Harpenden

<h2>Management Development Programme (MDP)</h2><p>A practical approach to managing yourself and those around you, this unique &amp;'bite-sized', ILM-recognised programme will help managers step up and make a difference.</p><p>Aimed primarily at new and aspiring managers (and also a very good refresher for managers who have not been through a structured development programme before), the programme takes a &amp;'bite-sized', modular approach which gives participants plenty of tools and strategies for dealing with everyday challenges in the workplace as well as the opportunity to learn from others' experiences, reflect on their own, and benefit from the inspirational advice and guidance of your choice of expert trainer.</p><section>
                    <h3>Module 1</h3><h4>Welcome to your MDP (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Welcome and introductions</li><li>Why invest in managers?</li><li>Expectations</li><li>Aptimore and Mindmarker explained</li><li>1:1 coaching support</li></ul><h3>Module 2</h3><h4>What makes a manager? (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Identifying skills and traits of effective managers</li><li>How do you compare?</li><li>What is the balance I need to manage?</li><li>Introduction to FACET5</li><li>Your FACET5 report</li><li>Reflections on strengths and development areas</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 3</h3><h4>Creating the environment for success (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Your experiences of good and bad managers</li><li>How to create an environment for success</li><li>Managing your team through maturity stages</li><li>Setting expectations</li><li>The shadow of a leader</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 4</h3><h4>Managing my time (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Time traps</li><li>Dealing with procrastination</li><li>Are your efforts aligned?</li><li>To-do lists</li><li>Prioritising</li><li>Urgent v Important tasks</li><li>The OATS principle</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 5</h3><h4>Crucial conversations (full day)</h4><ul><li>Your conversation barriers</li><li>Skills needed to be effective</li><li>Be specific!</li><li>Observations and inferences</li><li>Transactional Analysis</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 6</h3><h4>Managing performance reviews (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>The performance conversation and structure</li><li>The agenda</li><li>Setting clear goals</li><li>Measuring performance</li><li>Behavioural objectives</li><li>Make the conversation interesting for both parties</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 7</h3><h4>Coaching skills to develop others (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>What is coaching?</li><li>Spectrum of skills needed</li><li>Stop giving the answers!</li><li>The coaching game</li><li>1:1 practice session using GROW</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 8</h3><h4>Effective delegation (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Is your team ready?</li><li>The Reina trust model</li><li>A trust questionnaire</li><li>4 steps to successful delegation</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 9</h3><h4>Managing through change (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Being an effective change agent</li><li>The change transition curve</li><li>Forcefield Analysis</li><li>Detecting and managing resistance</li><li>A change scenario!</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 10</h3><h4>Communicating and presenting with impact (full day)</h4><ul><li>The speaker v the listener</li><li>Memorable messages</li><li>The 6 principles of sticky ideas</li><li>Delivering jaw-dropping moments</li><li>Combatting anxiety</li><li>Analogies and metaphors</li><li>Pictures and props</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 11</h3><h4>Influencing and negotiating (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Influencing power bases</li><li>Networking for success</li><li>Negotiation self-assessment inventory</li><li>Win-win negotiation</li><li>Influencing in meetings</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 12</h3><h4>Running effective meetings (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Why do we have too many meetings?</li><li>The role of the Chair</li><li>Dealing with challenging situations</li><li>A strong opening - setting the scene</li><li>The meeting process</li><li>PIMS - getting involvement in meetings</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 13</h3><h4>Emotional intelligence (EI) and your personal brand (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>What is EI and why is it important?</li><li>The 4 competencies</li><li>Your EI awareness</li><li>Sympathy v Empathy</li><li>Your personal brand</li><li>The Johari Window</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 14</h3><h4>Leadership styles (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>The management v leadership debate</li><li>Transactional v Transformational leadership</li><li>Intent-based leadership</li><li>Your desire to lead - a questionnaire</li><li>The resilient manager / leader</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 15</h3><h4>Problem-solving and decision making (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Problem solving - a practical challenge (1)</li><li>Emotional v logical decision-making</li><li>Decision making strategies</li><li>Problem solving - a practical challenge (2)</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 16</h3><h4>Managing working relationships (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>An introduction to the strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI)</li><li>How you deploy your strengths in relationships</li><li>The difference between motivation and behaviour</li><li>The impact of your preferences on others</li><li>Overdone strengths</li><li>Managing conflict in relationships</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 17</h3><h4>Your review and reflections - what now? (Â¾ day)</h4><ul><li>Your Aptimore full report</li><li>Your learning records</li><li>The power of why!</li><li>Your manager profile</li><li>Your present v your future - 1:1 conversations</li><li>The MDP reflections</li><li>Your Maximum Performance and ILM certificates</li><li>Celebrating success!</li></ul>


