Harpenden

<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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Maximum Performance

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>


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Managing People Within the Law

<h2>Women in Management</h2><p>Currently, in all too many instances, businesses and employees fail to explore the full scope of individual potential and workplace contribution. It doesn't have to be this way!</p><p>One group where personal potential frequently remains underdeveloped is that of female employees. Evidence clearly shows that women remain under-represented in key leadership roles, yet their presence on management teams is proven to enhance organisational performance and outcomes.</p><p>This one-day programme is designed to help women better navigate workplace behaviours that can still influence the scope of their development, contribution and potential career advancement. The session focuses on key issues that confront many women and explores practical, effective, empowering techniques that can be used to assess issues, address challenges, deliver improved outcomes and shape a strong sustainable personal proposition.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>At the end of the programme participants will have:</p><ul><li>Objective frameworks through which to qualify and respond to the structural issues that can confront women in organisations and that can still influence perceptions (self and others), recognition and development horizons</li><li>Qualified what makes a difference when seeking to enhance personal value, drive scope of contribution and improve professional outcomes</li><li>Understood enabling communication techniques that create clear, powerful messages, enhance perceptions of presence, deliver impact and confidently convey achievement</li><li>Explored practical, confidence-building techniques that can be employed to deal with management challenges and difficult leadership situations assertively - ensuring a woman's voice is not ignored, that she 'can be heard and that her authority is recognised</li><li>Defined inputs, clear priorities and timelines to prompt action and identify the key next steps on the development journey</li><li>Guiding, flexible techniques to support future personal and professional growth and success</li></ul><p>Benefits of this workshop for organisations include:</p><ul><li>Enabling women to understand and address the potential barriers they may face in the workplace and equipping them with established techniques can unlock a wide range of organisational advantages beyond building individual employee capability, confidence and contribution.</li><li>Employers who actively target the exploration and development of female talent can potentially realise multiple benefits, from more innovative problem-solving through to enhanced productivity and improved financial performance.</li><li>In addition, organisations that empower women to positively engage and confidently demonstrate the full scope of their capabilities can unlock hidden depths of talent and extend organisational career horizons while materially strengthening employee engagement and Investing in women's development can also be a powerful differentiator when seeking to attract talent from outside.</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Introduction</h3><ul><li>Workshop objectives and benefits of attending</li><li>Participant experiences</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>Women in organisations - an overview</h3><ul><li>Change and progress - how far have we come?</li><li>Understanding and navigating the realities - structures and hierarchies</li></ul><h3>Managing and leading</h3><ul><li>Perceptions and legacy influences</li><li>Roles and role models - key skills</li><li>Being the manager and leader you want to be</li></ul><h3>Communicating and driving impact</h3><ul><li>Being heard - challenges and concerns</li><li>Saying and doing - delivering a complete message</li><li>Becoming an assertive leader - self-perception and confidence</li></ul><h3>Developing and managing your profile</h3><ul><li>Stakeholders, networking and coaching</li><li>Driving engagement, enhancing participation and inspiring others</li><li>Articulating success comfortably and confidently</li></ul><h3>Your future, your plan</h3><ul><li>Being authentic - success on your terms</li><li>Your proposition, priorities and plan</li></ul><h3>And finally...</h3><ul><li>Your next steps</li><li>Remaining 'what ifs?'</li><li>Review and close</li></ul>


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Women in Management

<h2>Brilliant Workshops: In-House</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: In-House

