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First Aid For Mental Health
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace and to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the most common mental health conditions and the skills to be able to act should a condition be suspected.Learners undertaking this...
Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This course builds on the Level 2/5 Award in First Aid for Mental Health and covers a wider range of mental health conditions and goes into detail on the range of therapy and professional support that a person may be given by professional bodies during treatment for a mental health condition.The course is suitable for all persons within a...
Work Based Training
SVQ 4 Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF 9
Aims - To obtain a formal qualification. To meet requirement of the SSSC to enable conditions of registration to be met.Relevant to staff working within the health and social care sector for adults as a supervisor, team leader or manager....
SVQ 2 Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF 6
Aims - To obtain a formal qualification. To meet requirement of the SSSC to enable conditions of registration to be met.Relevant to staff working within the health and social care sector for adults as a support worker....
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Level 2 Certificate in Special Education Needs and Disabilities (TQUK)
Do you have a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with special educational needs and disabilities? If so, the Level 2 Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Disability (RQF) Course is perfect for you.In this course, you'll delve into various aspects of SEND, including the symptoms of specific conditio...
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skils (Rqf) (Tquk)
This nationally recognised qualification is ideal for individuals looking to begin their journey into the field of counselling or enhance their interpersonal and support skills in a professional setting. The course introduces learners to core counselling skills and key theoretical approaches, including psychodynamic, person-centred, and c...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care (Tquk
This online course provides a comprehensive understanding of safe medication administration, proper storage and disposal of medicines, and the importance of accurate record-keeping and audits. By completing this qualification and receiving a certificate, learners will gain essential knowledge in safe medication handling, supporting furth...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Care and Management of Diabetes (TQUK)
The purpose of this qualification is to offer professional development and continuing professional development (CPD) by expanding knowledge relevant to roles that involve caring for individuals with diabetes. It is suitable for learners who are currently employed or seeking employment in the health and social care sector.This qualificatio...
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties (TQUK)
The aim of this qualification is to enhance learners' knowledge and understanding of various Specific Learning Difficulties, including their diagnosis and the ways in which individuals can be supported.Learners will have access to online learning platform.During your time with the Dumfries & Galloway College, support is always availab...
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding the Principles of Dementia Care (TQUK)
The purpose of this qualification is to enhance learners’ knowledge and understanding of caring for individuals with dementia. This includes learning about different types of dementia, the importance of early diagnosis, person-centred approaches to dementia care, the role of communication, interaction, and inclusion in supporting indivi...