Supervision Training for Persons in Charge (PIC's)

The overall aim of the training is to equip PIC's with the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies in order to provide effective supervision and support to frontline staff members working in residential units in accordance with the formal policy and / or approaches on Supervision in place within the organisation, national and international best practice and the relevant regulations as identified in the Health Act 2007 (Care and Support of Residents in Designated Centres for Persons (Children and Adults) with Disabilities) Regulations 2013.

This one day training event is a rich opportunity for existing, newly appointed and about to be appointed PICs to acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes required in order to effectively engage in the Supervision process with their staff team members. The training is based on best practice approaches when engaging in the Supervision process.

Course Content/Key Learning Outcomes

• Identify the relevance and importance of the supervision process in effectively supporting frontline staff in the delivery of safe, quality services;
• Implement the supervision process in accordance with the organisation’s policy and / or approaches on Supervision;
• Engage in the Supervision process in order to ensure that such Supervision meets the distinct regulatory requirements of the Health Information and Quality Authority inspection process as identified in the Health Act 2007;
• Implement the Supervision process with frontline staff using the skills of effective communication, two-way feedback and clear and concise record keeping;
• Engage in reflective practice in order to enhance the process of Supervision for current and future supervisees;
• Manage the process of Supervision from both the perspective of being a supervisor and being a supervisee.

Cost

The course fee is €195. Group discounts apply.

Location

Onsite at participants’ organisation, or offsite.

Please contact the College to find out more, or visit the course page on www.opentrainingcollege.com.

Contact Conor on 086 0756580 (9am-5pm please) to discuss customised delivery of the workshop, or email him at cmurray@opentrainingcollege.com.