55 Healthcare Assistant courses in Edinburgh

A course for Healthcare Assistants, designed to give a broader understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skin and giving ability in recognising lesions, lumps and bumps.

A two-day Immunisation Training Course for Healthcare Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants (HCSWs/HCAs).

This session covers the legal aspects of documentation and record keeping in healthcare for Healthcare Assistants.

Understand the management of commonly presenting medical conditions and the significance of recording accurate diagnostic investigations.

This is an indepth course aimed to give the learner the skills and knowledge to assist with the care of a client who has had a colostomy. 

This course aims to give the learner the skills and knowledge to assist in the care of a client with a PEG. Covering conditions, hygiene, risks and complications.

This day provides evidence based information on the preparation and performance of spirometry, and includes video demonstrations on spirometry and peak flow to help delegates gain the necessary skills to perform accurate spirometry tests.

Aimed for GP reception staff and HCAs, who work face to face booking patients in or HCAs doing the initial triage/observations. Receptionists and HCAs working in the urgent care setting or walk in centres may also find this beneficial as they also book patients in and monitor the waiting room.

Includes assisting in minor surgery and chaperone training for invasive medical procedures. This course explores the role of Healthcare Support Workers assisting registered medical practitioners in caring for people undergoing minor medical procedures.

A study day designed for HCAs who are working in a supportive role in primary care, offering care for patients with asthma. This day provides an overview of how asthma is diagnosed and managed and includes a practical inhaler delivery systems workshop.