Care Home Assistant Practitioner Training (CHAPs)
Training to become a Care Home Assistant Practitioner is a natural next step for experienced Care Assistants.
This role bridges the gap between Care Assistants and Nurses, performing many nursing tasks and providing essential support due to the current nurse shortage in the UK.
Upon completing CHAPs training, Assistant Practitioners can engage more in management and clinical care. Though not registered, they work under a registered colleague’s direction but can perform tasks independently.
Elevate your role from a Care Assistant to an Assistant Practitioner, taking on more responsibilities and challenges.
Gain advanced skills and knowledge, allowing you to perform many tasks similar to those of Nurses.
Become highly valuable in the healthcare sector, especially amid the current shortage of Nurses in the UK.
Participate more in the management and clinical care of residents, broadening your professional experience.
Although you will work under the direction of a registered colleague, the training enables you to carry out tasks without direct supervision.
Experience greater job satisfaction by taking on a more significant role in patient care and support.
Enhance your professional development and open up potential pathways for further career progression in healthcare.