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Team Leader Development Programme
A practical three-day course for experienced healthcare assistants moving into Team Leader roles. Develop essential leadership, safeguarding, medicines management and clinical observation skills, with practical assessments to support safe, confident care.





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Course Overview
A practical programme for experienced HCAs progressing into Team Leader roles. Covers leadership, safeguarding, PBS, medicines, oral medication, PEG, Buccal Midazolam, clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring and urinalysis, with practical assessment and a pathway to workplace competency sign-off.
Topics Covered
Day 1 – Leadership & Safety
Shift leadership and prioritisation
Delegation and structured handover
Documentation and safeguarding
Positive Behaviour Support
De-escalation and post-incident learning
Day 2 – Medicines & Clinical Safety
Medicines management and MAR
Oral medication administration
PRN, refusals and medication errors
Buccal Midazolam
PEG / enteral feeding
Practical clinical assessment
Day 3 – Clinical Observations
Blood pressure
Pulse and respiratory rate
Temperature
Oxygen saturation
Blood glucose monitoring
Urinalysis
Recognising deterioration
Documentation and escalation

Supervised Practice
After the theory component, participants must complete supervised practice with a qualified practitioner in their clinical area to enhance person-centred care skills. This will involve supervised practice of venipuncture and Cannulation which must be done within 12 weeks. Participants are responsible for completing and confirming this with their line manager.
What you get
Small class sizes for hands-on learning
Practical demonstrations
Course materials included
Expert instruction from experienced educators
Certificate of attendance
Support and guidance
Price:
£350
Duration:
3 Days
Location:
60 Lisburn Road, Belfast



