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Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care (TQUK)
This qualification offers a comprehensive foundation in understanding the complexities of end-of-life care, including the specific needs of individuals with dementia. This qualification equips learners with the essential knowledge of providing compassionate care during the final stages of life, focusing on supporting individuals through p...
Level 2 Certificate in Caring for the Elderly (TQUK)
This thorough program is designed to provide individuals with the essential knowledge and skills needed to deliver high-quality care for the elderly. The course covers a variety of key topics, including Health and Wellbeing, Common Health sIssues, Individual Rights, Risk Minimisation, and Communication. Participants will also gain insight...
Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism (TQUK)
The purpose of the qualification is to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of Autism Spectrum conditions to support progression to employment and/or to further qualificationsToday, over 700,000 people in the UK are autistic, meaning that 2.8m people have a relative on the autism spectrum. The condition affects people of all ag...
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 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 2 Certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care (TQUK)
This course focuses on enhancing learners' knowledge of key issues related to maintaining and respecting the dignity of individuals in care settings. This qualification provides a comprehensive understanding of safeguarding practices in adult health and social care, the principles of dignity in care, the duty of care, as well as the ethic...
HNC Social Services (Academic units only)
Welcome to the HNC in Social Services (Academic Units Only)
Are you currently working in the social services sector and hold an SVQ Level 3 in Social Services (SCQF L7)? Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? The HNC in Social Services (Academic Units Only) is designed to equip you with the essential knowledg...
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Principles of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Although individuals with learning disabilities and their families continue to face many challenges, most commentators would agree that we are living in more enlightened and optimistic times in terms of our approach to learning disability support. Individuals with learning disabilities are now being offered more personalised services with...
Introduction to Neuroscience and Self-Regulation in Early Years
This new course combines two highly topical themes within child development and early years provision - neuroscience and self-regulation.This course is designed to give learners a gentle introduction to neuroscience, and share some of the remarkable insights it has given us in terms of how the infant brain develops and how this is affecte...
Numeracy for Health and Social Care
This is an SCQF level 5 numeracy unit which has been contextualised specifically for thosewho may be considering a career in health and social care. It is one unit that requires anotional forty hours of mostly independent study.You will be able to interpret and apply numerical information all of which is based withineveryday activities in...