This lists alphabetically all the courses offered by Chatsworth Training Services. Please use the searchbox or drop-down course category lists on the left to refine your search.

Abuse Awareness

ABUSE AWARENESS  (3 hours) Our Abuse Awareness Course aims to provide an understanding of how to safeguard the interests of vulnerable adults & children.  This may also be referred to as POVA, POCA or Safeguarding Vulnerable People. It can be … Continue reading

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Alcohol Awareness Training

ALCOHOL AWARENESS: 3 hrs Learning objectives: Humans and alcohol – an intoxicating story Definitions of alcoholism/alcohol dependence Effects of alcohol dependence (on society, on the economy, on the individual) Managing withdrawal What is alcohol? Causes of alcohol dependence (genetic, biological, … Continue reading

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Allergy Awareness Training

ALLERGY AWARENESS: 3 hrs Aims: To give greater understanding of allergies and an overview of common allergies and reactions Definition of an Allergy Who is affected – causes Common allergens Signs and Symptons Test and Treatments

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Alternative Therapies Training

ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES Aims: We run 3 hour sessions on the following subjects to give staff an overview of how Alternative Therapies can benefit health and wellbeing. Aromatherapy Counselling Indian Head Message Massage Reflexology Each course contains a practical element to … Continue reading

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Appraisals & Staff Development Training

Appraisals & Staff Development Training : To give the skills and confidence to enable managers to utilise appraisals to best effect. Understanding the appraisal system: its strengths and weaknesses Different types of appraisal system Dangers associated with the process Devising … Continue reading

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Appraisals: 3 hours (minimum)

Aim: to give managers the skills and confidence to utilise the Staff Appraisal process to best effect.  By the end of this workshop you will: Know the purpose of the appraisal process Prepare effectively for all appraisals Successfully manage the … Continue reading

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Asthma Training

ASTHMA: 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of Asthma, it’s medication, & how to manage symptoms. Definition Causes, signs and symptoms Medical treatment Nursing care.

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Autism & Learning Difficulties Training

AUTISM & LEARNING DIFFICULTIES: 3 hrs Aims: To increase knowledge of Autism and other causes of Learning Difficulties Myths, facts and statistics Other Autistic Spectrum Disorders Common Characteristics Causes Coping strategies

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Basic Care

BASIC CARE (6 hours} This course is aimed at those new to caring in any situation, but is also particularly useful in giving greater confidence to those providing care at home for a relative/friend. It covers: • How to assist … Continue reading

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Basic Computer Skills Training

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS: 3 hrs Aims: to provide staff with basic PC skills within the framework of their work environment. Keyboard Skills Storage/memory functions Creating documents Printing your document Creating & managing Email Using the Internet NB: This is an … Continue reading

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