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Maximum Performance

Management Development Programme (MDP)

<h2>Management Development Programme (MDP): In-House</h2><p>A practical approach to managing yourself and those around you, this unique &amp;'bite-sized', ILM-recognised programme will help managers step up and make a difference.</p><p>Aimed primarily at new and aspiring managers (and also a very good refresher for managers who have not been through a structured development programme before), the programme takes a &amp;'bite-sized', modular approach which gives participants plenty of tools and strategies for dealing with everyday challenges in the workplace as well as the opportunity to learn from others' experiences, reflect on their own, and benefit from the inspirational advice and guidance of your choice of expert trainer.</p><section>
                    <h3>Module 1</h3><h4>Welcome to your MDP (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Welcome and introductions</li><li>Why invest in managers?</li><li>Expectations</li><li>Aptimore and Mindmarker explained</li><li>1:1 coaching support</li></ul><h3>Module 2</h3><h4>What makes a manager? (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Identifying skills and traits of effective managers</li><li>How do you compare?</li><li>What is the balance I need to manage?</li><li>Introduction to FACET5</li><li>Your FACET5 report</li><li>Reflections on strengths and development areas</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 3</h3><h4>Creating the environment for success (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Your experiences of good and bad managers</li><li>How to create an environment for success</li><li>Managing your team through maturity stages</li><li>Setting expectations</li><li>The shadow of a leader</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 4</h3><h4>Managing my time (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Time traps</li><li>Dealing with procrastination</li><li>Are your efforts aligned?</li><li>To-do lists</li><li>Prioritising</li><li>Urgent v Important tasks</li><li>The OATS principle</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 5</h3><h4>Crucial conversations (full day)</h4><ul><li>Your conversation barriers</li><li>Skills needed to be effective</li><li>Be specific!</li><li>Observations and inferences</li><li>Transactional Analysis</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 6</h3><h4>Managing performance reviews (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>The performance conversation and structure</li><li>The agenda</li><li>Setting clear goals</li><li>Measuring performance</li><li>Behavioural objectives</li><li>Make the conversation interesting for both parties</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 7</h3><h4>Coaching skills to develop others (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>What is coaching?</li><li>Spectrum of skills needed</li><li>Stop giving the answers!</li><li>The coaching game</li><li>1:1 practice session using GROW</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 8</h3><h4>Effective delegation (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Is your team ready?</li><li>The Reina trust model</li><li>A trust questionnaire</li><li>4 steps to successful delegation</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 9</h3><h4>Managing through change (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Being an effective change agent</li><li>The change transition curve</li><li>Forcefield Analysis</li><li>Detecting and managing resistance</li><li>A change scenario!</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 10</h3><h4>Communicating and presenting with impact (full day)</h4><ul><li>The speaker v the listener</li><li>Memorable messages</li><li>The 6 principles of sticky ideas</li><li>Delivering jaw-dropping moments</li><li>Combatting anxiety</li><li>Analogies and metaphors</li><li>Pictures and props</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 11</h3><h4>Influencing and negotiating (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Influencing power bases</li><li>Networking for success</li><li>Negotiation self-assessment inventory</li><li>Win-win negotiation</li><li>Influencing in meetings</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 12</h3><h4>Running effective meetings (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Why do we have too many meetings?</li><li>The role of the Chair</li><li>Dealing with challenging situations</li><li>A strong opening - setting the scene</li><li>The meeting process</li><li>PIMS - getting involvement in meetings</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 13</h3><h4>Emotional intelligence (EI) and your personal brand (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>What is EI and why is it important?</li><li>The 4 competencies</li><li>Your EI awareness</li><li>Sympathy v Empathy</li><li>Your personal brand</li><li>The Johari Window</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 14</h3><h4>Leadership styles (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>The management v leadership debate</li><li>Transactional v Transformational leadership</li><li>Intent-based leadership</li><li>Your desire to lead - a questionnaire</li><li>The resilient manager / leader</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 15</h3><h4>Problem-solving and decision making (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>Problem solving - a practical challenge (1)</li><li>Emotional v logical decision-making</li><li>Decision making strategies</li><li>Problem solving - a practical challenge (2)</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 16</h3><h4>Managing working relationships (Â½ day)</h4><ul><li>An introduction to the strengths Deployment Inventory (SDI)</li><li>How you deploy your strengths in relationships</li><li>The difference between motivation and behaviour</li><li>The impact of your preferences on others</li><li>Overdone strengths</li><li>Managing conflict in relationships</li><li>Learning review</li></ul><h3>Module 17</h3><h4>Your review and reflections - what now? (Â¾ day)</h4><ul><li>Your Aptimore full report</li><li>Your learning records</li><li>The power of why!</li><li>Your manager profile</li><li>Your present v your future - 1:1 conversations</li><li>The MDP reflections</li><li>Your Maximum Performance and ILM certificates</li><li>Celebrating success!</li></ul>


