Harpenden

<h2>Communication Skills: In-House</h2><p>Master the tools and techniques you need to communicate effectively, confidently and professionally in the workplace, whether writing emails, speaking over the phone (including conference calls) or meeting others face-to-face.</p><p>Learn how to express yourself even more concisely, precisely and clearly with a keen focus on knowing what you want to achieve, understanding the audience and considering the context.</p><p>The workshop focuses on the more challenging situations, such as when you need to be assertive, deliver bad news or win others over to your point of view.</p><p><strong>Delivery:</strong> Available as a full-day, half-day, bite-sized programme or webinar. Virtual and in-house delivery options. </p><ul><li>Learn how to select the appropriate communication medium (email, telephone or face-to-face)</li><li>Be able to organise and express messages relevant to the audience, objective and context</li><li>Know how to communicate more clearly, precisely and concisely in a range of situations</li><li>Practise new techniques to enhance your communication in the workplace</li><li>Understand how best to ask questions to establish needs and relevant information</li><li>Appreciate the impact of assumptions and know how to eradicate them</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>The communication cycle</h3><ul><li>The message we want to send isn't always what the receiver gets</li><li>Understanding the three channels of communication: visual / vocal / verbal</li><li>How challenges and misunderstandings can arise:<ul><li>When the visual disappears (telephone and teleconferencing)</li><li>When the vocal disappears (writing)</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Which medium when?</h3><ul><li>When is it best to put it in writing?</li><li>When should you use the phone?</li><li>When is face-to-face the best choice?</li><li>Issues to consider when you have difficult messages to deliver, when you want to influence and persuade, or when the situation is getting emotional</li></ul><h3>Four steps to communicating well</h3><ul><li>Thinking about your objective</li><li>Thinking about the recipient</li><li>Selecting the content</li><li>Making it compelling</li></ul><h3>Communicating effectively in writing</h3><ul><li>The importance of being clear, precise and concise</li><li>How to create a logical, coherent flow, make the content accessible and get the tone right - the A to B model</li><li>The power of short sentences and simple language</li><li>How to write emails that get read and get results</li><li>'Wimp talk' versus 'power talk' - why it's important to avoid softeners and qualifiers</li><li>How to write an effective email</li></ul><h3>Adapting your communication style</h3><ul><li>A question of style</li><li>What's yours? - questionnaire</li><li>How to adapt it</li></ul><h3>Telephone and teleconference skills</h3><ul><li>Using verbal and vocal channels</li><li>How to explain things clearly over the telephone</li></ul><h3>Assumptions and misunderstandings</h3><ul><li>Understanding the dangers</li><li>How 'mind-reading', making assumptions and jumping to conclusions can sabotage effective communication</li><li>Why you should avoid interrupting people when you think you know what they're going to say</li><li>The importance of suspending judgment, being patient and listening carefully</li><li>Making the content of your communication explicit rather than implicit</li></ul><h3>Precision questioning</h3><ul><li>How to eradicate assumptions and avoid misunderstandings</li><li>What makes a question powerful?</li><li>What questions should you avoid?</li><li>The problems with leading questions</li></ul><h3>Active listening</h3><ul><li>The power of active listening</li><li>How to show active listening</li></ul><h3>Communicating effectively face-to-face</h3><ul><li>1-to-1s and meetings</li><li>How to build and maintain rapport</li><li>Using body language and eye contact</li><li>Communicating confidently and assertively when stating your opinion, making requests or giving feedback</li></ul><h3>Difficult conversations</h3><ul><li>How to communicate well in difficult conversations</li><li>Effectively managing your emotional state</li></ul><h3>Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li></ul>


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Maximum Performance

Communication Skills: In-House

Milton Keynes 

Newport Pagnell

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Telephone Training - Avaya Aura/CM

<h2>Mediation Mindsets and Skills: In-House</h2><p>This is an interactive and dynamic workshop designed to help participants increase their understanding of conflict and of the use of mediation mindsets and skills to manage it. Mediation facilitates people in conflict finding their own way forward. By using mediation mindsets and skills, participants will be able to understand the sources of conflict and how to manage it and will become more effective in dealing with it in their organisations.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>At the end of the session participants will:</p><ul><li>Understand themselves better when they are in conflict</li><li>Be aware of how people in conflict behave, feel and think</li><li>Understand, and be able to apply, mediation mindsets and skills to managing conflict</li><li>Be able to deal with conflict more effectively, becoming more confident and assertive</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Introduction</h3><ul><li>Workshop objectives</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>Overview of conflict</h3><ul><li>Conflict in organisations and teams</li><li>The conflict escalation spiral</li><li>Constructive or destructive conflict?</li></ul><h3>Causes of conflict</h3><ul><li>Neurobiology and conflict: reaction and response</li><li>Observations and interpretations</li><li>Mayer's Wheel of Conflict</li><li>The PIN model: Positions-Interests-Needs</li></ul><h3>Key mindsets in mediation</h3><ul><li>Impartiality and neutrality</li><li>Creating space</li><li>Creating safety</li></ul><h3>Key skills</h3><ul><li>Listening for facts, feelings, needs and assumptions</li><li>Reflecting and summarising</li><li>Powerful questioning</li><li>Empathy</li></ul><h3>Assertive communication and non-violent communication</h3><ul><li>NVC model</li><li>I statements</li></ul><h3>Application and review of the day</h3><ul><li>So, what do you need to deal with conflict successfully?</li><li>Diffusing a reaction</li><li>Action planning</li><li>Review and close</li></ul>


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Mediation Mindsets and Skills: In-House

