Courses
"We offer accredited mandatory courses for the care sector, including First Aid Training and specialized programs. Our training is aligned with the standards of regulatory bodies such as Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), Care Quality Commission (CQC), and the latest HSE guidelines, ensuring excellence in care across England and Wales.
Moving And Handling
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
Understand legislation and the correct procedure in utilising mechanical aids in the safe handling and moving
PUWER, LOLER and the Manual Handling Regulations Operations (1992)
The anatomy of the spine
How to risk assess using E.L.I.T.E safe principles
The importance of reducing risk and removing hazards
Correct understanding of R.I.D.D.O.R
How to choose and use the correct equipment safely
Condemned and dangerous moves
Practical skills – Chair moves, slings, slide sheets and hoisting
Medication Awareness
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
Medication Awareness (The Legal Aspects)
Receiving and storing of medication
Different types of medication and adverse reactions
Guidelines for administration of medications
Drug errors and disposal of medication
Stage six Assessment and Certification
Basic Life Support
At the end of this course participants will be able to:
List actions to be taken in the event of an emergency occurring at their place of work
Use cardiopulmonary resuscitation methods, including use of an AED
Provide first aid to an unconscious casualty
Provide first aid to a choking casualty
Describe the correct actions to take with regard to control of wounds and bleeding.
Describe the correct actions to take with regard to a range of other first aid situations
End Of Life
Aim: This course will enable participants to have a greater understanding of their End-of-Life Care responsibilities. At the end of the session participants will be able to:
Describe the key principles of palliative care and end of life care
Describe the principles of good practice within the process of advance care planning
Explain the purpose of assessment in end-of-life care
Explain what is included in a holistic assessment
Describe the core steps in the assessment of symptoms to reach a diagnosis Describe the principles of good communication in end-of-life care
Epilepsy Awareness
Aim: This course will enable participants to have a greater understanding of Epilepsy Care responsibilities. At the end of the session participants will be able to:
Understand what epilepsy is and its prevalence in the UK
Know the cause of epilepsy, the symptoms and how it is diagnosed
Know what a seizure is and the main types
Understand how epilepsy is treated
Have an awareness of the common epilepsy drugs and their side effects
Understand the importance of people with an epilepsy condition staying safe
Implement epilepsy awareness measures in the workplace
Equality & Diversity
Aim: This course will enable participants to have a greater understanding of Equality & Diversity responsibilities. At the end of the session participants will have an awareness of the following:
Equality and diversity at work
Key anti-discrimination legislation
The impact of discrimination on individuals and the community
Their legal rights and responsibilities
The benefits a diverse workforce can bring to healthcare organization
Food Hygiene
Aim This course will enable participants to prepare food safely and maintain correct food hygiene practices at home and at work. Objectives At the end of the session participants will be able to:
Describe the legal requirement with regard to food hygiene and safety
Explain the results of poor food hygiene practices at work and at home
Recognise the causes of food poisoning
Recognise food poisoning symptoms
Understand the importance of good personal hygiene
Understand the importance of correct food handling and preparation at
Nutrition & Fluids
Objectives At the end of the session participants will be able to:
Understand the principles of hydration, nutrition, and food safety
Support individuals to have access to fluids in accordance with their care plan
Support individuals to have access to food and nutrition in accordance with their care
Infection Control
At the end of this session participants will be able to:State their obligations and that of their employers with regard to infection
Understand the consequences of poor infection control
State the actions to be taken in relation to the infection control requirements put in place within their working environment.
Identify the correct actions with regard to a range of different infection control situations
Dementia Awareness
Aim: This course will enable participants to have a greater understanding of Dementia Care responsibilities. At the end of the session participants will be able to:
Understand how to improve care delivered to people with dementia
Understand how to support relationships of people with dementia
List reasons for behavior we may find difficult
List the different types of dementia
Understand what it may be like to have dementia
Personal & Pressure Care
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
Understand the role of the carer when providing personal care
Understand incontinence and its control
Describe the importance of personal hygiene procedures
Understand pressure sores and how they can be avoided
Mental Capacity Act & DOLS
Objectives At the end of the session participants will in relation to MCA & DOL’s be able to:
List the functions of the Mental Capacity
Describe the groups that will be affected by the legislation
Explain what is meant by the term ‘best interests
Explain the role of Lasting Power of Attorneys
Describe the function of the Court of Protection
Explain the Deprivation of Liberty
Safeguarding Adults at Risk
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
Explain what is meant by the term ‘an Adult at Risk’
List the forms abuse may take
Recognise signs and symptoms of abuse
Understand how to respond appropriately to disclosures of abuse
Understand the legislation and guidance concerning safeguarding adults at risk
Safeguarding Children at Risk
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
Know about child maltreatment in its different forms
Know about relevance of parental, family, and carer factors such as domestic abuse, mental and physical ill-health, substance, and alcohol misuse
Know what to do if there are concerns about child maltreatment
Know about the importance of sharing information
Know what to do if they feel that their concerns are not being taken seriously
Know the risks associated with the internet and online social networking
Know what the term ‘Looked after child’ means
Be able to recognise possible signs of child maltreatment as this relates to their role
Be able to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, and feel confident that they have been listened to
Fire Safety and Fire Marshall Course
At the end of this session participants will be able to:
List their obligations and that of their employer regarding fire safety
Describe actions to be taken in the event of a fire occurring at work
Identify the correct fire extinguisher for use on a range of different fires
Describe how fires occur and spread
Describe how they can reduce the risk of fire
Understand how they may reduce the threat of fire in their homes
Understand the duties that are undertaken by the fire marshal
First Aid Courses for all Sectors
Basic Life Support and Safe Use of an AED
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work
Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Level 3 Award in Activity First Aid
Level 2 Award in First Aid Risk Assessment
Level 2 Award in CPR & AED
Level 3 Award in Immediate Management of Anaphylaxis
Annual Refreshers
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