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Management Development Programme (MDP): In-House

<p>A vast amount of time is spent preparing job descriptions, often to little purpose. This very practical workshop will help you streamline the process, produce better descriptions and specifications and, above all, ensure that they are used appropriately in support of successful recruitment and selection, competency frameworks, job evaluation and performance management.</p><ul><li>APPRECIATE THE NEED FOR JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS</li><li>UNDERSTAND THE KEY COMPONENTS</li><li>KNOW HOW TO WRITE THEM</li><li>PRODUCE THEM MORE EFFICIENTLY</li><li>UNDERSTAND THE LEGAL ISSUES</li><li>CAN USE THEM EFFECTIVELY RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION, JOB EVALUATION AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Role profiles, job descriptions and person specifications</h3><ul><li>Why have them?</li><li>What are they used for?</li><li>Who should write them?</li><li>How do they link in with contracts of employment?</li><li>What's the difference between job descriptions and role profiles or accountability statements?</li></ul><h3>2. Key components of job descriptions</h3><ul><li>Classic job description structure</li><li>Strengths and weaknesses of the classic style</li><li>What style is appropriate for your organisation?</li><li>Examples</li><li>Job and role analysis</li><li>The right to change</li><li>The need to review and update</li><li>Practical exercise</li></ul><h3>3. Legal pitfalls</h3><ul><li>Avoiding discrimination</li><li>Varying job descriptions</li><li>Relationship with contracts of employment</li></ul><h3>4. Key components of person specifications</h3><ul><li>Classic structures</li><li>Strengths and weaknesses</li><li>Competency frameworks</li></ul><h3>5. Recruitment and selection</h3><ul><li>Using job descriptions and person specifications for recruitment and selection</li><li>Relationship between role profiles and application forms, short-listing forms, interview forms, reference request forms, and exit interviews</li></ul><h3>6. Job evaluation</h3><ul><li>Using job descriptions and person specifications for job evaluation</li><li>What is job evaluation?</li><li>Objectives</li><li>Equal Pay Act</li><li>Equal value considerations</li><li>Analytical v non-analytical types of job evaluation</li></ul><h3>7. Performance management</h3><ul><li>Using role profiles, job descriptions and person specifications for performance management</li><li>Relationship between role profiles and delf-appraisal, training needs analysis, and formal appraisal</li></ul>


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Job Descriptions and Person Specifications

<h2>Strategy in a Day</h2><p>Success in 21st century organisations is more dependent than ever on being able to convert long term vision and goals in to detailed operating plans and, even more critically, employing an effective strategic management framework to ensure successful execution.</p><p>Being able to think, plan and implement in a strategic way is becoming increasingly called upon in many more management roles. Our practical one-day expert workshop is designed for anyone wanting to develop the knowledge and skills required to take on a strategic role or management position.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>After completing this course Participants will be able to:</p><ul><li>Understand the purpose and key components of business strategy</li><li>Use an effective framework for developing and executing strategy</li><li>Apply powerful strategic analysis tools to inform strategy development</li><li>Evaluate strategic options using established frameworks for strategy formulation</li><li>Develop and apply a winning business model for their organisation</li><li>Use effective tools to manage and control strategy implementation</li><li>Identify some common causes of strategic failure</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Basic principles</h3><ul><li>What strategy is and why it's important</li><li>A framework for strategic development and management</li><li>Vision, values, goals and mission</li></ul><h3>Developing a winning strategy</h3><ul><li>The components of strategy</li><li>Sources of competitive advantage</li><li>Strategic analysis tools: PESTLE, Five Forces and SWOT analysis</li><li>Porter's generic strategies</li><li>The Strategy Clock</li><li>The Blue Ocean strategy framework</li></ul><h3>Putting strategy in to action - defining your business model</h3><ul><li>Defining your customer value proposition</li><li>Understanding the profit formula for your business</li><li>Building strategic capability</li></ul><h3>Managing strategic implementation and performance</h3><ul><li>Strategic management tools: strategy maps and balanced scorecard</li><li>Converting big goals in to SMART objectives</li><li>Identifying the key success factors for your industry</li><li>Selecting the right measures and setting targets</li><li>The role of budgeting in strategic management</li><li>Measuring and improving shareholder value</li><li>Monitoring and controlling strategic performance</li></ul><h3>Identifying and managing strategic threats</h3><ul><li>Analysing and managing risk</li><li>Testing and adapting your strategy</li><li>Learning from strategic failure: Kodak and Nokia</li><li>Understanding and dealing with business model disruption</li></ul>