<h2>Mediation Skills</h2><p>This is an interactive and dynamic workshop designed to help participants increase their understanding of conflict and of the use of mediation mindsets and skills to manage it. Mediation facilitates people in conflict finding their own way forward. By using mediation mindsets and skills, participants will be able to understand the sources of conflict and how to manage it and will become more effective in dealing with it in their organisations.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>At the end of the session participants will:</p><ul><li>Understand themselves better when they are in conflict</li><li>Be aware of how people in conflict behave, feel and think</li><li>Understand, and be able to apply, mediation mindsets and skills to managing conflict</li><li>Be able to deal with conflict more effectively, becoming more confident and assertive</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Introduction</h3><ul><li>Workshop objectives</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>Overview of conflict</h3><ul><li>Conflict in organisations and teams</li><li>The conflict escalation spiral</li><li>Constructive or destructive conflict?</li></ul><h3>Causes of conflict</h3><ul><li>Neurobiology and conflict: reaction and response</li><li>Observations and interpretations</li><li>Mayer's Wheel of Conflict</li><li>The PIN model: Positions-Interests-Needs</li></ul><h3>Key mindsets in mediation</h3><ul><li>Impartiality and neutrality</li><li>Creating space</li><li>Creating safety</li></ul><h3>Key skills</h3><ul><li>Listening for facts, feelings, needs and assumptions</li><li>Reflecting and summarising</li><li>Powerful questioning</li><li>Empathy</li></ul><h3>Assertive communication and non-violent communication</h3><ul><li>NVC model</li><li>I statements</li></ul><h3>Application and review of the day</h3><ul><li>So, what do you need to deal with conflict successfully?</li><li>Diffusing a reaction</li><li>Action planning</li><li>Review and close</li></ul>


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Mediation Mindsets and Skills

<p>Despite attempts to reduce the number of claims, there are now more Tribunal cases than ever before (almost 200,000 a year, according to the latest figures), so the chances are that some of them are being made against your organisation. Whether you want to avoid claims in the first place or simply handle them more efficiently, this course - presented by a member with more than twenty years' standing of the Employment Tribunal judiciary - will help you.</p><ul><li>UNDERSTAND HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS</li><li>GET TO GRIPS WITH THE RULES AND THE TECHNICAL 'JARGON'</li><li>MINIMISE THE RISK OF CLAIMS ARISING IN THE FIRST PLACE</li><li>DECIDE WHETHER TO SETTLE OR DEFEND A CLAIM</li><li>HANDLE THE PRE-HEARING PROCESSES EFFICIENTLY</li><li>PREPARE THE CASE</li><li>KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT 'ON THE DAY'</li><li>KEEP THE COSTS DOWN THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Understanding the employment tribunal system</h3><ul><li>The system</li><li>The 'jargon'</li><li>The rules</li><li>The alternatives</li></ul><h3>2. How to keep out of the tribunal</h3><ul><li>Following the right processes</li><li>Making the right decisions</li><li>Managing complaints</li><li>Dismissing people fairly</li><li>Using compromise agreements</li></ul><h3>3. Responding to a claim</h3><ul><li>What to do if you receive an ET1</li><li>What are the legal issues? Defend or settle?</li><li>How to complete the ET3</li><li>Complying with ET orders</li><li>Questionnaires and disclosure</li></ul><h3>4. How to prepare your case</h3><ul><li>Working with lawyers and barristers - who does what?</li><li>Witness statements and briefing</li><li>Collating the documents</li><li>Following - and using - the rules</li><li>Checklists and tips</li></ul><h3>5. What happens on the day?</h3><ul><li>What to do when you get there</li><li>Who goes first?</li><li>Cross-examinations</li><li>Questions from the Tribunal</li><li>Re-examination</li><li>Closing submissions</li><li>The decision</li><li>Awards (and how to minimise them)</li></ul><h3>6. After the hearing</h3><ul><li>Costs</li><li>Reviews</li><li>Appeals</li></ul><h3>7. Review and close</h3>


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Employee Tribunal Claims and How to Deal with Them

<h2>Time and Priority Management: In-House</h2><p>We're all faced with more competing demands on our time than ever before. But do we even know where our time goes?</p><p>Knowing how we spend it is the first step towards being able to control how we spend it. What non-essential activities can you drop? If there are things you can't drop, how can you manage them better? How can you be more intentional about how you run your day?</p><p>This is an opportunity to explore different approaches to time and priority management. How can you manage interruptions better? How can you structure your day around your peak energy moments? How can you make your life easier by using the compass, not the clock?</p><ul><li>Explain the essential principles of time management</li><li>Explore how they can use their time so that it better aligns with their goals</li><li>Identify ways of using different planning tools to stay on track</li><li>Articulate the importance of being proactive and avoiding firefighting</li><li>Understand how to apply different strategies in a series of typical workplace situations</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Time audit</h3><ul><li>How do you actually spend your time?</li><li>Important v 'urgent'</li><li>The problem with 'busy'</li><li>The 'runaround' dilemma</li><li>Going beyond 'busyness'</li><li>Pareto's law</li></ul><h3>2 Eliminating wasted time</h3><ul><li>Identifying your 'time-stealers'</li><li>'To-do' lists or 'to don't' lists?</li></ul><h3>3 Managing yourself</h3><ul><li>Self-management challenges</li><li>Overcoming procrastination</li><li>Impact of stress and pressure</li></ul><h3>4 Keeping on track</h3><ul><li>How do you make sure you focus on your priorities - and don't lose sight of them, especially when you're busy?</li><li>The First Things First Model (FTFM)</li><li>Compass or clock?</li><li>Challenge your plan - the 'planning fallacy'</li></ul><h3>5 Getting things done</h3><ul><li>The 4Ds<ul><li>Do it</li><li>Dump it</li><li>Participant it</li><li>Defer it</li></ul></li><li>Making things happen</li><li>'Overwhelm' and multi-tasking</li><li>Managing competing priorities</li><li>Attention, focus and willpower - working with your circadian rhythm, not against it</li></ul><h3>6 Strategies</h3><ul><li>Blocking time</li><li>Managing emails</li><li>Managing interruptions</li><li>Managing meetings</li></ul><h3>7 Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>


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Time and Priority Management: In-House

