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Learn how to administer vaccines or injections ... Nationally Recognised Qualification Includes IM, ID and Sub-Cut Injection methods OCN Accredited - Level 4 (Foundation Degree - FDSc) Covers all steps to safely perform a vaccination Use same techniques and skills for aesthetic therapies Includes B12, Vitamin C and other treatments Essential qualification for all injections Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

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

THIS COURSE PACKAGE INCLUDES: 1: INTRODUCTION TO ECG COURSE - RECORDING & BASIC INTERPRETATION (GPT009) 2: ADVANCED ECG COURSE - INTERPRETATION & ANALYSIS (GPT010) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn how to set up and record a basic ECG trace, followed by advanced analysis and interpretation FAST-TRACK YOUR ECG TRAINING WITH OUR BEGINNER TO ADVANCED TRAINING PACKAGE 20% off -  Multi-Course Discount * Cover all stages from Level 1 through to Level 4 (FDSc) * Cover your theory training online * Practical training in Classroom or Virtual Classroom * Comprehensive Practise@Home training kits for VC * Awards 2 accredited qualifications * Dual Accreditations are awarded for all courses (Open College Network and CPD) * Covers all steps required to competently set up and perform an ECG trace. * Practical sessions include electrode placement on mannequin, running traces and identifying anomalies. * Learn beginner to advanced skills and interpretation. * Basic understanding of English language required. * OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About these courses 1: INTRODUCTION TO ECG COURSE - RECORDING AND BASIC INTERPRETATION (GPT009) PART 1 - Theory * Allow approx. 5-6 hours PART 2 - Practical Training * Attend a classroom location or join us in our virtual classroom * - 3-4 hours ACCREDITED LEVEL 3 QUALIFICATION * * Virtual Classroom option includes a free comprehensive Practise@Home ECG training kit. 2: ADVANCED ECG COURSE - INTERPRETATION AND ANALYSIS (GPT010) * E-LEARNING - Theory * Allow approx. 6-8 hours * ACCREDITED LEVEL 4 QUALIFICATION OPTIONAL: GETTING STARTED IN ECG (GPT002) * A free starter ECG Course (unassessed) developed to help you understand the basics of ECG recording: 3 modules in total with no Questions! * If you are already familiar with ECGs then you may prefer to save time and opt out of this mini-course at booking stage. * This "mini-course" is available at no charge. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learning Outcomes GPT009: * Understanding different ECG equipment types * ECG equipment - set-up and calibration * Includes professionalism, consent, IPC * and legal requirement * Patient preparation * How to correctly apply electrodes to limbs and chest * Identify artifacts (equipment and patients * Identify and recognise routine traces * Identify and recognise non-routine traces * Identify traces requiring urgent attention * Labelling and reporting GPT010: * Understand the acceptable variations within the normal ECG of healthy adults. * Recognise the expected patterns of an ECG from a healthy child from birth onwards and identify abnormalities. * Interpret abnormal ECG patterns in adults. * Diagnose arrhythmias as an underlying cause of palpitations and syncope. Exploring sinus rhythm, extrasystoles, paroxysmal tachycardia and the importance of a physical examination. * Identifying syncopal episodes attributable to cardiovascular disease as opposed to arrhythmias. * Recognise ECG markers for tachycardias, bradycardias, pre-excitation syndromes, bi-fascicular block, and first-degree block with bundle branch block. * Differentiate between supraventricular and ventricular extrasystoles and be able to diagnose broad complex tachycardias, ventricular flutter and fibrillation, sick sinus syndrome, and Stokes-Adams attacks. * Recognise and identify symptoms associated with the causes of acute or chronic chest pain in patients who present with myocardial infarction (heart attack), pulmonary embolism, significant central pulmonary embolism, pericarditis, aortic dissection, oesophageal rupture, spinal disorders, vertebral collapse, posterior infarction, and angina. * Recognise symptoms indicative of conditions such as pulmonary oedema, chest diseases, and pulmonary congestion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After the course GPT009: * Safely and competently set up an ECG machine * Introduce patients to the ECG test, adhering to compliancy requirements before and after testing * Perform an ECG test to national guidelines * Understand basic traces and their correlation to cardiac issues * Recognise normal and erroneous recordings * Recognise recordings that require urgent medical follow-up * Complete the recording and label (or record digital copies) as per guidelines GPT010: * Appreciate normal and abnormal ECG variations in the context of varying pathologies. * Be able to determine whether an arrhythmia has an underlying cause that requires medical intervention. * Interpret ECGs as a function of the patient's ongoing cardiac management. * Understand and apply the Burce Protocol exercise test in relevant clinical situations. * Know how to clinically respond to a patient with chest pain including further investigations required, pain relief, history and examination and echocardiogram. * Understand and apply the fundamental principles of arrhythmia management. * Understand the primary causes of heart disease and the diagnostic process. * Appreciate the importance of the ECG as a diagnostic tool alongside the patient’s history and clinical presentation and recognising its limitations. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Package Components: PACKAGE - Beginner to Advanced ECG - Virtual Classroom - INTRO - Part 1 online Part 2 Virtual Classroom (AM) + ADVANCED - E-learning

Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) treatments Nationally Recognised Qualification No previous experience or qualifications needed Open College Network Accreditation Level 4 (as required for minimally invasive procedures) Covers standards set by HEE Employed (salon) or Self-Employed opportunities Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS

Learn how to perform and read an ECG ... Nationally Recognised Qualification OCN Accredited - Level 3 (advanced level) CPD Accredited - The CPD Certification Service Introduces you to the fundamentals of setting up and operating an ECG machine Includes patient preparation Produce a valid (error free) ECG Learn and understand ECG traces Recognise recordings that require urgent attention Basic understanding of English language required OPEN TO ALL APPLICANTS VIRTUAL CLASSROOM OPTION INCLUDES COMPREHENSIVE PRACTISE@HOME ECG TRAINING KIT Final interpretation of all ECG recordings is the responsibility of a medical professional.

Introduction to Menopause (via Zoom) Course Focus: This comprehensive two-day course serves as an invaluable introduction to menopause care within the primary care setting. Understanding menopause, its effective management, and the ensuing implications for women's well-being are pivotal aspects for healthcare practitioners, particularly practice nurses who frequently engage with women facing menopausal transitions during their consultations. Course Highlights: Understanding Menopause: Dive into the core concepts of menopause, grasping its multifaceted aspects, and gaining a deep understanding of its physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions. Effective Menopause Management: Explore optimal strategies for managing menopause, equipping practitioners to provide well-informed guidance to women traversing this life phase. Short and Long-Term Implications: Delve into the implications of menopause for women's well-being, both in the short and long term, enabling practitioners to offer holistic care that addresses immediate concerns and promotes long-term health. Tailored Approach for Practice Nurses and AHP's: Recognize the pivotal role of practice nurses and AHP's in menopause care, understanding the specific challenges they encounter during consultations with menopausal patients. Competency Framework for Progression: Access a comprehensive competency framework that empowers nurses to work towards mastery in menopause care. This framework can be validated by experienced team members, fostering ongoing skill development. Dynamic Learning Environment: Through interactive sessions, case studies, and discussions, participants will engage in a dynamic learning environment that facilitates the absorption of knowledge and practical insights. The course encourages networking and collaboration, enabling practitioners to learn from both expert facilitators and fellow participants. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this two-day course, participants will be equipped to approach menopause care with heightened confidence and competence. Whether they occasionally encounter menopausal patients or engage with them more regularly, practitioners will leave with the tools and strategies to provide informed and supportive care, positively impacting women's well-being during this transitional phase. Target Audience: This course is tailored for a diverse range of primary care practitioners, including practice nurses, cervical sample takers, and those who regularly engage with menopausal patients without specialized training. All practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in menopause care are welcome to attend. Day One 09.15Coffee and registration 09.30Introduction and course objectives 09.40Physiology and definitions 10.00Menopause symptoms 10.45Coffee 11.00What do we need to ask? 13.00Lunch 14.00Management Strategies: Hormonal and non-hormonal treatment of menopause symptoms 14.30Diet, Lifestyle and Exercise 14.30Complementary therapies 15.00Case Studies  15.30Action plan, evaluation, and resources 15.45Close DAY 2 09.15Coffee and registration 09.30Review of Day 1 and tasks 09.45Women with special needs 10.00Contraceptive options for peri-menopausal women 10.45Coffee 11.00What do we need to ask? 13.00Lunch 14.00Which HRT when and how 14.30The older woman 15.00Case Studies  15.30Action plan, evaluation, and resources 15.45Close