<h2>Women in Management: In-House</h2><p>Currently, in all too many instances, businesses and employees fail to explore the full scope of individual potential and workplace contribution. It doesn't have to be this way!</p><p>One group where personal potential frequently remains underdeveloped is that of female employees. Evidence clearly shows that women remain under-represented in key leadership roles, yet their presence on management teams is proven to enhance organisational performance and outcomes.</p><p>This one-day programme is designed to help women better navigate workplace behaviours that can still influence the scope of their development, contribution and potential career advancement. The session focuses on key issues that confront many women and explores practical, effective, empowering techniques that can be used to assess issues, address challenges, deliver improved outcomes and shape a strong sustainable personal proposition.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>At the end of the programme participants will have:</p><ul><li>Objective frameworks through which to qualify and respond to the structural issues that can confront women in organisations and that can still influence perceptions (self and others), recognition and development horizons</li><li>Qualified what makes a difference when seeking to enhance personal value, drive scope of contribution and improve professional outcomes</li><li>Understood enabling communication techniques that create clear, powerful messages, enhance perceptions of presence, deliver impact and confidently convey achievement</li><li>Explored practical, confidence-building techniques that can be employed to deal with management challenges and difficult leadership situations assertively - ensuring a woman's voice is not ignored, that she 'can be heard and that her authority is recognised</li><li>Defined inputs, clear priorities and timelines to prompt action and identify the key next steps on the development journey</li><li>Guiding, flexible techniques to support future personal and professional growth and success</li></ul><p>Benefits of this workshop for organisations include:</p><ul><li>Enabling women to understand and address the potential barriers they may face in the workplace and equipping them with established techniques can unlock a wide range of organisational advantages beyond building individual employee capability, confidence and contribution.</li><li>Employers who actively target the exploration and development of female talent can potentially realise multiple benefits, from more innovative problem-solving through to enhanced productivity and improved financial performance.</li><li>In addition, organisations that empower women to positively engage and confidently demonstrate the full scope of their capabilities can unlock hidden depths of talent and extend organisational career horizons while materially strengthening employee engagement and Investing in women's development can also be a powerful differentiator when seeking to attract talent from outside.</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Introduction</h3><ul><li>Workshop objectives and benefits of attending</li><li>Participant experiences</li><li>Personal objectives</li></ul><h3>Women in organisations - an overview</h3><ul><li>Change and progress - how far have we come?</li><li>Understanding and navigating the realities - structures and hierarchies</li></ul><h3>Managing and leading</h3><ul><li>Perceptions and legacy influences</li><li>Roles and role models - key skills</li><li>Being the manager and leader you want to be</li></ul><h3>Communicating and driving impact</h3><ul><li>Being heard - challenges and concerns</li><li>Saying and doing - delivering a complete message</li><li>Becoming an assertive leader - self-perception and confidence</li></ul><h3>Developing and managing your profile</h3><ul><li>Stakeholders, networking and coaching</li><li>Driving engagement, enhancing participation and inspiring others</li><li>Articulating success comfortably and confidently</li></ul><h3>Your future, your plan</h3><ul><li>Being authentic - success on your terms</li><li>Your proposition, priorities and plan</li></ul><h3>And finally...</h3><ul><li>Your next steps</li><li>Remaining 'what ifs?'</li><li>Review and close</li></ul>


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Women in Management: In-House

