Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) is considered the Gold standard for treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This free online course will introduce you to ABA, the theories that guide it and its rules and techniques. This course also contains detailed demonstrations of how you can use different ABA techniques like chaining and patterning. These techniques improve motor skills, language skills, cognitive function and visuospatial skills.This course covers Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) theories and techniques and how its methods like Matrix and Number Theory are employed in improving a child’s language, cognitive, motor and visuospatial skills. It begins by introducing Applied...

Caregiving can become a lot riskier if proper hygiene and precautions are not observed. Are you a seasoned caregiver who works with clients? Or maybe just an individual helping a sick loved one with their day to day activities? If your answer is "yes" to any of the above, it is crucial to set a goal to limit the spread of infection and practice safe care. Sign up for this course today to achieve safe, effective care at all times.For most people, caregiving is a profession. For others, it is something they do willingly for their loved ones. Some do...

Dementia is a loss of cognitive function and can develop at any age. It can be a difficult and overwhelming journey for those affected by it and their loved ones. This psychology course discusses the causes of dementia and how it affects the brain, memory and ability to use language. We outline the requirements of a person with dementia and explain how to manage their care and support them in the home or as a professional caregiver in the UK.Dementia is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide and is increasingly being recognised as a major public health...

This free online ISO 13485 certification training course will teach you about quality management systems for medical devices. You will study the ISO 13485:2016 standard, learn how it was developed, and look into the practical steps to company certification on ISO 13485. You will cover the types of available personal certifications and look closely at standard terminologies related to stakeholders, product, QMS, Risk and Sterilization, and more!ISO 13485:2016 is the third edition of ISO 13485 standard, and it is titled "Medical devices -- Quality management systems -- Requirements for regulatory purposes". The updated standard explains the requirements for a quality...

This online course is an excellent choice for individuals interested in the field of facilities management. This course will be helpful whether you are an existing facilities management professional or seek to explore this as a career option. Our ten thought-provoking and interactive topics will deliver all of the skills, knowledge and information you need to kick-start your learning and become an effective and highly skilled facilities manager.An organization consists of people who perform essential business operations and need a safe and comfortable place to perform their duties. Evolving information technology infrastructure and real estate models, in addition to a...

This course arms you with the knowledge and skills required to prevent and respond to any aquatic emergency in a facility or natural environment. We outline the various duties and responsibilities of a lifeguard, including making decisions, having an efficient emergency action plan and knowing the legal obligations. Understand crucial elements to prevent drownings and injuries in and around the water. This course is vital to help you save lives!Do you love to swim? Have you considered leveraging your passion for swimming to save lives? Then taking a course on lifeguarding will help you achieve your goal. Lifeguarding is a...

Phlebotomy is the surgical involvement of a needle taking or introducing fluid to a body be that blood or medicine. With this course, you will learn the responsibilities involved in being involved in such an important task. Equipment, safety measures and procedures are vital to know as well as what blood is made up of. Complications can arise in any role so we will prepare you with techniques to overcome these difficulties.This training course introduces you to the world of phlebotomy. A blood test can be one of the most useful tools for a doctor trying to pinpoint an illness...

This concise course on fire safety planning, management and control is designed for people for whom fire safety management is an important part of their profession. This course includes various aspects related to fire safety such as the classification and method of using fire extinguishers and smoke alarms. You will also find discussions on two important international fire risk management standards in this course: BS 9997 and OSHA Act.Fire disasters are well-known catastrophes throughout human history, with millions of people having faced their consequences, whether from natural or artificial sources. Throughout the evolution of human civilization, fires have caused the...

This short course is designed for individuals and laboratories looking forward to their standardisation. We explain management standards defined by the ‘ISO/IEC 17025 general requirements for testing and calibration laboratories competence’ devised by ISO. This comprehensive course explains all the basic and essential requirements of the standard. It also provides a simplified clause-by-clause explanation of its four main sections.The International Organisation of Standards’ (ISO) ISO/IEC 17025:2017 protocol is designed to help laboratories achieve competence, impartiality and consistency in their operations. The requirements and conditions of ISO 17025 are applicable to all laboratories, whether they are technical, chemical or medical. To...

Occupational health and management systems have been existing for many years. Within their presence, companies ensure the protection and well-being of their employees. OSHAS 18001 is one such standard that presents companies and organizations worldwide with the requirements of establishing and maintaining an occupational health and management system. This short course teaches you more about the OHSMS requirements given in OSHAS 18001.Accidents and incidents are common in companies and workplaces. This makes the presence of a fully functioning health and management system necessary. With such a system in place, companies can safeguard their employees’ health better. In this regard, various...