Harpenden

<p>Sickness absenteeism is still a problem for the UK. According to recent CIPD surveys, average sickness absence continues to increase year on year in many organisations and such absence is particularly significant in the public sector, where it is now 50% higher than in the private sector. The need to manage sickness absence effectively and consistently remains a challenge for many organisations, as does balancing a robust approach alongside a desire and need to treat individuals sensitively and with compassion and respect.</p>
<p>This workshop equips managers with the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage sickness absence proactively and appropriately in accordance with your organisation's policies, best practice and legal considerations.</p><ul><li>UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF SICKNESS ABSENCE AND THE NEED TO MANAGE ABSENCE FAIRLY, CONSISTENTLY AND APPROPRIATELY</li><li>UNDERSTAND THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF LINE MANAGERS AND HOW TO WORK EFFECTIVELY WITH HR AND OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT SUCH AS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH</li><li>ADOPT A POSITIVE AND PROACTIVE APPROACH TO MANAGING SICKNESS, INCLUDING CONDUCTING EFFECTIVE RETURN TO WORK INTERVIEWS</li><li>MANAGE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ABSENCE, INCLUDING SHORT-TERM PERSISTENT ABSENCE AND LONG-TERM ABSENCE, AS WELL AS CONTINUING HEALTH ISSUES THAT HAVE AN IMPACT ON WORK</li><li>BUILD CONFIDENCE IN ADDRESSING SENSITIVE ISSUES, INCLUDING SUPPORTING AND MANAGING EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A DISABILITY, AND ISSUES SUCH AS MENTAL HEALTH, WORK RELATED STRESS, ETC.</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Introduction</h3><ul><li>Course objectives and benefits from attending this course</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>2. The context</h3><ul><li>Understanding the impact of absence and health issues at work</li><li>Different types of absence - short-term and long-term absence</li><li>Understanding disability</li><li>Balancing the need to manage absence fairly while treating individuals with compassion and respect</li><li>What is expected from an employer and from employees in relation to managing absence</li></ul><h3>3. Managing sickness absence</h3><ul><li>Sickness absence policy and procedures</li><li>Clarifying roles and responsibilities - manager, employee, HR, Occupational Health, EAP, etc</li><li>Notification and certification of absence - what happens in practice?</li><li>What happens when someone returns? Conducting effective return to work interviews</li><li>Monitoring absence and understanding trigger points</li><li>An overview of key stages in managing absence informally and formally, including formal reviews and dismissal</li></ul><h3>4. The law</h3><ul><li>Legal requirements and risks associated with unfair dismissal claims</li><li>Understanding discrimination, what is a disability in law, and reasonable adjustments</li><li>Case law</li></ul><h3>5. Having the conversation</h3><ul><li>On-going short-term persistent absence with a pattern, potentially a disability; knowing when to escalate</li><li>Long-term absence, working with Occupational Health, and consideration of dismissal</li><li>Work-related stress and mental health issues affecting conduct at work</li><li>Working proactively to support attendance, eg, flexible working, phased returns to work, reasonable adjustments</li></ul><h3>6. 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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Maximum Performance

Managing Absence and Health Issues Effectively

<h2>Creativity and Innovation: In-House</h2><p>In an era of rapid change, organisations need their staff to be creative and innovative.</p><p>This isn't just a matter of what we do but of how we do it - creativity is just as much a feature of 'boring' management process flows as 'exciting' product development. This means creativity and innovation aren't simply nice-to-have skills - they're essential for success at every level in every organisation.</p><p>While some people seem 'naturally' creative, in reality innovative thinking can be developed by anyone. This workshop provides a great introduction to the creative process. You'll learn how to challenge existing thinking and generate new ideas - and how to make sure the best of them are captured and implemented.</p><ul><li>Discover techniques to create new ways of thinking</li><li>Understand how the brain shapes our approaches to creativity and innovation</li><li>Learn some creative techniques for generating new and innovative ideas</li><li>Develop your work through 1% improvements and marginal gains</li><li>Know how to help foster a culture of creativity and innovation</li><li>Be able to take an agile approach to implementing ideas</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>The brain, creativity and innovation</h3><ul><li>What is creativity? What is innovation?</li><li>How the brain works - left and right brain thinking</li><li>What neuroscience tells us about how our brains 'do' creativity</li><li>Freeing yourself from a totally 'rational' approach</li><li>Understanding the difference between convergent and divergent thinking</li></ul><h3>Challenging the status quo</h3><ul><li>The danger of 'playing it safe'</li><li>Understanding how challenging the status quo gives you and your organisation a competitive advantage</li><li>How the 'disruptors' succeed</li><li>How to develop a creativity and innovation mindset</li></ul><h3>Let's get creative</h3><ul><li>'Killer' brainstorming techniques that are truly effective</li><li>When to use different strategies and approaches</li><li>How to overcome blocks and unleash your imagination - what areyourblockers?</li><li>Mind-mapping as a way of connecting ideas and concepts</li><li>Activities to practise using different techniques</li></ul><h3>The Disney strategy</h3><ul><li>A structured strategy for creativity<ul><li>Dreamers</li><li>Realists</li><li>Spoilers</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Lateral thinking and creativity techniques</h3><ul><li>The difference between vertical and lateral approaches to creativity and innovation</li><li>Simple models and processes to significantly enhance your ability to come up with new ideas and solutions to problems</li><li>Rapid prototyping - a testing and feedback system for creating solutions to any problem<ul><li>Immersion</li><li>Insights</li><li>Strategy</li><li>Design</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Using creativity to solve real business issues</h3><ul><li>What problems/opportunities do you have?</li><li>Uncovering the root problem</li></ul><h3>Creating a culture of creativity and innovation</h3><ul><li>How to foster a creative working environment</li><li>Encouraging 1% improvements and innovation through marginal gains</li><li>The concept of Kai-zen and how this can be applied in any role, anywhere in the organisation</li><li>What to do when ideas dry up</li><li>How to make sure the output is captured and implemented</li><li>Creating a plan to execute and monitor innovations</li></ul><h3>Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>


