First aid training courses, health & safety courses, food safety training, fire safety training, manual handling training, healthcare training courses - Essential Courses

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Health & Safety -CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

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The CIEH Level 2 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace is a brand new qualification that will provide your employees with fundamental health and safety knowledge and can be tailored to business and individual needs to make the learning experience relevant and fit for purpose.

Health & Safety -CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of COSHH

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This qualification is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces.

Health & Safety -CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment

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The CIEH Level 2 Award in Principles of Risk Assessment is a new CIEH qualification designed to help improve the workplace culture for occupational health and safety. Its main purpose is to enable learners to understand the basic principles of risk assessment. This qualification will therefore give all employees the ability to contribute to the process and act always to protect their own health and safety and that of others.

Health & Safety -CIEH Level 3 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

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Supervisors have both a legal and moral responsibility to look after the health and safety of employees. This qualification will enable managers and supervisors to improve the health and safety culture of their organisation, whatever its size or activity. This course is extremely beneficial for supervisors, owners, team leaders or managers responsible for health and safety.

Health & Safety -CIEH Level 3 Award in Risk Assessment Principles and Practice

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Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. This qualification ensures that supervisors and managers have the necessary depth of understanding to enable them to carry out risk assessments.

Health & Safety -CIEH Level 4 Award in Health and Safety in the Workplace

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Enables managers, supervisors and senior safety personnel to manage health and safety in most workplaces

Health & Safety -Health and Safety in the Workplace

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In particular the course will enable the delegate to: : Work in healthy and safe manner : Contribute to your health and safety culture : Identify hazards associated with their workplace : Understand the importance of health and safety rules and working procedures : Report health and safety issues, near misses and accidents : Contribute to the risk assessment : Be responsible for their actions

Health & Safety -Principles of COSHH

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This course is designed for those who use substances hazardous to health at work. It introduces candidates to substances, the risks and controls available, and outlines what to expect from a control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) assessment. The qualification will prepare employees to contribute to the safer use of hazardous substances in their workplaces.

Health & Safety -Risk Assessment 1 Day

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Risk assessment is at the heart of safety management. Health and Safety Legislation demands that employers assess the risk to the health, safety and welfare of their employees and document this process when employing five or more persons. This course allocates more time to the practical application of risk assessment and covers the same outline as the ½ day course

Health & Safety -Risk Assessment 1/2 day

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Employers and the self employed have a legal duty to assess health and safety risks. Anyone carrying out a risk assessment needs to have the necessary knowledge and skills. This qualification ensures that supervisors and managers have the necessary depth of understanding to enable them to carry out risk assessments.

First Aid -1 Day Paediatric Emergency First Aid

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If you should require an understanding of First Aid for children and babies then this course is for you. It is recommended for schools, nurseries and for anyone who works with children. This course is also beneficial for babysitters, parents and grandparents wanting to gain an understanding of first aid for babies and children in their early years. Please note that to comply with EYFS and OFSTED standards the you will have to attend the 2 Day Paediatric First Aid Course.

First Aid -2 Day Paediatric Emergency First Aid

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This course has been especially developed to meet the EYFS and OFSTED requirements for first aid training covering babies and children. It is recommended for schools, nurseries, child minders and for anyone who works with children. This course is also beneficial for babysitters, parents and grandparents wanting to gain an understanding of first aid for children and babies in their early years.

First Aid -AED (Automated External Defibrillation)

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Cardiac Arrest is one of the biggest killers in this country. Over 150,000 die as a result each year. It is a well known fact that the majority could have been saved if a defibrillator was made available.This very practical course will allow suitably qualified First Aid personnel to use the AED competently and with confidence should the need arise

First Aid -Emergency First Aid at Work- HSE Approved

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This course gives you a very good understanding of First Aid. The course is designed to provide cover for the workplace where employers have carried out their risk assessment and decided in line with the "First Aid Regulations of 1981" that this level of training will meet their legal obligations.

First Aid -First Aid at Work Refresher – HSE Approved

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This course enables first aiders to refresh their skills and update their knowledge. This course covers the First Aid at Work syllabus and ensures that time is given to practice practical sessions and review updates. All learners must be in possession of a current and valid First Aid at Work certificate to commence their programme of learning.

First Aid -First Aid at Work – HSE Approved

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This first aid course is approved by the Health and Safety Executive and is recommended for all organisations whose risk assessments determine that First Aiders are required. This 3-day course offers a basic curriculum in a range of first aid competencies needed in any workplace giving the learner the ability to administer first aid safely, promptly and effectively to a casualty.

