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Autism Awareness

Autism Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 30 mins*

CPD Units: 1

This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child's daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how to can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism's day to day life.

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Basic Fire Safety Awareness for Care Homes

Approved by RoSPA & CPD
Duration 60 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment. This course is a variation on the Basic Fire Awareness course that contains information that is specific to employees of care and residential homes.

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Dementia Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 25 mins*

CPD Units: 1

This course is intended to give you an overview of the common types and symptoms of dementia as well as going into how it can affect the brain in different ways. It also covers strategies to use with clients with dementia and dealing with challenging behaviour. The course is intended for anyone who works with or around people that may be living with dementia.

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Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 45 mins*

CPD Units: 2

Diabetes is a serious lifelong health condition that occurs when the amount of glucose, or sugar, in the blood is too high. If left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious health complications. This course is aimed at people working in the health and social care sector and will provide an overview of the condition, the common symptoms that might indicate someone has diabetes, methods of diagnosis, some possible treatments and common complications that can affect those with the condition.

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Dignity and Privacy

Dignity and Privacy

Approved by CPD
Duration 50 mins*

CPD Units: 2

The course will start by defining dignity and privacy within the healthcare sector, and will explain how the two are quite often linked. It will then go on to give you a range of useful professional tips about setting up the right working relationship with your service users, and discuss some of the issues that can arise when dignity and privacy are not respected

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Duty of Care

Duty of Care

Approved by CPD
Duration 50 mins*

CPD Units: 2

A duty of care is the requirement that all health and social care professionals, and organisations providing health and care services, must put the interests of service users first. This course will give you an introduction to the concept of duty of care, cover how duty of care affects your work, what to do if you come across a duty of care dilemma and where to go for support or advice along with some practical examples of duty of care situations.

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End of Life Care

End of Life Care

Approved by CPD
Duration 25 mins*

CPD Units: 1

This course will provide you with information about what to expect, how to handle some of the emotions associated with this time, and working with the other professionals involved in end of life care.

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Epilepsy Awareness

Epilepsy Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 30 mins*

CPD Units: 1

This course will give you an overview of epilepsy. It lists the methods of diagnosis, what a seizure is and how the brain can be affected. It will introduce some possible seizure triggers and describe what to do when someone has a seizure. It will also discuss some of the treatments offered to people with epilepsy and provide practical advice on what you can do if you witness someone having a seizure.

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Equality, Diversity and Discrimination

Equality, Diversity and Discrimination

Approved by CPD
Duration 70 mins*

CPD Units: 2

In this course we're going to be discussing two topics, 'equality' and diversity' and how they relate to one another. Understanding this will help us to identify and address issues of unfairness and discrimination in the workplace

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Fire Marshal for Care Homes

Fire Marshal for Care Homes

Approved by RoSPA & CPD
Duration 220 mins*

CPD Units: 5

The main outcome of this training course is to provide you with the knowledge to carry out the functions of a fire marshal. - Please note, this course also contains all of the content in the Basic Fire Awareness and Fire Extinguisher courses. This course is a variation on the Fire Marshal course that contains information that is specific to employees of care and residential homes.

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Handling Information in a Care Setting

Handling Information in a Care Setting

Approved by CPD
Duration 20 mins*

CPD Units: 1

This course provides an introduction to the concept of handling information in care settings. At the end of the course you will understand the need for secure handling of information and you will know how to access support if you have any questions regarding access to information. The course will cover the important role confidentiality plays in developing trusting relationships with the people in your care and it will define key terms such as 'need to know' and 'consent'.

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Infection Control

Infection Control

Approved by CPD
Duration 60 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course will start by defining infection prevention and control and explaining the impact of good and bad infection control. It then goes into detail about the legislation that applies to infection control, the different types of microorganisms, how bacteria are transmitted, the chain of infection, and much more..

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Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage

Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage

Approved by CPD
Duration 60 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course aims to provide a gentle introduction to the expectations of the Early Years Foundation Stage and it can also act as a refresher for those wanting to update their knowledge. It will introduce you to some of the key documents and legislation that relate to Early Years providers, the process for registering with Ofsted and the various policies and procedures that need to be in place. It also covers learning and development requirements, how to observe and assess the progress of children in your care and the safeguarding and welfare requirements laid out in the EYFS Framework.