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Creativity and Innovation: In-House

<p>This programme will enable participants to manage disciplinary, capability and grievance issues effectively. The emphasis is on the use of a structured approach, with problems identified early and managed positively and proactively. The course builds knowledge, skill and confidence in handling these issues objectively, fairly and appropriately in line with internal policies / procedures, best practice and legal requirements. </p>
<p>The programme is always tailored to the client organisation's internal policies and procedures. Participants are asked to familiarise themselves with relevant policies before the course since they will be referred to during the training.</p><ul><li>TAKE DISCIPLINARY ACTION IN A TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE MANNER</li><li>APPRECIATE THE EMPLOYMENT LAW ISSUES INVOLVED</li><li>ENSURE THAT THEY ACT IN ACCORDANCE WITH YOUR ORGANISATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES</li><li>PREPARE FOR A DISCIPLINARY HEARING</li><li>MANAGE GRIEVANCES EITHER FORMALLY OR INFORMALLY, AS APPROPRIATE</li><li>PREPARE AND CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS INTO ALLEGED INCIDENTS IN THE WORKPLACE</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Introduction</h3><ul><li>Course objectives and benefits from attending this course</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li><li>A scenario - identifying reasons for poor performance</li><li>The difference between conduct and capability</li></ul><h3>2. Employment legislation</h3><ul><li>An overview of current legislation / case law in in relation to unfair dismissal and discrimination</li><li>Practical implications for managers</li></ul><h3>3. Managing conduct</h3><ul><li>The purpose of taking disciplinary action</li><li>Disciplinary rules and procedures</li><li>ACAS Code of Practice</li><li>Rights of representation</li><li>The importance of setting clear standards and the need to measure and monitor performance / conduct objectively and consistently</li></ul><h3>4. Understanding disciplinary policy and procedures</h3><ul><li>Overview of internal policy and procedures</li><li>Informal and formal action</li><li>Overview of key stages (investigation, hearing, appeal)</li><li>Outcomes and levels of warning</li><li>Ordinary dismissal and dismissal for gross misconduct</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Working with HR</li><li>Working with TU representatives where appropriate</li></ul><h3>5. The disciplinary hearing</h3><ul><li>Preparing for the hearing - a checklist</li><li>Roles and responsibilities of all present</li><li>Structuring the hearing</li><li>Using witnesses</li><li>Taking notes</li><li>Reviewing the evidence and reaching a decision objectively</li><li>Written confirmation of decision</li><li>Rights of appeal</li><li>Practical scenario-based exercise</li></ul><h3>6. Managing capability</h3><ul><li>Your organisation's procedure - overview of internal policy and procedure</li><li>Informal and formal action</li><li>Overview of key stages and potential outcomes</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Practical scenario-based exercise</li></ul><h3>7. Managing grievances</h3><ul><li>Understanding what constitutes a grievance</li><li>Informal resolution</li><li>Managing grievances in line with your organisation's grievance policy and the ACAS Code of practice</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Practical scenario-based exercise</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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Disciplinary, Capability and Grievance Issues

