What is VNS Awareness Training?
Our VNS Awareness training covers what this Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). It can be a daunting task activating this when someone is having a seizure, but after this training, your staff will not only feel confident, but feel competent too.
Our fun and interactive style of VNS Awareness training blends theory with fun and activities elements resulting in your staff knowledge within the safety of the training session.
Our VNS Awareness training course is perfect for nurses & carers. As with all our training, we tailor it to suit the needs of the people we are training. This means our session can be tailored for nursing and care staff, whether experienced or new to using a VNS.
Our training provides a comprehensive course including what a VNS is, who might require one, how to use it and what to do if something goes wrong.
There are plenty of benefits to undertaking this course, from your staff understanding the reasons behind why VNS Awareness has been put in place to how to prevent & recognise a seizure. Other benefits include understanding the issues and how to resolve them. Through effective care interventions, your team can carryout safe and effective individulised care.
Whether your team work in a hospice, care home or someone's own home, early and appropriate care intervention can prevent hospitalisation, trauma and deterioration for the service user; helping you provide a safer, effective and more responsive service.
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