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Strategy in a Day

<p>If you are passionate about unlocking a person's potential in a way that leaves them more competent and more fulfilled so they are able to maximise their own performance, then this is the right workshop for you.</p><ul><li>UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF A CLEAR AGREEMENT ON THE NATURE OF THE COACHING RELATIONSHIP, THE RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE DESIRED OUTCOME</li><li>BECOME FAMILIAR WITH HOW TO STRUCTURE A COACHING SESSION AND THE BENEFITS A STRUCTURED PROCESS BRINGS</li><li>BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE IN INITIATING AND OWNING A COACHING SESSION</li><li>GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF WHY PEOPLE DO THE THINGS THEY DO AND HOW THEIR VALUES AND BELIEFS HELP OR HINDER</li><li>EXPERIENCE A COACHING SESSION AS A COACH AND AS A COACHEE</li><li>TAKE A FIRST STEP TOWARDS ACHIEVING A PERSONAL GOAL</li><li>RECOGNISE THAT GOOD LISTENING SUPPLIES THE BUILDING BLOCKS TO GOOD UNDERSTANDING</li><li>BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE VARIETY OF SESSIONS THE COACH MAY NEED TO GENERATE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT</li><li>APPRECIATE HOW COACHING CAN INCREASE MOTIVATION AND PERFORMANCE</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>1. Welcome and introduction</h3><ul><li>Participants are welcomed to the programme and invited to share their personal objectives and people challenges</li><li>Self-assessment of current coaching skills</li><li>Spectrum of skills - identifying the skills required to be an effective coach</li></ul><h3>2. How the mind can be a barrier to achieving performance</h3><ul><li>Why this is crucial to success</li><li>The power of beliefs - what they are and how they can affect us</li><li>Positive and negative self-talk</li><li>The concept of 'positive intention'</li></ul><h3>3. The coaching structure and conversation</h3><ul><li>A coaching case study</li><li>'The answer is in the question'</li><li>The coaching game - a board game with a difference! Coach your way to success...</li><li>The OSCAR model of coaching</li></ul><h3>4. Practice sessions</h3><ul><li>Participants will be given the opportunity to practise their coaching skills by being both a coach and a coachee, using their real-life scenarios. Feedback is given along with action points to develop skills further</li></ul><h3>6. Further skills and tools</h3><ul><li>Active listening</li><li>Building rapport</li><li>The coaching wheel</li><li>Sustaining your skills development after the programme</li><li>Barriers to using a coaching style</li></ul>


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Coaching for Excellence

<h2>Strategy in a Day: In-House</h2><p>Success in 21st century organisations is more dependent than ever on being able to convert long term vision and goals in to detailed operating plans and, even more critically, employing an effective strategic management framework to ensure successful execution.</p><p>Being able to think, plan and implement in a strategic way is becoming increasingly called upon in many more management roles. Our practical one-day expert workshop is designed for anyone wanting to develop the knowledge and skills required to take on a strategic role or management position.</p><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>After completing this course Participants will be able to:</p><ul><li>Understand the purpose and key components of business strategy</li><li>Use an effective framework for developing and executing strategy</li><li>Apply powerful strategic analysis tools to inform strategy development</li><li>Evaluate strategic options using established frameworks for strategy formulation</li><li>Develop and apply a winning business model for their organisation</li><li>Use effective tools to manage and control strategy implementation</li><li>Identify some common causes of strategic failure</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Basic principles</h3><ul><li>What strategy is and why it's important</li><li>A framework for strategic development and management</li><li>Vision, values, goals and mission</li></ul><h3>Developing a winning strategy</h3><ul><li>The components of strategy</li><li>Sources of competitive advantage</li><li>Strategic analysis tools: PESTLE, Five Forces and SWOT analysis</li><li>Porter's generic strategies</li><li>The Strategy Clock</li><li>The Blue Ocean strategy framework</li></ul><h3>Putting strategy in to action - defining your business model</h3><ul><li>Defining your customer value proposition</li><li>Understanding the profit formula for your business</li><li>Building strategic capability</li></ul><h3>Managing strategic implementation and performance</h3><ul><li>Strategic management tools: strategy maps and balanced scorecard</li><li>Converting big goals in to SMART objectives</li><li>Identifying the key success factors for your industry</li><li>Selecting the right measures and setting targets</li><li>The role of budgeting in strategic management</li><li>Measuring and improving shareholder value</li><li>Monitoring and controlling strategic performance</li></ul><h3>Identifying and managing strategic threats</h3><ul><li>Analysing and managing risk</li><li>Testing and adapting your strategy</li><li>Learning from strategic failure: Kodak and Nokia</li><li>Understanding and dealing with business model disruption</li></ul>


