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essential Diabetes Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Diabetes Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Diabetes Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course is training session for people working with Children or Vulnerable adults or anyone that suffers from or supports someone with Diabetes. Learners will be supported to understand the legislation and guidance with respect to the condition and will provide guidance on how to support someone in the management of their Diabetes. 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 and infographics. 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 Explain the different types of Diabetes Outline diabetes including the pancreas, glucose and insulin Provide awareness of the ways to store medication including pens, storage and sites Provide awareness of different considerations of Infection Control Discuss importance of monitoring blood glucose levels Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers

essential Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level
Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level

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 6 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 in, 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. 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 6 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

essential Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration - Adult Care - Essential Level
Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration - Adult Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration - Adult Care - Essential Level training course is a half day classroom-based training session for staff working in health and social care in order for them to understand the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food and the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Why it is important to work within food safety, hygiene and health and safety protocols Demonstrate knowledge in temperature and storage Identify effects of poor nutrition and hydration Understand how to resolve difficulties with intake Demonstrate what constitutes a balanced diet How to effectively take a person-centred approach to nutrition and hydration 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.

essential Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration - Adult Care - Essential Level
Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration - Adult Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration - Adult Care - Essential Level training course is a half day classroom-based training session for staff working in health and social care in order for them to understand the importance of food safety, including hygiene, in the preparation and handling of food and the importance of nutrition and hydration in maintaining health and wellbeing. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Why it is important to work within food safety, hygiene and health and safety protocols Demonstrate knowledge in temperature and storage Identify effects of poor nutrition and hydration Understand how to resolve difficulties with intake Demonstrate what constitutes a balanced diet How to effectively take a person-centred approach to nutrition and hydration 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.

essential Oral Health - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Oral Health - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

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essential Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Autism Spectrum - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course has been designed for those who are working with Children and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the home, classroom or residential environment. It aims to provide the learners with an insight into the lives of people who live with the condition in order for them to then provide appropriate and effective care. It also highlights the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to the teaching and learning of people who have the condition. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be delivered in both a face-to-face or virtual classroom setting. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objective An explanation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Outline how ASD affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them Provide awareness of the behaviour exhibited by some people with Autism Provide strategies to support people with Autism Discuss the importance of person-centred care planning 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.

essential Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Autism Spectrum - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course has been designed for those who are working with Children and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the home, classroom or residential environment. It aims to provide the learners with an insight into the lives of people who live with the condition in order for them to then provide appropriate and effective care. It also highlights the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to the teaching and learning of people who have the condition. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be delivered in both a face-to-face or virtual classroom setting. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objective An explanation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Outline how ASD affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them Provide awareness of the behaviour exhibited by some people with Autism Provide strategies to support people with Autism Discuss the importance of person-centred care planning 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.

essential Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Autism Spectrum - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course has been designed for those who are working with Children and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the home, classroom or residential environment. It aims to provide the learners with an insight into the lives of people who live with the condition in order for them to then provide appropriate and effective care. It also highlights the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to the teaching and learning of people who have the condition. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be delivered in both a face-to-face or virtual classroom setting. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objective An explanation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Outline how ASD affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them Provide awareness of the behaviour exhibited by some people with Autism Provide strategies to support people with Autism Discuss the importance of person-centred care planning 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.

essential ADHD Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level
ADHD Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview ADHD - Children's Care - Essential Level training course intends to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of what ADHD is and what it presents as. It includes the different types of ADHD and describes ineffectiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness and discusses the causes. Legislation and interventions are included that can be followed in the workplace. The activities encourage reflection that can be implemented into practice. There is a quiz to complete at the end of the course to consolidate learning. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the tutor. Learners are given the opportunity to evaluate their learning experience. 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 Have a basic understanding of what ADHD is Understand how as a carer we support a child or young person with ADHD ADHD and their types Girls and Boys and the effects Causes of ADHD Theory behind ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed Course Audience Practitioners in the health and social care sector.

essential ADHD Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level
ADHD Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview ADHD - Children's Care - Essential Level training course intends to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of what ADHD is and what it presents as. It includes the different types of ADHD and describes ineffectiveness, hyperactivity and impulsiveness and discusses the causes. Legislation and interventions are included that can be followed in the workplace. The activities encourage reflection that can be implemented into practice. There is a quiz to complete at the end of the course to consolidate learning. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the tutor. Learners are given the opportunity to evaluate their learning experience. 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 Have a basic understanding of what ADHD is Understand how as a carer we support a child or young person with ADHD ADHD and their types Girls and Boys and the effects Causes of ADHD Theory behind ADHD How is ADHD diagnosed Course Audience Practitioners in the health and social care sector.

