Dementia Awareness

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Dementia is used to describe the symptoms that occur when the brain is affected by specific  diseases and conditions. Dementia is a chronic progressive problem of cognition - which is failure of  the brain’s functions. IT affects people at different stages of life, it affects different parts of the brain  and it affects it at different speeds.

This course is intended to give you an overview of the common types and symptoms of dementia as  well as going into how it can affect the brain in different ways. It also covers strategies to use with  clients with dementia and dealing with challenging behaviour. The course is intended for anyone  who works with or around people that may be suffering with dementia. 

Module 1 - What Is Dementia? 

Module 2 - The Brain 

Module 3 - Types of Dementia  

Module 4 -  Strategies to Use with Clients with Dementia, and Dealing with Challenging Behaviour  

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 25 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

Over 350 million people in the world are affected by depression.

This online course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed,  classified and treated. 

It starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression, you'll  also learn about other disorders. 

It then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more difficult to  manage effectively.

You'll learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers and children and how to get help.

There'll be information to help you understand how to recognise and psychotic depression and how it can be treated. 

The course also looks at the physical and social effects of depression, including on those living with a person who is depressed. 

Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive  Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques and Mood management. 

Finally, we'll feature the roles played by diet, exercise and managing work-life balance and lifestyle.  

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what Depression is and have an understanding of the diagnosis process.
• Learn the different management techniques used and the support available.  
• Recognise the causes and symptoms in adults, children and teenagers.
• Recognise the impact of depression on the individual and those around them such as friends and family.  

Target Audience

This course is aimed at people in the health and social care sector that would like to increase their awareness of Depression to improve the care they give. It is also written in a way that is accessible to people outside of health and social care and does not assume any prior knowledge of the condition.   

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through  the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training in around their work and personal life. 

Further Progression

Other courses that complement this one could include Developing a Workplace Mental Health  Policy, Stress Awareness and Mental Health First Aid. 

Module 1 - Introduction 

Module 2 - The Causes of Depression

Module 3 - Effects on the Individual, Family and Friends

Module 4 - Depression Management and Support: Part 1 

Module 5 - Depression Management and Support: Part 2

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

When people have good mental health, they are more likely to fulfil their potential. That means they  enjoy work and cope easily with work situations. They have a happy family life and good social relationships. 

Organisations are required by law to promote and protect the mental well-being of their workforce. 

A comprehensive Mental Health Policy, along with easy-to-understand operating procedures, will  incorporate mental health issues into established organisational thinking. It will make sure everyone knows how the organisation views and deals with workplace mental health.

This course covers the steps that organisations should consider when developing and implementing  a comprehensive workplace Mental Health Policy. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand what a Mental Health Policy in the Workplace is.  
• Explain what the policy should include and who in the workplace should be included in its  creation and implementation.  
• Define how the policy will be implemented and how employees will understand the policy and how it applies to them.  
• Recognise that the policy will need constant review to ensure that it will be effective for all  employees.  

Target Audience

This course is aimed at employers and employees responsible for developing and following a workplace mental health policy. 

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the  modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life. 

Further Progression

Other courses that could be useful for those working in office environments include Display Screen Equipment, Workplace Health and Safety and Basic Fire Safety.  

Module 1 - Introduction 

Module 2 - Implementing a Workplace Mental Health  Policy 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD & IIRSM Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 20 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Effective businesses encourage the development of positive relationships between managers and employees, as well as amongst co-workers. Establishing and maintaining good work relationships is  the key to a positive workplace, and it doesn't have to take a lot of time.

This course will define employee relations and cover the many benefits good relations can bring to an organisation.

It'll explain how to build confidence in management, including sharing the company vision, building strong teams and the importance of employee feedback. 

It'll examine how a proactive HR presence benefits employee relations. Then look at employment contracts and the role of the Employee Handbook.

The course briefly discusses Performance Management including information on motivating employees and how best to show your appreciation of their contribution to the company.

Finally, it'll show you how to deal effectively with complaints, discipline and how to combat negativity.  

Module 1 - Good Employee Relations  

Module 2 - Implementation and HR  

Module 3 - Contracts    

Module 4 - Employee Handbook  

Module 5 - Managing Performance 

Module 6 - Recruitment, Retention and Training 

Module 7 - Complaints, Discipline and Negativity 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD & IIRSM Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

Developing Teamwork is all about building stronger relationships within your team by getting to  know each other better and creating the foundations for an exceptionally high performing group of people.

This course explains in detail what team working is and covers some of the basic principles for putting together a group of people who will work well together. It then goes on to cover conflict  within teams, explaining some of the reasons conflict occurs and some strategies for managing it. It  finishes off by exploring some of the different styles of management behaviour and how to develop a resilient team.

Target Audience

Our Developing Teamwork course can be a great starting point for new managers or those that just  want to enhance their management skills. This acts as a great introduction to the subject and covers  the key concepts and theories around establishing and maintaining effective, resilient teams.

This course can be for individuals who are doing the training for themselves or  businesses who might want to put all of their first line management team through the training, so they are all work in the same way and have the same skill set. 

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work and personal life.

Module 1 - What is Team Working?