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Strategy in a Day: In-House

<h2>Leadership in a Day!: In-House</h2><p>As with most things in life, knowing the theory is one thing, but putting it into practice can be quite another. Much has been written about leadership and there are many theories and models out there.</p><p>This very practical one-day course will give you an overview of the theory but the main focus is on:</p><ul><li>helping you understand your own natural leadership style</li><li>practical learning to help you to become a more effective leader</li></ul><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>You will leave the day able to:</p><ul><li>Recognise the traits and characteristics of good leaders</li><li>Appreciate the differences between leadership and management</li><li>Understand your preferred leadership style and the impact it might have on others</li><li>Practice the core elements of good leadership</li><li>Understand what style of leadership is appropriate for different situations and people</li><li>Use your coaching and delegation skills to better effect</li><li>Initiate - and implement - a personal development action plan</li></ul><p>Above all, the workshop will help you fulfil your desire and determination to inspire the people you lead to greater levels of achievement.</p><section>
                    <h3>Introduction</h3><ul><li>Objectives</li><li>Exercise: Icebreaker</li></ul><h3>What is leadership?</h3><ul><li>Exercise: &amp;'Good leader / bad leader'<ul><li>Thinking of leaders we have experienced, what made the good ones good (and the bad ones bad)?</li></ul></li><li>The elements of leadership<ul><li>Traits and characteristics</li></ul></li><li>Brief review of key writers on leadership</li></ul><h3>Leadership in practice</h3><ul><li>Exercise: &amp;'Sorting the packs'</li><li>Exercise: &amp;'House of cards'<ul><li>Being clear about what's expected</li></ul></li><li>Task / team / individual<ul><li>Are you spending enough time on the right things?</li></ul></li><li>Situational leadership<ul><li>Different styles for different situations</li><li>Supporting</li><li>Coaching</li><li>Delegating</li><li>Directing</li><li>Maturity levels</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Leadership and management</h3><ul><li>Exercise: The ball of recall</li><li>Leadership v management - what's the difference?</li><li>Managing others<ul><li>Getting the best out of people</li><li>Understanding motivation</li></ul></li><li>Leading through coaching<ul><li>Building rapport</li><li>Effective use of questions</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Leadership and delegation</h3><ul><li>Letting go<ul><li>Learning to participant effectively</li><li>Understanding the key elements of effective delegation</li></ul></li><li>Coaching and delegation skills</li><li>Exercise: Role plays</li></ul><h3>Conclusion</h3><ul><li>Summary</li><li>Personal development action planning</li><li>Key learning points to take away</li><li>What are you going to do differently?</li></ul>


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Leadership in a Day!: In-House

