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Youth Mental health First Aid (Accredited by Mental Health England)
2 Days
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Youth Mental health First Aid (Accredited by Mental Health England) description

  • An in depth understanding of young people’s mental health and factors that affect wellbeing
  • Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues
  • Confidence to reassure and support a young person in distress
  • Enhanced interpersonal skills such as non-judgemental listening
  • Knowledge to help a young person recover their health by guiding them to further support; whether that’s through self-help sites, their place of learning, the NHS, or a mix – engaging with parents, carers and external agencies where appropriate
  • Ability to support a young person with a long term mental health issue or disability to thrive
  • Tools to look after your own mental wellbeing
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Refresher
0.5 Day
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Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults Refresher description

  • To be aware of changes to adult protection procedures
  • To have an understanding of the concept and definitions of vulnerability and abuse
  • To identify the types
  • Identify the indicators of abuse
  • To prevent abuse wherever possible
  • Respond to disclosure
  • To know what action to take if you become aware of and how to apply the correct reporting procedures
Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults
1 Day
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Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults description

  • To be aware of changes to adult protection procedures
  • To have an understanding of the concept and definitions of vulnerability and abuse
  • To identify the types
  • Identify the indicators of abuse
  • To prevent abuse wherever possible
  • Respond to disclosure
  • To know what action to take if you become aware of and how to apply the correct reporting procedures
  • Identify the Human Rights Act
  • What is the Mental Capacity Act?
  • Awareness of the 5 key principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • How the Mental Capacity Act impacts on the role of the worker
  • How to record and report to comply with the Mental Capacity Act
  • Making decisions in someone’s best interest
  • Difference between Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
  • Gain an understand of what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards mean
  • Gain an understand of the DOLS authorisation process
Safe Handling of Medication
1 Day
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Safe Handling of Medication description

  • Legislation surrounding Medication
  • Classification of Medicine
  • Routes of Administration
  • Different kinds of medication (including homely remedies)
  • Completing all documentation (MAR forms)
  • Dealing with refusal
  • Disposal of medicines
  • Infection/ hygiene control
  • Reactions/ side effects to medicines
  • Who to call in an emergency situation
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Mental Health Awareness (Accredited by Mental Health England)
1 Day
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Mental Health Awareness (Accredited by Mental Health England) description

  • Give an understanding of the issues that impact on and relate to people’s mental health
  • Teach practical skills that can be used every day; including being able to spot symptoms and how to offer support
  • Spot the early signs and symptoms
  • Start a supportive conversation listen to the person nonjudgmentally
  • Assess the risk of self-harm Maintain confidentiality as appropriate
  • This course includes a mix of presentations, discussions and group work activities
Mental Health Awareness (Accredited by Mental Health England)
0.5 Day
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Mental Health Awareness (Accredited by Mental Health England) description

  • Give an understanding of the issues that impact on and relate to people’s mental health
  • Teach practical skills that can be used every day; including being able to spot symptoms and how to offer support
  • Spot the early signs and symptoms
  • Start a supportive conversation listen to the person nonjudgmentally
  • Assess the risk of self-harm Maintain confidentiality as appropriate
  • This course includes a mix of presentations, discussions and group work activities
Mental Capacity & DOLS
0.5 Day
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Mental Capacity & DOLS description

  • Explanation of the Mental Capacity Act
  • Awareness of the 5 key principles of the Mental Capacity Act
  • How the Mental Capacity Act impacts on the role of the worker
  • How to record and report to comply with the Mental Capacity Act
  • Making decisions in someone’s best interest
  • Differences between Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
  • Gain an understanding of what the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards mean
  • Gain an understanding of the D.o.L.S. authorisation process
  • To recognise the Human Rights Act and the 15 basic rights
Medication Awareness
0.5 Day
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Medication Awareness description

  • Explanation of why medication training is so important
  • To gain awareness of legislation surrounding medication
  • Gain insight into types of medication
  • To name the routes of medication
  • Explain the reasons for risk assessments
  • Answer questions on “good practice guidance” regarding medication
Manual Handling Refresher (Practical)
0.5 Day
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Manual Handling Refresher (Practical) description

  • Identify legislation that relates to Manual Handling
  • Describe the anatomy/structure of the spine. Explain the importance of caring for your back
  • Identify a range of equipment used for moving and handling
  • List checks that should be made before using any moving and handling equipment
  • Recognise controversial techniques
  • Explain why good communication is an essential part of moving and handling
  • Demonstrate moving and handling techniques with and without equipment
Manual Handling inanimate objects
1 Day
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Manual Handling inanimate objects description

  • Identify the legislation related to moving and handling in the workplace
  • Answer questions and identify the various structures of the spine
  • Explain the importance of caring for your back not just at work but at home
  • Answer questions on the importance of communication when moving and handling
  • Identify a range of equipment used for moving and handling
  • List checks that should be made before using any moving and handling equipment
  • Recognise controversial techniques
  • Demonstrate moving and handling techniques with and without equipment
Manual Handling (Practical & Theory)
1 Day
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Manual Handling (Practical & Theory) description

  • Identify the legislation related to moving and handling in the workplace
  • Answer questions and identify the various structures of the spine
  • Explain the importance of caring for your back not just at work but at home
  • Answer questions on the importance of communication when moving and handling
  • Identify a range of equipment used for moving and handling
  • List checks that should be made before using any moving and handling equipment
  • Recognise controversial techniques
  • Demonstrate moving and handling techniques with and without equipment
Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
3 Days
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Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work description

Mandatory Units include; Emergency First Aid in the Workplace and Recognition and Management of illness and injury in the workplace.