<p>Many organisations find that project teams struggle to create and maintain effective plans. Estimates are often overly optimistic and risks go unmanaged until the inevitable happens. Resource managers also find it hard to forecast the likely loading on their departments and requests for support are not provided in a consistent format. This programme has been developed to address these needs in a very practical, hands-on format. Case study work can be based on simulations or on the organisation's current projects for maximum benefit to participants.</p>The aim of this training is to develop and enhance participants' planning and risk management skills in order to maximise the success of project work undertaken by the organisation.<p>The principal training objectives for this programme are to:</p><ul><li>Provide a structured, integrated approach to planning and risk management</li><li>Demonstrate practical tools and techniques for each stage of planning</li><li>Show how to organise and involve relevant people in the planning process</li><li>Explain how to use the plan for forecasting and pro-active project control</li><li>Identify ways to improve planning, both individually and corporately</li></ul><p>The course will emphasise the importance of participative planning techniques that improve the quality of plans whilst reducing overall time and cost of planning.</p><p>The course will encourage discussion of internal procedures and practices and may be customised to include them if required.</p><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction (Course sponsor)</h3><ul><li>Why this programme has been developed</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Projects and planning</h3><ul><li>Why plan? The benefits of good planning / penalties of poor planning</li><li>Planning in the project lifecycle; the need for a 'living' plan</li><li>The interaction between target setting and the planning process</li><li><em>Team exercise: planning the project</em></li></ul> <h3>3 Planning the plan</h3><ul><li>Defining the application and structure of the plan</li><li>Impact of planning decisions during the project lifecycle</li><li>Using available time to create an effective plan</li></ul> <h3>4 Defining deliverables</h3><ul><li>Assessing the context; reviewing the goals and stakeholders</li><li>Developing the scope and defining deliverables; scope mapping</li><li>Understanding customer priorities; delivering value for money</li><li><em>Case study: defining the project deliverables</em></li></ul> <h3>5 Creating the work breakdown</h3><ul><li>Building the work breakdown structure</li><li>Detailing the tasks and sub-tasks; structured brainstorming</li><li>Defining task ownership; the task responsibility matrix</li></ul> <h3>6 Creating and using a logical network</h3><ul><li>Developing the logical network; task boarding</li><li>Determining the critical path and calculating float</li><li>Accelerating the plan; concurrent programming and risk</li><li><em>Individual and group exercises</em></li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Developing resource schedules</h3><ul><li>Deriving the Gantt chart from the network</li><li>Developing the detailed resource schedules</li><li>Calculating the expenditure profile ('S' curve)</li></ul> <h3>8 Estimating task durations and costs</h3><ul><li>Understanding estimates: effort, availability and duration</li><li>Estimating tools and techniques</li><li>Application of estimating techniques during the project lifecycle</li></ul> <h3>9 Case study</h3><ul><li><em>Developing the project plan</em></li><li><em>Refining the project plan</em></li><li><em>Team presentations and discussion</em></li></ul> <h3>10 Managing risks and refining the plan</h3><ul><li>Awareness of contractual issues associated with risk</li><li>Identifying and evaluating risks; deciding ownership</li><li>Managing risks: determining levels of provision and contingency</li><li>Controlling risks: maintaining an up-to date risk register</li></ul> <h3>11 Planning for pro-active control</h3><ul><li>The earned value analysis (EVA) concept and its predictive value</li><li>Deriving the measures needed for cost and delivery performance</li><li>Practical issues associated with implementing EVA</li></ul> <h3>12 Using and maintaining the plan</h3><ul><li>Tracking progress and updating the plan</li><li>Publishing and controlling the plan</li></ul> <h3>13 Course review and transfer planning (Course sponsor present)</h3><ul><li>Identify ways of implementing the techniques learnt</li><li>Sponsor-led review and discussion of proposals</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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The In House Training Company

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management

Project Risk Management

PRINCE2

Google Project Management

Project planning and risk management (In-House)

<p>The leadership role of the project manager is increasingly recognised as a key determinant in delivering success. These skills can often be critical in project situations, where tight budgets and deadlines demand the highest levels of team performance and where the working environment presents fresh challenges on a daily basis.</p><p>This programme focuses on the leadership skills required of project managers and will benefit anyone involved in managing projects large or small wishing to extend or enhance those skills.</p>The objectives of this programme are to help the participants:<ul><li>Understand the significance of leadership skills to the project manager and the impact of these skills on project performance</li><li>Review the key skills needed to be an effective 'multi-dimensional' project leader and learn how to develop, adapt and apply them in practice</li><li>Learn how to identify the preferred leadership style for the context and organisational culture of a project and how to develop personal style versatility</li><li>Understand the role of the project leader in building an effective team and the skills required to promote and sustain team performance</li><li>Gain a better understanding of the interpersonal skills needed to motivate individual team members and harness the full potential of the team</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Aims and objectives</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Project management and leadership</h3><ul><li>What is a leader? How much can leadership be learned?</li><li>The project environment and the impact of leadership skills</li><li>The characteristics of high performance project teams and their leaders</li></ul> <h3>3 Principles of effective leadership</h3><ul><li>Some useful models and theories of leadership explored</li><li>Types of leadership; choosing how to use leadership power</li><li>Evaluating personal leadership style; how to develop style flexibility</li></ul> <h3>4 Syndicate case study: Leadership in action</h3><ul><li>Review of the role of leadership in a contemporary project</li><li>Feedback and plenary discussion: effective project leadership</li></ul> <h3>5 Team exercise: Leadership skills of the project manager</h3><ul><li>Teams compete in performing a project simulation</li><li>Project review and feedback</li><li>Discussion of the outcome: role and skills of the project leader</li></ul> <h3>6 Leadership skills for project managers</h3><ul><li>The 3 dimensions of project leadership: inwards, outwards, and upwards</li><li>The vital role of communication skills and how to develop them</li><li>Developing a 'project vision': strategic thinking skills</li><li>Understanding others; emotional intelligence skills</li><li>Being a visible leader; behavioural and influencing skills</li><li>Building effective relationships; the importance of trust and respect</li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Leading the project team</h3><ul><li>The role of leadership in developing team performance</li><li>Understanding individual strengths; recognising team role preferences</li><li>Managing conflict and promoting positive team dynamics</li><li>Setting standards, maintaining discipline and rewarding performance</li><li>Harnessing team potential: building motivation within the team</li><li>Promoting team learning; the team leader as coach / mentor</li></ul> <h3>8 Leading through the organisation</h3><ul><li>Gaining the support others; developing effective influencing skills</li><li>Getting empowerment from key stakeholders</li><li>Knowing when and how to take the initiative and lead</li><li>Building and maintaining rapport with key partners</li><li>Becoming an effective team player in leadership teams</li><li>Becoming a business leader; leading colleagues and co-workers</li></ul> <h3>9 Team exercise: Leadership and negotiation</h3><ul><li>Teams engage in a negotiation exercise</li><li>Exercise review and feedback</li><li>Discussion of the outcome: negotiation skills of the project leader</li></ul> <h3>10 Negotiation skills for project leaders</h3><ul><li>Characteristics of effective negotiators</li><li>Classic problem behaviours and mind-sets to avoid</li><li>Getting to win-win; building partnership and trust</li></ul> <h3>11 Leading more senior stakeholders</h3><ul><li>The challenges and skills of leading and managing upwards</li><li>Communicating with more senior stakeholders; building credibility</li><li>Negotiating upwards: knowing when and how</li><li>The role of networking skills; building and maintaining rapport</li><li>Handling disagreements; the art of diplomacy</li><li>Handling personality and style conflicts with more senior people</li></ul> 