An Introduction to Medical Terminology short course delivered online via Teams, suitable for anyone wishing to learn the basics of terminology. Dates of courses can be seen when clicking ‘register’ below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level One – Introduction to Medical Terminology. > “It's like a light has just been switched on and I now understand more of what > I'm doing!” – Feedback from attendee of Level one course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a knowledge of medical terminology in their role. It is suitable for administrative staff, health care workers, medical secretaries, managers, Allied Health Professionals, essentially anyone who may encounter medical terminology and wishes to develop their medical terminology knowledge further. We also offer sessions to those requiring an overview of medical terminology to support applications to study medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry. We can train between 1-30 learners from any organisation. If you have a specific training request, please speak to us and we can accommodate your needs. We recently trained a group of sign language interpreters who found the training invaluable when working in medical environments. The sessions are delivered via Teams (2x 2 hour meetings) so are highly accessible, a webcam and microphone are required although not essential. The aim of the course is for learners to develop an understanding of medical terminology in an enjoyable, interactive and informative way so that they are better able to decipher and unravel the mystery of long medical words. The course covers the following topics:- * Basics of medical terminology – word building * Common Roots, prefixes and suffixes * Anatomy and physiology via a virtual tour of the body * Major bones of the body * Prescription writing and abbreviations * Classification of drugs * Common Abbreviations * Instruments and investigations * Medical Specialities and personnel * Blood tests At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of medical terminology and are encouraged to use their newly learned skills in a series of quizzes and interactive games. All attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive handout. Many people who attend these courses are keen to develop their skills further and may wish to proceed to the Level Two Intermediate Award in Medical Terminology.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TRAINING COURSES Established in 2006 and the UK’s largest provider of medical terminology training, we offer a range of courses to suit your needs from beginner through to advanced level.  Our bespoke courses have been designed to suit the needs of healthcare professionals incorporating relevant terminology and content to directly benefit the workplace. Click 'more course information' below to view further details of each of our courses. 