<h2>Leadership in a Day!</h2><p>As with most things in life, knowing the theory is one thing, but putting it into practice can be quite another. Much has been written about leadership and there are many theories and models out there.</p><p>This very practical one-day course will give you an overview of the theory but the main focus is on:</p><ul><li>helping you understand your own natural leadership style</li><li>practical learning to help you to become a more effective leader</li></ul><h3>Learning objectives</h3><p>You will leave the day able to:</p><ul><li>Recognise the traits and characteristics of good leaders</li><li>Appreciate the differences between leadership and management</li><li>Understand your preferred leadership style and the impact it might have on others</li><li>Practice the core elements of good leadership</li><li>Understand what style of leadership is appropriate for different situations and people</li><li>Use your coaching and delegation skills to better effect</li><li>Initiate - and implement - a personal development action plan</li></ul><p>Above all, the workshop will help you fulfil your desire and determination to inspire the people you lead to greater levels of achievement.</p><section>
                    <h3>Introduction</h3><ul><li>Objectives</li><li>Exercise: Icebreaker</li></ul><h3>What is leadership?</h3><ul><li>Exercise: &amp;'Good leader / bad leader'<ul><li>Thinking of leaders we have experienced, what made the good ones good (and the bad ones bad)?</li></ul></li><li>The elements of leadership<ul><li>Traits and characteristics</li></ul></li><li>Brief review of key writers on leadership</li></ul><h3>Leadership in practice</h3><ul><li>Exercise: &amp;'Sorting the packs'</li><li>Exercise: &amp;'House of cards'<ul><li>Being clear about what's expected</li></ul></li><li>Task / team / individual<ul><li>Are you spending enough time on the right things?</li></ul></li><li>Situational leadership<ul><li>Different styles for different situations</li><li>Supporting</li><li>Coaching</li><li>Delegating</li><li>Directing</li><li>Maturity levels</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Leadership and management</h3><ul><li>Exercise: The ball of recall</li><li>Leadership v management - what's the difference?</li><li>Managing others<ul><li>Getting the best out of people</li><li>Understanding motivation</li></ul></li><li>Leading through coaching<ul><li>Building rapport</li><li>Effective use of questions</li></ul></li></ul><h3>Leadership and delegation</h3><ul><li>Letting go<ul><li>Learning to participant effectively</li><li>Understanding the key elements of effective delegation</li></ul></li><li>Coaching and delegation skills</li><li>Exercise: Role plays</li></ul><h3>Conclusion</h3><ul><li>Summary</li><li>Personal development action planning</li><li>Key learning points to take away</li><li>What are you going to do differently?</li></ul>


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Leadership in a Day!

<h2>Change management: In-House</h2><p>Change is a given in any organisation today. You can choose to lead it, go along with it or ignore it - but the last of these options is not a route to success.</p><p>The best approach is to be positive and proactive, whether that's in a context of organisation-wide strategic-level transformational change, or whether it's a question of making changes within the areas of the organisation that are within your direct control.</p><p>This engaging and interactive workshop will take you on a journey exploring your role in driving and supporting change, the impact of change on the human brain, and the steps needed to bring about successful change.</p><ul><li>Understand your role in change</li><li>Be more aware of the need to challenge the status quo</li><li>Know how to maximise the value and power of the 'aggregation of marginal gains'</li><li>Understand that most people find change challenging when they have limited control over it</li><li>Be aware of the KÃ¼bler-Ross change curve and know how to handle your and others' emotions</li><li>Understand John Kotter's 8-step change model and relate it to the challenges you face</li><li>Recognise the power of managing your own emotional state and that of other stakeholders</li><li>Boost your confidence in getting buy-in and commitment to your suggestions</li></ul><section>
                    <h3>Why change?</h3><ul><li>Why change is necessary in today's environment</li><li>Why challenging the status quo is important</li></ul><h3>The manager's / leader's role in change</h3><ul><li>Managing change</li><li>Initiating change</li><li>Consequences of not changing</li><li>'Marginal gains' - the value of continuous improvement</li><li>How managers can encourage their teams to create a culture where change is seen as positive</li></ul><h3>Barriers to change</h3><ul><li>Most people find change challenging when they have limited control over it</li><li>The challenges of 'top-down' change</li><li>What neuroscience tells us about change</li><li>Using the KÃ¼bler-Ross change curve<ul><li>Shock</li><li>Denial</li><li>Frustration</li><li>Depression</li><li>Experiment</li><li>Decision</li><li>Integration</li></ul></li><li>Knowing how to handle your/others' emotions</li><li>The 'raise it &gt;feel it &gt;talk about it &gt;let it go &gt;move on' model</li></ul><h3>Using John Kotter's 8-step model for leading and managing change</h3><ul><li>Create urgency</li><li>Form a powerful coalition</li><li>Create a vision for change</li><li>Communicate the vision</li><li>Remove obstacles</li><li>Create quick wins</li><li>Build on the change</li><li>Make it stick</li></ul><h3>Communicating change</h3><ul><li>Being prepared for dealing with the five questions people have about change<ul><li>Why is it necessary</li><li>What is it?</li><li>What will it look like when we get there?</li><li>How will we get there?</li><li>What's my role now, during and at the end?</li></ul></li><li>Communicating a change message - dos and don'ts</li></ul><h3>Actions and next steps</h3><ul><li>Review</li><li>Personal action planning</li><li>Next steps</li></ul>