<p>All good managers use coaching to a certain extent. Some do it better than others. But then, some have had more training than others!</p>
<p>This two-day workshop will help you to take your coaching skills to the next level, making you an even more effective manager in the process.</p><ul><li>INCREASED SELF-AWARENESS OF YOUR OWN 'COACHING STYLE'</li><li>A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT COACHING IS AND WHEN TO USE A COACHING APPROACH</li><li>ENHANCED SKILLS IN DEVELOPING RAPPORT, LISTENING, QUESTIONING, GOAL-SETTING AND GIVING FEEDBACK</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>DAY ONE</h3><h4>1. Welcome and introduction</h4><ul><li>What will make the workshop worthwhile for you?</li></ul><h4>2. A coaching approach</h4><ul><li>What do we mean by a coaching approach? Myths and reality</li><li>Line manager as coach</li><li>Experiencing a coaching approach</li></ul><h4>3. An introduction to the four key coaching skills</h4><ul><li>Building trust and rapport</li><li>Active listening and powerful questions</li><li>Application: Skills practice - using powerful questions</li><li>Direct communication and giving feedback</li><li>Planning and goal-setting</li><li>Application: Skills practice - using the 'Time to Think' framework</li></ul><h4>4. The OSCAR coaching framework</h4><ul><li>The OSCAR model</li><li>Application: Skills practice - using the OSCAR model as a framework for a coaching conversation</li></ul><h4>5. Review and next steps</h4><ul><li>Reflections and action planning</li></ul><h3>DAY TWO</h3><h4>1. Learning review</h4><ul><li>Sparkling moments</li><li>What underpins a good coaching approach - core competencies</li><li>Coaching and Business Partnering competence</li></ul><h4>2. Exploring possibilities and challenging with integrity</h4><ul><li>Heron's Framework for 'coaching styles'</li><li>Your coaching / communication style</li><li>Application: Skills practice - 'popcorn' coaching activity</li><li>The support / challenge matrix</li><li>'Stretching' our clients - exploring possibilities to realise potential</li><li>Application: Skills practice - flexing our style to offer constructive challenge</li></ul><h4>3. What we are learning from neuroscience</h4><ul><li>Implications for a coaching approach</li><li>Solution-focused coaching</li><li>Application: Skills practice - OSCAR through the solution focus lens</li></ul><h4>4. Planning and goal-setting</h4><ul><li>GOT / WANT matrix - reflections on coaching strengths and areas for development</li><li>Application: Coaching conversations - personal development plan</li></ul><h4>5. Review and next steps</h4><ul><li>Reflections on learning</li><li>Commitments to action</li><li>Key learnings and take-aways</li></ul><h4>Optional Â½ day follow-up</h4><ul><li>Review learning, address issues arising and have the opportunity for skills practice and feedback.</li></ul>


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Coaching Skills for Line Managers

<p>Performance reviews and appraisals are an essential tool in managing staff and team performance effectively. This one-day workshop has been designed to help managers implement their organisation's performance appraisal system effectively. It focuses on how to prepare for appraisal meetings, how to get the most out of the meeting itself, and how to ensure that the appraisal informs and supports performance management on a day-to-day basis. Particular attention is paid to setting SMART objectives.</p><ul><li>UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS AND HOW THEY SUPPORT THE MANAGEMENT OF PERFORMANCE ON A DAY-TO-DAY BASIS</li><li>PREPARE AND CONDUCT POSITIVE AND MEANINGFUL PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS AND REVIEW MEETINGS - INCLUDING THE SETTING OF SMART OBJECTIVES</li><li>MONITOR AND MEASURE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY AGAINST DEFINED OBJECTIVES / TARGETS</li><li>IMPLEMENT THE ORGANISATION'S PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL SYSTEM IN A POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE WAY, WITH A FULL UNDERSTANDING AS TO HOW THEIR ROLE AS A MANAGER FITS INTO THE BIGGER PICTURE</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Introduction</h3><ul><li>Programme objectives and benefits from attending</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>2. Effective appraisals</h3><ul><li>Participants' experiences of conducting / receiving appraisals</li><li>What makes them successful or unsuccessful?</li><li>Purpose and benefits of appraisals</li><li>Appraisals and performance management</li></ul><h3>3. The process</h3><ul><li>Your performance appraisal system</li><li>The performance management cycle</li><li>Documenting the appraisal</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li></ul><h3>4. Preparing for a performance appraisal</h3><ul><li>Preparing to hold a performance appraisal</li><li>Assessing performance and gathering evidence</li><li>Determining future objectives</li><li>Identifying development needs</li></ul><h3>5. The performance appraisal meeting</h3><ul><li>Structuring the meeting</li><li>Encouraging participation</li></ul><h3>6. Setting objectives</h3><ul><li>Goals, objectives and outcomes - what are they and why do we use them?</li><li>Start with the end in mind - what needs to be achieved and / or delivered and how will you know?</li><li>Making objectives SMART</li><li>Exercise - are these objectives SMART?</li><li>Practical tips - diagnostic questions to help set objectives, verbs to use, verbs to avoid, etc</li><li>Making SMART objectives even SMARTER</li></ul><h3>7. On-going review</h3><ul><li>Monitoring, measuring and reviewing performance</li><li>Providing support and effective feedback</li><li>Developing your staff to improve performance</li></ul><h3>8. And finally...</h3><ul><li>Open forum - remaining challenges and 'what if' scenarios</li><li>Action planning - identifying how participants will transfer this learning into the workplace and what else they may need which will help them to do this effectively</li><li>Review and close</li></ul>


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Performance Reviews and Appraisals

<h2>Negotiation Skills in a Day</h2><p>Anybody that has achieved success in business will tell you that you never get the deal you deserve - you only get the deal you can negotiate!</p><p>This one-day workshop is based on research findings and effective techniques from the Harvard Business School Negotiation Project; it provides a unique opportunity to learn and practice these skills in a safe environment using up to date materials and life-like practice negotiation case studies.</p><p>Our expert one day skills workshop helps participants learn the skills and behaviours of good negotiation, and how to select the most appropriate negotiation strategy and tactics to achieve the best outcome possible. Each participant will leave the day armed with the confidence and practical negotiation skills to successfully apply in any situation.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>After completing this course participants will be able to:</p><ul><li>Understand the main types and style of negotiation and use the most appropriate strategy and tactics for each of them to achieve the best agreement</li><li>Apply the four most important concepts to put themselves in the strongest possible position in any negotiation</li><li>Use a systematic approach to preparing, presenting and concluding negotiated agreements</li><li>Analyse the power dynamics in a negotiation and apply tried and tested methods for communicating with, influencing and persuading the other side in a negotiation</li><li>Anticipate common barriers to agreement and use a tested approach to successfully concluding the deal they deserve!</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>What is negotiation?</h3><ul><li>Types of negotiation</li><li>Win-lose negotiations versus win-win negotiations</li><li>Wise agreements and principled negotiation</li><li>Key skills needed for negotiation</li></ul><h3>The four key negotiating concepts</h3><ul><li>BATNA - Best Alternative To Negotiated Agreement</li><li>Setting your reservation price</li><li>ZOPA - Zone Of Possible Agreement</li><li>Creating and trading value</li></ul><h3>Using a four phase model for negotiation</h3><ul><li>Nine steps to successful planning</li><li>Discussing a deal - creating and claiming value</li><li>Making and framing proposals</li><li>Bargaining for the winning deal</li></ul><h3>Communicating, influencing and persuading</h3><ul><li>Effective questioning and listening skills</li><li>Understanding and interpreting body-language</li><li>Barriers to effective communication</li><li>Understanding and using power</li><li>Proven ways to influence people</li><li>Six universal methods of persuasion</li></ul><h3>Negotiating tactics</h3><ul><li>Understanding what matters - what the numbers mean</li><li>Tactics for win-lose negotiations</li><li>Tactics for win-win negotiations</li><li>Effective team negotiating</li></ul><h3>Barriers to agreement</h3><ul><li>Common barriers to agreement</li><li>Dealing with die-hard negotiators</li><li>Dealing with lack of trust</li></ul><h3>Closing the deal</h3><ul><li>Four steps to closing the winning deal</li><li>How to know when to walk away from a deal</li></ul>