<p>High quality specifications are of paramount importance in achieving the right technical performance and value for money. This long-established training programme has been developed to help those involved in producing specifications to create high quality documents in an organised and effective way. It provides a sound foundation for those new to the topic whilst at the same time offering new insights to those with more experience.</p><p>The programme emphasises the need for a clear definition of requirements combined with the ability to communicate those requirements effectively to third parties. A structured method of preparing specifications is provided, and a range of practical techniques is presented, to enable participants to put the principles into practice. The commercial and contractual role of specifications is also addressed.</p>The objectives of the workshop are to:<ul><li>Provide a clear understanding of the role and purpose of specifications</li><li>Present a framework for organising and producing specifications</li><li>Define the key steps involved in creating effective specifications</li><li>Demonstrate methods for assisting in defining requirements</li><li>Provide tools and techniques for scoping and structuring specifications</li><li>Show the role of specifications in managing variations and changes to scope</li><li>Present methods to assist the writing and editing of specifications</li><li>Review how specifications should be issued and controlled</li></ul><section>
                    DAY ONE <h3>1 Introduction</h3><ul><li>Review of course objectives</li><li>Review of participants' needs and objectives</li></ul> <h3>2 Creating effective specifications</h3><ul><li>The role of specifications in communicating requirements</li><li>The costs, benefits and qualities of effective specifications</li><li>Understanding the differences between verbal and written communication</li><li>The five key steps of 'POWER' writing: prepare-organise-write-edit-release</li><li>Exercise: qualities of an effective specification</li></ul> <h3>3 Step 1: Preparing to write - defining readership and purpose; the specification and the contract</h3><ul><li>Designing the specifications required; applying BS 7373</li><li>Defining the purpose, readership and title of each document</li><li>Effective procedures for writing, issuing and controlling specifications</li><li>The roles and responsibilities of the key players</li><li>Understanding contracts; the contractual role of the specification</li><li>Integrating and balancing the technical and commercial requirements</li><li>Writing specifications to achieve the appropriate contract risk strategy</li><li>Deciding how to specify: when to use functional and technical specifications</li><li>The role of specifications in managing variations and changes to scope</li></ul> <h3>4 Case study 1</h3><ul><li>Teams review a typical project scenario and identify the implications for the specification</li><li>Feedback and discussion</li></ul> <h3>5 Step 2: Organising the specification content</h3><ul><li>Defining the need and establishing user requirements</li><li>Deciding what issues the specification should cover</li><li>Scoping techniques: scope maps, check lists, structured brainstorming</li><li>Clarifying priorities: separating needs and desires</li><li>Dealing with requirements that are difficult to quantify</li><li>Useful techniques: cost benefit analysis, QFD, Pareto analysis</li></ul> <h3>6 Case study 2</h3><ul><li>Teams apply the scoping techniques to develop the outline contents for a specification</li><li>Feedback and discussion</li></ul> DAY TWO <h3>7 Step 2: Organising the specification content (cont)</h3><ul><li>Deciding what goes where; typical contents and layout for a specification</li><li>The three main segments: introductory, key and supporting</li><li>Creating and using model forms: the sections and sub-sections</li><li>Detailed contents of each sub-section</li><li>Tools and techniques for outlining and structuring specifications</li></ul> <h3>8 Case study 3</h3><ul><li>Teams develop the detailed specification contents using a model form</li><li>Feedback and discussion</li></ul> <h3>9 Step 3: Writing the specification</h3><ul><li>The challenges of written communication</li><li>Identifying and understanding the readers needs</li><li>Choosing and using the right words; dealing with jargon</li><li>Problem words; will, shall, must, etc; building a glossary</li><li>Using sentence structure and punctuation to best effect</li><li>Understanding the impact of style, format and appearance</li><li>Avoiding common causes of ambiguity</li><li>Being concise and ensuring clarity</li><li>Choosing and using graphics to best effect</li><li>Exercises and examples</li></ul> <h3>10 Step 4: Editing the specification</h3><ul><li>Why editing is difficult; how to develop a personal editing strategy</li><li>Key areas to review: structure, content, accuracy, clarity, style and grammar</li><li>Editing tools and techniques</li></ul> <h3>11 Step 5: Releasing and controlling the specification</h3><ul><li>Key requirements for document issue and control</li><li>Final formatting and publication issues; document approval</li><li>Requirements management: managing revisions and changes</li></ul> <h3>12 Course review and action planning</h3><ul><li>What actions should be implemented to improve specifications?</li><li>Conclusion</li></ul> 


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The In House Training Company

Technical Writing

Creating effective specifications (In-House)