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Change Management: In-House

<p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This course is designed to suit a broad range of Care Sector staff. This training ensures that learners are equipped with a sufficient knowledge of mental health disorders so that they are able to manage and provide a high standard of support to affected service users.<br id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learners will also know how to identify the symptoms of different mental disorders, adding real value to any organisation to which they provide services to.</p><h2 id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What are the aims of this course?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Define mental health</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Identify and explain mental health facts and fiction</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand key legislation relating to mental health</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain how mental health care has evolved over time</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Identify common signs and symptoms</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand common mental health disorders</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognise common attitudes towards mental ill-health and the impacts these can have</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explain the concept of parity of esteem</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Know how to support people and offer advice</li></ul>

Prima Cura Training

Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health

Mental Health At Work

This course is designed to suit a broad range of Care Sector staff. This training ensures that learners are equipped with a sufficient knowledge of mental health disorders so that they are able to manage and provide a high standard of support to affected service users.
Learners will also know how to identify the symptoms of different mental disorders, adding real value to any organisation to which they provide services to.

Mental Health Awareness - Care Sector

Elevate your auditing expertise and lead the way in quality management with our ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course, certified by CQI and IRCA. This comprehensive program is designed for professionals seeking to conduct first, second, and third-party audits of Quality Management Systems (QMS) against the ISO 9001:2015 standard.
Our course provides in-depth training on the principles and practices of auditing, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead audit teams and assess the conformance and effectiveness of QMS in organizations. You will learn how to plan, conduct, report, and follow up on audits in compliance with ISO 19011 guidelines and ISO/IEC 17021 standards.
Key Features of the Course:
Certified Expertise: Achieve a globally recognized certification from CQI and IRCA, enhancing your professional credibility and career prospects.
Experienced Instructors: Learn from industry experts with extensive experience in quality management and auditing, who provide real-world insights and practical guidance.
Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on exercises, case studies, and role-play scenarios that simulate real auditing situations, ensuring that you can apply what you learn directly to your work.
Comprehensive Curriculum: Cover all aspects of the ISO 9001:2015 standard, audit principles, and techniques, as well as risk-based thinking and the process approach.
Career Advancement: This course is ideal for those aspiring to become lead auditors, quality managers, or consultants, offering a pathway to new opportunities and enhanced professional status.
Upon successful completion of the course and examination, you will be awarded the prestigious CQI and IRCA certification, recognized globally as a mark of excellence in auditing. This certification will enable you to conduct audits for certification bodies and help organizations achieve compliance and continual improvement.
Enroll in our ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor course today and take the next step in your journey to becoming a leader in quality management.

QUALITY ACADEMY

Quality Management System

ISO 9001

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Auditor

Become a certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor with our CQI and IRCA accredited course. Gain the skills to lead quality management audits and enhance your career. Enroll now!

ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor (CQI and IRCA Certified)

General Admission

Bournemouth

London Waterloo Academy

Dental Nurse

Dental Assistant

VIRTUAL DENTAL NURSING DIPLOMA

Registration Fee

Tuition Fee

Exam Fee

One Day Introduction Course

Glasgow

Belfast

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

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

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

Platinum Training Institute

Pilates

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

YMCA Level 3 Diploma in Teaching Pilates

Southend on Sea

Rotherham

Manchester

Slough

Portsmouth

Bingley

Nottingham

Paisley

Birmingham

Luton

Northampton

Bedford

Liverpool 

Swansea

BASIC to ADVANCED COURSE PACKAGE

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

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

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

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

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






Key Facts & Summary:


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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How do I attend?

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

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

OR -

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

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

How do I book?

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

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

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

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

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

Geopace Training

Allied Health

Allied Health Professions (AHP)

Blood Taking

Healthcare Workers

Venepuncture

Phlebotomist

Phlebotomy

Accredited Phlebotomy

Healthcare

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

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

FAST-TRACK YOUR PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING

WITH OUR

COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE

20% off -  Multi-Course Discount

    Cover all stages from beginner through to Level 4

    Available as Classroom or Virtual Classroom

    Complete your beginner to advanced training in 2 days

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

    Both courses are dually accredited (OCN & CPD)

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

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Learn advanced skills and techniques

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

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


Phlebotomy Training - Beginner to Advanced PACKAGE

ONLINE STUDY + ONE DAY ZOOM SESSION
NO CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE REQUIRED


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



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


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


COURSE ITINERARY

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


Nationally Recognised Qualification


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


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

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


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





ZOOM SESSION

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



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

    Nationally Recognised Qualification

    No previous experience or qualifications needed

    OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced)

    CPD Accredited (The CPD Certification Service)

    Covers all steps up to live blood draw

    Practise on artificial arm and fake blood!