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Global Leadership

Leadership Skills

Team Leading

Project Leadership

Organisational Skills

Leadership Development

Effective project leadership (In-House)

<p>Businesses that don't control their costs don't stay in business. How well are you doing? Is everyone in your organisation sufficiently aware of costs, managing them effectively and maximising opportunities to reduce them? If there is scope for improvement, this course will help get you back on track. It will demonstrate that cost reduction is so much more than cost control and cost cutting. True cost management is about being aware of costs, seeking to reduce them through good design and efficient operating practices whilst taking continuing action on overspending.</p>This course will develop the participants' skills in:<ul><li>Being aware of costs at all times</li><li>Seeking cost reduction from the start (including life-cycle costing)</li><li>Appraising projects / production to identify and take out risk</li><li>Understanding real budgeting</li><li>Using techniques such as ZBB and ABC where appropriate</li><li>Ensuring cost reports lead to action</li><li>Managing a cost reduction process that delivers</li></ul><p>Benefits to the organisation will include:</p><ul><li>Identification of cost reduction and business improvement opportunities</li><li>Better reporting and ownership of costs</li><li>Greater awareness and control of everyday costs</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1 Introduction - the cost management process</h3><ul><li>The risks of poor cost control</li><li>Capital and revenue costs</li><li>The importance of cost awareness</li><li><em>The importance of cost reduction</em></li><li>Cost management - the key aspects</li><li>How to build a cost management and control process checklist for your areas of responsibility</li></ul> <h3>2 Cost removal - taking out costs</h3><ul><li>Cost awareness</li><li>Costs of poor design / poor processes</li><li>Value engineering</li><li>Removing redundant costs</li></ul> <h3>3 The need for commercial, technical and financial appraisals</h3><ul><li>Understand the problems before cash is committed and costs incurred</li><li>Making the effort to identify commercial and technical risk</li><li>The time value of money - DCF techniques for long term projects</li><li>Cost models for production processes and projects</li><li>Costing models - project appraisals</li><li>The use of spreadsheets to identify sensitivity and risk</li><li>How to focus on risk management</li></ul> <h3>4 Budgeting - proper budgeting challenges costs</h3><ul><li>The philosophy of the business - are costs an issue?</li><li>The importance of having the right culture</li><li>The need for detailed business objectives</li><li>Budgetary control measures</li><li>Designing budget reports - for action</li></ul> <h3>5 Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) - the principles</h3><ul><li>Much more than starting with a clean sheet of paper</li><li>What ZBB can achieve</li><li>The concept of decision packages - to challenge business methods and costs</li><li>Only necessary costs should be incurred</li><li>A review of an operating budget - demonstrating what ZBB challenges and the costs it may lead to being taken out</li></ul> <h3>6 Awareness of overheads and other costs</h3><ul><li>Definitions of cost - direct and indirect</li><li>Dealing with overheads - what is meant by allocation, absorption or apportionment?</li><li>The apparent and real problems with overheads</li><li>Different ways of dealing with overheads</li><li>Review of overhead allocation methods and accounting and reporting issues</li></ul> <h3>7 Overheads and product costing</h3><ul><li>Activity-based costing (ABC) - the principles</li><li>Where and how the ABC approach may be helpful</li><li>Know the 'true' cost of a product or a project</li><li>Should you be in business? Will you stay in business?</li><li>Identifying weaknesses in a traditional overhead allocation</li><li>How ABC will help improve product or service costing</li><li>Identifying which products and activities should be developed and which abandoned</li></ul> <h3>8 Cost reduction culture</h3><ul><li>The need for cost reports</li><li>What measures can be used to identify over-spends as early as possible</li><li>Cost control performance measures and ratios</li></ul> <h3>9 Design of cost control reports</h3><ul><li>Reports should lead to action and deliver</li><li>Selecting cost control measures which can be acted upon</li><li>Practice in designing action reports</li></ul> <h3>10 Course summary - developing your own cost action plan</h3><ul><li>Group and individual action plans will be prepared with a view to participants identifying their cost risks areas and the techniques which can be immediately applied to improve costing and reduce costs</li></ul> 


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Business Analysis

Business Case Development

Manager Training

Finance For Non Finance Managers

Management Skills

Practical Accounting

Cost reduction (In-House)

