CHAPs Training: Empower Your Workforce

Stressed, overworked, and underpaid—this is the harsh reality that nurses and healthcare workers are faced with today. Various reports in the media highlight the significant impact of insufficient funding on the care sector, shedding light on the growing pressures and challenges for businesses in health and social care.
With National Insurance contributions on the rise, care providers are grappling with high staff turnover rates, financial burdens, increasing demand for quality care, and the challenge of an ageing population. The integration of social care with health services has exposed inefficiencies and service gaps, leaving businesses struggling to keep up.
Even with the government’s additional £600 million funding boost, many care providers still find themselves in need of a comprehensive and sustainable strategy for reform. So, what steps can businesses take to overcome these challenging times?
Adapt to Survive: Prioritising Sustainability in Care
In challenging times, training and development can often fall by the wayside. However, investing in your team’s skills is crucial for maintaining compliance, improving staff morale, and enhancing retention. These factors not only contribute to a better work environment but also support long-term sustainability in care provision.
Fortunately, there are resources and organisations dedicated to supporting care providers, including CBAT Education. At CBAT, we offer a wide range of healthcare courses tailored to help businesses achieve compliance, overcome challenges, boost staff morale, and reduce turnover.
Why the Healthcare Sector Needs CHAPs Training
One of CBAT’s most impactful programmes is the Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) course, a groundbreaking initiative created by our CEO, Paul Blane.
The CHAPs course equips senior, experienced care staff with advanced clinical knowledge and skills, enabling them to work alongside nurses to deliver high-quality care in residential care settings. This innovative approach is designed to address the dual challenges of overworked nurses and financial constraints, helping care providers fill gaps in service provision efficiently and cost-effectively.
Key Benefits of the CHAPs Training for Healthcare Providers
- Skill Optimisation: By empowering senior care staff to take on clinical tasks, CHAPs training helps nursing homes maintain high standards of care while optimising skill mix.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Reducing reliance on hiring multiple nurses allows care providers to manage resources efficiently without compromising patient care.
- Support for Nurses: CHAPs-trained staff can assist with tasks such as clinical observations, catheter care, and diabetic care, relieving the workload of overburdened nurses.
How CHAPs-Trained Staff Support Overworked Nurses
CHAPs-trained staff bridge the gap between care assistants and nurses. They are equipped to observe clinical and management tasks, such as conducting clinical observations and assisting with the management and oversight of residents’ care plans.
While CHAPs-trained staff play a vital role in supporting care teams and ensuring continuity of care, it is important to recognise that they do not replace a registered nurse or nurse associate. They work under a registered colleague’s direction but are able to perform tasks independently.
Debunking Common Myths About CHAPs Training
It’s important to clarify those who are CHAPs-trained are not substitutes for registered nurses. However, their role is an essential component of health and social care teams, providing critical support to both carers and nurses.
For international nurses, the CHAPs course offers an opportunity to apply their skills and experience without undergoing full academic nursing registration, making it a valuable alternative for those seeking a fulfilling role in UK care homes.
Why Choose CBAT? –
“I’ve acquired new clinical skills and refined old ones”
At CBAT, we’re committed to helping care providers thrive in a challenging landscape. CBAT’s CHAPs program is just one example of how innovative solutions can help care providers maintain high standards of care, empower teams and address resource limitations.
Are you ready to empower your team and take your business to the next level? Let CBAT help you build a stronger, more sustainable future.
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