All mandatory courses are in line with Skills for Care, CQC and NVQ/QCF Underpinning Knowledge requirements, and in many cases the content exceeds the baseline requirements.

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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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 Observations Training

BASIC OBSERVATIONS (3½ hrs) This course aims to enable Care Workers to help qualified colleagues to carry out regular routine observations confidently and effectively. It includes how to measure and record: Temperature Pulse Respirations Urinalysis Blood Pressure Fluid Balance Blood … Continue reading

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Care Values & Principles Of Care Training

CARE VALUES/PRINCIPLES OF CARE: 3 hrs This session is aimed at those new to Care or in need of a refresher. It raises awareness of the role of the Care Worker, and the values and standards required to care for … Continue reading

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Child Protection

CHILD PROTECTION (3 .5 hours minimum) Our Child Protection Training Courses aim to increase understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.  It looks in detail at: Various types of child abuse and their likely perpetrators; Possible long term effects; How … Continue reading

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Communication Skills Training

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: 3 hrs Aims: To improve the quality of communication between staff and client. What is Communication How & why we communicate Skills required Barriers to communication Counselling skills.

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Dementia Training

DEMENTIA: 3 hours. This course aims to increase Care Workers’ awareness and understanding of Dementia, Alzheimers and related conditions, and how best to care for those affected. The session covers: What is Dementia Different types and causes of Dementia Description … Continue reading

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Fire Safety Awareness Training

FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS: 3 hrs Aims: To give staff a better understanding of what their duties are if a fire occurs. What is Fire and how it occurs How to extinguish a Fire The transfer of heat Classification of Fire … Continue reading

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First Aid Training

FIRST AID: 3 hrs. With Resuscitation: 3½hrs, or 1 Day This course aims to give people confidence to help, in any emergency, to promote life, limit the worsening of the condition and to promote recovery. It is one of the … Continue reading

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Food Hygiene Training

FOOD HYGIENE: 3 hrs, or 1 day for RSPH examinations Food Hygiene training is essential to equip staff working in food environments – whether preparing or serving - with a sound knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations and how to … Continue reading

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