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a first aider
  • Be able to assess an incident
  • Be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty who is choking
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with external bleeding
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty who is in shock
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with minor injuries
  • Be able to conduct a secondary survey
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected injuries to bones, muscles and joints
  • Be able to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected head and spinal injuries
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected chest injuries
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with burns and scalds
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with an eye injury
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with sudden poisoning
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with anaphylaxis
  • Know how to provide first aid to a casualty with suspected major illness
Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid
1 Day
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Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid description

  • Conduct a scene survey
  • Conduct a primary survey on an infant and a child
  • Summon appropriate assistance when necessary
  • Identify when to administer Cardio pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to an infant and a child
  • Demonstrate CPR using an infant and a child manikin
  • Justify when to place an infant or a child into the recovery position
  • Demonstrate how to place an infant and a child into the recovery position
  • Demonstrate continual monitoring of breathing for an infant and a child whilst they are in the recovery position
  • Identify how to administer first aid to an infant or a child who is experiencing a seizure
  • Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant and a child who is choking
  • Demonstrate how to administer first aid to an infant or a child with external bleeding
  • Identify how to administer first aid for: • Bites • Stings • Small cuts • Grazes • Bumps and bruises • Small splinters • Nose bleeds
  • Identify the role and responsibilities of a paediatric first aider
  • Explain how to minimise the risk of infection to self and others
  • Define an infant and a child for the purposes of first aid treatment
Infection Control
0.5 Day
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Infection Control description

  • Chain of infection
  • Infection routes and Standard precautions
  • Importance of hand washing and drying
  • Importance of using correct PPE (personal protective equipment)
  • Different infections and what causes them
  • Importance of cleaning, Disinfecting and Sterilising
  • Current legislation, policy & procedures and COSHH regulations
Health and Safety inc. COSHH & Fire Safety
0.5 Day
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Health and Safety inc. COSHH & Fire Safety description

  • Identify meaning of different health and safety signs
  • Recognise legislation that impacts health and safety at work
  • Explain what a risk assessment is
  • Identify signs of stress and ways to manage it
  • Summarise what RIDDOR
  • Explain how to prevent fire
  • Describe what to do in the case of fire
  • Identify different fire extinguisher and what they should be used for
  • Explain COSHH
Food Hygiene and Nutrition
1 Day
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Food Hygiene and Nutrition description

  • Explain the terms ‘malnutrition’ and ‘dehydration’
  • Explain different nutrients and why we need them
  • Summarise a healthy diet
  • Explain the nutritional needs of older people
  • Identify when special diets may be required
  • Explain the term ‘peg feed’
  • State how to prepare food hygienically
  • The 4 C’s of food hygiene
  • Causes of food poisoning
  • Preventing food poisoning
  • Preparation, cooking and storing food correctly
  • Key personal hygiene practices
  • Hand washing procedure
Food Hygiene
0.5 Day
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Food Hygiene description

  • The 4 C’s of food hygiene
  • Causes of food poisoning
  • Preventing food poisoning
  • Preparation, cooking and storing food correctly
  • Key personal hygiene practices
  • Hand washing procedure
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
0.5 Day
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion description

  • Identify rights and responsibilities?
  • Explain what Equality means
  • Explain what Diversity means
  • To identify the Legislation relevant to Equality and Diversity
  • To recognise how discrimination can affect someone’s life
  • Reporting procedures / Whistleblowing policy
  • Religious and Secular beliefs
  • Respect
Emergency First Aid at Work
1 Day
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Emergency First Aid at Work description

  • Demonstrate the safe management of an incident
  • Demonstrate the recovery position and CPR
  • Demonstrate how to respond to the needs of a casualty who may be unconscious, suffer breathing difficulties or exhibit severe bleeding
  • Demonstrate how to manage a seizure
  • Demonstrate how to administer first aid to a person who is in shock
  • Explain how to manage a range of minor injuries
  • Complete an accident report form
Dementia Awareness
0.5 Day
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Dementia Awareness description

  • To share the knowledge and understanding of the needs of service users with different types of dementia
  • Name the different types of dementia
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of dementia
  • To support family/carers who are caring for people with dementia
  • Be proactive in the care of dementia sufferers
  • To be aware of the legislation surrounding dementia
Cybersecurity Technician Bootcamp
6 Weeks

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Basic Life Support
0.5 Day
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Basic Life Support description

  • Demonstrate how to approach an incident
  • Demonstrate how to check for consciousness
  • Demonstrate how to place a person in the recovery position
  • Demonstrate how to perform C.P.R.
  • Demonstrate how to assist a person who has a partially blocked airway
  • Demonstrate how to assist a person who has a completely blocked airway
Adult Mental Health First Aid (Accredited by Mental Health England)
2 Days
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Adult Mental Health First Aid (Accredited by Mental Health England) description

  • Give a deeper understanding of the issues that impact on and relate to people’s mental health
  • Teach practical skills that can be used every day; including being able to spot symptoms and how to offer support
  • Spot the early signs and symptoms
  • Start a supportive conversation listen to the person nonjudgmentally
  • Assess the risk of self-harm Maintain confidentiality as appropriate
  • This course includes a mix of presentations, discussions and group work activities.

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