19 Care Worker courses delivered Live Online

An Introduction to Medical Terminology short course delivered online via Teams, suitable for anyone wishing to learn the basics of terminology. Dates of courses can be seen when clicking ‘register’ below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level One – Introduction to Medical Terminology. > “It's like a light has just been switched on and I now understand more of what > I'm doing!” – Feedback from attendee of Level one course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a knowledge of medical terminology in their role. It is suitable for administrative staff, health care workers, medical secretaries, managers, Allied Health Professionals, essentially anyone who may encounter medical terminology and wishes to develop their medical terminology knowledge further. We also offer sessions to those requiring an overview of medical terminology to support applications to study medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry. We can train between 1-30 learners from any organisation. If you have a specific training request, please speak to us and we can accommodate your needs. We recently trained a group of sign language interpreters who found the training invaluable when working in medical environments. The sessions are delivered via Teams (2x 2 hour meetings) so are highly accessible, a webcam and microphone are required although not essential. The aim of the course is for learners to develop an understanding of medical terminology in an enjoyable, interactive and informative way so that they are better able to decipher and unravel the mystery of long medical words. The course covers the following topics:- * Basics of medical terminology – word building * Common Roots, prefixes and suffixes * Anatomy and physiology via a virtual tour of the body * Major bones of the body * Prescription writing and abbreviations * Classification of drugs * Common Abbreviations * Instruments and investigations * Medical Specialities and personnel * Blood tests At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of medical terminology and are encouraged to use their newly learned skills in a series of quizzes and interactive games. All attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive handout. Many people who attend these courses are keen to develop their skills further and may wish to proceed to the Level Two Intermediate Award in Medical Terminology.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TRAINING COURSES Established in 2006 and the UK’s largest provider of medical terminology training, we offer a range of courses to suit your needs from beginner through to advanced level.  Our bespoke courses have been designed to suit the needs of healthcare professionals incorporating relevant terminology and content to directly benefit the workplace. Click 'more course information' below to view further details of each of our courses. 

CPD ACCREDITED, INTERACTIVE SHORT COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *  2 hr session * Have all staff trained appropriately to know what to do in case a member of staff or public becomes hypoglycaemic * We will look at the different types of diabetes, the importance of blood sugar control and know what to do if they go too low -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * What is diabetes  * The different types of diabetes * Treatment for the different types of diabetes * Blood sugar control * First Aid for a person with hyper and hypoglycaemia BENEFITS OF THIS SHORT COURSE: * There are 3.9 million people living with diabetes in the UK * That is one person out of every 16 * The likelihood of one of staff, colleagues, volunteers or members of the public having diabetes is extremely high * With the knowledge you'll pick up from this course, you could help them, and potentially even save their life! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Aim To increase the confidence and knowledge of participants to support adults with learning disabilities in terms of their sexual health and sex and relationships rights.   Outcomes By the end of the training participants will have: -had an update around the law, mental capacity act and capacity to consent to sexual relationships and CQC guidance - considered how to support patients with their sex and relationships rights -more knowledge of current easy read and other resources and organisations available to support our work   Agenda * Welcome, introductions and working agreement * The law, capacity to consent and CQC guidance * Rights of people with learning disabilities to sex and relationships * Resources and organisations * Close   Suitable for   Anyone supporting adults with learning disabilities as a care worker or social worker.

FAA LEVEL 1 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF FIRST AID FOR MENTAL HEALTH (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Classroom (4.5 hour course), Virtual (2 x 2 ½ hour sessions)  * Gives learners a good awareness of Mental Health First Aid * Gives learners the skills to start that difficult conversation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * What is Mental Health? * Why people develop mental health conditions * What the role of a mental health first aider is * Knowing how to provide advice and practical support * Knowing how to recognise and manage stress * Recognising a range of mental health conditions: * Depression * Anxiety * Psychosis * Eating disorders * Suicide * Self-harm BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 37% of all work-related ill-health is due to mental health problems * Problems with mental health cover 45% of all working days lost * A whopping 12.8 million working days, or 49, 042 years, were lost due to mental health problems in 2018/19 * 602,000 workers suffered from work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2018/19 * One in four people will have a mental health problem at some point during their lives * Whether work is causing or aggravating mental health problems, employers have a legal responsibility towards their employees * Work-related mental health issues must to be assessed to measure the levels of risk to staff * Where a risk is identified, steps must be taken to remove it or reduce it as far as reasonably practicable * This half day course gives people a good awareness of mental health in the workplace * For a more complete introduction, see our full day First Aid for Mental Health or two day Supervising First Aid for Mental Health courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION This Awareness of Mental Health First Aid Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by First Aid Awards [http://www.firstaidawards.com/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfil the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/3768/0