<p>The ability to influence others and gain their co-operation in a positive way is an essential skill for HR. The reality is that we cannot NOT influence, the question is how we influence others and what would make us more effective.</p>
<p>This workshop will give you the opportunity to reflect on your impact at work and identify situations in which you would like to be more influential. You will learn how to achieve better results through creating rapport with others in order to win their support. You will learn a host of practical influencing tools and techniques. The workshop will focus on how you apply them in a wide range of situations and build flexibility so that you are able to adapt your approach with different people to get the best outcome.</p><ul><li>TO UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF USING POSITIVE INFLUENCE AT WORK AND YOUR PERSONAL INFLUENCING STYLE</li><li>TO GAIN CO-OPERATION AND SUPPORT FROM OTHERS BY BUILDING AND MAINTAINING RAPPORT</li><li>TO DEVELOP YOUR INFLUENCING SKILLS AND ENHANCE YOUR IMPACT AND CREDIBILITY</li><li>TO APPLY INFLUENCING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES PRACTICALLY WITHIN THE WORKPLACE</li><li>TO BE ABLE TO ADAPT YOUR APPROACH WITH DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND IN DIFFERENT CIRCUMSTANCES TO GET THE BEST OUTCOME</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Introduction</h3><ul><li>Workshop objectives and benefits from attending</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>2. Understanding influence</h3><ul><li>What is influence?</li><li>Positive influence and persuasion v manipulation and coercion</li></ul><h3>3. Characteristics of influential people</h3><ul><li>Exercise: Who influences you and how?</li><li>Sources of power: understanding your impact</li><li>Six key rules of influence: applying these practically at work</li><li>Building and maintaining credibility and trust</li></ul><h3>4. Influence and you</h3><ul><li>How do you influence others? Identifying what helps and what challenges</li><li>Identifying situations participants wish to be more influential in</li><li>Understanding the 'circle of influence'</li></ul><h3>5. Influencing styles</h3><ul><li>Different influencing styles and when to use them</li><li>Your preferred influencing style and behavioural flexibility</li><li>Group exercise to build flexibility in approach</li></ul><h3>6. A staged approach to influencing</h3><ul><li>Understanding the four key stages</li><li>Preparation, the conversation, the decision and action</li></ul><h3>7. Planning and preparation</h3><ul><li>A checklist</li><li>Determining importance and clear outcome</li><li>Identifying beliefs and the self-fulfilling prophecy</li><li>Understanding the other party / parties. Considering their outcomes, what they value, what might they raise / challenge?</li><li>Identifying which influencing style is most appropriate</li><li>Planning your approach</li><li>Group exercise: Application to participants' real situations</li></ul><h3>8. The conversation</h3><ul><li>A structured approach: key points to remember</li><li>Creating and maintaining rapport</li><li>Communicating effectively: questioning and listening skills</li><li>Assertiveness and influence</li><li>Reaching a decision and agreeing a way forward</li></ul><h3>9. The prove model</h3><ul><li>A model of persuasion</li><li>Group exercise: Application to participants' real situations</li></ul><h3>10. Handling challenging situations</h3><ul><li>Handling concerns and objections</li><li>Other challenging situations and strategies</li><li>Adapting your approach to different people and different</li></ul><h3>11. Next steps</h3><ul><li>Individual learning and actions</li><li>Group review and close</li></ul>


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Influencing Skills for HR

<p>This highly participative workshop focuses on the importance of valuing individual differences at work and creating a positive working environment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. The programme highlights the responsibilities that managers have in this area and reinforces relevant organisational policies and procedures, particularly those relating to harassment and bullying. In addition, the workshop builds awareness of discrimination legislation, taking a practical approach to minimising risk.</p>
<p>The emphasis is on encouraging managers to manage positively and proactively, to role model appropriate behaviour, to recognise issues at an early stage and to take prompt action to resolve concerns informally or formally as appropriate.</p><ul><li>UNDERSTAND WHAT IS MEANT BY DIVERSITY, DISCRIMINATION AND DIGNITY AT WORK</li><li>KNOW THE IMPORTANCE OF VALUING INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES AND TREATING PEOPLE WITH RESPECT</li><li>UNDERSTAND THE ORGANISATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN THIS AREA AND THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF MANAGERS AND OTHER SOURCES OF SUPPORT, EG, HR</li><li>UNDERSTAND KEY PRINCIPLES FROM EMPLOYMENT LAW AND HOW TO MINIMISE RISK</li><li>IDENTIFY WHAT CONSTITUTES UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR, EG, BULLYING AND HARASSMENT AT WORK AND MANAGE ISSUES PROACTIVELY, EITHER INFORMALLY OR FORMALLY AS APPROPRIATE</li><li>HAVE BUILT KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND CONFIDENCE IN THIS AREA</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Introduction</h3><ul><li>Course objectives and benefits from attending this course</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>2. Setting the scene</h3><ul><li>Understanding what diversity is and the benefits and challenges of a diverse workforce</li><li>Equal opportunities in the workplace</li><li>The importance of treating people with dignity and respect</li><li>Organisational policies and procedures</li></ul><h3>3. Working with respect</h3><ul><li>Exercise: What does working with respect mean in terms of behaviours?</li><li>Application to participants' own teams; insights and actions</li></ul><h3>4. The law</h3><ul><li>Overview of discrimination law; the Equality Act 2010</li><li>Understanding protected characteristics and different types of discrimination</li><li>Burden of proof and liability; minimising risk</li><li>Other relevant legislation</li><li>Practical scenarios</li></ul><h3>5. Roles and responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Recognising that everyone at work has a responsibility</li><li>The role and responsibility of a manager</li><li>What is expected from all staff</li><li>Working with HR and other sources of support</li></ul><h3>6. A model of discrimination</h3><ul><li>Exercise: Stereotyping, bias and the power of labels</li><li>Understanding unconscious bias</li><li>The link between beliefs and behaviour</li></ul><h3>7. Bullying and harassment</h3><ul><li>Defining bullying and harassment</li><li>Impact of unacceptable behaviour at work</li><li>Recognising bullying and harassment</li></ul><h3>8. Taking action</h3><ul><li>Informal action and guidelines on challenging unacceptable behaviour</li><li>Managing complaints and grievances</li><li>Formal action in line with internal policies</li><li>Liability, the law and lessons from case law</li><li>Creating a positive working environment</li></ul><h3>9. Scenarios</h3><ul><li>Group exercises on managing challenging situations. Scenarios will be written specifically for the organisation to ensure maximum relevance for the group. Examples may include managing banter / jokes / nicknames, religious dress or practice at work, etc.</li></ul><h3>10. 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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Diversity, Discrimination and Dignity at Work

