Program Overview

Physical Health Skills in Mental Health Care

Overview

This two-day workshop covers theoretical and practical aspects of care for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) working in mental health settings.

Course Description

Day 1

• ABCDE approach theory
• Explanation of and familiarisation with equipment used from cardiac/trolley/grab bag eg naso-pharyngeal/oro-pharyngeal tubes, suction machine and catheters
• Vital signs theory and practice (TPR, SPO2)
• Blood pressure theory and practice
• ECG theory and practice

Day 2

• Neuro-obs theory and practice
• Blood capillary glucose monitoring theory and practice
• Sepsis theory-demonstration of Sepsis 6 protocol
• Physical health scenarios

Who Should Attend?

This workshop will benefit all Health Care Assistants (HCAs) currently working in a mental health setting.

Dates

Future dates to be confirmed.

Location

Chelmsford

Our striking, modern campus sits by the riverside in Chelmsford's University and Innovation Quarter.

Fees & Funding

Course Fees

• Two-day CPD workshop, £380
• Courses starting in 2025/26, £400

Funding for CPD

Please ask your manager or Education Lead about available funding before you apply.

Entry Requirements

This workshop will benefit all Health Care Assistants (HCAs) currently working in a mental health setting.

Suggested Courses

• Enhanced Physical Care Skills for Mental Health Practice
• Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE)
• Facilitating Complex Childbirth

Faculty

The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care at ARU is primed to meet the demand for healthcare professionals, doctors, scientists and social workers in the East of England.

We've been training undergraduates for professional roles for over 25 years, with a reputation for quality, dedication and ambition balanced with student satisfaction.

We know that our students want the very best experiential learning, and we've invested heavily in purpose-built simulated wards, science labs and skills spaces, to support your learning every step of the way.