1705 Evaluation courses

Course Description: These two days are dedicated to nurses and other allied healthcare professionals (AHPs) who are either new to or revisiting the realm of minor illness assessment and treatment. The course progression is designed to take you from foundational knowledge to more confident and adept management of patients, encompassing both adults and children. Course Details: Day One: - 09:15 AM: Coffee and registration - 09:30 AM: Introduction and course objectives - 09:40 AM: What constitutes a 'Good Consultation?' - 10:00 AM: Fever and Flu Like Illness - 10:45 AM: Coffee break - 11:00 AM: Respiratory Tract Infections (including breath sounds) - 13:00 PM: Lunch break - 14:00 PM: Case Studies - 14:30 PM: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) - 14:30 PM: Ears, Nose, and Throat conditions - 15:00 PM: Abdominal Pain - 15:30 PM: Action plan, evaluation, and resources - 15:45 PM: Close Day Two: - 09:15 AM: Coffee and registration - 09:30 AM: Review of work from day 1 - any feedback/questions? - 09:45 AM: Head, Neck, and Back Pain - 10:30 AM: Eye Infections - 10:45 AM: Coffee break - 11:00 AM: Mental Health (low mood) - 13:00 PM: Lunch break - 13:45 PM: Rashes - 14:30 PM: Minor Injuries - 16:00 PM: Case Studies, Action plan, evaluation, and resources - next steps? - 16:15 PM: Close Learning Outcomes: - How to conduct an effective consultation. - Enhanced understanding of diagnosing and treating specific minor illnesses. - Expanded knowledge of medicine management, including when and what to prescribe. - Understanding when to initiate tests for better illness management. - Ability to discuss the patient's options and proposed management plan effectively. - Knowing when to refer a patient to another health professional. - Encouraging discussions about relevant practice problems and their solutions. - Appreciating the importance of ongoing professional development.

The Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) formerly known as PTLLS, has been designed to introduce teaching for individuals who aspire or currently work in adult education. This includes FE colleges, training providers, workplace training departments and/or Local Authorities. It is a nationally recognised qualification and is also often the preference for employers to source as an accredited train-the-trainer qualification. This qualification includes written assignments and a practical micro-teach session, which can be completed remotely. Online Remote Tutor-led Sessions This version of the course allows you to attend two days of online sessions led by an experienced tutor. Then come back online 2-3 weeks later to deliver your micro-teach session to your peers. Use this gap in time to prepare your micro-teach and complete the written work for the qualification. This allows you to fully complete in as little as 2-3 weeks. The micro-teach date is flexible and you can also enrol for self-study learning if preferred.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for The intended audience for this course is information security and IT professionals, such as network administrators and engineers, IT managers, and IT auditors, and other individuals who want to learn more about information security, who are interested in learning in-depth information about information security management, who are looking for career advancement in IT security, or who are interested in earning the CISM certification. Overview Establish and maintain a framework to provide assurance that information security strategies are aligned with business objectives and consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Identify and manage information security risks to achieve business objectives. Create a program to implement the information security strategy. Implement an information security program. Oversee and direct information security activities to execute the information security program. Plan, develop, and manage capabilities to detect, respond to, and recover from information security incidents. In this course, students will establish processes to ensure that information security measures align with established business needs. Prerequisites Information security governance Information risk management Information security program development Information security program management Incident management and response 1 - INFORMATION SECURITY GOVERNANCE * Develop an Information Security Strategy * Align Information Security Strategy with Corporate Governance * Identify Legal and Regulatory Requirements * Justify Investment in Information Security * Identify Drivers Affecting the Organization * Obtain Senior Management Commitment to Information Security * Define Roles and Responsibilities for Information Security * Establish Reporting and Communication Channels 2 - INFORMATION RISK MANAGEMENT * Implement an Information Risk Assessment Process * Determine Information Asset Classification and Ownership * Conduct Ongoing Threat and Vulnerability Evaluations * Conduct Periodic BIAs * Identify and Evaluate Risk Mitigation Strategies * Integrate Risk Management into Business Life Cycle Processes * Report Changes in Information Risk 3 - INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT * Develop Plans to Implement an Information Security Strategy * Security Technologies and Controls * Specify Information Security Program Activities * Coordinate Information Security Programs with Business Assurance Functions * Identify Resources Needed for Information Security Program Implementation * Develop Information Security Architectures * Develop Information Security Policies * Develop Information Security Awareness, Training, and Education Programs * Develop Supporting Documentation for Information Security Policies 4 - INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION * Integrate Information Security Requirements into Organizational Processes * Integrate Information Security Controls into Contracts * Create Information Security Program Evaluation Metrics 5 - INFORMATION SECURITY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT * Manage Information Security Program Resources * Enforce Policy and Standards Compliance * Enforce Contractual Information Security Controls * Enforce Information Security During Systems Development * Maintain Information Security Within an Organization * Provide Information Security Advice and Guidance * Provide Information Security Awareness and Training * Analyze the Effectiveness of Information Security Controls * Resolve Noncompliance Issues 6 - INCIDENT MANAGEMENT AND RESPONSE * Develop an Information Security Incident Response Plan * Establish an Escalation Process * Develop a Communication Process * Integrate an IRP * Develop IRTs * Test an IRP * Manage Responses to Information Security Incidents * Perform an Information Security Incident Investigation * Conduct Post-Incident Reviews