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Negotiation Skills in a Day

<h2>Presentation Skills: In-House</h2><p>Presenting with confidence is an essential business skill.</p><p>Whether you are delivering a client presentation or addressing an internal gathering, good presentation skills are crucial for success.</p><p>This programme cover the foundation skills you need to improve the impact, clarity and structure of your presentations. Master the physical factors, harnessing the power of non-verbal communication. Engage your audience. Learn how to structure your presentation for best results. Deal with questions more effectively. Boost your confidence. And learn to enjoy doing it!</p><p>You will be expected to bring a 3-minute pre-prepared presentation to the workshop. You'll get supportive feedback to ensure that you leave the session with greater confidence and competence to present effectively in any situation.</p><ul><li>Have a benchmark for what powerful presenters do and don't do</li><li>Know how to structure a presentation to maximise impact and engagement</li><li>Be able to master the use of posture and gesture for maximum impact</li><li>Be able to avoid 'death by PowerPoint'</li><li>Improve your ability and confidence to get buy-in to your ideas</li><li>Feel more confident when handling questions or challenges</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Handling nerves, feeling confident</h3><ul><li>What makes someone a confident presenter?</li><li>Why feeling nervous is a normal human reaction to being in the spotlight</li><li>The mindset that will help you be a confident presenter</li><li>Techniques for handling nerves</li><li>The matrix of authentic presenting</li><li>Pre-prepared individual presentations (3 minutes max) - practice activity</li></ul><h3>2 The 3Vs of powerful presenting</h3><ul><li>The three primary channels of communication - Visual, Vocal and Verbal.</li><li>Bringing the 3Vs to life - practice activity</li></ul><h3>3 Avoiding 'death by PowerPoint'</h3><ul><li>Hints and tips to make PowerPoint powerful</li><li>Participants receive coaching from other participants and the trainer on their slides - what's working and what needs to change? </li></ul><h3>4 Delivering with passion</h3><ul><li>How to ensure that you are the presentation, not your slides</li><li>Unscripted individual presentations - practice activity</li></ul><h3>5 Creating and structuring an audience-centred presentation</h3><ul><li>Why the best presentations are audience-centred</li><li>Organising materials to make presentations relevant and compelling</li></ul><h3>6 Getting your key messages across</h3><ul><li>If you don't get your key messages across clearly, you will never achieve the outcome you want</li><li>Reducing the pre-prepared individual presentations from 3 minutes to just 90 seconds - individual activity</li></ul><h3>7 Managing audience attention spans</h3><ul><li>How to keep your audience engaged</li><li>How attention typically varies throughout a presentation</li><li>Review the structure of the 90-second presentations and improving them - group activity</li></ul><h3>8 Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>


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Presentation Skills: In-House

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Belfast

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Qualification Structure:</strong></span></p><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Unit 1: Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment</span><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Unit 2: Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Unit 3: Applied Anatomy and Physiology</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Unit 4: Principles of Planning and Delivering Group Exercise</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Unit 5: Principles and Fundamentals of Pilates</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Unit 6: Plan and deliver a Pilates Session</span></p><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Entry Requirements:</strong></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. YMCA Awards recommend learners&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 16px;">have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.</span><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Assessments:</strong></span></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Learner Assessment Record</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Assessment Workbook</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Practical examination</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Portfolio of evidence</span></p></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div>

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

Qualification Structure:
Unit 1: Providing a positive customer experience in the exercise environment
Unit 2: Lifestyle Management and Health Awareness
Unit 3: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 4: Principles of Planning and Delivering Group Exercise
Unit 5: Principles and Fundamentals of Pilates
Unit 6: Plan and deliver a Pilates Session
Entry Requirements:Learners need to be 16 or above to complete this qualification. YMCA Awards recommend learners have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.
Assessments:
Learner Assessment Record
Assessment Workbook
Multiple Choice Theory paper (external)
Practical examination
Portfolio of evidence

Platinum Training Institute

Pilates

This qualification is aimed at learners who wish to work in an unsupervised capacity; planning, instructing and evaluating a safe and effective Pilates session.

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates

Southend on Sea

Rotherham

Manchester

Slough

Portsmouth

Bingley

Nottingham

Paisley

Birmingham

Luton

Northampton

Bedford

Liverpool 

Swansea

BASIC to ADVANCED COURSE PACKAGE

Complete 3 courses over 2 full days and receive three qualifications:

Introduction to Phlebotomy Certificate (Nationally Recognised Level 3, Ireland Level 5)
Days 1 and 2: 9.30am – 5.00pm

Advanced Phlebotomy Certificate (Nationally Recognised Level 4, Ireland Level 6)
Day 1: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Geopace Certificate of Competency (Nationally Recognised Accredited, CPD Practical Skills)
Day 2: 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.






Key Facts & Summary:


COURSE 1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
UK Level Three (Ireland Level Five)
DUALLY ACCREDITED - Open College Network (OCN) and The CPD Certification Service (21 CPD Points)

PART 1 (DAY 1) - 9.30am to 5.00pm
PART 2 (DAY 2) - 9.30am to 5.00pm

Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376

A TWO DAY venepuncture course at Level 3. Trains up to the point of live blood draws.

On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Phlebotomy.

DAY ONE (PART 1) - THEORY
Attend the course location of your choice – starts at 9.30am and finishes approx. 5.00pm

DAY TWO (PART 2) - CLASSROOM
Your classroom tutor will recap on the theory element (above) after which you will begin your practical sessions learning and developing the skills required up to the point of Live Blood Draws.