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Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines

Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines

Approved by CPD
Duration 60 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more...

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Learning Disability Awareness

Learning Disability Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 50 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities and how they affect people. It will touch on how a person centred approach to care will get the best results and look at how management must perform, and at the needs of the individual. I will also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities and much more.

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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards

Approved by CPD
Duration 75 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times.

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Mental Health Awareness

Mental Health Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 25 mins*

CPD Units: 1

This course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. As well as providing some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions.

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Nutrition and Hydration

Nutrition and Hydration

Approved by CPD
Duration 65 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to deal with this condition.

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Person-Centred Care

Person-Centred Care

Approved by CPD
Duration 45 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course will give you an understanding of person centred approaches for care and support, and how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting. It starts by explaining what we mean by person centred care and where this term originated. It then goes on to analyse the values represented by person centred care and explains why care should be as much as possible tailored to each service user. Finally it will give you an overview of care plans, daily reports, the importance of obtaining consent and much more

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Positive Handling in Schools
Positive Handling in Schools

Approved by CPD
Duration 100 mins*

CPD Units: 3

This course will start by looking at some examples and statistics which highlight the seriousness and extent of aggressive pupil behaviour, it will then go on to explain how you can identify the stages of aggression and provide some tips on how you could de-escalate a pupil before they lash out. It also looks at where the law stands on this subject and finally best practice in theory if you ever do need to restrain a pupil.

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Prevent Duty

Prevent Duty

Approved by CPD
Duration 65 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course starts with an overview of the Government's Prevent strategy, and then looks at some of the reasons people become extremists. It goes on to cover the objectives of the Prevent strategy, how to base your actions on a risk based approach, what to do if you are concerned and much more.

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Principles of Communication

Principles of Communication

Approved by CPD
Duration 75 mins*

CPD Units: 3

This course covers some of the different ways of communication, how to identify barriers to communication and how to reduce these, making sure the person you are communicating with understands what you are communicating, how to get help with communication issues and much more.

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Safeguarding Adults

Safeguarding Adults

Approved by CPD
Duration 75 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with, adults in need of care and support, either as a paid professional or a volunteer. You and the organisation you work for must take appropriate measures for the protection of adults in your care, while still ensuring they are supported and empowered. This course can bring you one step closer to being able to do this

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Safeguarding Children

Safeguarding Children

Approved by CPD
Duration 75 mins*

CPD Units: 2

Safeguarding is a term that describes the work and processes undertaken to minimise and manage the risks involved to vulnerable children. During this training video you will hear many facts, figures and details surrounding the risk to children, the types of abuse suffered, how to recognise the signs of abuse and key safeguarding legislations put in place to minimise the abuse of children.

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Sharps Awareness

Sharps Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 55 mins*

CPD Units: 2

In this course you'll learn about the prevalence and different types of 'sharps litter' that can be found in the UK. It then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps including some of the common blood borne viruses. It also covers the responsibilities of employers, the equipment needed and the effectiveness of PPE. Finally, it'll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you're unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury.

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Stroke Awareness

Stroke Awareness

Approved by CPD
Duration 55 mins*

CPD Units: 2

Strokes are the fourth single leading cause of death in the UK, as well as a leading cause of disability. Being aware of the causes and symptoms will help you act fast in a situation where you suspect someone is having a stroke and provide them with the best chance of receiving the treatment they need and minimising the long term impact of the condition. This course will cover the types of strokes, the symptoms, and risk factors. It will also cover the treatment options and the longer term impact of the condition.

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Understanding your Role in Care

Understanding your Role in Care

Approved by CPD
Duration 40 mins*

CPD Units: 2

This course will define social care and talk about why people choose it as a career and what its goals and objectives are. It will also cover job descriptions, person centred care, understanding code of practices and the basics of government legislation. Finally it will touch on dealing with conflicts at work.

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Your Personal Development

Your Personal Development

Approved by CPD
Duration 35 mins*

CPD Units: 1

The course will start by looking at the way standards are set, monitored and regulated for social care organisations and workers throughout the UK. It then goes on to cover the codes of practice and legislation, reflecting on your work to ensure continued improvement, communication, feedback and much more.

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