Pica Awareness

This Pica Awareness training course will inform delegates how to support individuals who exhibit pica (the compulsive eating of non-food items) and provide safe environments for them.

  • Suitable for: Healthcare, social care staff and educators

  • Delivery method: Face-to-face / Virtual training

  • Course length: ½ day

  • Max attendees: 15 delegates

Who is this pica training for?

This CPD training course is designed for organisations wishing to train 8 or more staff members and can be delivered either face-to-face, or as an online webinar. For further information, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or make an online enquiry.

Course information

Pica awareness training is crucial for educators, nurses and healthcare assistants who care for patients, especially young people, which can lead to serious health complications like poisoning, gastrointestinal blockages, and infections.

Throughout this Pica Awareness training course, the facilitator will employ a range of methods including brief inputs, discussion, small and large group activities and role-plays. The participants will be encouraged to make use of examples from their work and this will be done in keeping with strict confidentiality and anonymity of service users. The course syllabus covers such topics as:

  • The signs and symptoms of Pica
  • What causes Pica?
  • Associated risks
  • Required supervision levels
  • What can be done to manage Pica in different settings
  • Structured activities to promote engagement and preventative measures
  • Emergency plan
  • Record keeping and documentation

Delivery methods

Acute Training Solutions strive to deliver an engaging and informative learning experience in a safe and inclusive environment. All of our training courses are delivered by experienced healthcare professionals across the UK. This healthcare training course is available via the following delivery methods…

This course can be delivered to a maximum of 15 delegates and can be tailored to meet your organisation's specific needs.

This course can be delivered via Zoom or MS Teams to a maximum of 20 delegates. Virtual sessions are most commonly used as refresher training sessions. Please note that there is no hands-on practical element in this training; practical elements are displayed using video examples.

Make an enquiry

Acute Training Solutions can provide tailored healthcare training to your organisation or team. To find out more about this course, please contact us on 02920 494 969 or complete the short online form below. A member of our team will be in touch right away.