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COURSE 2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE - NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND ACCREDITED VENEPUCTURE COURSE
UK Level Four (Ireland Level 6)
DUALLY ACCREDITED - Open College Network (OCN) and The CPD Certification Service (14 CPD Points)

PART 1 - THEORY
Complete your theory training online in the comfort of your own home or at work.

PART 2 - CLASSROOM
Follow on from your Day One Theory training, in the evening, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376

Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.

On completion awards a Nationally Recognised and Accredited Certificate in Advanced Phlebotomy.

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COURSE 3: ROUTE TO COMPETENCY MASTERCLASS
CPD ACCREDITED - The CPD Certification Service

CLASSROOM
Follow on from your Day Two practical training, in the evening, from 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Adheres to World Health Organisation guidelines (meets or exceeds all guidelines) and Skills for Health Directive HSC376

GEOPACE LIVE BLOOD SESSIONS enabling you to draw human blood under 1-to-1 supervision of your tutor. You will follow a Competency Checklist, signed off by your tutor on completion.

On completion awards a Geopace Certificate of Competency - Nationally Recognised and Accredited Route to Competency - Live Blood Draws Certificate

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How do I attend?

EITHER -
CLASSROOM OPTION - Attend one of our scheduled classroom locations, completing your Introduction to Phlebotomy Course over 2 days. You will also complete your Advanced Training at the end of the first day and your Competency Training at the end of the second day.

Our Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy Training Kits are supplied at no charge when booking our virtual classroom training option.
If you would like to add one or both of these kits to your classroom training option then these are available to add at time of booking. Our comprehensive training kits each mirror the same equipment and supplies used in the classroom and both include detailed video tutorials, allowing you to continue to practice and "hone" your skills after you have completed your practical training.

OR -

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION- Complete your theory training online at home or work, then join us for a one day Zoom session to complete your Introduction to Phlebotomy virtual classroom training, followed by your Advanced Training in the evening of the same day. You have the option to add a classroom-based competency session, awarding a CPD Accredited Geopace Certificate of Competency, at time of booking.

Our Virtual Classroom option includes two very comprehensive training kits - one for your introductory course and one for your advanced course. Kits are included at no charge (normally £79.95 each) and are yours to keep and to continue to practice with after you have finished your courses. The equipment and supplies included in your kits are the same as those used if you choose the classroom option.

How do I book?

Choose whether you would like to attend in a classroom or if you would like to complete your training by virtual classroom.
Click on the Classroom - Booking Options or Virtual Classroom - Booking Options buttons below to see all upcoming dates and locations.

Please note - Competency Training
Our Route to Competency Masterclass - Live Blood Sessions can only be completed in a classroom environment. This is included when you book a classroom option. When booking the virtual classroom option you can choose to add this at time of booking. You will receive a voucher code to enable you to book onto any upcoming dates or locations. For most of our two day course we run our competency training at the end of the second day and therefore you should be able to complete your full training programme with us over two days.

If you are completing your training by virtual classroom please see our list of competency training locations here.

If you would like to "mix and match" your training dates and/or locations then please call our admin team on 01525 713377 who will be more than happy to put a training package together for you on dates and / or locations that suit you.

All courses are accredited and are Skills for Health & WHO compliant.

Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: INTRODUCTION TO PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT003) - Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)
2: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY COURSE (GPT005) - Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)
3: GEOPACE COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE - CPD Certified (optional with Virtual Classroom)

Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING

WITH OUR

COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE

20% off -  Multi-Course Discount

    Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4

    Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom

    Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days

    Awards 2 accredited qualifications - Introduction to Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy qualifications

    Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD)

    Geopace Certificate of Competency included with classroom attendance or available as an option when booking virtual classroom

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Learn advanced skills and techniques

    Virtual Classroom options include comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kits (yours to keep)

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Phlebotomy Training - Beginner to Advanced PACKAGE

ONLINE STUDY + ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION
NO CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE REQUIRED


Awarding Body: Dual Accreditation - Open College Network (OCN Credit4Learning) & The CPD Certification Service (21 CPD Points)
 
Award Level: UK - Level Three (Advanced) + 21 CPD Points
Ireland Level Five (Advanced) + 21 CPD Points
 
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
 
Entry requirements: None. English Level 2 desirable
 
Training Locations: Study online + virtual classroom.
 
Practical Training: Includes FREE Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit worth £79.99
This comprehensive 76 piece practical training kit includes mini-arm trainer, sharps container and all medical grade supplies needed as well as a step-by-step 30 minute training video.



PART 1 (THEORY) - STUDY AT HOME ONLINE :
Complete your theory training online in the comfort of your own home or at work. Stop/start when it suits you and complete the online modules at your own pace. Can be completed on multiple devices such as laptop, smart-phone, desktop computer, kindle, tablet etc.
 
PART 2 (PRACTICAL SESSIONS) - JOIN US FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION:
Full instructions will be provided. We will send you a completely free Practise@Home Phlebotomy Training Kit, including a mini-arm trainer, for you to keep. You will follow your tutor's on-screen instructions during your Zoom virtual classroom sessions as you learn and develop your phlebotomy skills. The procedures and practices taught online are exactly the same as you would learn in the classroom. At any time before or after your course you can watch our 30 minute step-by-step video to refresh your knowledge and continue to use your training kit to practice your skills.
 
(THIS COURSE AWARDS THE SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR CLASSROOM AND HYBRID COURSE VERSIONS)


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


COURSE ITINERARY

 
A dually-accredited hybrid modular venepuncture course awarding an
OCN Accredited Level Three Certificate (3 credits) & 21 CPD Points


Nationally Recognised Qualification


Part 1 - online (eLearning) Part 2 - Virtual Classroom (1 Day Zoom)


PRE-COURSE
Home study pack - download and complete before the virtual classroom sessions

PART 1 - ONLINE
M01: Course Overview
M02: History, Definitions and Roles
M03: Work-flow cycles
M04: Professionalism
M05: Health & Safety
M06: Blood Collection Systems
M07: Anatomy & Physiology
M08: Blood Composition
M09: Using the equipment
M10: Performing the venepuncture - see Classroom Part 2
M11: Lab Tests and Bottle Types
M12: Analytical Errors
M13: Informal Quiz – answers
M14: Award – accredited certificates, value, application and overview. Job Opportunities.


