Name: Dementia Awareness – Exploring Holistic Approaches for Enhanced Quality of Life
Start: 2025-11-06T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-06T12:00:00+00:00
Location: Care College

Joined:

October, 2010

Megan O'Connor

Education & Training Lead

Megan O’Connor, a registered nurse with extensive experience. Her academic credentials, including a Master in Education and tutor status, equip her to develop comprehensive curricula that enhance healthcare training. Megan’s expertise ensures her training programs are both informative and practically applicable.

Education

Masters in Education – Exeter University
BSc (Hons) in Professional Practice – Southampton University
Diploma in Adult Nursing – Brighton University
Fellow of Higher Education Academy

Experiences

20 years of nursing experience
10 years of service in higher education
Former lecturer for undergraduate nursing programs
Developer of education and training in the independent sector
Senior First Aid instructor

Specialties

Acute Care
Orthopaedics
Older Adult Care

Megan's courses

Pathway to Care

Kickstart your care career with our ‘Pathway to Care’ course—comprehensive training in a supportive environment

Diploma in Children, Young People & Families in the Community

RQF Level 3

Designed to develop the knowledge and skills required when working with children and young people from birth to 19 years of age.

Mandatory Training Day

Enhance your professional skills with our Mandatory Training Day, offering comprehensive instruction in the safe handling and care practices required for healthcare professionals.

Diploma in Leadership & Management for Children, Young People & Families in the Community

RQF Level 5

Lead community services for children and families with an advanced diploma.

Diploma in Leadership & Management for Adult Care

RQF Level 5

Enhance your leadership capabilities in adult care.

Extended Feeding Techniques

RQF Level 3

Enhance your PEG feeding skills for better patient care.

Diploma in Adult Care

RQF Level 3

Deepen your adult care skills with a comprehensive diploma.

Administer Medication & Monitor Effects - Refresher

RQF Level 3

Refresh your medication administration skills effectively.

Administer Medication & Monitor Effects - Core

RQF Level 3

Learn to administer medication safely and effectively.

Diploma in Adult Care

RQF Level 2

Advance your career in adult care with essential skills.

Dementia Awareness

A Lived Experience

Transform your care approach with advanced training in person-centered dementia care.

Dementia Awareness

Exploring Holistic Approaches for Enhanced Quality of Life

Enhance your expertise in holistic dementia care.

Emergency First Aid at Work

(EFAW)

Gain essential emergency first aid skills for the workplace.

CPR & AED Update

(Primary Care)

Update your CPR and AED skills in a primary care setting.

CPR & AED Update

(Dental Practice)

Specialized emergency response training for dental professionals.