<p>'Selling' doesn't work. You've got to help customers buy. And that means engaging with the customer in a positive way, showing that you understand their requirement and giving them confidence that your product or service is the best possible way of meeting that requirement.</p>
<p>This may sound painless but there's more to it than meets the eye and it's all too easy to get it wrong. You need to follow a process.</p><p>This programme will help participants:</p>
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<li>Understand 'how buyers buy' and align their selling activities accordingly</li>
<li>Recognise the difference between 'latent pain' and 'active vision' opportunities</li>
<li>Conduct effective pre-call planning and research</li>
<li>Stimulate interest and establish credibility with your prospects</li>
<li>Get prospects to share / admit high priority pain</li>
<li>Engage in consultative dialogue that promotes the differentiating strengths of your offerings</li>
<li>Gain access to 'power' people within an opportunity</li>
<li>Effectively qualify and disqualify opportunities based on objective decision criteria</li>
<li>Better control and manage sell cycles</li>
<li>Improve their chances of winning competitive opportunities</li>
<li>Shorten sales cycles and avoid 'no decision'</li>
<li>Negotiate the steps leading to a successful sale</li>
</ul><section>
                    <h3>1 An introduction to selling</h3><ul><li>Understanding the key points that encourage a customer to purchase from us</li><li>The difference between consultative selling and a transactional sale</li><li>Understanding the roles that trust and empathy play in a sale</li><li>Understanding how tricks and manipulation can sink a sale</li><li>Vital pre-meeting research that must take place before a conversation</li><li>Understanding how the customer sees us and why positioning is important</li></ul><h3>2 Structuring the sales conversation process</h3><ul><li>Defining a set process for structuring a sales call with a chance to demonstrate understanding</li><li>How the first minute of a conversation can destroy a sale</li><li>Understanding BPO objectives for a sale</li><li>How a step-by-step sales conversation process helps win more sales</li><li>Understanding the mis-match between the customers buying process</li><li>How our sales processes can lead to mistakes</li></ul><h3>3 How and why people buy</h3><ul><li>An insight into the emotional factors behind how people arrive at purchasing decisions</li><li>Using research from neuroscience that shows how sales people can really make mistakes</li><li>Understanding how people make decisions about larger purchases</li><li>Understanding the stakeholders in companies and their buying motives</li><li>How to analyse the stakeholders and determine a win-plan</li></ul><h3>4 Understanding the funnel</h3><ul><li>Studying the sales and buying process to understand the ratios of sales to prospects and better forecasting</li><li>Understanding the role of forecasting in sales analysis</li><li>Why many forecasts are nearly always wrong</li><li>Understanding the stages of a sales process</li><li>How 'verifiable outcomes' can really change forecasting</li></ul><h3>5 Questioning techniques</h3><ul><li>Understanding the different questioning techniques and when they should be used</li><li>Using the 'knowledge tree' as a framework for questioning</li><li>Understanding the use of real empathy to help customers uncover their needs</li><li>How effective research can really empower your questions</li><li>How to ask 'high gain' questions</li><li>How to ask difficult questions without feeling intrusive</li></ul><h3>6 Features and benefits</h3><ul><li>How to practically apply them in a sales scenario</li><li>How to align the benefits to customers' business goals</li><li>Really understanding the difference and how to demonstrate true economic benefits to a customer</li><li>How to discover business goals, and align value propositions to these</li><li>How to craft an effective value proposition for a customer</li><li>Using the SAR storytelling method to really engage customers to align their thinking patterns</li><li>Using the latest neuroscience research that explains what customers are really thinking</li></ul><h3>7 Overcoming objections</h3><ul><li>How 'confirmation bias' can hinder any sales conversation</li><li>How the CLARA method of responding to customer concerns can dramatically improve the chances of customers responding to us in a positive way</li><li>Practising the method to become comfortable and congruent with it</li></ul><h3>8 Closing the sale</h3><ul><li>A deep dive into what closing is</li><li>How different sales have different closes</li><li>How too many closing methods can destroy a sale</li><li>How to lead up to a close with a logical sequence of questions</li><li>Using the ACSAT trust method of closing</li><li>A clear methodology with a chance to practise the skills in a fun way</li></ul>


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Negotiation Skills

Coaching & Consulting Business

Coaching Skills

Professional Selling Skills (PSS)

Counselling Skills

Sales Management

Consultative selling (In-House)

