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New Skills Academy Nursing Assistant Diploma New Skills Academy
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  • Accredited by: CPDIAO
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  • Course delivery: This course is delivered in presentation format

Course details

Nursing assistants enjoy exciting and rewarding careers in the field of healthcare and are valued members of the medical team. They form a crucial part of the healthcare system in the UK and facilitate effective delivery of healthcare in different institutions such as hospitals, clinics, hospices, eldercare homes and private homes. 

 Nursing Assistants provide invaluable services including ambulatory, hygiene and adjunct care among other duties. They report to the nurse and are responsible for a wide range of tasks.This course is designed to provide information on different aspects of becoming a nursing assistant.

What you will learn

  • The roles and responsibilities of a nursing assistant as well as the science and art of care giving.
  • How to provide meals and how to feed patents who require assistance.
  • About safety procedures while handling patients as well as infection control procedures that help minimise the outbreak of disease.
  • How to record the vital signs and how to report the information to the supervising nurse.
  • How to provide care for patients with specific needs including patients with dementia or Alzheimer's.
  • How to handle emergency situations.
  • As a nursing assistant, you will also become familiar with recognition, management and reporting of pain in patients and promoting adequate sleep and rest.
  • About communication and relationship-building skills that will help you offer exceptional services to patients and their families.
  • Lastly, the course will provide tips on preparing a CV and attending interviews as well suggest ways to look for suitable job opportunities.

Benefits of taking the course

  • The ability to study anywhere at times that suit you
  • Study at your own pace, with no deadlines: complete it as quickly or as slowly as you like
  • Use any internet enabled device to study on, including computers, tablets and mobile phones
  • Follow the course easily thanks to interesting, informative modules, which make studying fun
  • A convenient online support system, helping you to stay on track throughout the course
  • A comprehensive curriculum, providing you with the knowledge you need to work in the healthcare sector
  • Earn a certified, recognised diploma
  • An affordable cost
Updated on 30 January, 2019

About New Skills Academy

In November of 2013, a single question was asked: ‘What do you want to learn?’ From there, a vision was born of comprehensive, high quality, and affordable online course availability. The name behind that vision was New Skills Academy.

When it comes to online schools, there are plenty, but at New Skills Academy we distinguish ourselves amongst the competition with our dedication to your long-term goals. If you are entering a job market for the first time, or seeking a new career, we will provide you with the fast and efficient online support you need to make your dreams a reality.

Our expertly designed courses, detailed lesson plans and student testimonials all attest to the fact that we take great pride in our course offerings and provide only the best for our students. Often, people dream of pursuing a degree or certification but never find the time to follow through. We know life gets busy, which is why our customers can take our courses online from anywhere while still working. Students can access our courses from a PC, mobile phone or tablet; this means you can learn anywhere you go.

Our students’ reputation matters, which is why all of our online courses have been reviewed and certified in partnership with qualified industry experts. For added security and peace of mind, all of our courses have been approved by CPD.

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