Caring with Confidence: building awareness and safeguarding dignity

This in-person event is for volunteers working with older people.

Serious incidents rarely happen when a first aider is standing nearby! Unlike formal first aid training, this course is actually designed for the situations individuals commonly encounter when supporting older people. Falls, confusion, skin injuries, dehydration and other health concerns which often develop gradually , making early recognition and an appropriate response just as important to prevent them becoming emergencies.

This course that helps people recognise when an older person may need support and respond appropriately, while working safely within the boundaries of their role and capabilities.

By understanding the unique impacts of ageing attendees will learn skills to effectively manage situations such as:

• Falls

• Confusion, or loss of orientation

• Skin tears and fragile skin

• Changes in communication

Learn practical aspects about the ambulance service, handover and other supports for a responding to health related incidents.

Suitable for staff and volunteers working with older people and providing CHSP or other community services.

Please note: This is not accredited First Aid training and does not include CPR.