<h2>Brilliant Workshops</h2><p>At some point in your life you will have attended a workshop, but what happens when you are asked to deliver one? Some people relish the opportunity while others are scared by it. Whatever you feel about public speaking, it is a skill that is admired by many.</p><p>This hands-on three-day workshop will help you plan, perform and analyse your workshop. With the trainer, you will be practising the workshop you have been asked to deliver, making the learning real and giving you the chance to practice.</p><h3>Learning Objectives</h3><p>This workshop will help you:</p><ul><li>Understand the difference between trainer and facilitator</li><li>Learn key questioning skills</li><li>Discover ways of planning and designing workshops</li><li>Know your audience</li><li>Develop your own presentation style</li><li>Understand and manage group dynamics</li><li>Analyse how the presentation is going</li><li>Effectively evaluate your performance once it is over</li><li>Learn what to do next</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Day one</h3><ul><li>Welcome and introduction</li><li>Participants are welcomed to the programme and invited to share their personal objectives and communication challenges</li><li>Participants are given an action plan template to complete throughout the workshop</li></ul><h4>What, who, when, how and why?</h4><ul><li>Trainer or facilitator?</li><li>What does the client want?</li><li>What does the client need?<ul><li>Identification</li><li>Generating solutions</li><li>Agree preferred solution</li><li>Implement solution</li></ul></li><li>Questioning skills</li><li>The learning contract</li><li>Holding up the mirror</li></ul><h4>Do I have the skills?</h4><ul><li>Playing to your strengths</li><li>Perceptual positioning</li></ul><h4>Planning and design</h4><ul><li>Types of delivery</li><li>Structuring your talk/presentation</li><li>Designing your own workshop</li><li>Pre-work - pros and cons</li><li>Tools and types of supporting resources</li></ul><h4>Know your audience</h4><ul><li>Why are they there?</li><li>Learning styles</li><li>Roles of resistance</li><li>Handouts or workbooks or other?</li><li>Timevqualityvcost</li></ul><h4>Presentation styles and your stage</h4><ul><li>Making a brilliant impact</li><li>Creating the right impression</li><li>Building your confidence</li><li>Your speech profile</li><li>The venue and room layout</li></ul><h3>Day two</h3><h4>Now it's over to you...</h4><ul><li>Opening lines</li><li>Challengevsupport model</li><li>Controlling nerves</li><li>Internal and physical warm-ups</li></ul><h4>Managing group dynamics</h4><ul><li>Ground rules - pros and cons</li><li>Dealing with challenging types of people</li><li>Stages of group dynamics</li><li>Adaptors and innovators</li><li>Social styles</li></ul><h4>How well's it going?</h4><ul><li>I think it's going well - you need more!</li><li>Energy levels</li><li>Your cultural architects</li><li>Crave the feedback</li></ul><h3>Day three</h3><h4>Evaluation</h4><ul><li>When to evaluate</li><li>What are we measuring?</li><li>Evaluation approaches</li></ul><h4>Your session evaluated</h4><ul><li>Feedback from your session</li><li>Did you measure what you wanted to measure?</li><li>What you did well/could do differently</li></ul><h3>What next?</h3><ul><li>What happens one month on? Did you make a difference?</li><li>Measuring return on investment</li><li>Learning nudges</li><li>Capture success and spread it</li></ul>


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Brilliant Workshops

<p>Line managers have a responsibility to manage their staff effectively and in line with best practice, internal policies and procedures and, above all, employment law. As legislation becomes ever more complex in the area of people management, it is essential that managers have an understanding of employment law and the practical implications for their role.</p>
<p>This course provides managers with an overview of key HR areas and focuses on their role in managing staff fairly, proactively and effectively in line with organisational requirements. Further in-depth training is available in each of the subject areas. The course content is indicative of what can be covered but will be tailored to reflect key areas for the organisation. Participants will be asked to familiarise themselves with relevant internal policies before the training and these will be referred to and reinforced throughout the day.</p><ul><li>CLARIFY THE HR RESPONSIBILITIES OF A LINE MANAGER WITHIN YOUR ORGANISATION</li><li>UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT AND EXTENT OF EMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION ON PEOPLE MANAGEMENT</li><li>UNDERSTAND YOUR ORGANISATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN KEY AREAS OF HR</li><li>EFFECTIVELY MANAGE RECRUITMENT, DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURES, GRIEVANCES, ABSENCE AND HARASSMENT AND BULLYING COMPLAINTS</li><li>INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS OF FLEXIBLE WORKING AND 'FAMILY FRIENDLY' POLICIES</li><li>BUILD KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE IN MANAGING OTHER CHALLENGING OR SENSITIVE SITUATIONS</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Introduction</h3><ul><li>Course objectives and benefits from attending this course</li><li>Participants' experience and confidence in this area</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>2. Setting the scene</h3><ul><li>HR responsibilities in your organisation</li><li>Responsibilities of a line manager</li><li>Working effectively with HR and other sources of support</li></ul><h3>3. The legal framework</h3><ul><li>An overview of the UK legal system</li><li>Employment status and employee rights</li><li>The contract of employment - express and implied terms</li><li>Varying contracts of employment</li><li>Employment Tribunals</li><li>Employment law quiz</li><li>The Equality Act 2010, unfair dismissal, etc</li><li>Practical implications</li></ul><h3>4. Recruitment and selection</h3><ul><li>Purpose and importance</li><li>Legal implications</li><li>An overview of your organisation's process</li><li>Identifying risks and avoiding pitfalls</li></ul><h3>5. Having the conversation</h3><ul><li>Purpose of taking disciplinary action</li><li>Statutory requirements and the ACAS Code of Practice</li><li>Your organisation's policy - key stages</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Legal implications and case law</li><li>Scenarios</li></ul><h3>6. Grievances</h3><ul><li>Understanding what constitutes a grievance</li><li>ACAS Code of Practice</li><li>Your organisation's procedure - key stages</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Legal implications</li></ul><h3>7. Bullying and harassment</h3><ul><li>Understanding what constitutes harassment and bullying</li><li>Your organisation's policy</li><li>Managing informally and taking formal action</li><li>Legal implications and case law</li><li>Scenarios</li></ul><h3>8. Managing attendance</h3><ul><li>Impact of sickness absence</li><li>Your organisation's sickness absence policy and procedures</li><li>Roles and responsibilities</li><li>Notification and certification</li><li>Effective strategies to manage short-term and long-term absence</li><li>Legal implications and case law</li></ul><h3>9. Legal update</h3><ul><li>Flexible working and 'family friendly' policies - an update on recent changes</li><li>Other legislative changes on the horizon</li></ul><h3>10. 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>