PART 2 - VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION)
M01: Introduction: Welcome, Introductions and Overview.
M10: Performing the venepuncture (theory overview)
P01: Practical Session 1 – Equipment familiarisation - "Tools of the Trade"
P02A: Practical Session 2A – Unpacking your training kit
P02B: Practical Session 2B - A look at the mini-arm trainer and associated equipment
P03: Practical Session 3 – Using the tourniquet and identifying a vein
P04: Practical Session 4 – Handling and assembling the equipment. Familiarisation and procedures including initial skill-set development
P05: Practical Session 5 - Further skill-set development and consolidation. Discussing needle types including winged infusion sets (butterfly needles)
P06A: Practical Session 6A – Performing the venepuncture on the mini-arm trainer. Palpating the vein, performing the venepuncture. Sample handling and labelling.
P06B: Practical Session 6B – Consolidating pre- and post-venepuncture procedures.
 
Additional support material can be downloaded as you progress through the course online.





ZOOM SESSION

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM (ZOOM) SESSIONS 
Our Virtual Classroom training course consists of online study (Part 1 - theory) and Virtual Classroom Zoom sessions (Part 2 - practical skill-set development)
You must complete your Part 1 online study before joining us for your Zoom session(s).
Once you have enrolled on this course you will be sent a free Practise@Home Training Kit, This is yours to keep and can be reused any many time as you wish after you have completed the course.
Your Booking Confirmation will include your Zoom log-in details.



Learn how to take blood ... train as a Phlebotomist

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    No previous experience or qualifications needed

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

    CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Introduction to Phlebotomy Course (GPT003VC) - 1 DAY Virtual Classroom

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box-sizing: border-box;">13th - 27th July 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">3rd - 17th August 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">7th - 21st September 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li></ul></article><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><h3 style="color: var(--color-heading-text); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-heading-text);">Costs</h3><p style="color: var(--color-body-text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&pound;180.00 per person (inc. VAT)</strong></p><p style="color: var(--color-body-text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);">Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.</p></article></article><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></article>

Cavity Dental Training

Advanced Certificate in Impression Taking including Intra Oral Scanning

<div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Aims:&nbsp;</strong>To develop the exercise professional&rsquo;s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Outcome:</strong>&nbsp;You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Qualification Structure:</strong></span></p><ol start="1" type="1" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Learners will cover:</span><ul style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Key mental health conditions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">The relationships between mental health, society and lifestyle</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Legislation and government policy relating to mental health</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">The role of national organisations relating to mental health</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Roles and boundaries of the people involved in programming physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to motivate and support individuals with mental health conditions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to evaluate the usefulness of a range of resources of information on mental health and its relationship to physical activity</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of mental health interventions</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">How to program physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions How to deliver physical activity programmes to individuals with mental health conditions</li></ul></ol><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Entry Requirements:</strong></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">We recommend you hold an Exercise Referral Qualification</span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></div><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><strong style="color: rgb(235, 92, 35); font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(235, 92, 35);">Assessments:</strong></span></div><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Theory paper</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Research worksheet</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Analysis task</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Knowledge questions</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Programme design</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Programme delivery</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Professional discussion (programme delivery)</p><p style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Evaluation of programme delivery</p></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div>

Aims: To develop the exercise professional’s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours.
Outcome: You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.
Qualification Structure:
Learners will cover:
Key mental health conditions
The relationships between mental health, society and lifestyle
Legislation and government policy relating to mental health
The role of national organisations relating to mental health
Roles and boundaries of the people involved in programming physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions
How to motivate and support individuals with mental health conditions
How to evaluate the usefulness of a range of resources of information on mental health and its relationship to physical activity
How to evaluate the effectiveness of a range of mental health interventions
How to program physical activity for individuals with mental health conditions How to deliver physical activity programmes to individuals with mental health conditions
Entry Requirements:We recommend you hold an Exercise Referral QualificationAssessments:
Theory paper
Research worksheet
Analysis task
Knowledge questions
Programme design
Programme delivery
Professional discussion (programme delivery)
Evaluation of programme delivery

Physical Activity

Health

Mental Health

Aims: To develop the exercise professional’s understanding of mental health conditions and the benefits of activity and positive lifestyle behaviours.

Outcome: You will be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate activity sessions in the community and/or clinical settings with clients with a range of mental health conditions.

YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Delivering Physical Activity for Individuals with Mental Health Conditions

Burnley

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Have you ever wondered what is Reiki and would like to know more, then this course is for you if you would like to learn more about Reiki</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This Reiki Level One course is for you if you have heard a lot about Reiki and are interested in learning more about Reiki and is an introductory course on how to use Reiki healing techniques.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">This is where you begin and my online course will teach you all you need to know to get you started with using Reiki on yourself and it is very simple to learn and to use. It is a gentle hands-on healing technique, which uses healing energy to treat any physical or emotional concerns.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Reiki is a helpful self-development technique for anyone wanting to learn more about reiki and how to enjoy the benefits of a healing treatment.</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The Reiki One course is taught live on line using Zoom.</p><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What will I learn on this course:-</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">What is Reiki and its history?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">The Principles of Reiki</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Auras and chakras</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Preparation for your initiation to the Reiki energy or attunement</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">What does the Reiki energy feel like?</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">21 day cleansing process</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">How to practise self-healing on yourself</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Reiki and its uses with other therapies</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Your own Reiki Lineage</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Question and answer session&nbsp;</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">You will be initiated to the Reiki energy by an attunement and receive a full instruction manual and your course certificate will be awarded to you at the end of the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">I am a Reiki Master and teacher and I am one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course.</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">The course can be booked online here and you will receive instructions on how to access the course.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">I look forward to meeting you and sharing my knowledge and experience of Reiki with you.</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">What this course offers you:</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Individual Support &ndash; During and after your course, if you have any questions</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Practical Experience &ndash; Step by step training is given so that you can gain valuable experience using Reiki on yourself</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Energy Perception &ndash; You will be taught to develop skills of energy perception and learn how to interpret the Reiki by what you sense and feel</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Personal Growth &ndash; You will discover for yourself the gift of Reiki healing and have increased confidence to use it for self-healing</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Testimonials:- What other students who have attended my courses are saying &nbsp;</strong></p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">Level One Course</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&ldquo;I enjoyed this course and Margaret is a great teacher and her calming voice explains everything clearly&rdquo;. (Anne-Marie M)</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&ldquo;This is a very informative course. It gave me everything I needed to know to start working with the Reiki energy. (Sally R.)</p><p style="color: rgb(111, 114, 135); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(111, 114, 135);">&ldquo;This course is excellent!&rdquo; (Phil T)</p>

