Specialist Health and Social Care Courses

Unconscious Bias

Unconscious BiasThis course defines unconscious bias, investigates what causes it, how to recognise it, and what to do about it. The session is highly collaborative, and delegates will learn as much from the sharing of personal experiences as from the taught content. The material pays particular attention to the disproportionate, adverse effects of UB on […]

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Disability Essentials

Disability EssentialsThis course supports delegates to understand the needs and rights of disabled people, to tackle social barriers, and to ensure they can support disabled colleagues and customers effectively. We explore our perspectives on disability, before examining how different ‘models’ of disability may have influenced our thinking.Delegates will learn how to apply positive disability etiquette

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Trusted Assessor – Assessing for Telecare Solutions

Trusted AssessorAssessing for Telecare SolutionsThis course is OCN accredited and is for those who wish to expand their knowledge into Technology Enabled Care (TEC) or those who are currently assessing people for telecare equipment and require a relevant qualification.The course covers: Understanding how to mitigate risk through assessment. The ethical implications, policy and legislation of

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Trusted Assessor level 1

Trusted Assessor Level 1Advising and Referring for independence at HomeA knowledge based CPD accredited course which is suitable for anyone working in environments who may be asked about or support with disability equipment. This course is suitable for those starting out in Health and Social Care or beginning their Trusted Assessor career path.The course covers:

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Trusted Assessor level 2

Trusted Assessor Level 2Installing and Demonstrating Minor AdaptationsA CPD accredited course which is ideal for staff needing to adjust, fit and demonstrate equipment or minor adaptations that have been issued, or review and adjust equipment already being used.The course covers: Understanding how daily living equipment can assist people with functional difficulties to live independently. Understanding

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Trusted Assessor level 3

Trusted Assessor Level 3Assessing for minor adaptationsAn OCN accredited course that once complete gives the learner the ability to assess customers for basic equipment and adaptation need.The course covers: Assessing client needs and demonstrating use of basic equipment to enable independent living. Knowledge of equipment and techniques available to assist with purposeful occupation. Safety and

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Trusted Assessor level 4

Trusted Assessor Level 4Assessing for minor adaptationsAn OCN accredited course that once complete gives the learner the ability to assess customers for basic equipment and adaptation need.The course covers: Assessing client needs and demonstrating use of basic equipment to enable independent living. Knowledge of equipment and techniques available to assist with purposeful occupation. Safety and

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Trauma Informed Care

Trauma Informed CareThe training is relevant to many sectors and educates anyone working with children, young people and adults. This CPD accredited course improves frontline care which supports attendees in recognising and understanding the signs of someone who has experienced trauma.The course covers: The characteristics and prevalence rates of trauma. Long-term physical and mental health

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Resilience Training for staff

Resilience Training for StaffAt work, we can come up against numerous challenges, many of which can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Having a high level of resilience enables us to thrive in the face of stressful situations at work, and in life in general.The course covers: An idea of what contributes to becoming resilient. An understanding

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Resilience Training for Managers

Resilience Training for ManagersThis is designed to enable managers to support both themselves and their staff with resilience in everyday life.The course covers: The meaning of resilience. Circumstances that can impact on resilience. The seven skills of resilience. Your personal journey and how you are. Better management of staff wellbeing. Recognising the signs and symptoms.

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