Training That Works for Care Homes & Domiciliary Care
Our healthcare staff training supports safe practice across residential care, homecare, complex community packages and supported living. Training is delivered online, via distance learning, by live webinar, face to face at your venue, or at ACI’s Care Training Academy in Chepstow, South Wales. We also run Train the Trainer pathways for sustainable in‑house delivery.
Why ACI? Practical Training That Improves Care
- Built for compliance – supports CQC mandatory training requirements and social care compliance training across adult social care and healthcare settings.
- Flexible delivery – mix online, distance learning, live webinar and face‑to‑face sessions (your site or our Chepstow Care Training Academy).
- Skills you can use tomorrow – scenario‑based sessions with hands‑on practice where needed (e.g., Moving & Handling of People, Basic Life Support, Clinical Skills).
- Sector‑specific pathways – aligned learning for locum and complex care agencies, GP & dental teams, Early Years, and veterinary practices.
- Train the Trainer – build internal capability with instructor/assessor training in key subject areas.
- Certificates and reporting – clear outcomes and evidence to support audits and inspections.
Call to action: Ready to plan your programme? Book a free training scoping call to map courses and delivery across your teams.
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Delivery Options That Fit Your Service
- Face to Face (on‑site or at ACI’s Care Training Academy, Chepstow) – ideal for practical competencies and team workshops.
- Live Webinar – trainer‑led virtual sessions (great for refreshers, multi‑site teams, and some practical components with live demonstration).
- Online eLearning – self‑paced modules for induction, refreshers and compliance top‑ups.
- Distance Learning – guided learning packs with assessment for deeper knowledge building.
- Train the Trainer – instructor programmes (e.g., BLS Instructor, Manual Handling Instructor, Conflict Management Instructor, Fire Safety Instructor) to keep skills in‑house.
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Core Programmes for Care Homes & Domiciliary Care
Keep your teams inspection‑ready with courses that underpin safe, person‑centred care:
Clinical & Safety Essentials
- Basic Life Support (with AED) – available face to face or live webinar
- Manual Handling of People – practical handling, equipment and ergonomics
- Administration of Medicines for Care Workers – with assessment
- Infection Prevention & Control
- Sepsis awareness and NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score 2)
- Falls Awareness and Pressure Area Care (via related risk modules)
- Food Hygiene and Hydration & Nutrition
Regulatory & Governance
- Adult Safeguarding; Child Safeguarding where services support younger people
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Information Governance and Record Keeping
- Fire Safety and Health & Safety
- Care Planning & Risk Assessment
Condition‑Specific & Complex Care
- Understanding Dementia (Level 2)
- Understanding Diabetes (with optional blood glucose monitoring & insulin face‑to‑face)
- Understanding Epilepsy (with Buccal Midazolam practical option)
- PEG Feeding & Medication, Urinary Catheterisation, Oxygen, Suction & Nebulisers, Tracheostomy Care (face‑to‑face practical)
Looking for a full compliance pack? Ask about a blended CQC mandatory training plan combining induction, role‑specific and refresher modules
Train the Trainer & Instructor Pathways
Build resilient, in‑house capability with instructor programmes:
BLS Instructor, Manual Handling Instructor, Conflict Management Instructor, Fire Safety Instructor, plus wider Train the Trainer options for experienced staff.
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How We Work With You
- Scope – we map roles, risks and required competencies for your service type(s).
- Plan – blended delivery (on‑site, Chepstow academy, webinar, online, distance learning) arranged around shifts and rotas.
- Deliver – engaging, assessor‑led sessions with real‑world scenarios.
- Evidence – certificates and training records to support audits and inspections.
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Related Pages & Useful Links
- Online Training
- Distance Learning
- Face to Face Training
- Care Training Academy – Chepstow
- Train the Trainer
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- Clear headings and short paragraphs for screen readers.
- Descriptive link text (no “click here”).
- High‑contrast visuals and meaningful alt text for any images (e.g., “Trainer demonstrating safe lateral transfer with slide sheet”).
- Plain‑English outcomes for each course.
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What Our Customers Are Saying
ACI’s training made our team more confident and audit-ready. The practical sessions were especially valuable.
We love the flexibility of online and face-to-face options. It’s easy to keep our staff compliant.
The trainers understood our challenges and tailored the course perfectly. Highly recommended for care homes.
Our CQC inspection went smoothly thanks to ACI’s comprehensive compliance training.
The blended learning approach saved us time and improved our care standards.