<h2>Emotional Intelligence: In-House</h2><p>Rational, problem-solving intelligence is not enough.</p><p>You need EQ - the ability to monitor one's own and others' feelings and emotions, to discriminate among them, and to use this information to guide one's thinking and actions - as well.</p><p>Surprisingly, perhaps, this realisation has been one of the most important business developments in recent times. This session will help you explore what it means for you and understand how to use it to make your life easier, less stressful, more successful.</p><ul><li>Get to grips with the different elements of emotional intelligence and appreciate their importance</li><li>Identify your own emotional intelligence 'blind spots'</li><li>Learn how to use emotional intelligence to bring out the best in others</li><li>Be able to cope with disappointments, challenges and obstacles more effectively</li><li>Know how to demonstrate empathy in a wide range of situations</li><li>Discover how to 'read' the 'silent messages' other people send out and know what they're really saying</li><li>Find out how to give emotionally intelligent feedback that people can take on more easily</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Why emotional intelligence (EQ) matters</h3><ul><li>The origins of EQ and the thinking behind it</li><li>The business case for EQ - making the difference between good and great</li><li>The relationship between EQ and IQ</li><li>The value of developing your emotional intelligence from a personal and professional perspective</li><li>Welcome, agenda and personal objectives</li><li>Test your own EQ - a simple tool to establish your personal strengths and development areas</li></ul><h3>Test your own EQ</h3><ul><li>A simple tool to establish your personal strengths and development areas</li></ul><h3>Where do emotions come from?</h3><ul><li>The physiology of emotion</li><li>The value of thinking of emotions as 'messages' - and responding to them appropriately</li></ul><h3>The EQ model</h3><ul><li>Introduction to the factors that make up Emotional Intelligence</li><li>Getting to know the four-quadrant EQ model: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management</li></ul><h3>Exploring self-awareness</h3><ul><li>Self-awareness as the door to self-control</li><li>How seeking honest, constructive feedback from others can give us a more accurate perspective on how we come across</li><li>Tools to monitor your own emotions in a variety of different situations to increase your self-awareness</li></ul><h3>Managing your emotions</h3><ul><li>Learning to take control of your emotions - instead of being a victim of them</li><li>Developing behavioural flexibility</li><li>The mind/body connection</li><li>Manage impulsive feelings - and harness the power of positive emotions</li><li>The power of visualization</li><li>Managing motivation</li><li>Practical activities to help you notice and manage your emotions in the moment</li></ul><h3>Developing social awareness</h3><ul><li>Recognising and understanding other people's emotions</li><li>Showing sensitivity and understanding the needs and feelings of other people</li><li>Developing awareness that others from different countries and cultures may have diverse perspectives and opinions. Being prepared to challenge bias, intolerance, prejudice and stereotyping</li><li>Learning to read a group's emotional currents and power relationships. Understanding the forces that shape the views and actions of clients, colleagues and competitors</li></ul><h3>Enhancing relationships</h3><ul><li>The importance of interpersonal skills - how to connect with people and build rapport with them</li><li>Trust, reliability and empathy</li><li>Active, reflective listening</li><li>Using emotions to influence and inspire others</li></ul><h3>Dealing with difficult people and difficult situations</h3><ul><li>Staying controlled and unflappable in time of stress and tension</li><li>How to resolve disagreement and conflict easily and effectively</li><li>Dealing with strong emotions such as anger and frustration</li></ul><h3>Using EQ at work</h3><ul><li>Practical techniques and strategies for using EQ effectively in a range of situations, including meetings, negotiations, appraisals and presentations</li><li>Sending Emotionally Intelligent emails</li></ul><h3>Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>


