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intermediate Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level
Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level Course Overview Female Genital Mutilation and Breast Ironing - Children's Care - Intermediate Level training course raises awareness of the factors that exist for victims of FGM and Breast Ironing, the importance of understanding the impact of this and how this can affect children and young people. The learner will also develop understanding on how best to support young people who have been victim to this practice. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This course offers a blended learning approach including a short scenario, a workbook, infographics and a classroom style training session. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Define FGM and Breast Ironing Describe and identify the different types of FGM Provide awareness of how FGM and Breast Ironing are practiced, who does it and with who Discuss the law and legislation around FGM and Breast Ironing and discuss how prevalent they are Highlight reasons why it is practiced and reasons why it is opposed Give information on what is being done to eliminate the practice and guidance on what we can do to support Course Audience Residential Care Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Children’s Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers

essential Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level - Free Course on Eventbrite - PLEASE BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE
Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level - Free Course on Eventbrite - PLEASE BOOK VIA EVENTBRITE

Course Overview Administration of Medication for Vulnerable Adults - Adult Care - Essential Level training course aims to support learners to understand the procedures followed by the home including any recording responsibilities. It also covers the Rights of Medication Administration and highlights the adverse reactions that people may have to medication. This is a training session for people working with Vulnerable People within care provisions. The course features a range of group work, activities and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be booked both in face-to-face or virtual classroom settings. Aims & Objectives Understanding the 6 R’s of safe handling of medication How and what to record with medication safely. Understand the rights of medication administration and what to do in the event of a reaction to medication. Understand how to handle and avoid errors. Detail allergies and adverse reactions. Discuss routes that medication can be administered. Course Audience Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Care and Support Centre Practitioners, Support Workers, Adult Support Worker and Nursing Staff who work with Vulnerable Adults.

essential LGBTQIA+ - Children's Care - Essential Level
LGBTQIA+ - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview LGBTQIA+ - Children's Care - Essential Level training course will give an insight into the challenges that Children and Young People face with their identity and sexuality and raise awareness of how attitudes and stereotypes can have a negative effect on Children and Young People. This training provides a background in LGBTQIA+ that helps learners to understand how things have developed in the last 50 years. It explains the legislation in place and the laws around being LGBT. Also included is advice for practitioners on how they can support Children and Young People with LGBTQIA+ issues. Aims & Objectives Define LGBTQIA+ and explain the letters in the acronym Explain terms related to LGBTQIA+ Discuss the law, legislation and international laws Highlight the negative aspects and stereotypical views Investigate what is being done to improve things Provide a list of resources for support Course Audience Anyone who works closely with Children and Young People from various sectors.

essential Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Autism Awareness - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Autism Spectrum - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course has been designed for those who are working with Children and Adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in the home, classroom or residential environment. It aims to provide the learners with an insight into the lives of people who live with the condition in order for them to then provide appropriate and effective care. It also highlights the importance of adopting a person-centred approach to the teaching and learning of people who have the condition. The course features a range of group work, activities including role play and discussions to enhance learner skill development. This training session can be delivered in both a face-to-face or virtual classroom setting. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objective An explanation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Outline how ASD affects the way a person communicates and relates to people around them Provide awareness of the behaviour exhibited by some people with Autism Provide strategies to support people with Autism Discuss the importance of person-centred care planning Course Audience Psychologists, Teachers, Speech Therapists, Learning Support Assistants, Residential Social Workers, Health Care Workers, Social Care Workers, Support Centre Practitioners, Youth Workers, Support Worker, Nursing Staff, Children’s Residential Care Workers, Education workers.

essential Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level
Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Airway Suction - Adult and Children's Care - Essential Level training course is a training session for people working with people who need Airway Suction. The course aims to provide learners with an understanding and awareness of the types of suction with a focus on Oral Suctioning. It will ensure that learners know how to recognise and respond to the signs in people who require suction. There is a focus on report writing, the importance of understanding the respiratory system and how this works in relation to Aspiration and Mucociliary Mechanism. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Define Airway Suction and discuss types of Suctioning Give a background to Airway Suction and investigate current legislation Display the anatomy and physiology of the upper airway Highlight the types of Suction devices Describe Oral Suction both manually and mechanically Provide safety tips and things to be aware of Course Audience Practitioners who work in a Health Care Setting

essential Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level
Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level

Course Overview Self-Harm Awareness - Children's Care - Essential Level training course outlines the basic understanding of self-harm and suicide. It explores ways to prevent and reduce harm caused by children and young people within the work environment. Included are different strategies and techniques to be referred and incorporated into practice. Learners will be able to identify common signs and symptoms of an individual who self-harms as well as be able to relate to the likelihood of individuals to attempt suicide. It has been designed to develop tools and techniques to be used to respond to self-harm and suicide ideation. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Give an understanding of self-harm and suicide Understand the associated risk factors Explore harm minimisation and prevention Increase our confidence Provide tools and techniques to respond to suicide ideation and self-harm Resources & Links Course Audience This course is designed for people who work in the social care sector with children and young people who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide.

intermediate Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level
Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Adult and Children's Care - Intermediate Level

Course Overview Introduction to Supervision and Senior Practice - Children's Care - Intermediate Level intends to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to undertake supervision and other senior tasks such as recording and reporting relevant issues and how to complete risk assessments. The course enables learners to be aware of current legislation that will need to be implemented into your role and gives information on what OFSTED will be expecting to see in your workplace. Also included is a detailed account of what your role will entail and how to measure the overall experiences and progress of children and young people living in the home, how well young people are helped and protected and the impact and effectiveness of leaders and managers. A session re-cap is held where the learner can ask any further questions and key factors are stated by the trainer. Learners are also given the opportunity to evaluate their learning experience. This course can be delivered in face-to-face classroom environment or a virtual classroom via a webinar: on PC, laptop etc. For mobile phones it is recommended to use the app for IOS or Android devices. Aims & Objectives Knowledge around Legislative Framework – New Regulations & Quality Standards How OFSTED will inspect How to undertake shift planning & leading The importance of Reporting & Recording Awareness of Notifications – Regulation 40, 44 & 45 How to compile Plans & risk assessments Understanding of Self-auditing & development Instil learners with confidence around Supervision & Upskilling Course Audience Practitioners who work in a supervisory role in the health and social care sector

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