Introduction to Working with Communities PDA @ SCQF LEVEL 6
This course is designed to be delivered entirely online to allow flexibility for you as you will already be working or volunteering within the community. It is a rolling programme so although there are two ‘official’ start dates – if the programme is open for applications, you should be able to start almost immediately, working you...
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Health and Social Care Theory (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6
Almost all of your lessons will be online live through Teams and through our online learning site. There will be a few occasions when you will be asked to come to college on set dates for workshops. A large percentage of students on this programme work, or have caring responsibilities, so our lessons are recorded through Teams. This is an...
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Nursing (SWAP) (NQ) @ SCQF Level 6
This is a Scottish Wider Access Programme and is academically challenging and provides a route to university to study nursing. It is for adults who are returning to education after a substantial period of time. (over 21) The course is entirely delivered through online live lessons (all of which are recorded) and a few pre-recorded lesson...
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Healthcare Practice HNC @ SCQF Level 7
HNC Healthcare Practice is for those who want a career in the NHS and care services, particularly if you are looking for a Band 3 position in the NHS or if you are going to go on to study nursing. It will help you develop knowledge and skills as a Health Care Support Worker in acute, clinical and community settings. In an innovative move...
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Supervising First Aid for Mental Health
This course builds on the Level 5 Award in First Aid for Mental Health. It covers a wider range of mental health conditions. It 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 w...
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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...
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Awareness of Mental Health First Aid
This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.Anybody can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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