Food Safety -CIEH Level 2 Award in Food Safety

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This course gives fundamental food hygiene knowledge for all food handlers. The course is recommended for anyone who is working in the catering and hospitality industries, food retail or manufacturing.

Food Safety -CIEH Level 3 & 4 Award in Food Safety

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Changes in legislation effective from January 2006 have placed greater onus and accountability on anyone in the food business with supervisory responsibility. It is therefore vital they are equipped with both the knowledge and confidence to do their job effectively. This course is for those working in all food businesses at a supervisory level.

Food Safety -Foundation Award in Food Safety

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Suitable for a variety of delegates, including new employees with minimal or no prior food safety knowledge, employees handling low-risk or wrapped food or those who work front of house, such as waiting or check-out staff, as well as back of house such as kitchen porters or warehouse staff.

Food Safety -Level 2 Award in Food Safety

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Designed for anyone working in a catering, manufacturing or retail setting where food is prepared, cooked and handled

Health & Social Care -Active Citizenship

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This workshop provides an insight into the principles of citizenship and how it can empower people with disabilities to exercise their full rights within society. It presents a springboard for those who support and care for people who are very often disadvantaged by society to help them take control of their own destinies.

Health & Social Care -Challenging Behaviour

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This course gives an overview of factors which effect behaviour and how those factors can manifest themselves with clients and services users. The course also gives an insight into how our own personal standards and values can affect other people including our clients. There are also some useful coping strategies highlighted which help staff to support challenging people in their work environment

Health & Social Care -Communication in Healthcare

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It is widely accepted that effective communication skills are important in ensuring that service users receive the highest quality of care. This course gives an overview of the many types of communication that we use and how to use them for the benefit of colleagues and clients. It allows those attending to reflect on their own communication skills and how they can be enhanced

Health & Social Care -Conflict Resolution & BreakawayTechniques

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More than 40% of people who work within the social care industry will become a victim of Aggression & Violence in the course of their duties. Where such incidents are a foreseeable risk, employers are required by the Health & Safety at Work Act, 1974 (as amended) to provide their employees with 'safe systems' to minimise the risk to themselves

Health & Social Care -Dementia Awareness

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Health & Social Care -Diabetes Management

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There are currently more than 2.3 million people with diabetes in the UK and there are over half a million people with diabetes who have the condition and don't know it. Delegates are introduced to medical, social, psychological and educational aspects of the condition and learn about its diagnosis, complications, treatment, lifestyle changes and the role of individuals within the diabetes 'team'.

Health & Social Care -Dual Diagnosis - Mental Health and Learning Disability

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Health & Social Care -Effective Report Writing and Record Keeping

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This course provides an opportunity to understand the need for effective report writing and record keeping. Clear and comprehensive records are necessary to justify the need for treatment, to document the effectiveness of that treatment, and to have a legal record of events. Delegates will explore techniques on how best to achieve this. Professionals in all positions and settings must be concerned with documentation. After all, excellent record keeping does not guarantee good care, but poor record keeping poses an obstacle to clinical excellence (Kibbee & Lilly, 1989).

Health & Social Care -Epilepsy & Administration of Rescue Treatments

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Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in the world. 1 in every 131 people in the UK have Epilepsy. This means that there are at least 456,000 people in the UK with Epilepsy. This course will explore different types of Epilepsy and enable people to competently manage Epilepsy should the need arise.

Health & Social Care -Epilepsy Awareness

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Epilepsy is a neurological condition which presents in as many as 50 different types. It is diagnosed when someone has recurrent seizures (also known to many people as fits, grand mal, petit mal, absences). Over 440,000 people have epilepsy in the UK.

Health & Social Care -Falls Prevention and Fracture Risk Awareness

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Falls are a major cause of disability and the leading cause of mortality resulting from injury in people aged over 75 in the UK. One-third to one-half of people aged over 65 fall each year. Falling, therefore, has an impact on quality of life, health and healthcare costs. Delegates attending this course will explore the content below to aid their organisation in achieving high standards regarding falls prevention and fracture risk.