FAA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FIRST AID FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Classroom (1 day course), Virtual (3 x 2½  hour sessions) * Gives learners knowledge of Youth Mental Health First Aid * Gives learners the skills to help young people with mental health problems and improve their mental health -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * What is Youth Mental Health? * The role of the mental health first aider * Identifying mental health conditions * Recognising and managing Stress * Mental health conditions * Recognising a range of mental health conditions: * Depression * Anxiety * Psychosis * Eating disorders * Suicide * Self-harm * Post-traumatic stress disorder * Conduct disorders - Bullying * Drugs and alcohol * Mental health first aid action plan BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * These figures, taken from the Young Minds website show clearly how many young people suffer with their mental health... * One in six children aged five to 16 are identified as having a probable mental health problem * That means  that, on average, five children in every classroom have a mental health problem * 80% of young people with mental health needs agreed that the coronavirus pandemic had made their mental health worse * Suicide was the leading cause of death for males and females aged between five to 34 in 2019 * Around half of 17-19 year-olds with a diagnosable mental health disorder has self-harmed or attempted suicide at some point * In 2018-19, 24% of 17-year-olds reported having self-harmed in the previous year, and seven per cent reported having self-harmed with suicidal intent at some point in their lives * So please, learn more about how to help these youngsters, and give them the chance to live happy, healthy lives -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Mental Health First Aid Courses are nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by First Aid Awards Ltd in association with NUCO Training. This means that you can be rest assured that your Mental Health First Aid Certificates fulfill the upcoming legal requirements and are a very good way to make sure you and your employees have a supporting workplace to deal with staff's mental health conditions. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/7176/6 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This immunisation update is aimed at health professionals working in an Occupational Health capacity. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES •    To understand the role and importance of Immunisation and vaccination •    To be able to explain the aims of immunisation, describe national policy and schedules and deal with variations to the schedule •    To understand the legal framework of Immunisation •    To understand the legal aspects of supply and administration of vaccines COURSE CONTENTS This course provides a comprehensive update in the following immunisations / vaccinations: •    Dip / Tet / Pertusis / Polio •    MMR •    Hepatitis A •    Hepatitis B •    TB •    BCG (screening and testing) Mantoux •    Influenza update •    Anaphylaxis Plus: •    The legal frameworks of immunisation update and vaccinations •    PGD’s and PSD’s •    Technique / practical if needed •    Administration •    Capacity and Consent •    Record-keeping and reporting •    Strategies: improving immunisation rates •    Cold chain •    Documentation •    Contraindications •    Current Issues in Immunisation WHO SHOULD ATTEND? •    Occupational Health Staff, including Technicians and Nurses Includes    All course materials and certificate of attendance Accreditation    6 CPD points awarded on completion.  Accredited by Aim Qualifications (*Certificate £30) and CPD Standards (*Certificate free)

Course Introduction Covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms. Please note: this course is for health care professionals  or those working in Primary Care. It is not open to Beauticians unless you are a registered healthcare professional. If in doubt- please email annie at training@anniebarr.com [training@anniebarr.com] or phone +44 7500048222 ABOUT THIS EVENT COURSE INTRODUCTION This course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management. The course covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms of  pernicious anaemia.  This course is interactive and we include case studies and discuss issues regarding diagnostic testing.  We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate clients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation. We will discuss role and responsibilities and contraindications and precautions. The delegates will leave this course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence based framework document to be used in practice. This course is  very interactive. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES * Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role development * Demonstrate an understanding of safe practice * Describe the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia * Describe pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients * Fully understand the principles, and practice B12 deficiency and B12 injections * Understand the importance of safety issues related to giving injections * Understand the law relating to role and function of the HCA and prescribing. * Describe why patients require B12 injections * Be able to correctly identify anatomical sites for injections * Demonstrate correct administration techniques * Demonstrate how to correctly dispose of waste * Demonstrate correct infection control procedures and use of PPE * Describe when patients require referral and understand the importance of referral using correct clinical pathways * Demonstrate an understanding of anaphylaxis and emergency procedures * Understand the need for correct prescribing procedures * Be able to document consultations following your organisations procedures     COURSE CONTENTS * Role and responsibilities * Accountability guidelines and requirements * Pernicious anaemia  * Blood- function * B12  Deficiency * Risk factors/groups * Causes of B12 deficiency * Diagnosis and reference ranges, testing * Protocols and guidelines * Factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment * Factors affecting absorption * B12 injections and common side effects * Could it be B12 Deficiency * Supplements * Side effects and management including ADR’s * Contraindications and Precautions * Correct Administration and techniques including practical session * Injection sites * Legal Issues including consent * Prescribing and Patient Specific Directions * What to record * Storage * Disposal of injections/waste * Infection control * Needle stick injuries * Competence and supervised practice * Policies and procedures * Facts and Figures * Setting up and running a clinic * Insurance/indemnity * Research/evidence base and resources Please note Anaphylaxis is not covered on this course, however we do run a separate Anaphylaxis 1hr training course, which takes place at the end of this B12 webinar. If you wish to do the 1 hr Anaphylaxis also, you should book onto BOTH courses. * WHO SHOULD ATTEND? * HCAs * Nurses * Doctors * Pharmacists * Anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia and those working with clients with B12 deficiency AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course.  If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this.  The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.