explore what frailty is, why it matters, and how to assess it using the Rockwood Clinical Frailty Scale. The course introduces the nationally recognised PIER framework - Prevention, Identification, Escalation, and Response - and provides practical guidance on using tools like Stop and Watch and SBARD (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation and Decision) to support timely, effective communication and intervention.   This training is suitable for CPD. Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Effective Handovers. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices  This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Effective Handovers. It provides an overview of the essential practices and principles required to ensure continuity of care and safety in an adult social care setting. The course covers the process of transferring information, responsibility, and accountability from one shift to another, highlighting the importance of clear communication and thorough preparation. While this course offers a foundational understanding, further research and learning are recommended to tailor the practices to the unique requirements of individual care services.  Read more

This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Ensuring Dignity and Respect. Further research and learning is required to provide a complete understanding. Requirements are often unique to individual care services, and you should consider how best to implement practices  This Lite-bite course has been developed to introduce the topic of Ensuring Dignity and Respect. It aims to provide a foundational understanding of the importance of treating individuals with dignity and respect in adult social care settings. The course will cover key principles and practical strategies to promote autonomy, privacy, and kindness in interactions with individuals. Participants will learn how to communicate effectively, support individuals during mealtimes, provide personal care, and handle manual tasks with respect and sensitivity. This training is designed to be a starting point, and further research and learning are encouraged to fully implement these practices in various care settings.  Read more