                </section>

Managing People Within the Law

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Join our exclusive 60-minute webinar on rally regularity timing, designed to give an introduction to regularities in the jogularity or cumulative speed table styles. Learn how to navigate a full average speed time schedule and master the competitive aspects of historic road rallying on public highways. This session focuses on the processes required to understand and use the supplied time schedules, perfect for those competing in events like the HERO Challenge, Rally the Globe, and Three Castles. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or looking to sharpen your skills, this webinar will equip you with the strategies you need to succeed.


Rally Navigation Training Services

Sports & Fitness

Historic Road Rallying training webinar on Regularity focusing on the Jogularity and Cumulative Speed Table styles.

Rally Navigation - Introduction to Regularity Timing

General Admission

<p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This accredited seminar provides an introduction for employers, HR managers and supervisors to learn how domestic abuse can impact in the workplace.</p><div style="color: rgb(119, 119, 119); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(119, 119, 119);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Did you know&hellip;. Domestic Abuse costs UK businesses &pound;14 billion per year. (Home Office &ndash; July 2021)</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This training seminar provides an opportunity for employers, HR managers, supervisors, and team leaders to learn how domestic abuse can impact in the business as well as the next steps to support your staff and protect your business.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">By attending this event you will gain an</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&bull; Increased understanding of domestic abuse</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&bull; Increased understanding of the legal and safety implications for employers</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&bull; Next steps on how your workplace can become accredited as a &lsquo;Safe Space to Work&rsquo;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This on-line training workshop will introduce the social, health and legal context, employers&rsquo; responsibilities and awareness of the economic impact of domestic abuse. By the end of the session attendees will feel confident in taking the next steps to ensure their workplace is a Safe Space.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This training workshop will provide the first step towards understanding a many layered and complex subject.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">CPD credits are awarded with this workshop.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Attendees will receive handouts and a certificate (if required).</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This event is hosted by Julie Johns MBE. </p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The workshop will be delivered as a 1 hour live Zoom event and is being offered at &pound;30 per person. </p></div>

Safe Space Consultancy

Safeguarding

Domestic Violence

This 1 hour on-line training seminar provides an opportunity for employers, HR managers, supervisors, and team leaders to learn how domestic abuse can impact on an employee and the business as well as the next steps to support your staff and protect your business.

An Introduction to Workplace Domestic Abuse Training (CPD Accredited)

Early Bird

Swansea

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.



Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

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

Southend on Sea

Rotherham

Manchester

Slough

Portsmouth

Bingley

Nottingham

Paisley

Birmingham

Luton

Northampton

Bedford

Liverpool 

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.

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE



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.

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE



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

DOWNLOAD A COURSE ITINERARY HERE




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.

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

Bournemouth

London Waterloo Academy

Dental Nurse

Dental Assistant

VIRTUAL DENTAL NURSING DIPLOMA

Registration Fee

Tuition Fee

Exam Fee

One Day Introduction Course

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)

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    Comprehensive Practise@Home training kits for VC