    Basic understanding of English language required

    OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS


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

<p style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);">This course, worth 30 hours of verifiable CPD, will demonstrate your ability to grade and reflect upon your impression technique and demonstrate competence to take impressions unsupervised under prescription.</p><p style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><img src="https://cavitytraining.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/11/cpdmember.png" alt="CPD member" width="162" height="149" srcset="https://cavitytraining.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/11/cpdmember.png 397w, https://cavitytraining.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/11/cpdmember-300x276.png 300w, https://cavitytraining.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/11/cpdmember-320x294.png 320w" sizes="(max-width: 162px) 100vw, 162px" fr-original-style="" style="cursor: pointer; padding: 0px 1px; user-select: none; max-width: 100%; position: relative; box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-class="fr-draggable"></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><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Learn about the Cavity Training Impression Taking Course</strong></p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The course is suited to nurses who aspire to treat patients directly and to take impressions or scan for impressions under the prescription of a registered dentist or clinical dental technician.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">To enrol, you must be GDC-registered, work in surgery and hold indemnity insurance. (extended duties) You will need a GDC registered dental professional able and willing to supervise you.</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You also need to complete an Anaphylaxis Awareness course &ndash; we offer a free CPD course for this.</p><div fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></div><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><p id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">Frequently Asked Questions</strong></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;">How long is the course?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">The course duration is 2 to 6 months.</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;">When are the classes held?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">You will attend a live webinar class for two Saturday mornings.</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;">Is there an exam at the end?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete 24 assessments with your practice mentor and a complete a 500 word dissertation.</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;">What qualifications do I need to start the course?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">Preferable English and Maths level 4 and above, you must also be GDC registered.</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;">What opportunities for progression is there?</p><p fr-original-style="" style="color: var(--text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;">This qualification allows candidates to further progress onto various post registration qualifications or career opportunities, such as:</p><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Certificates in Orthodontic Nursing</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Extending a career in prosthetics.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Training as a Lab Technician</li></ul><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><hr fr-original-style="" style="border-color: var(--border-muted); border-style: solid; clear: both; break-after: page; user-select: none; box-sizing: border-box;"><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><h3 style="color: var(--color-heading-text); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-heading-text);">Course Dates</h3><ul style="color: var(--color-body-text); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">13th - 27th April 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">11th - 25th May 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">8th - 22nd June 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">13th - 27th July 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">3rd - 17th August 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">7th - 21st September 2024</strong><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">9:30am - 1:30pm</li></ul></article><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><h3 style="color: var(--color-heading-text); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-heading-text);">Costs</h3><p style="color: var(--color-body-text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);"><strong fr-original-style="" style="font-weight: 700; box-sizing: border-box;">&pound;180.00 per person (inc. VAT)</strong></p><p style="color: var(--color-body-text); font-size: var(--font-size); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: var(--color-body-text);">Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.</p></article></article><article style="color: rgb(28, 28, 28); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(28, 28, 28);"><br fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"></article>

Cavity Dental Training

Advanced Certificate in Impression Taking including Intra Oral Scanning

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

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

Physical Activity

Health

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

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

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

Burnley

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

Margaret Cook - Learn More About Reiki

Energy Healing

Reiki

Reiki Healer

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

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

Brighton

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



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

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

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


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.


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


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

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

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

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

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



The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6)

    FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification

    Nationally Recognised certificate

    Dually accredited: Open College Network  and CPD

    Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems

    Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods

    Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options

    Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep)

    Complete your training from beginner to advanced level

    This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course  or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below)

    Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.


Advanced Phlebotomy - Skills & Techniques (GPT005)

Key Facts:


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



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



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

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

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


Attend a classroom location to complete your practical training.

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

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

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

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





Key Facts:


COURSE 2: VACCINATION / INJECTION COURSE (GPT601)



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


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



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

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


How do I attend?

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

OR -

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

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

How do I book?

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

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

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

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

Medical Aesthetics

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Intravenous Cannulation

Aesthetic Practitioner

Facial Aesthetics

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

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    Covers all steps required to safely perform injectables

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