There are approximately 850,000 people in the United Kingdom who have some form of dementia, with numbers expected to rise above one million by 2025. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the condition and of how to apply the principles of ‘person-centred dementia care’.This course aims to provide candidates with an understanding of the common types of dementia and their causes. It will help learners to develop an awareness of how the actions of others can affect individuals with dementia and provides candidates with an appreciation of a person-centred...

This course is designed to raise the candidate’s awareness of some of the most common health conditions among older people in the UK. They will explore arthritis, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and sensory loss (both hearing and visual impairments).Candidates will examine the signs, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options for each one. They will also look at a range of strategies – some of which they can put into practice themselves – that can help to improve the quality of life of someone living with one or a number of these conditions. It has relevance to all types...

Around 4 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes (WHO).  There are also thought to be around 850,000 people with undiagnosed diabetes. Although there is no cure for diabetes, careful management of the condition can help maintain blood sugar levels and control symptoms. This course helps learners apply good practice relating to the care and management of diabetes, giving them confidence in their work.  Furthermore, as diabetes is prevalent in our society and current trends suggest more and more people will become diabetic in the coming years, the practical understanding that learners will acquire from this programme will be...

Enquiries:  Email OpenLearning@dumgal.ac.ukThis unit is designed to give learners practical skills in reading, writing, listening and talking.This qualification is generally accepted as an alternative to Higher English, especially if combined with Literature 1 and is recognised by most Scottish Universities and teacher training colleges.

The course will be ideal for health and social care workers who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of end of life care and palliative care. It also has relevance to all types of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.The course aims to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of: the different perspectives on death and dying; the aims of end of life care; the principles of person-centred care planning; the support needed to manage pain and discomfort; how dementia impacts on an individual’s end of life care; the role...

This ONLINE course is aimed at all food handlers and is recommended by the local Environmental Health Department.This course work is to be completed fully online - with access to online materials.  Candidates will be provided with an assessment date and time via Microsoft Teams (or an assessment can be arranged at one of campuses).  It is essential that candidates can access the video conferencing platform - Microsoft Teams.  An invite to the assessment will be emailed in advance.  REHIS E-learning is supported by internet explorer (version 8 +), google chrome or firefox, to be able to complete the...

This course is aimed at those in supervisory roles within the hospitality industry and those working in a high-risk food environment and is also suitable for those who work within the food manufacturing industryOnline materials with tutor support available, designed to develop your knowledge and understanding of the principles of Food Safety.

 

 

With over 65 million internet users in the UK alone, and 4.48 billion social media users around the World, it is more important than ever to know how to stay safe online and protect children and young people online.This course is aimed at anyone looking to develop their knowledge, for personal or professional reasons, or employers, looking for online safety training for staff.  This course will cover:- the scope and risks of online safety and how to minimise the risks- the influence of social media and how to use social media safely - how to recognise and respond...

This IT Software course teaches you how to select appropriate types of software applications to present different types of information.- Learn how to input, organise and format data in different software applications to meet specific needs. - Understand how to produce information that is fit for purpose and how using a variety of layouts can improve the effectiveness of the IT tools used.

This exciting brand-new six-week, part-time programme is being delivered entirely online in conjunction with College Development Network to help give you the flexibility to study around your other commitments. This course will introduce you to a career in social care, which will lead to a rewarding career path with many employment opportunities throughout Dumfries and Galloway, as well as filling a current skills gap.If you enjoy working with people, are compassionate and want to help others live their life to the fullest, then this may be the right course for you to kickstart a new career. The course is supported...