Course Overview This Administration of Medication training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with vulnerable adults. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications. The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. Aims & Objectives Safe handling of medication 7 R’s Different types of medication Routes into the body Record keeping Storing and disposing of medication How to handle errors Allergies/Adverse reactions Self-administration Course Audience Adult Practitioners in the Adult Social Care sector
Course Overview This Administration of Medication training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with Children and Young People. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications. The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Safe handling of medication The 7 R’s Different types of medication Routes into the body Record keeping Storing and disposing of medication How to handle errors Allergies/Adverse reactions Self-administration Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, and Nursing Staff who work with Children.
Course Overview This course has been designed for those working with Children and Young People displaying harmful sexualised behaviours. Learners will be supported to understand the importance of their role in preventing and proactively managing harmful sexualised behaviour including introduction of third sector partners to support with management of this including Brook and Continuum of Sexual Behaviour. Learners will understand and define the signs and symptoms of this and also the procedures to follow when there is an incident. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Explain the difference between normal, problematic and harmful sexualised behaviour Outline the causes and prevalence of the issue Provide awareness of some main assessment approaches Provide awareness of different interventions Discuss tools and skills for practice Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers.
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
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T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
Course Overview Mental Health First Aid - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course provides progression from the First Aid Foundation and Essential Level courses. This one-day course trains delegates to be mental health first aid champions. Delegates will gain an understanding of common mental health illnesses and be given the confidence to promote mental health awareness. The course gives delegates the ability to spot signs of mental ill health and the skills to support positive wellbeing for themselves and others. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Understand about Mental Health First Aid Demonstrate knowledge about mental health and stress in the workplace Explain impacts that alcohol, drugs have on mental health Applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan Building a mentally healthy workplace Early warning signs of mental ill health Course Audience This is a cross sector course for anyone who understands the benefits of having a Mentally Healthy workplace.
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
Course Overview This course will define what safeguarding is and its principles, help you to recognise situations where children may be at risk of harm, identify signs of abuse and cover procedure to follow. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Explain what safeguarding is State the principles of safeguarding for childcare settings Describe safeguarding legislation Identify types of abuse and their possible indicators Identify risk factors Outline your safeguarding responsibilities Emphasise the importance of whistleblowing Discuss disclosure and barriers to disclosure Explain how to respond to disclosure and record and report a disclosure/concern Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Nursing staff, Day Care/Centre workers, Home Care Staff, Agency staff.
Course Overview This course raises awareness around the causes of fire, the associated dangers, and the prevention of fires. Evacuation procedure, the use of safety equipment and policy are also covered. The programme benefits from narrative scenarios and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Improve awareness of the common causes of fire Give you an understanding of appropriate actions to take in the event of a fire Enable you to identify and remove fire hazards Raise your awareness of fire safety equipment and procedures Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Education Workers
Course Overview This Administration of Medication training has been written for adults that work in the care industry with Children and Young People. The course raises awareness and gives an insight into the legislation that relates to Medication Administration and the safe handling of medications. The 7 rights of Medication Administration are discussed in depth to embed good practice within the workplace. Record keeping and the importance of this is highlighted, along with templates of two different types of MAR charts, the details that are on a MAR chart and why they are there. The importance of checking labels and medication leaflets and why an individual should have knowledge of what the medication is/does before they are administering it. Information around the Storing and disposing of medication to ensure health and safety guidelines can be adhered to is included in the course. Allergies and adverse reactions are incorporated along with the responsibility of support staff should there be concerns about a potential reaction, along with the importance of supporting individuals with self-administration. The programme benefits from animated scenes and activities with ongoing assessment making it engaging and interactive. This course can be completed via the website, on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Safe handling of medication The 7 R’s Different types of medication Routes into the body Record keeping Storing and disposing of medication How to handle errors Allergies/Adverse reactions Self-administration Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, and Nursing Staff who work with Children.
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
Course Overview Attachment - Children's Care - Advanced Level - 2 Day training course is designed to provide Managers of Children and Young People’s services with a deep knowledge and understanding of the theory of Attachment. It gives them an insight into some of the behaviours displayed by Children and Young People and why they behave in the way they do. It also highlights how previous Attachments can shape how we engage in relationships in the future and offers learners the chance to look into and understand their own Attachment style and how it can have an effect on how they empathise with the Young People that they support. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Understand the various Types of Attachment Highlight Bowlby’s Theory of Attachment Bowlby’s Explanation of Attachment Impact on Disruption of Attachment Different Cultural Variation of Attachment Understanding Proximity Seeking The Internal Working Model Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care - Advanced Level THINK – ASSESS – NURTURE – KEEP CONTROL Course Overview T.A.N.K. is two-day, classroom-based training programme, designed specifically to help people working with children and vulnerable adults, who can often display challenging behaviour whilst in crisis. T.A.N.K. focuses on developing an understanding of how this behaviour can present itself in the care environment. It provides both theoretical and practical skills to help delegates respond positively employing strategies and interventions that can safely de-escalate situation, minimising the risk to themselves and young person. Delegates are supported to analyse different behaviours, dynamically risk manage situations, considering strategies and interventions to safely manage behaviour. Delegates will analyse and reflect on relationship between trauma attachment, mood, and behaviour leading to long-term improvement. The course features group work, practical activities, and discussion to enhance skills development. Our highly experienced Trainers are passionately dedicated to reducing the use of physical restraints, and although the use of restraints and physical intervention are included, this is as a last resort, only using these when all other strategies have proved unsuccessful. Aims and Objectives Interventions which impact positively on the delegate and the people they support Demonstrate how to positively reinforce good behaviour Reflect on positive and negative consequences of behaviour Provide a toolkit that delegates can use to provide safe and meaningful intervention Introduce the concept of social reinforcement and how this can work in care and support environments Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Teachers and Early Years Practitioners
Course Overview Safeguarding for Designated Officers - Children's Care - Advanced Level - 2 Day training course provides progression from the Safeguarding Intermediate Level course. This is a full 2 day training session for people who hold designated officer roles, those in senior leadership and executive roles and those working with children. This course is to enable the learner to gain the skills needed to protect children and young adults at an operational and strategic level. Learners will be supported to analyse key legislation, guidance and demonstrate how this influences your organisation’s policies and procedures. Learners will also reflect on decision making, their own values and perspective and consider the impact that these have on professional practice. Over the two days, the session will identify barriers to reporting, the process to follow when concerns have been raised and the principles of serious case reviews and complex safeguarding investigations. The course features a range of role play, group work, case scenarios and activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Identify what is meant by safeguarding and child abuse Identify the relevant legislation and guidance that provides the framework for safeguarding young people Name the categories of child abuse and neglect and recognise the signs and indicators of each Recognise how own beliefs, experience and attitudes might influence professional involvement in safeguarding work State how to respond to concerns about the safety and welfare of a child/young person using their organisations child protection policy and procedures Identify blocks to children reporting concerns Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers, Senior Managers and Executives working with children and vulnerable young people.
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