This qualification is a 6 hour course designed to enable health and social care staff to understand the meaning of true person-centred care they are able to provide to their service users. It is aimed at those who are involved in care planning and who wish to understand, achieve and measure person-centred care outcomes.COURSE CONTENT: Have an understanding of the concept of person-centred care, Have discussed the links between person-centred care and the care planning process, Be aware of tools that can be used to evaluate person-centred care, Have explored processes for Empowering older people and involving users and carers...

This qualification is a 6 hour course designed to enable health and social care to care effectively for people suffering from dementia. It is aimed at frontline staff working in Health, Housing and Social Care.COURSE CONTENT: Enable you to recognise signs and symptoms of Dementia, Increase your understanding of person centred care, Improve your communication skills, From case studies identify interventions which have been beneficial, Identify support available and how to access it.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 qualification is a single unit from the SVQ Level 3 Social Services & Healthcare qualification and should take approximately 8 weeks to complete. This unit carries 8 SCQF credits at SCQF Level 6.COURSE CONTENT: This unit covers the administration of medication to individuals monitoring the effects. This role is complex and will not be the role of all care staff, only those designated to undertake this activity according to their expertise and employers decisions. The unit applies to all medication used for and by individual, both prescribed and non-prescribed. This includes immunisation & vaccination. The unit is...

This course is aimed at those working in the health & social care sector dealing with patients who are in the latter stages of life.COURSE CONTENT: This 3 hour course covers End of Living Strategies, Multi Agency Support, Nutrition & Hydration, Oral Care, Repositioning Skin Integrity, Bowel Care, Pain Management, Advance Care Planning, Communication Grief and Bereavement SupportATTENDANCE: 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 course is aimed at support workers wishing to obtain a first level qualification in care. Included in the course are all assessments and internal verifications. The course consists of portfolio building and assessment in the workplace. COURSE CONTENT: Candidates must complete 4 mandatory units and 2 optional units. The mandatory units are as follows: H5NA 04 (SCDHSC 0021) — 10 SCQF Credits at SCQF level 6 - Support effective communication, H5NB 04 (SCDHSC0022) — 10 SCQF Credits at SCQF level 6 - Support the health and safety of yourself and individuals, H5L5 04 (SCDHSC0023) — 8 SCQF Credits...

The course is aimed at individuals who have already obtained level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) and would also be suitable for those already in a supervisory role. Included in the course are all assessments and internal verifications. The course consists of portfolio building and workplace assessment. 4 mandatory units and 4 optional units must be completed This qualification is aimed at people undertaking a managerial role.COURSE CONTENT: Candidates must complete 4 mandatory units and 4 optional units. The mandatory units are as follows: H5VT 04 (SCDCCLD 0401) — 11 SCQF Credits at SCQF...

This qualification is a 3 hour course designed to enable delegates an to understand the types of continence care, their treatments and aids. It is aimed at frontline workers in Health, Housing and Social Care frontline staff working in health, housing and social care settings.COURSE CONTENT: Understand the causes and types of incontinence, Understand the use of a variety of continence aids, Work with incontinence, Promote continence, Communicate effectively, Maintain the service users dignity and wellbeingATTENDANCE: Part Time Day - Flexible start dates. There are various start dates, please contact the course provider for further informationCERTIFICATION: HSC Futures Ltd...

This 2 day re-qualifier is specifically designed for individuals who wish to act as a first aider in their workplace and hold a valid first aid at work 3 day certificate. Successful candidates will be refreshed on how to manage a range of injuries and illnesses that could occur at work and will be equipped with the essential skills needed to give emergency first aid. What’s more, as a regulated qualification, employers can book this course for their employees and rest assured that they have fulfilled their legal responsibilities for providing quality first aid training, without having to...

This is a 3 hour course designed raise awareness and knowledge of the issues affecting healthy eating and older people. It is aimed at direct care providers, family carers and those purchasing or preparing food on behalf of older people.COURSE CONTENT: How key government healthy eating messages relate to older people, How age- related conditions and their treatment impact on older people’s ability to eat healthily, How social and cultural influences affect older people’s eating patterns and choices, Where to find evidence based information and knowledge to further develop your understanding of healthy eating, Your role in supporting and...

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: Review the requirements for the safe selection and recruitment of workers, and their retention, Actively engage in the safe selection and recruitment of workers, Implement systems, procedures and practice to support...