    Awards 2 accredited qualifications

    Dual Accreditations for all courses

    Covers all steps required to safely perform injectables

    Covers all steps required to safely perform IV therapies

    Practise IV on artificial arm with fake blood

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Continuous and intermittent infusion.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Prophylactic use before procedures and in unstable patients.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Contraindications.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M6 - Equipment:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cannula types, sizes and colour coding. How to select<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">appropriate size. Equipment overview for total procedure.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M7 - Vein Choice for Cannulation:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Correct vein selection. Which veins to avoid.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to manage an unsuccessful cannulation.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M8 - Procedures:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Full procedure for cannulation including correct documentation.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M8: Guide to Cannulation - revision</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M8: Video - Recap with full procedure</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M9 - Contraindications:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">When inappropriate to cannulate including patients with specific health conditions.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 128, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 128, 0);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">M10 - Complications:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A detailed look at potential complications during and after<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">cannulation, including phlebitis, infections, petechiae and haematomas. Clinical signs and corrective actions.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">PLEASE NOTE THAT PART 1 SHOULD BE COMPLETED</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">BEFORE JOINING US FOR YOUR PRACTICAL TRAINING</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">PART 2 (CLASSROOM:</span><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"></strong></strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">1 - Welcome, introductions and overview:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Classroom - registration and introductions.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Virtual Classroom - audio/visual checks and registration.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">2 - Legal &amp; Professional Responsibilities:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Overview and discussion.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">3 - Anatomy - key points (appropriate to PIVC):</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Arteries and veins. Selecting an approprate site. Sites to avoid and &ldquo;first choice&rdquo; sites.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">4 - Cannulae - selection and types:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A detailed look at different types of cannulas, respective benefits and attributes. Selectinng an appropriate pVAD.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">5 - Complications:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Complications of pVAD insertion including examples of<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">infiltration, haematoma, extravasation and transfixation.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">6 - VIP Score:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding and using the Visual Infusion Phlebitis score.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">7 - Equipment - overview:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">We take a look at all essential equipment required for PIVC.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">8 - PRACTICAL SESSIONS:</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Multiple practical sessions throughout the session.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">9 - Fluids:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The importance of understanding fluids. Includes detailed overview of: maintenance fluids, Hartmann&rsquo;s solution, Colloids (and risks), blood products.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">10 - Infusion Rates:</strong></span><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Calculating infusion rates and drops per minute.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This course is supported with downloadable resources and may include extra video segments to reinforce your practical training.</em></strong></p><p style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);">&nbsp;</p><div style="color: rgb(85, 85, 85); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(85, 85, 85);"><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><em fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">(THE COURSE DELIVERY AWARDS SAME NATIONALLY RECOGNISED AND DUALLY ACCREDITED QUALIFICATION AS OUR VIRTUAL CLASSROOM COURSE VERSION)</strong></em></p></div></div><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p>

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 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.


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)
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)



Aesthetics

Medicine & Nursing

Venepuncture & Cannulation

Learn how to cannulate ...

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced) - Ireland Level 5

    CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom options

    Covers all steps for cannulating in arm or hand

    Practise on artificial arms and fake blood!

    Essential qualification for all IV therapies

    Phlebotomy training desirable but not essential

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Peripheral I.V. Cannulation Course (GPT008)

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">A <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Retreat in Daily Life</strong> is a way to find something of what you might experience on a residential retreat, with the difference being that you are at home, and the prayer experience is woven into the rhythm of your ordinary life.&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p 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;">The&nbsp;Contemplative at Home Retreat in Daily Life</strong> involves two components:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Six days per week : Thirty to Forty-five minutes of <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">daily personal prayer</strong>, with suggested meditations and reflection questions.</li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">One day per week : A&nbsp;two-hour Zoom call, to share with other pilgrims who are on retreat with you. Lissy hosts these sessions in a <strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">group spiritual direction</strong> format.&nbsp;</li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Who is this for?</strong></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This retreat is suitable for anyone who has (or has had) some kind of practice of Christian prayer, and is ready to explore a bit more of their faith, their prayer life or their relationship with God.&nbsp;</div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">This might be for you if you</div><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would like to explore the contemplative prayer traditions of the Christian faith</div></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Are ready for something deeper in your relationship with God</div></li><li style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;"><div id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Hope to find God in new ways</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would like some structure and support to help you reinstate a habit of daily prayer</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would like to go away on retreat, but are unable to at the moment</div></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 16px;">Enjoy&nbsp;</span>Contemplative at Home meditations and want to connect&nbsp;with others who do as well</div></li></ul><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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 fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Prayer Material</strong></span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></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;">Meditations from the Contemplative at Home archives are suggested for five days of the week, with an Examen or review practice on the sixth day of the week. Each week follows a slightly different theme.</span></div><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><p id="isPasted" style="margin-left: 20px; color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 14px;">Week One: Introduction to Contemplative Prayer / Establishing your Routine</span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px; color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 14px;">Week Two: Lectio Divina / Listening to Scripture</span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px; color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 14px;">Week Three: Imaginative Contemplation / Encoutering Jesus&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-left: 20px; color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="margin-left: 20px;"><span style="font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 14px;">Week Four: Praying with the Psalms / My Life in God</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-size: 14px; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style="font-size: 14px;">Prompts for reflection are also provided. Most of the meditations are around twenty minutes in length, with a suggested 15 minutes after the audio&nbsp;meditation for journalling or reflecting on your prayer experience.&nbsp;</span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p 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;">Further Details and Commitment</strong></p><p 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;">The times listed on the sign up link above reflect the time for the group calls. Please be aware of your local time zone. I work in the UK and times may be listed for GMT.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p 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;">There will be one call before the retreat begins, and one at the end of each week, for a total of 5 calls.&nbsp;</span></p><p 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;">There will be a maximum of six participants in the group.<br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Please check that you are able to attend all of the group sessions before you apply.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The daily prayer can be done at any time that suits you but, if you don&#39;t already have a 30-45 minute window of time devoted to prayer each day, do take some time to think about when you might fit it in, for example: will you wake up earlier? Will you do it at lunch time? in the evening? How realistic is this? &nbsp;Is there a place in your house where you could sit to pray? Will&nbsp;those you share space with will be able to respect your commitment to the retreat?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This won&#39;t be for everyone, but for those who are drawn to take part in this prayer experience, I have no doubt that it will be a positive and enriching time. I am really looking forward to sharing this space with you.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">&nbsp;</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></p>

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