FAA LEVEL 3 AWARD IN PRINCIPLES OF SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE OR VULNERABLE ADULTS (RQF) * Face to Face Classroom: One day course * Virtual Classroom: 3 session of 2 ½ hours * For those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults * Promotes awareness of safeguarding, enabling learners to identify problems and show where to report these to -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Safeguarding and protecting children, young people or vulnerable adults * How to respond to evidence or concerns that a child, young person or vulnerable adult has been abused * Safeguarding legislation and guidance * Indicators of abuse or neglect * Making judgements * Communicating worries and concerns * Roles and responsibilities * Sharing information * Allegations and complaints * Reporting allegations and complaints BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/2019, 415,050 concerns of abuse were raised * In 2018/2019, there were nearly 400,000 children in need * 52,300 children were subject to a child protection plan * 63% of adult safeguarding concerns are for people over 65 * 1 in every 42 adults aged 85+ have required safeguarding enquires... * Child abuse often goes unreported and unrecorded - till it is picked up on by someone who then does something about it. * This Level 3 Safeguarding course gives people the skills and knowledge to make a real difference to a person's life! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd [http://www.firstaidawards.com/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to protect the health and wellbeing of our most vulnerable. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 601/8471/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FAA LEVEL 1 AWARD IN AWARENESS OF SAFEGUARDING (RQF) * Face-to-Face Classroom: Half-day course * Virtual Classroom: 2 sessions of 2 ½ hours * For those who work with children, young people and vulnerable adults * Promotes awareness of safeguarding, enabling learners to identify problems and show where to report these to -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Contents: * Safeguarding legislation and guidance * Key safeguarding roles * Different types of abuse * Signs and indicators of abuse and neglect * Actions to take when a safeguarding concern arises BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * In 2018/2019, 415,050 concerns of abuse were raised * In 2018/2019, there were nearly 400,000 children in need * 52,300 children were subject to a child protection plan * 63% of adult safeguarding concerns are for people over 65 * 1 in every 42 adults aged 85+ have required safeguarding enquires... * Child abuse often goes unreported and unrecorded - till it is picked up on by someone who then does something about it. * This Level 1 Safeguarding Awareness course gives people the knowledge to make a real difference to a person's life! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This basic Safeguarding course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd. This means that you can be rest assured that your Level 1 in Safeguarding Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to protect the health and wellbeing of the most vulnerable in our society. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/5635/2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This course provides detailed safeguarding adults & children awareness, including essential knowledge in the recognition and reporting of abuse and neglect, procedures and responsibilities. This is for all workforce involved in Social Care from the health, public, independent, or voluntary sectors. This subject forms standard 10 & 11 in The Care Certificate.

This course provides detailed safeguarding adults & children awareness, including essential knowledge in the recognition and reporting of abuse and neglect, procedures and responsibilities. This is for all workforce involved in Social Care from the health, public, independent, or voluntary sectors. This subject forms standard 10 & 11 in The Care Certificate.

This course will explore ways to support and enhance the quality of care provided to the individual approaching end of life, their families and their carers.

In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including people who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Online Course now available via Teachable Platform [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/courses] – Understanding Movement Differences [https://inclusive-solutions-school.teachable.com/p/understanding-movement-differences/] Learn at your own pace… lots of text and video support COURSE CATEGORY Autism and Communication Inclusion Parents and Carers Behaviour and Relationships DESCRIPTION In this practical workshop session we will explore ways of including people who have been labelled as being on the autism spectrum. The session will be values based and practical and will aim to allow the sharing of experiences and good practice as well promoting innovative approaches to inclusion through the design of best practice. Family perspectives and experiences will also be explored. This is not a ‘medical model’ day on autism. Our motto for the day is ‘People do things for a Reason (and the reason isn’t autism).’ We make full use of first hand accounts of the experience of autism – the autobiographies – to deepen participants’ understanding of what it means to be labelled ‘autistic’ > “We are all much more simply human than otherwise, be we happy and successful, > contented and detached, miserable and disordered, or whatever.” > > HARRY STACK SULLIVAN TESTIMONIALS > ‘Very respectful of people on the spectrum.’ > ‘Really gave me an idea of how people feel.’ > ‘Ways of reaching a person not a condition.’ > > CLAIRE LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Increased confidence regarding including autistic people 2. Access to a wider range of practical strategies to impact on communication and behaviour issues 3. Deeper understanding of core values surrounding inclusion 4. New skills and processes to strengthen the inclusion of autistic people WHO IS IT FOR? * Social Care workers * Personal Assistants * Early years and school based practitioners * Heads and deputies * Guidance staff * Learning support teams * SENCOs * Primary and secondary teachers * Parents * Brothers and sisters * Local authority support services * Community workers and carers COURSE CONTENT The course answers the questions : * What is autism? * How do we go about including autistic people? * What does autism have to do with me? Key themes include: * Movement differences * Strategies for Facilitating Communication * Supports and Accommodations for Sensory Sensitivities * Developing Friendships and Peer Support * School and Family Partnerships * Learning to Listen Positive Behavioural Supports