Training Courses

This course helps attendees gain an awareness of autism, including the history of autism and various autistic spectrum disorders. The course emphasis is on sensory perception so delegates can try to understand what it feels like to have autism. Delegates will also learn the skills needed to deliver person-centred care and support, how to adapt communication and the environment and how to better understand the behaviours of those with autism.

What this course covers
  • The history and background of autistic spectrum conditions
  • Current thinking and theory related to autistic spectrum conditions
  • The different conditions and common features within the autistic spectrum
  • Sensory perception
  • Practical approaches to helping those with autism, including person-centred support, communication techniques and sensory rooms/systems
COURSE DURATION
  • Basic awareness: - 3 hours (£220)
  • Advanced Awareness: - 6 hours (£320)

The aim of the course is for managers and business owners to explore and understand the key factors, skills and approaches required to successfully run or manage a business.

Course duration
  • Basic awareness: - 3 hours (£220)
  • Advanced awareness: - 6 hours (£320)

The course aims to support care staff responsible for the day to day care and welfare of individuals who have a catheter in situ. Delegates knowledge of urinary catheterisation including how to correctly handle, empty and change catheter bags and the associated risks, such as effective infection control will be greatly enhanced by this course.

Course duration
  • Basic awareness: - 3 hours (£220)
  • Advanced awareness: - 6 hours (£320)

The aim of the course is for delegates to have their awareness of Behavioural Communication raised, and to develop necessary knowledge and skills in order for support workers to offer effective support for individuals.

Course duration
  • Basic awareness: - 3 hours (£220)
  • Advanced awareness: - 6 hours (£320)

The overall aim of this course is to raise awareness and knowledge of some of the common conditions service users of care services are likely to suffer from. The pick ‘n’ mix topics include:

  • Heart Conditions
  • Strokes
  • Learning Disability
  • Autism
  • Diabetes
  • Dysphagia
  • Chronic kidney disease
  • COPD
Course duration
  • Basic awareness: - 3 hours (£220)
  • Advanced awareness: - 6 hours (£320)

Our 1-day Care Certificate course is ideal for any staff who are experienced in care but did their induction before the Care Certificate came into place in April 2015. The course aims to bring the delegates knowledge up to date and make them aware of any changes brought into the Care Certificate, i.e. Changes since the Care Act 2014 and the new types of abuse in Safeguarding Adults. Workers will be brought up to date with the latest information to build upon previous knowledge and experience so the course is also a great refresher opportunity.

What this course covers
  • Knowledge within the following Care Certificate standards:
  • Understand your Role
  • Equality and Diversity
  • Work in a Person-Centred Way
  • Communication
  • Privacy and Dignity
  • Fluids and Nutrition
  • Safeguarding Adults
Course duration
  • 1 day - (£90pp)

The Care Certificate is a nationally recognised certificate and is the ideal start to your new career in care. Our 3-day training programme covers the knowledge components of all 15 standards. Each day of training covers 5 standards and the content is adapted from the official Care Certificate workbooks and knowledge provided by Skills for Care. The sessions are delivered by local and friendly experts in the care sector who always strive to make learning fun and interesting with scenarios, videos, practical tasks and challenging debates

What this course covers
  • Covers the knowledge components of all 15 standards (so the employer only has to assess competency)
  • Provides a compact and easy to follow version of the Skills for Care workbooks where attendees complete most of the questions in the three training days
  • Provides phone and email support after the course to both attendee and employer where we answer any queries about how to achieve the Care Certificate
  • Gives access to online resources which help both attendee and employer complete the workbook easily
  • Each day of training covers 5 standards and the content is adapted from the official Care Certificate workbooks and knowledge provided by Skills for Care.
Course duration
  • 3 days - (£100pp)

This course equips nominated assessors with the skills and knowledge required to assess candidates against the standards in the Care Certificate. Attendees will explore the content of the Care Certificate, the different assessment methods required for candidates to complete the Certificate and their own role in assessing the Certificate.

What this course covers
  • The requirements of the care certificate
  • The content of the care certificate
  • The areas that nominated assessors will need to assess
  • Different assessment methods
  • How to ensure assessments are fair and consistent
  • How to document assessments and make safe assessment decisions
Course duration
  • 1 day - (£125pp)

Champion Courses are for any staff members who are required to take on additional responsibilities and would like to gain the awareness and skills to be the ‘go to’ person on a specific topic in their workplace.

Champion Topics
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Medication
  • Dementia
  • Nutrition and Hydration
  • Dignity and Respect
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • End of Life
  • Health and Safety
  • Equality and Diversity
Course Duration
  • Advanced Awareness: - 6 hours (£320)

This course is beneficial to employees who care for individuals that suffer from or have a potential risk of having strokes. Attendees will take part in group activities and discuss various case studies to enable them to understand issues including aphasia and dysphagia, anxiety and depression, as well as the physical effects following a stroke.

What this course covers
  • The definition of stroke
  • The functions of the different areas of the brain and how these may be impaired following a stroke
  • The impact of a stroke on an individual
  • Re–abolement and re-learning
  • Specific issues experienced by individuals following a stroke, such as; swallowing difficulties, communication differences, anxiety and depression, nutrition, sleep disorders and mobility
Course Duration
  • Basic awareness: - 3 hours (£220)
  • Advanced Awareness: - 6 hours (£320)