Arthritis Awareness and Care
This half-day Arthritis Awareness and Care course is suitable for nurses and carers.
- 3.5 Hours

Introduction
This half day course gives learners the knowledge to help them to safely and effectively assist with, or administer, medication in a care or support setting. If delivered in-house, the course can be tailored to include the policies, procedures and protocols specific to an individual organisation.
Course Includes
- Defining arthritis
- Common features and symptoms
- Bone and joint function
- Types of arthritis
- Risk factors
- Complications
- Treatments and therapies
- Medications and diet
- Effective exercise techniques
- Ranges of motion
- Flexibility and stretching
- Using assistive equipment
- Pain management
- Practical care and support
Course Outcome
Your staff will be equipped with all the relevant knowledge and an understanding of Arthritis along with how to care for those living with the condition.
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