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it?s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look you give the cat, it all means something. This workshop will help participants understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them. 1 - GETTING STARTED * Icebreaker * Housekeeping Items * The Parking Lot * Workshop Objectives 2 - THE BIG PICTURE * What is Communication? * How Do We Communicate? * Other Factors in Communication 3 - UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION BARRIERS * An Overview of Common Barriers * Language Barriers * Cultural Barriers * Differences in Time and Place 4 - PARAVERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS * The Power of Pitch * The Truth about Tone * The Strength of Speed 5 - NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION * Understanding the Mehrabian Study * All About Body Language * Interpreting Gestures 6 - SPEAKING LIKE A STAR * S = Situation * T = Task * A = Action * R = Result * Summary 7 - LISTENING SKILLS * Seven Ways to Listen Better Today * Understanding Active Listening * Sending Good Signals to Others 8 - ASKING GOOD QUESTIONS * Open Questions * Closed Questions * Probing Questions 9 - APPRECIATIVE INQUIRY * The Purpose of AI * The Four Stages * Examples and Case Studies 10 - MASTERING THE ART OF CONVERSATION * Level One: Discussing General Topics * Level Two: Sharing Ideas and Perspectives * Level Three: Sharing Personal Experiences * Our Top Networking Tips 11 - ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Understanding Precipitating Factors * Establishing Common Ground * Using ?I? Messages 12 - WRAPPING UP * Words from the Wise * Review of Parking Lot * Lessons Learned * Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Communication Strategies training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Communication Strategies course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.

Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease (2-Day Course) Course Description: BBO Training has responded to numerous requests for a course focused on cardiovascular disease, following the success of our previous courses, such as Introductions to COPD/Asthma/Diabetes and Minor Illness. In response, we have developed a comprehensive two-day agenda on this critical subject. These days are designed to provide a holistic approach to cardiovascular diseases, encompassing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Stroke, Heart Failure, and Hypertension. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform annual reviews for patients with these conditions. This course is particularly well-suited for Nurse Associates, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), Paramedics, and Pharmacists. Dr. Tamara Cunningham, an experienced GP Trainer, will lead these interactive online sessions. Day One 09.15 - Coffee and Registration 09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives 09.45 - Setting the Scene:  - Screening, Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Symptoms 10.30 - Q-Risk Assessment 10.45 - Coffee Break 11.00 - Diet & Cardiovascular Disease:  - Healthy Eating  - Range of Dietary Approaches  - Weight Management Services (PH25) 11.45 - Benefits of Activity for Cardiovascular Disease 12.30 - Lunch 01.30 - Hypertension - A Review of NICE Guidelines (NG136):  - Targets  - Risk Assessment  - Medications  - Assessing Target Organ Damage 02.45 - Lipid Modification - A Review of Nice Guidelines (NG181):  - How Lipids Affect Cardiovascular Risk 03.15 - Case Studies 03.30 - Action Plan, Evaluation, and Resources 03.45 - Close Day Two 09.15 - Coffee and Registration 09.30 - Heart Failure - How to Perform a Safe Annual Review (NG106) 10.45 - Coffee Break 11.00 - CHD - Performing an Annual Review and Including Assessment of Angina 12.30 - Lunch 01.30 - Stroke - Secondary Prevention and Management of Long-Term Complications 02.30 - Case Studies - Group Work to Consolidate Learning 03.30 - Competencies, Training, and Resources 03.45 - Close Key Learning Outcomes for Both Days: Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the basic physiology of cardiovascular disease. 2. Perform risk assessments with patients and discuss modifiable factors such as diet and exercise. 3. Describe the targets for blood pressure and cholesterol and how these affect primary and secondary prevention of CVD. 4. Describe the basic anti-hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering medications involved in CVD. 5. Name the major complications that may arise in people with a long duration of CVD and measures that may limit or prevent them. 6. Describe the key advice to patients regarding Heart Failure and recognition of when to escalate/refer. 7. Perform a safe review for stroke, CHD, and HF, recognizing how to work within your professional limits and when to signpost. 8. Provide examples of referral pathways to other services, e.g., weight management, secondary care, activity, and psychological services. 9. Explain the key components and process of an annual review and a self-management plan. Join us for this comprehensive 2-day course via Zoom and enhance your ability to provide effective cardiovascular disease care within primary care settings.

Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for individuals who need to present information effectively in a professional environment. Overview This program can benefit anyone who presents; a trainer, a meeting facilitator, speaker, or seminar discussion leader. No matter which role you are assuming, this workshop will help you become more efficient and proficient with the skills of providing information to others. In this course, students will learn active listening skills to facilitate the exchange of ideas in meetings and presentations. They will also organize your ideas to create coherent and convincing oral presentations. GETTING STARTED * Icebreaker * Housekeeping Items * The Parking Lot * Workshop Objectives CREATING THE PROGRAM * Performing a Needs Analysis * Writing the Basic Outline * Researching, Writing, and Editing CHOOSING YOUR DELIVERY METHODS * Basic Methods * Advanced Methods * Basic Criteria to Consider VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Listening and Hearing: They Aren?t the Same Thing * Asking Questions * Communicating with Power NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS * Body Language * It?s Not What You Say, it?s How You Say It OVERCOMING NERVOUSNESS * Preparing Mentally * Physical Relaxation Techniques * Appearing Confident in Front of the Crowd CREATING FANTASTIC FLIP CHARTS * Required Tools * The Advantages of Pre-Writing * Using Colors Appropriately * Creating a Plan B CREATING COMPELLING POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS * Required Tools * Tips and Tricks * Creating a Plan B WOW 'EM WITH THE WHITEBOARD * Traditional and Electronic Whiteboards * Using Colors Appropriately * Creating a Plan B VIBRANT VIDEOS AND AMAZING AUDIO * Required Tools * Tips and Tricks * Creating a Plan B PUMPING IT UP A NOTCH * Make Them Laugh a Little * Encourage Discussion * Dealing with Questions WRAPPING UP * Words from the Wise * Review of Parking Lot * Lessons Learned * Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans Presentation Skills training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Presentation Skills course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

OUR LEVEL 4 SPORTS MASSAGE COURSES WILL GIVE YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR SPORTS MASSAGE QUALIFICATION TO THE NEXT LEVEL. The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy builds on your existing knowledge and skills gained from the level 3 Sports Massage course [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-3-diploma-sports-massage-therapy/]. This qualification will provide learners with a deeper knowledge and further skills to be able treat clients and correct common patterns of dysfunction. Many learners say I wish I had done my level 4 sooner!  Whilst level 3 Sports Massage course [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-3-diploma-sports-massage-therapy/] gives you the knowledge and skills to start work as a sports massage therapist Level 4 starts to teach you how to really treat your patients / clients. Delving into a greater level of A&P knowledge, teaching you advanced soft tissue techniques and exploring the common injuries patients / clients will present with.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEVEL 4 SPORTS MASSAGE COURSES The Level 4 Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy builds on your existing knowledge and skills gained from the level 3 Sports Massage course. This qualification will provide learners with a deeper knowledge and further skills to be able treat clients and correct common patterns of dysfunction. COURSE FOCUS: * Assessment skills * Learning of a range of injuries and dysfunctions * Introduction and learning of some special tests. * Development of massage techniques & skills * Patient aftercare advice along with corrective exercise prescription knowledge THIS QUALIFICATION ENABLES YOU TO: * Progression on to a Level 5 Sports Therapy Course * Progression onto an Osteopathy or Physiotherapy course HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? The assessment process includes the following; * x3 Unit Worksheets * x1 Assignment * x7 Observations * x2 Critical evaluation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VENUE BTST Academy & Clinic, Holly Farm, Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Nottingham, NG21 9JD COURSE DELIVERY Weekends COURSE DATES 2024 APRIL; Fri 5th, Sat 6th & Sun 7th APRIL; Fri 19th, Sat 20th & Sun 21st MAY; Fri 3rd MAY; Sat 11th & Sun 12th MAY; Fri 24th COURSE DAYS WILL RUN FROM 9:30am – 4:30pm PRICE £ 1400.00 COURSE CONTENT  For the course content and syllabus please click HERE [https://btstacademy.co.uk/level-4-sports-massage-courses/] TUTOR Becky Tyler ASSESSOR Becky Tyler & Laura Simmons INTERNAL VERIFIER: Sarah Lane EXTERNAL VERIFIER: Will Mansford – Active IQ AWARDING BODY: Active IQ PAYMENT ON BOOKING; You can either select to pay:- The non refundable deposit of £400 or the Full Amount at time of booking. PAYING A DEPOSIT: If you select to pay the deposit you will receive communication via email to discuss & confirm a payment plan, all monies owed must be paid in full 1 week before the course start date ELCAS FUNDING: ELCAS Funding is available for this course COURSE ATTENDANCE: *We ask that all dates are attended but appreciate this is not always possible and therefore any missed days will need to be completed via home study. However if there are more than 2x days you are unable to attend, please contact us at btstacademy@outlook.com [btstacademy@outlook.com] to discuss before booking. REFUNDS; Please note that your deposit is non-refundable. If you start your practical training and then withdraw from the course you will still be liable for the full course fee.

