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Award in the Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults
Safeguarding is how we can protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect by another person's actions, or lack of actions.This course is designed for anyone, no matter the field they are directly involved in, to give them the tools and knowledge to make a difference to a vulnerable person's life. It will also...
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 the Principles of the Prevention and Control of Infection in Health Care Sett
This qualification is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage and control infection outbreaks in hospitals and healthcare settings. You will gain a thorough understanding of the various causes of infection, how infections are spread, and the crucial steps you can take to prevent and control their transmissi...
Level 2 Certificate in Oral Care in Health and Social Care (TQUK)
This course is perfect for individuals looking to enhance their understanding of oral health care, from beginners to care professionals. Oral health training for care staff is a key requirement of the Care Quality Commission for those living in care homes. You'll learn how to recognise dental care issues and promote the importance of main...
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...
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (TQUK)
This mental health course will enable you to develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of mental health and well-being. It will equip learners with the skills needed to work in mental health services, making it ideal for those who want to progress in the health and social care sector.With increasing worries around each life stage, wh...
Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK)
In 2015, only half of those who expressed a preference to die at home actually passed away there. That same year, hospices were rated the highest for the quality of care provided during the challenging end-of-life period. Care homes ranked second, followed by individuals’ homes in third, with hospitals in last place. The end-of-life sta...