How CHAPs Training Can Advance Your Role
Ready to take the next step in your healthcare career? The Care Home Assistant Practitioner (CHAPs) course, developed by Paul Blane, CEO of CBAT, offers a clear pathway for care assistants who want to grow professionally in the health and social care sector.
Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical skills, gain practical experience, progress towards an NVQ, or explore routes into nursing or higher education, CHAPs training equips you with the skills and confidence to succeed in today’s evolving healthcare sector.
What is a Care Home Assistant Practitioner?
As pressures on care services increase, CHAPs-trained staff play a vital role in supporting nurses by taking on delegated tasks—freeing nurses to focus on complex care.
CHAP workers don’t replace nurses but work alongside them to structure and streamline care duties, improving team efficiency› and the overall quality of care.
As many providers transition from nursing to residential care, CHAPs training helps maintain nursing standards, easing pressure on services and supporting long-term success.
In residential care homes, where nurses aren’t always on-site, CHAPs are trained with the right skills and knowledge, allowing them to recognise when to escalate care—whether that’s calling a district nurse, GP, or emergency services.
What Tasks Can CHAPs Perform?
Once qualified, CHAPs can carry out a wide range of advanced care tasks, including:
- Conducting baseline clinical observations of vital signs
- Administering medication, including syringe drivers
- Supporting wound care, pressure injury prevention, and tissue viability
- Assisting with dysphagia management, including IDDSI guidelines
- Managing diabetes care, including blood sugar monitoring
- Providing catheter and stoma care
- Performing venepuncture (blood sampling)
- Assisting with writing and reviewing care plans
Career Progression in Health and Social Care
CHAPs training opens doors and offers a clear route to progress in health and social care:
- Earn recognition: Gain your CHAPs qualification, a respected credential that highlights your expertise.
- Boost your confidence: Learn new skills and feel prepared to handle more complex care situations.
- Increase your earning potential: Take on new responsibilities and move up the pay scale.
- Get supported learning: Work alongside experienced professionals who guide and encourage your progress.
- Step into bigger roles: Progress towards nurse training, leadership, or senior care roles. Our CHAPs programme covers MMC content, supporting your development and demonstrating clinical competence to the CQC.
CHAPs Training with Care Business Associate Training
Developed by Care Business Associate Training (CBAT), one of the UK’s leading healthcare training providers, our CHAPs programme is trusted and accredited by care teams nationwide.
This flexible 6-week course—available in-person or online—blends hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and real-world application so you can grow in your role with confidence. We also work closely with healthcare organisations to ensure new skills are embedded and applied in your day-to-day practice.
Why Choose CBAT?
- Flexible learning: In-person or online options
- Practical skills: Real-world care application
- Expert support: Ongoing mentorship
- Reflective tasks: Build confidence and a deeper understanding
Support your team, support your career.
Secure your place today and start your journey with CBAT’s award winning CHAPs programme.