Health & Social Care -Infection Control

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Infection control means we are not completely at the mercy of infections and the diseases that infections cause because we can take certain actions the control them. The more we learn about infection - what it is and how it occurs - the more we know how to avoid it, overcome it and minimise its spread. In particular the course will enable the delegate to: : Understand key infection control issues : Encourage a 'safe practice' culture both for individuals and in the workplace

Health & Social Care -Introduction to Autism and Aspergers Syndrome

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This course gives an overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger's Syndrome. It will allow the delegates to understand the presentation of both, subsequent client needs and behaviour whilst maintaining good practice for supporting them

Health & Social Care -Introduction to Gentle Teaching and Positive Approaches

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Health & Social Care -Introduction to Learning Disability

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Health & Social Care -Introduction to Medication

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Medicating is one aspect of care provision that can go seriously wrong, hence the need to get it right. This is a half-day workshop designed to explain the basics of medicines management in the care sector

Health & Social Care -Introduction to Personalisation

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Health & Social Care -Introduction to Supported Living

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This workshop will inform, enthuse and inspire participants to develop effective Supported Living within their own area of practice. Delegates explore the issues of values, practice, structure and policy that will need to be addressed for Supported Living to be accomplished by an organisation. Delegates receive a general introduction to Supported Living, enabling them to understand the principles of Supported Living and how it is different to existing residential services.

Health & Social Care -Involving People with Learning Disabilities in Recruitment

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Health & Social Care -Learning Disability and Sexuality

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Health & Social Care -Medication Management

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A one-day workshop covering the key principles and practices regarding managing medicines within the care sector. Medicating is one aspect of care provision that can go seriously wrong, hence the need to get it right. The topic is put across logically, in bite-size pieces, so that people understand, learn, reflect and apply best medication practices. These are invaluable resources for supervisors and managers etc. who want to manage medication standards

Health & Social Care -Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

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Health & Social Care -Mental Health Awareness

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Mental Health difficulties are a major reason for ill health in the UK. It is estimated that 1 in 4 of us will experience Mental Health difficulties at some point in our lives. People with Mental Health difficulties remain one of the most stigmatized groups within our society. People attending this course leave the programme with a good understanding of what Mental Health is, how to recognise the effects of Mental Health and support individuals/groups/families

Health & Social Care -Person Centred Approaches

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This training day gives you an introduction to person centred planning, person centred approaches and person centred support planning. This course will not give trainees the skills to actually produce a person centred plan or a person centred support plan (such as service designs and working policies), but will be an excellent starting point for these areas of work. It will also enable trainees to ascertain whether their skills and role are best suited to person centred planning or person centred support planning. This course is also suitable for families who wish to plan with their family member who has learning disabilities. This training day is co-delivered alongside an "expert by experience", someone who has used Person Centred Planning in their own life.

Health & Social Care -Person Centred Planning

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Health & Social Care -Person Centred Reviews

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Health & Social Care -Professional Boundaries

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The objective of this training is for those attending to understand the meaning of Professional Boundaries and be able to identify and prevent poor boundaries. Within social care settings, it is often very difficult for staff to be able to keep professional integrity while meeting the needs of clients. This can often lead to frustration on both sides. This training enables staff to understand good practice in this field.

Health & Social Care -Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Training

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Challenge the views, attitudes and practices surrounding adult abuse

Health & Social Care -Service Designs and Working Policies

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Health & Social Care -Service Users as Trustees

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Health & Social Care -Supporting People Who Self Injure

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Health & Social Care -TASS UK Medication Training

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Accreditation and nationally-recognised certification can be provided

Fire Safety -Fire Awareness Training

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This fire awareness training course has been designed to give personnel the necessary information, knowledge and training for them to be competent in basic fire safety. The law requires all employed personnel to have adequate fire safety training.

Fire Safety -Fire Warden Training

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If you are an employer, business owner or are in control of a premises The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that came into force on the 1st October 2006 states that you 'must ensure that your employees are provided with adequate safety training'. Protect you and your business by booking your staff on a fire warden training course now to ensure that you, as the 'responsible person', comply with current legislation!

Manual Handling -CIEH Principles of Manual Handling

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This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace.

Manual Handling -Principles of Manual Handling

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This qualification introduces candidates to the hazards and risks involved in manual handling and outlines what to expect from a manual handling assessment. It will enable employees to develop safer manual handling techniques in the workplace

Manual Handling -Safer Moving & Handling of People Principles and Practice 1 Day

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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain, currently affecting 1.0 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. By educating staff in the principles of safe moving and handling, and facilitating a problem-solving approach that is people-handling centred, training can contribute to excellence in care as well as reducing injury

Manual Handling -Safer Moving & Handling of People Principles and Practice 1/2 Day

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Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) are the most common cause of occupational ill health in Great Britain, currently affecting 1.0 million people a year and costing society £5.7 billion. MSDs affect the muscles, joints, tendons and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. By educating staff in the principles of safe moving and handling, and facilitating a problem-solving approach that is people-handling centred, training can contribute to excellence in care as well as reducing injury