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

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advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

forthcoming

advanced T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level
T.A.N.K. Positive Behaviour Support and Physical Intervention - Children's Care (Refresher) - Advanced Level

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advanced First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level
First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level

Course Description First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level - 2 Day Course training course is designed specifically to train people face to face, who are required to be First Aiders at Work. It includes all aspects of First Aid including CPR and the use of defibrillators. It gives an in-depth insight into various illnesses, diseases, conditions, and injuries that are commonly seen in the workplace. There is an element of both practical competency and First Aid knowledge included which gives the learners the best chance possible of helping a person who is injured, the prevention of further injuries and even saving lives. The use of equipment is involved in the course along with demonstrations of treating and bandaging injuries and wounds, stemming bleeds and how to deal with a person who is choking. 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 and Objectives To provide candidates with the knowledge and expertise to qualify as a first aider within the workplace Describe your actions in an emergency Demonstrate the management of the unresponsive casualty Demonstrate adult resuscitation including use of the AED Describe how to recognise and treat bleeding and shock Explain the management of adult choking Explain the treatment of minor and major injuries Course Audience This course is designed for anyone who is required to be a First Aider in the Workplace.

advanced First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level
First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level

Course Description First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level - 2 Day Course training course is designed specifically to train people face to face, who are required to be First Aiders at Work. It includes all aspects of First Aid including CPR and the use of defibrillators. It gives an in-depth insight into various illnesses, diseases, conditions, and injuries that are commonly seen in the workplace. There is an element of both practical competency and First Aid knowledge included which gives the learners the best chance possible of helping a person who is injured, the prevention of further injuries and even saving lives. The use of equipment is involved in the course along with demonstrations of treating and bandaging injuries and wounds, stemming bleeds and how to deal with a person who is choking. 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 and Objectives To provide candidates with the knowledge and expertise to qualify as a first aider within the workplace Describe your actions in an emergency Demonstrate the management of the unresponsive casualty Demonstrate adult resuscitation including use of the AED Describe how to recognise and treat bleeding and shock Explain the management of adult choking Explain the treatment of minor and major injuries Course Audience This course is designed for anyone who is required to be a First Aider in the Workplace.

advanced First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level
First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level

Course Description First Aid at Work - Adult and Children's Care - Advanced Level - 2 Day Course training course is designed specifically to train people face to face, who are required to be First Aiders at Work. It includes all aspects of First Aid including CPR and the use of defibrillators. It gives an in-depth insight into various illnesses, diseases, conditions, and injuries that are commonly seen in the workplace. There is an element of both practical competency and First Aid knowledge included which gives the learners the best chance possible of helping a person who is injured, the prevention of further injuries and even saving lives. The use of equipment is involved in the course along with demonstrations of treating and bandaging injuries and wounds, stemming bleeds and how to deal with a person who is choking. 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 and Objectives To provide candidates with the knowledge and expertise to qualify as a first aider within the workplace Describe your actions in an emergency Demonstrate the management of the unresponsive casualty Demonstrate adult resuscitation including use of the AED Describe how to recognise and treat bleeding and shock Explain the management of adult choking Explain the treatment of minor and major injuries Course Audience This course is designed for anyone who is required to be a First Aider in the Workplace.