The course covers research design principles and all main quantitative evaluation methods: randomised experiments, instrumental variables, sharp and fuzzy regression discontinuity designs, regression methods, matching methods and longitudinal methods (before-after, difference-in-differences and synthetic controls).

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for business users who have been using Power BI to build analytic solutions and are ready to take advantage of the power and flexibility that DAX provides. Learning DAX is a very common 'next step' for experienced Power BI users. Overview At course completion, you should be able to describe DAX syntax, data types, and errors use DAX to create calculated columns, measures, and tables explain how DAX calculations are evaluated, along with the differences between row context and filter context configure and use Time Intelligence to perform common time-based calculations, for example to-date calculations, year-over-year analysis, moving averages, etc. create calculated columns and measures that use data from multiple tables in the data model write measures that handle error conditions gracefully use DAX to enhance the Power BI user experience use DAX Studio to connect to a Power BI data model and execute simple queries Welcome to Introduction to DAX for Power BI. This two-day instructor-led course is intended for business users who have been using Power BI and want to use DAX to create custom calculations in their data models. In this class, you will be introduced to using Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), which is the expression language that is used to create custom calculations in the Power BI Data model. The course covers some of the theoretical underpinnings of the data model and the DAX language, but the emphasis is on using DAX to solve common business problems. You will learn how to write your own calculated columns, measures, and tables, how to visualize the way Power BI computes DAX calculations, and how to troubleshoot custom code. MODULE 1: GETTING STARTED WITH DAX * INTRODUCTION TODAX * CREATING OBJECTS WITHDAX * CONTEXT AND RULES OF EVALUATION * VARIABLES,COMMENTS,AND TESTING MODULE 2: PERFORMING BASIC CALCULATIONS * GETTING STARTED * IMPLICIT MEASURES * ADDING QUICK MEASURES * WORKING WITH DAX DATA TYPES . * DOING BASIC MATH * USING LOGIC IN YOUR CALCULATIONS * USING THE IF() FUNCTION * NESTED IF() * USING THE SWITCH() FUNCTION * ADVANCED SWITCH() * LOGICAL OPERATORS & FUNCTIONS: ||, OR(), &&, AND(), NOT() * AGGREGATING AND SUMMARIZING DATA * THE SUM() FUNCTION MODULE 3: WORKING WITH CONTEXT IN THE DATA MODEL * CONTEXT DEFINED * DATA MODELING BASICS * INTRODUCTION TO DIMENSIONAL MODELING * RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE EVALUATION CONTEXT * GETTING DATA FROM OTHER TABLES USING RELATED() AND RELATEDTABLE * LOOKING UP DATA WITHOUT USING RELATIONSHIPS * MODIFYING THE CONTEXT USING CALCULATE() MODULE 4: PERFORMING MORE ADVANCED CALCULATIONS * THE DAX ITERATOR FUNCTIONS * USING TABLE MANIPULATION FUNCTIONS MODULE 5: WORKING WITH TIME * PERFORMING DATE CALCULATIONS * WORKING WITH DATE TABLES * GENERATING A DATE TABLE WITH THE CALENDAR() FUNCTION * DEFINING CUSTOM OPERATING PERIODS * YTD, QTD, AND MTD CALCULATIONS * CUSTOM TO-DATE CALCULATIONS * FINDING YEAR-OVER-YEAR CHANGE * FINDING MOVING AVERAGES MODULE 6: ENHANCING THE USER EXPERIENCE * CONTROLLING VISIBILITYOF YOUR MEASURES * USING WHAT-IF PARAMETERS * ADDING BANDING * USING DAX TO PROVIDE ROW-LEVEL SECURITY