This qualification is a 3 hour course designed to help delegates improve their understanding of diabetes, signs and symptoms, myths and how it affects daily life. It is aimed at direct care providers from Social Care or Health settings, refresher and update for registered workers.COURSE CONTENT: Explain what Diabetes is, types and who it affects and how, Identify problems that arise, physical, psychological and emotional and also the impact on daily life, Explore ways to improve symptoms and solve problems, diet, symptom management and wider issuesATTENDANCE: Part Time Day - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact...

This is a 3 hour course designed to improve understanding of how this condition may impact on your interaction with service users. It is aimed at direct care providers from Social Care or Health settings, refresher and update for registered workers.COURSE CONTENT: Explain what Multiple Sclerosis is, types and who it affects and how, identify problems that arise, physical, psychological and emotional and also the impact on daily life, Explore ways to improve symptoms and solve problems, considering team working, symptom management, physiotherapy and wider issuesATTENDANCE: Part Time Day - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please...

This qualification is a 3 hour course aimed at those working in the field of dementia. The course explains what dementia is, examines the various stages of dementia and looks at the different types of illness. Behavioural and communication problems are looked at and methods explored of dealing effectively with these. Creating environments and activities to support the individual are also explored. A person-centred approach is promoted throughout.COURSE CONTENT: What is dementia?Types and symptomsStages of dementia, Working with dementia care, practical interventions.ATTENDANCE: Part Time Day - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact the course provider for...

This is a 2 day course and is aimed at those working in health & social care as a personal assistant. The training covers the meaning of independent living and the role of a personal assistant within this environment. It also incorporates Emergency First Aid. This course can help those actively seeking employment and those who are currently in low paid work and looking to progressCOURSE CONTENT:Day 1: The meaning of independent living and the role of the Personal Assistant within this environment, the importance of language from a disability movement perspective, understanding the social model of disability, recognising the...

This course will furnish you with the skills to plan and carry out assessments effectively. It is recognised throughout the UK by industry bodies as an essential requirement for anyone involved in carrying out assessments in the workplace. It covers the following: Preparing to assess, planning to assess, assessing candidate performance and knowledge, confirming progression and achievement.Group Award GA2E 48 Unit Code FD41 04 Assess Workplace Competence Using Direct and Indirect Methods.ATTENDANCE: Part Time Day - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact the course provider for further information. There is an initial assessment and course overview...

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a 1 day course and would be beneficial to anyone undertaking a job role where they might be required to work at height. This gives them an understanding of safety for themselves and individuals working or walking below.them. COURSE CONTENT:This module covers what can go wrong while working at heights, general requirements of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, regulations and guidance relating to working at heights, means of access; ladders, stepladders and trestles, general access scaffolds, scaffold towers, suspended cradles, mast-elevated work platforms, power-operated work platforms, personal suspension of equipment, risk assessments/work planning/safe...

This qualification is a single unit from the SVQ Level 4 Social Services & Healthcare qualification and is accepted for supervisory registration by the SSSC along with an additional single SVQ Level 4 units from their recommended list and a full SVQ Level 3 Social Services & Healthcare qualification. The unit should take approximately 8 weeks to complete. This unit carries 9 SCQF credits at SCQF Level 10.COURSE CONTENT: Lead and manage provision that supports people to deal effectively with transitions and significant life events, Implement and review systems, procedures and practice for sharing information on transitions and significant...

This is a 1 day course aimed at those in a supervisory role. The course has flexible start dates and can be delivered in the workplace or at one of our various training locations.COURSE CONTENT: Clarifying the role of the supervisor – what they should be doingInternal team relationships, How to communicate up and down the management chain, - The 'right' way to delegate to others, Team Member Types, Stages of team formation, Team working, The importance of team members and how to manage them, Motivation styles, How to manage 'friends' and colleagues, Useful and practical exercises, Discussion scenarios.ATTENDANCE:...

This qualification is a 3 hour is aimed at carers working with vulnerable people. COURSE: The nature of abuse and neglect, Types of abuse and neglect, Signs and symptoms, Speaking out, whistle-blowing, taking action, reporting.ATTENDANCE: Short Course - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact the course provider for further information. CERTIFICATION: HSC Futures Ltd company certificate

This is 3 hour course that is aimed at those working in situations where they may face challenging behaviour from individuals. The course will equip them with the skills and knowledge of how to deal with these situations appropriately.COURSE CONTENT: The course covers Legislation and the Law, Violence and Aggression in the Workplace, Risk Assessment, Warning Signs, Possible Trigger Factors, De escalation Techniques, Defusing Acts of Aggression. Practical Exercise.ATTENDANCE: Short Course - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact the course provider for further information.CERTIFICATION: HSC Futures Ltd company certificate