The Cost of Training in Care: How Timian Delivers Value and Reduces Expenses

James Hourihan, Author

BILD Act certified training in de-escalation and behaviour management is an essential requirement for staff to maintain a safe, effective care environment. Yet, the costs associated with training—both direct and indirect—can quickly add up. Organisations face financial strain, not just from course fees but also indirect, operational implications such as staffing. We understand the challenges that care organisations face and offer flexible, cost-effective solutions to deliver training without the traditional financial and logistical burden.

The Hidden Costs of Training

Training goes beyond the immediate expense of the programme. If organisations face a training requirement for multiple staff members, they are often faced with:

  1. Operational Disruption: Staff attending training leaves coverage gaps, requiring the hiring of temporary or supply staff, which drives up costs.
  2. Productivity Loss: Pulling employees from their regular roles impacts the efficiency of daily operations and may disrupt the continuity of care.
  3. Scheduling Challenges: A full-day or multi-day training session can leave organisations stretched thin, making it difficult to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  4. Staff Turnover: Staff turnover poses a significant threat to productivity and financially, particularly when organisations may invest in staff development, only to see their investment walk out the door. Additionally, the cost to replace and retrain new hires perpetuates a cycle of expenses and lost productivity.

Sending just a few staff members to a training course can involve not only the initial course fee but also such expenses as covering their roles during their absence. In this light, the real cost of training is often far higher than it first appears.

How Timian’s Approach Lowers Training Costs

We address these pain points through a flexible, blended learning approach that minimises time away from regular duties. By combining in-person sessions with e-learning modules, our programmes allow staff to complete portions of their training online or across multiple weeks, reducing the need for consecutive days away. The benefits of this approach include:

  1. Reduced Downtime: With e-learning modules, staff can engage in training at times that fit within their schedules, such as in shorter, more manageable blocks.
  2. Flexible Scheduling: In-person sessions can be spaced out or arranged around critical shifts, making it easier to cover essential duties without compromising training quality.
  3. An Improved Delivery Process: Using Practical, Applied Learning, our recertification training is not just about abstract concepts. It’s delivered in bite-size chunks by your in-house trainers, with each section directly related to the work your staff performs every day. This approach ensures that the training is immediately applicable, allowing staff to put new skills and knowledge into practice straight away.
  4. Long-Term Cost Savings with Train the Trainer: Timian’s Train the Trainer programme empowers organisations to handle training internally. Once certified, these trainers can deliver high-quality training to new staff on-site, minimising the need for external trainers, reducing ongoing training costs and ultimately building staff retention.

Providing Consistent Training with Existing Resources

Organisations with existing in-house trainers can seamlessly integrate Timian’s programmes. We’ll collaborate with your in-house trainers, refreshing their expertise through concise, scenario-based sessions. This ensures your team remains informed on best practices in trauma-informed care, crisis prevention and behaviour management, all while minimising disruption to their daily work. This collaborative approach eliminates the need for a complete training overhaul and facilitates a smooth transition.

This model is perfect for organisations looking to explore new training options without impacting current workflows or increasing costs. Our Train-the-Trainer approach empowers your existing trainers to seamlessly incorporate new knowledge and techniques in trauma-informed care, crisis prevention and positive behaviour support. By building on their existing skill set, we boost staff confidence and competence without adding unnecessary pressure.

Addressing Regulatory Obligations with a Cost-Effective Strategy

For care providers, training in crisis management and behaviour support is a statutory requirement. Our BILD Act certified approach provides organisations with the flexibility they need to meet these obligations efficiently and affordably. Our blended model ensures that your team remains compliant with training requirements without sacrificing productivity or stretching the budget.

Our solutions, tailored to each organisation, offer an alternative to the typical one-size-fits-all training approach. Through flexibility and an understanding of your organisation’s circumstances, we enable providers to maximise their investment in staff development while maintaining care quality, empowering staff with the confidence and skills they need to provide a safe, secure environment.

Maximising Training Impact, Minimising Cost

Reducing the financial and operational burden of training is high up the list of an organisation’s priorities. Our cost-effective training options, flexible scheduling, and Train the Trainer programmes allow you to invest in certified training, without disrupting care or exceeding budgets. We’re here to discuss how we can work together to implement a training solution that meets your needs, enhances your team, and creates an environment where those under your care feel safe.

For a full comparison, we’ve created a Cost Comparison Tool to evaluate the full scope of training beyond just the purchase price. This document highlights the unique benefits of our approach, such as the inclusion of student workbooks, free online resources, and additional features of our training. Download the document here for an in-depth comparison and learn how we can help you get more from your training investment.

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