Jeenie Solutions’ CPD-accredited training is designed to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and empathy to provide high-quality care for plus-size and bariatric patients. Through a combination of interactive lectures, practical simulations, and group discussions, this course addresses the physical, psychological, and environmental needs of these patients, focusing on safe handling techniques, patient-centred care, and effective communication.
What This Course Offers:
· Foundational Knowledge: Understand the definitions, prevalence, and key distinctions between plus-size and bariatric care, alongside an overview of relevant legislation and best practices.
· Practical Skills: Learn safe patient handling techniques, how to use specialised equipment, and strategies for risk assessment and mitigation.
· Psychosocial Insights: Explore the psychological challenges faced by plus-size patients, the impact of language and stigma, and how to adopt a patient-centred approach that prioritises dignity and respect.
· Hands-On Training: Engage in realistic simulations to navigate challenges in confined spaces, manage falls, and utilise equipment like hoists, air devices, and slide sheets effectively.
· Care Plan Development: Build and refine bariatric care plans tailored to individual patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs.
· Empathy-Building Exercises: Participate in activities such as wearing a dignity suit to experience the physical challenges faced by plus-size patients, fostering a deeper understanding and compassionate care approach.
What to Expect by the End of the Course: Participants will:
· Gain confidence in handling plus-size and bariatric patients safely, using appropriate techniques and equipment.
· Develop comprehensive risk assessment and management plans that address mobility, skin integrity, and respiratory risks.
· Create personalised bariatric care plans with SMART goals, ensuring holistic, adaptable, and patient-focused care.
· Understand the psychological impact of obesity on patients and apply strategies to support their mental well-being.
· Communicate respectfully and effectively, using language that empowers and engages patients.
· Apply practical skills in simulated environments, preparing for real-life scenarios in hospitals, homes, and care facilities.
· Leave with actionable strategies to improve patient outcomes, reduce risks, and enhance the dignity of care.
If you'd like to attend, but prefer to be invoiced for spaces, please email: info@jeenie.uk
This course is ideal for healthcare professionals, carers, and manual handling teams committed to raising the standard of care for plus-size and bariatric patients.
