Nicknamed ‘crystal’, ‘zoom’, ‘crank’, ‘tweak’, ‘ice’ or simply ‘poor man's cocaine’, methamphetamine is a synthetic drug that affects the central nervous system. The abuse of this drug today is a widespread menace around the globe and a challenge to health and social workers. This course describes the current epidemic of methamphetamine abuse and helps you become familiar with the available psychosocial and pharmacological treatments.Whether swallowed as a pill, injected intravenously, snorted or smoked, methamphetamines present a significant public health problem worldwide. Second only to cannabis, the magnitude of abuse is disturbing. The mass availability and the low cost have added...

This free online IMS training certification course will teach you everything you need about Integrated Management Systems (IMS). You will learn how organizations maintain Integrated Management Systems (IMS) according to the ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and ISO 14001:2015 standards. This course also covers the management system auditing guidelines as per the ISO 19011 standard helpful in looking after the IMS within your organisation.This free online Diploma course on Integrated Management Systems provides a comprehensive guide to the latest ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015, which refer to the quality management system standard, occupational health and safety management system standard...

Do you want to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable people as a caregiver? If so, this caregiving training course explains how to provide assistance and support those who are unable to care for themselves, including the elderly. We cover all aspects of caregiving, from patient care to managing the workplace, to help you develop the skills required for caregiving such as communication, self-awareness, reflective practice and more.Caring for others is a noble and rewarding profession, but it is also a challenging one. The role of a caregiver is to provide assistance and support to those who...

This free online Supervision Skills course will teach you how to handle disagreements, arguments, and conflict at work. This course will teach you effective and tactful workplace management, including how best to deal with a variety of situations, take appropriate corrective action, and manage change in the organisation. Start this free online course today to build on your skills as a current or as a future supervisor.This supervision skills course will start by introducing you to effective group and team management techniques. You will learn how to use KASH (Knowledge, Attitude, Skills, and Habits) to improve your team and to...

You've been entrusted with the care of an office as a temporary or permanent administrator. At this point, you're the beating heart of the company. How do you intend to keep the company running smoothly? Learn how to properly manage an office while also exploring various skillsets and techniques for planning, organising, coordinating and overseeing office activities in order to achieve your organisation's goals.Every firm or organisation has a headquarters where administrative tasks and processes are carried out. An office doesn't just run by itself; it needs to be well-organised and have the full suite of equipment, technology and stationery...

Understanding and knowledge of hazard communication are paramount to ensuring the safe use of harmful chemicals. This course delves into hazard communication and explains how to communicate workplace hazards and the standards that must be met and maintained to ensure consistency under OSHA’s ‘Hazard Communication Standard’ and the United Nations’ ‘Globally Harmonised Systems’. These standards assure effective handling and use of chemicals.Hazard communication is a set of procedures that employers must implement to protect employees from injury and illness associated with using chemicals. To ensure chemical safety in the workplace, employers must meet these standards. These processes will confirm that...

‘Social care’ refers to a wide range of activities from child protection to end-of-life care for adults. At its core, social care involves providing care and support for the most vulnerable members of society such as the aged, children, the disabled or the mentally challenged. By taking this course, you will gain a rich understanding of the nature of social care work, including the duties, conduct and legal requirements of a care worker.Efforts by governments to cater to the support needs of the most vulnerable – such as the terminally ill, aged, mentally challenged and endangered children – make up...

This course will teach you the importance of safe recruitment for people who want to work with vulnerable children and adults. It will help you recognise the risks to vulnerable groups when the wrong people are hired or allowed to work as volunteers. You will become familiar with the procedures and protocols needed to ensure that mistakes are not made when hiring people for regulated activities who work directly with children or adults.This course on safer recruiting explores the nature and purpose of implementing sound practices to make certain that institutions and organisations implement safer recruiting strategies, such as schools...

Explore the ‘European pedicure’ methods and the means and skills required to provide high-quality professional services to your clients. This cosmetology course will introduce you to the tools of the trade and discuss important industry requirements for beauticians. Learn how to perform a proper pedicure treatment and expertly apply traditional and permanent nail polish, a high-demand skill in the beauty and makeup industry.Due to our daily activities, we often enclose our feet in tight shoes and cause damage, which we further compound by walking, which adds to the pressure. Pedicure treatments provide exceptional care to the feet and toenails by...

There are numerous psychological problems that human beings suffer from, including stress, depression, anxiety and eating disorders. Over the years, research has been conducted to come up with solutions and treatments for these conditions. One of the effective methods is the use of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). In this free online course, you will learn about CBT, its history and how it can be used as a treatment.Firstly, you will be taken through a brief history of cognitive behavioural therapy, key figures in CBT development, and the primary methods used by practitioners. After that, you will learn about the key...