                </section>

Emotional Intelligence: In-House

<p>Stress continues to have a major impact in organisations. According to HSE research, the total number of working days lost due to this condition last year was 9.9 million days with stress accounting for 43% of all working days lost due to ill health. Despite this huge impact, CIPD research shows that many organisations are failing to take adequate steps to proactively identify and reduce stress in the workplace and many struggle to recognise and support staff who are already suffering from stress-related symptoms.</p>
<p>This programme has therefore been designed to help HR professionals identify how they can best support their organisation in preventing, reducing and managing stress. It recognises the role that HR can play in helping develop proactive strategies to reduce incidents of work-related stress as well as helping individuals to cope with or recover from stressful situations. It also recognises the important role that HR has in equipping managers with the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to manage stress within their team appropriately. The workshop provides participants with a wealth of ideas, strategies and tools to use within their organisations. It draws on current research, best practice guidance, lessons from case law and learning from a wide range of organisations in the form of case studies.</p><ul><li>UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT OF STRESS AT WORK AND THE CAUSES OF WORK-RELATED STRESS</li><li>UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF PROACTIVELY MANAGING STRESS, INCLUDING MINIMISING LEGAL RISK</li><li>KNOW HOW HR CAN BEST SUPPORT THE ORGANISATION AS A WHOLE IN MANAGING STRESS AND, IN PARTICULAR, HOW TO SUPPORT MANAGERS PREVENT AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY TO STRESS WITHIN THEIR TEAM</li><li>HAVE LEARNT HOW OTHER ORGANISATIONS TACKLE STRESS AND THE RANGE OF SUPPORT AND WIDER TOOLS AND INITIATIVES AVAILABLE</li><li>HAVE REVIEWED HOW THEIR ORGANISATION PREVENTS AND MANAGES STRESS AND HAVE IDENTIFIED AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT</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>Ground rules re confidentiality</li></ul><h3>2. Understanding stress</h3><ul><li>Group exercise</li><li>Understanding what stress is and how to recognise stress at work</li><li>Exploring the impact of stress and the business benefits of managing stress proactively</li><li>Reducing risk; an overview of legislation and practical application of four legal principles; relevant case law</li></ul><h3>3. Sources of stress</h3><ul><li>Understanding typical sources of stress; learning from CIPD and HSE research</li><li>Group exercise: Analysing sources of stress in your organisation against the six factors identified in the HSE Stress Management Standards</li><li>Ideas and actions to help reduce stress against these factors</li></ul><h3>4. Delivering difficult messages</h3><ul><li>Identifying key responsibilities within the organisation for preventing and managing stress</li><li>Identifying the important role managers have in: grievance, preventing stress, recognising stress at an early stage, demonstrating a positive attitude towards stress, and responding appropriately</li><li>Recognising the specific role, responsibility and influence HR has in this area</li><li>Other sources of support, eg, Occupational Health, EAP, etc</li></ul><h3>5. Levels of action</h3><ul><li>Understanding different levels of action, eg, proactive actions to prevent stress or help individuals cope with stressful situations and reactive actions designed to help individuals recover from and deal with the impact of stress</li><li>Examples of interventions that are implemented at an organisational level, eg, risk assessments identifying stress 'hot spots' in the organisation, determining strategy and policy</li><li>Examples of interventions aimed at managers or teams and those designed to support individuals with stress management, eg, raising managers' awareness of stress, adjustments to role, coping strategies, etc.</li></ul><h3>6. Practical ideas and resources</h3><ul><li>Practical tools and resources</li><li>How to develop and support line managers; a management toolkit</li><li>Promoting positive wellbeing; the Workplace Wellbeing Charter</li><li>Case studies: Learning from other organisations. A wide range of interventions that cover areas such as promoting health and wellbeing, providing positive information and support on stress and mental health, up-skilling managers, training on coping strategies such as resilience, mindfulness, etc.</li><li>Group exercises to embed learning and identify practical applications</li><li>Group exercises on challenging situations</li></ul><h3>7. 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>

Stress Management for HR Professionals

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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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    Practical training in Classroom or Virtual Classroom

    Comprehensive Practise@Home training kits for VC

    Awards 2 accredited qualifications

    Dual Accreditations for all courses

    Covers all steps required to safely perform injectables

    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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