Margaret Cook - Learn More About Reiki

Energy Healing

Reiki

Reiki Healer

I am a Reiki Teacher in Manchester and one of the few traditionally trained Reiki Masters in the UK who have been trained by international best-selling Reiki author Penelope Quest. My teaching methods use traditional Reiki techniques perfected over many years and you can be assured of my support during and after your course. I teach all three levels of Reiki courses, level 1 reiki. level 2 reiki and reiki master level 3

Reiki Level One Online Course - New to Reiki this is for you

Brighton

ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 4 (Foundation Degree Level) - Ireland Level 6
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Covers advanced specialised phlebotomy techniques to give you the leading edge as a phlebotomist. Learn to use a wide range of non-routine equipment.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.


Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.


Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M00 - Introduction:
Learning outcomes, Assumptions and Overview.
M01 - Basic Phlebotomy - revision:
Recap of basic phlebotomy theory and practice - precursor to
the advanced course.
M02 - Aspirated and Vacuated Systems:
Open systems (Syringe & Needle), closed systems (Vacutainer & Monovette), Alternative closed systems, Using Monovette - aspiration and evacuated techniques, monovette adapter systems.
M03 - Specialised and Advanced Phlebotomy Equipment:
The centrifuge - overview. Safe operation and use. Managing a centrifuge breakage or spillage.
Equipment and practices in unusual situations.
Patients with special needs and requiring specific attention.
Equipment preparation for blood samples that are collected at
0 degrees, 37 degrees C and other non-standard conditions.
A look at advances in technology and how to use the latest devices.
M04 - Point of Care Testing:
What is POC Testing? Advantages, Disadvantages and Clinical
Outcomes. Comparison of POC with lab testing. 10 common POC tests. Roles for phlebotomists performing POC Tests.
M05 - Neonates and Children:
Sample collection from new-born to pre-adult. A detailed overview of legal principles of law including child consent and child protection for phlebotomists. Neonatal and child blood collection equipment.
A comprehensive look at heel and finger-prick procedures including
microtainers, lancets and capillary tube collection. Detailed heel prick procedure. Paediatric finger prick collection. The life-threatening hazard of over-collecting. Communication techniques in differing age bands.
Consent and the law. Basic principles of lawful consent for neonates and paediatric patients. Child protection.
Detailed analysis of neonatal and paediatric blood collection including Guthrie card collection. Neonatal bottles - colours and tests. Paediatric blood gases collection.
Butterfly needles - when to use. Blood tests during pregnancy. Neonatal blood screening - nine conditions covered. Bilirubin in neonates.
M06 - Geriatric Patients:
The challenges of phlebotomy in older people. Understanding skin changes and venepuncture implications. A profile of common
geriatric blood tests. Age related problems. Procedural precautions.
M07 - Special Procedures:
Drawing blood from back of hand. Drawing blood from lower limb veins. Managing the unwilling or difficult patient. Managing the psychiatric patient. Managing the isolated patient. Non-routine blood tests. Managing the latex allergy patient (type 1 and type 4 reactions). Latex indicators. Sample handling - non-routine procedures. Drug trials and research projects.
M08 - Special Tests and Sample Handling Procedures:
A look at sample collection at specific times of day and night,
samples that are protected from light, collected on ice and
collected at body temperature. Procedures for each group - collection notes, analytic time, optimal collection time and notes for each group.
M09 - Advanced Phlebotomy Tasks:
Additional procedures. Maintaining POC equipment. Stock control and stock rotation. Quality control. Data entry. Product evaluation. Training and competency evaluation.
M10 - Alternative Environments:
A step-by-step look at non-clinical phlebotomy environments including private testing, DEFRA, forensic and police, cord blood collection, DNA analysis, veterinary services, overseas and volunteering.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM)
MORNING , AFTERNOON OR EVENING SESSION:

1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
- Classroom - health & safety briefing, schedule overview.
- Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration. Unpacking and overview of your training kit.
2 - Syringe and Needle (open system): Correct use and applications.
3 - Monovette (open and closed systems):
Using the Monovette system in aspiration mode - correct use and applications.
Using the Monovette system in evacuated mode - correct use and applications.
4 - IR Vein Detector:
Demonstration of the IR vein detector for assisting in detection of difficult veins.
5 - Veins in back of hand:
Detecting suitable veins in the back of the hand.
6 - POC testing:
Point of Care Testing - use of glucose meter to demonstrate a typical POC test procedure. Correct use and overview of other POC test devices.
7 - Using lancets (finger collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for POC testing and whole blood micro-collection.
8 - Using lancets (heel collection)
We look at the correct use of lancets for neonatal blood spot tests (Guthrie Test).
9 - Capillary collection
Using glass capillary tubes for micro-collection. Correct use and handling.
10 - Microtube collection
Correct use of BD Microtainers (and similar micro-collection bottles) - collection and handling.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)



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.


Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)

Key Facts:


COURSE 1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION COURSE (GPT008)



ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)



Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 3 (Advanced Level) - Ireland Level 5
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 3 (Ireland Level 5)

 
PART 1 - Theory: Complete this part of your course online at home or work in your own time (stop and start learning when it suits you). Can be completed on multiple devices - smart phones, kindle, laptop, tablet etc.

PART 2 - Skills and Practical Development:
Safely and competently set up and maintain a Peripheral IV Infusion.


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.

 
Course Itinerary:
PART 1 - THEORY (ONLINE)
M1 - Peripheral IV Cannulation - Introduction:
Definitions - understanding terminology relating to PIVC.
IV Therapy and NMC guidelines.
M2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Legal Obligations and Accountability. Criminal, Civil and
Contractual law in Healthcare. Vicarious Liability and your
Duty of Care.
M3 - Anatomy & Physiology:
Sites appropriate to IV cannulation. Hand vs. arm.
Advantages and disadvantages of relevant veins.
An overview of Homeostasis and Fluid Balance.
M4 - Hygiene and Infection Prevention & Control (IPC):
Reducing healthcare-associated infections. Keeping Safe.
Bloodborne Pathogens and Work Practice Controls.
Standard Precautions. Waste Disposal. Needle-stick injuries.
M5 - Indications and Advantages:
When to cannulate, infusion types and benefits over
alternative infusion routes. Continuous and intermittent infusion.
Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients.
Contraindications.
M6 - Equipment:
Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select
appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure.
M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation:
Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid.
How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.
M8 - Procedures:
Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.
M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision
M8: Video - Recap with full procedure
M9 - Contraindications:
When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions.
M10 - Complications:
A detailed look at potential complications during and after
cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.

PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING

PART 2 (CLASSROOM:
1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:
Classroom - registration and introductions.
Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration.
2 - Legal & Professional Responsibilities:
Overview and discussion.
3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC):
Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and “first choice” sites.
4 - Cannulae - selection and types:
A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD.
5 - Complications:
Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of
infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation.
6 - VIP Score:
Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.
7 - Equipment - overview:
We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC.
8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS:
Multiple practical sessions throughout the session.
9 - Fluids:
The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann’s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products.
10 - Infusion Rates:
Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute.

This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.
 
(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)
Please make sure you verify the precise dates and timings of your course when you receive your booking confirmation, as it may vary from the information provided above.





Key Facts:


COURSE 2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)



ONLINE STUDY - In your own time (approx. 5-6 hours study time) +
CLASSROOM SESSION - Morning, Afternoon or Evening session (approx. 3 hours)


Awarding Body: Open College Network (OCN) Credit for Learning
Award Level: Level 4 (FDSc Level) - Ireland Level 6
CPD Certified: Yes (CPD Accreditation)
Minimum Age: 18 (16 with parental consent)
Entry requirements: None. (English Level 2 desirable)
Training Locations: Study online + Classroom
 
OCN Accredited at UK Level 4 (Ireland Level 6)



SUITABLE FOR:
- MEDICAL / HEALTHCARE (trainees and professionals)
- AESTHETIC THERAPISTS (all levels)

 
This Vaccination / Injection Course is a nurse or paramedic-led half-day session covering all essential theory and practical skill-sets required to deliver effective Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous injections / vaccinations.
 
PART 1 - THEORY (online)
Delegates will fully understand the theory and will be able to demonstrate they can identify the correct patient, gain consent and safely administer a vaccine or injection, conforming to WHO and Skills for Health recommended standards.
 
Itinerary:
M01 Course Overview and brief history
M02 Infection Protection Control
M03 Professionalism and Effective Communication
M04 Understanding injection procedures
M05 Why do we vaccinate?
M06 The immune system and how vaccines work. Vaccine types and composition.
M07 The National Vaccine Policy & Schedule
M08 Vaccine preventable diseases
M08A – Covid-19 Update
M09 Vaccines - understanding the reconstitution process
M10 Storage and Handling – understanding correct procedures and protocols
M11 Equipment – Syringes and Syringe Types, Needles and Needle Types, SDV (Single-Dose Vials), MDV (Multi-Dose Vials), Pre-Filled Syringes, Gloves and PPE.
M12 Vaccination sites, techniques and anatomical site selection
i) Intramuscular (IM) Injection
ii) Subcutaneous (SubCut) Injection
iii) Intradermal (ID) Injection
M13 Legal requirements, Consent and Standard Operating Procedures
M14 Adverse Reactions and Basic Life Support Guidance
M15 Record keeping & Documentation
 
PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED
BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING
PART 2 - CLASSROOM (am, pm or evening sessions)
3 - 4 hours skill-set development with practical demonstrations and hands-on experience performing Intramuscular, Intradermal and Subcutaneous Injections.
 


How do I attend?

EITHER -
CLASSROOM OPTION - Complete your theory training online at home or work, then attend one of our scheduled classroom locations, completing your Peripheral IV Cannulation Course and your Injection Course on the same day.
Our Peripheral IV Cannulation Course and Injection Course training kits are supplied at no charge when booking our virtual classroom training option.
If you would like to add one or both of these kits to your classroom training option then these are available for you to add at time of booking. Training kits mirror the same equipment and supplies used in the classroom and both include detailed video instructions, allowing you to continue to practice and "hone" your skills after you have completed your practical training.

OR -

VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION- Complete your theory training online at home or work, then join us for your one full day to complete your cannulation and injection course training.

Our Virtual Classroom option includes two very comprehensive training kits - one for your cannulation course and one for your injection course. Kits are included at no charge (normally £79.95 and £39.95 respectively) and are yours to keep and to continue to practice with after you have finished your courses. The equipment and supplies included in your kits are the same as those used if you choose the classroom option.

How do I book?

Choose whether you would like to attend in a classroom or if you would like to complete your training by virtual classroom.
Click on the Classroom - Booking Options or Virtual Classroom - Booking Options buttons below to see all upcoming dates and locations.

Additional Courses suitable for Aesthetic Therapists:
Our popular Introduction to Phlebotomy Course also trains you to perform venepuncture at Advanced Level. We offer both classroom and virtual classroom options for this course and a comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kit is provided for our virtual classroom option. Both options are accredited at Advanced Level.
If you already have phlebotomy skills (or decide to enroll on our phlebotomy training course) then you will be able to offer your clients Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatments, also known as Vampire Facials. Our PRP (Vampire Facials) Course trains you in the harvesting, preparation and treatment of PRP for application to your clients as required. We offer both classroom and virtual classroom options for this course and a comprehensive Practise@Home Training Kit is provided for our virtual classroom option. Both options are accredited at Foundation Degree Level.

If you would like to "mix and match" your training dates and/or locations or would like to build your own package of courses then please call our admin team on 01525 713377 who will be more than happy to put a training package together for you on dates and / or locations that suit you.

All courses are dually accredited and are Skills for Health & WHO compliant.

Medical Aesthetics

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Intravenous Cannulation

Aesthetic Practitioner

Facial Aesthetics

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES:
1: PERIPHERAL I.V. CANNULATION - IV THERAPIES COURSE (GPT008)
2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)

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    Cover all stages from Level 1 through to Level 4 (FDSc)

    Cover your theory training online

    Complete your advanced practical training in 1 day

    Practical training in Classroom or Virtual Classroom

    Comprehensive Practise@Home training kits for VC

    Awards 2 accredited qualifications

    Dual Accreditations for all courses

    Covers all steps required to safely perform injectables

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    Practise IV on artificial arm with fake blood

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