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Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning

National


Aimed at anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and understanding of mental ill health and how to support people experiencing mental distress.  This course is particularly helpful to individuals, managers and organisations wishing to assess and improve mental well being in the workplace or learning environment.Mental Health First aid is about providing initial care and support to someone in need.  This course will allow individuals to become aware of warning signs of a developing mental health problem, or even a mental health crisis and be able to offer appropriate support. This course looks at how the workplace can...

Mental Health Awareness

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning

National


Mental health concerns how we think, feel and behave and mental health problems can affect anyone. In fact, as many as one in four people in the UK will be diagnosed with a mental health issue at some point in their lives. This figure indicates that most people will have firsthand experience of mental distress, whether it be themselves or someone they know. This course will provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the various forms of mental distress, including stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, dementia and schizophrenia among others. 

Introduction to Neuroscience and Self-Regulation in Early Years

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning

National


This new course combines two highly topical themes within child development and early years provision - neuroscience and self-regulation.This course is designed to give learners a gentle introduction to neuroscience, and share some of the remarkable insights it has given us in terms of how the infant brain develops and how this is affected by a range of external influences.  For example, advances in technology mean we can now see the damaging effects stress, trauma and a lack of adult care and affection can have on the developing structures of the brain and how these can detrimentally affect...

Numeracy @ SCQF Level 5

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning

Other


Enquiries and to book a place:  Email openlearning@dumgal.ac.ukSQA code: F3GF 11

This Unit seeks to develop skills of interpretation and communication of graphical information and application of a wide range of numerical skills in everyday and straightforward, generalised contexts.

Numeracy at SCQF level 5 is about applying numerical skills in personal, workplace, social, and educational situations that involve graphical information, calculations, and solving problems. At this level, learners must understand tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams; communicate information graphically; and apply a wide range of numerical skills.

Numeracy (YPG) @ SCQF Level 5

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning, Online

Other


Enquiries and to book a place:  Email openlearning@dumgal.ac.ukSQA code: F3GF 11

This Unit seeks to develop skills of interpretation and communication of graphical information and application of a wide range of numerical skills in everyday and straightforward, generalised contexts.

Numeracy at SCQF level 5 is about applying numerical skills in personal, workplace, social, and educational situations that involve graphical information, calculations, and solving problems. At this level, learners must understand tables, graphs, charts, and diagrams; communicate information graphically; and apply a wide range of numerical skills.

Prevention & Control of Infection

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning

National


This course looks at the meaning and importance of infection control, as well as the causes of infections and the conditions in which they thrive and spread. It also outlines the methods used to prevent and control the spread of infection.

Sustainability - Social Responsibility of Business

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning, Online

National


Social responsibility in business is becoming increasingly important, not only for the environment but also to consumers looking to buy from responsible companies.

This course covers a variety of topics including what corporate social responsibility is, a definition of greenwashing and why the triple bottom line is more important now than ever before.

Ships Cook Certificate

Dumfries and Galloway College

Other


This Online course is a mandatory requirement for all chefs on UK-registered commercial vessels operating more than 60 miles offshore and with 10 or more seafarers on board. Learning is online, and the assessment is face to face at an arranged time.

Sustainability - Principles of Sustainable Energy

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning, Online

National


The move away from fossil fuels to green energy sources such as wind and solar power has been underway for a number of years. However there is still a long way to go to reduce carbon emissions.

This course has been designed to explain what sustainable energy management is, ways to manage energy usage and energy conservation techniques that can help reduce carbon footprints. Learn how to set energy saving targets and how legislation and international agreements might have an impact.

Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

Dumfries and Galloway College

Distance learning

National


Poor practice in relation to the administration of medicines can lead to serious errors being made and ultimately cause injury to people using health and social care services. Therefore, it’s essential that care staff understand procedures for handling medicines safely and that they follow safe practice guidelines when dealing with medicine administration. This course is designed for learners aged 18 or over, who wish to develop their knowledge of the safe handling of medicines. It is ideal for those who are already employed in a health and social care context, who wish to study the programme as part...

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