essential Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level
Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with children and provides progression from our Missing from Care Foundation Level Online course. Learners will be supported to understand the importance of their role in preventing and proactively distracting children from going missing from care, will understand and define the signs and symptoms of the and also the procedures to follow when there is a missing episode. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives To raise awareness of the risks associated with going Missing from Care and identify the learner’s role in prevention and incident management Understand the difference between the terms ‘missing from care’ and ‘absent from care’ Identify the risks of children going Missing from Care Describe their role in before, during and after a ‘Missing episode’ Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers

essential Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level
Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with children and provides progression from our Missing from Care Foundation Level Online course. Learners will be supported to understand the importance of their role in preventing and proactively distracting children from going missing from care, will understand and define the signs and symptoms of the and also the procedures to follow when there is a missing episode. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives To raise awareness of the risks associated with going Missing from Care and identify the learner’s role in prevention and incident management Understand the difference between the terms ‘missing from care’ and ‘absent from care’ Identify the risks of children going Missing from Care Describe their role in before, during and after a ‘Missing episode’ Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers

essential Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level
Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with children and provides progression from our Missing from Care Foundation Level Online course. Learners will be supported to understand the importance of their role in preventing and proactively distracting children from going missing from care, will understand and define the signs and symptoms of the and also the procedures to follow when there is a missing episode. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives To raise awareness of the risks associated with going Missing from Care and identify the learner’s role in prevention and incident management Understand the difference between the terms ‘missing from care’ and ‘absent from care’ Identify the risks of children going Missing from Care Describe their role in before, during and after a ‘Missing episode’ Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers

essential Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Essential Level
Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview This course provides progression from the Safeguarding Children Foundation Level Online course. This is a training session for people working with children and young people. Learners will be encouraged to think about their responsibilities in safeguarding, the process to follow when allegations and disclosures are made and how to respond to poor practice. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Understanding what Safeguarding means in relation to Children Identify why children are vulnerable and what the signs and indicators are Understand how to respond and record and what needs to be reported Identify what poor practice and what unsafe practice looks like Understand how to whistle blow and what this means Introduce the Complaints Procedure and policies in relation to this Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Children’s Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Residential Care Staff, Teachers, Psychologists and Assistants, Nursery Workers

essential Recording and Reporting - Children's Care - Essential Level
Recording and Reporting - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview This course is designed to improve recording and reporting practices in children's health and social care sector. All major high profile serious case reviews have found that recording mistakes were present. The course identifies correct practice and processes for the handling, storing and processing of data including the GDPR legislation and what must be recorded and how by distinguishing the differences between fact, opinion and judgement for professional documentation. It also provides guidance for effective and sufficient reporting of incidents within a care setting. The positive aspects of recording such as Life story Work which is imperative for identity purposes of the Children and Young People that we work with are included. 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 Describe why reports have to be written Explain the meaning of ‘ethical writing’ Identify what to include in reports Recognise the difference between fact, opinion, judgement and hearsay Display documentation Course Audience This course is designed for Practitioners working with Families or Children and Young People.

essential Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level
Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Missing From Care - Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with children and provides progression from our Missing from Care Foundation Level Online course. Learners will be supported to understand the importance of their role in preventing and proactively distracting children from going missing from care, will understand and define the signs and symptoms of the and also the procedures to follow when there is a missing episode. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives To raise awareness of the risks associated with going Missing from Care and identify the learner’s role in prevention and incident management Understand the difference between the terms ‘missing from care’ and ‘absent from care’ Identify the risks of children going Missing from Care Describe their role in before, during and after a ‘Missing episode’ Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers

essential Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Essential Level
Safeguarding Children - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview This course provides progression from the Safeguarding Children Foundation Level Online course. This is a training session for people working with children and young people. Learners will be encouraged to think about their responsibilities in safeguarding, the process to follow when allegations and disclosures are made and how to respond to poor practice. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be accessed via a link and is accessible from a range of devices including IOS and Android platforms. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. Aims & Objectives Understanding what Safeguarding means in relation to Children Identify why children are vulnerable and what the signs and indicators are Understand how to respond and record and what needs to be reported Identify what poor practice and what unsafe practice looks like Understand how to whistle blow and what this means Introduce the Complaints Procedure and policies in relation to this Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Children’s Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Residential Care Staff, Teachers, Psychologists and Assistants, Nursery Workers

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