Module 2 - Conflict 

Module 3 - Management Behaviour    

Module 4 - Resilience

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD, IIRSM & ILM Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 30 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Diabetes is a serious lifelong health condition that occurs when the amount of glucose, or sugar, in  the blood is too high. If left untreated, high blood glucose levels can cause serious health complications.

Diabetes can develop in anyone at any point in their life although there are certain groups and age ranges where it is more common. There are a range of symptoms that could indicate that someone  had Diabetes, these range from excessive thirst to feeling more tired than usual. It is believed that  up to 26% of residential and nursing home residents have Diabetes so being able to recognise the symptoms and knowing how you can help them to manage the condition is essential.

This course is aimed at people working in the health and social care sector and will provide an overview of the condition, the common symptoms that might indicate someone has diabetes, methods of diagnosis, some possible treatments and common complications that can affect those with the condition.  

Module 1 - Diabetes – What it is and its Prevalence 

Module 2 - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment 

Module 3 - Complications  

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

There are two crucial attributes you must have when working with people in a caring, supportive  environment. First, all service users must be treated with dignity and the second crucial attribute is privacy.

The course will start by defining dignity and privacy within the healthcare sector, and will explain  how the two are quite often linked. It will then go on to give you a range of useful professional tips  about setting up the right working relationship with your service users, and discuss some of the  issues that can arise when dignity and privacy are not respected.

Module 1 - Overview of the Course  

Module 2 - Understanding the Principles 

Module 3 - Dignity - Good Practice Part 1  

Module 4 - Dignity - Good Practice Part 2 

Module 5 - Privacy - Good Practice 

Module 6 - Self-care  

Module 7 - Overcoming Barriers to Dignity and Privacy

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

The aims of the disciplinary procedure are to provide a framework within which managers can work  with employees to maintain satisfactory standards of conduct and to encourage improvement when necessary. 

This course covers the aims of the disciplinary procedure, penalties including investigations, allegations and suspensions, procedures for carrying out hearings, and appeals.

Module 1 - Disciplinary Procedure and Confidentiality  

Module 2 - Investigations, Allegations and Suspensions 

Module 3 - Notification Of A Hearing, The Right To Be Accompanied, And Procedure  

Module 4 - Penalties, Their Effects, And Appeals 

Module 5 - Holding Disciplinary Hearings And A Case Study 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 45 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Our display screen equipment courses are aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and  those responsible for assessing display screen equipment. A ‘user’, is anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a significant part of their normal work. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you’re a ‘user’. 

So what do we mean by display screen equipment?

The first thing most people think of is a computer monitor. But that’s not the only thing it refers to Display screen equipment could also mean laptops, tablet PCs, televisions, smartphones, CNC control pads, portable diagnostic screens or equipment containing cathode ray tubes, or CRTs.

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations contain special directives covering  DSE safety. Both employers and employee‐users have responsibilities under the legislation.

This course fulfils your statutory training obligations and covers among other things, the correct way to set up and use your display screen equipment safely. Reducing the risk of work related conditions. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Recognise a number of pieces of Display Screen Equipment
• Define the term ‘user’ of DSE
• Understand the legislation surrounding Display Screens and where to retrieve additional  guidance
• Identify the impact that DSE can have on the body
• Understand the risks associated with DSE use and be aware of some of the methods used to control these  

Module 1 - Introduction 

Module 2 - Legislation 

Module 3 - Protecting Your Body 

Module 4 - Adjusting Your Chair 

Module 5 - Adjusting Your Screen 

Module 6 - Work Arrangements 

Module 7 - Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation 

Module 8 - Adjusting Your Work Environment  

Module 9 - Final Assessment (A score of 100% is required to complete this module)

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

IIRSM & IOSH Approved

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

Course Description

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who play a role in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.

The course starts with official statistics to illustrate the scale of drug and alcohol abuse in the UK. You'll learn in detail about commonly used drugs, including cannabis, cocaine, heroin, LSD, ecstasy  and some new designer drugs.

Turning to alcohol abuse, the course will show you how to introduce a 4-stage plan to deal with any  problems - including how to write an effective Drug and Alcohol Policy. Beyond this the course will explore best business practice in terms of HR, legislation, spotting signs of drug misuse and the  implementation of workplace solutions.

The course also explains how the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) can help with  effective alcohol and drugs policies and the development of related management skills.

Finally, it looks at current drug treatments and the options for outside support available to  individuals and organisations. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the scale of drug and alcohol abuse and recognise the signs of misuse leading to  effects on the employee and the workplace.
• Recognise your legal positions and recognise an effective policy will help to address employees with an addiction problem.
• Define best practice in an effective policy to address your company position on drug and alcohol abuse and what help is available.
• Identify the 4 step process in regards to dealing with individuals with alcohol issues.  

Target Audience

This course is aimed at managers and staff in all industries who have a critical role to play in reducing drug, alcohol and substance misuse in the UK.  

Advantages

Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, so candidates can progress through the  modules at their own pace, in their own time, making it easy to fit the training around their work  and personal life.

Further Progression

Other courses that would be useful for candidates taking this one include Conflict Resolution in the Workplace and Leadership skills.  

Module 1 - Statistics and Signs of Misuse 

Module 2 - Illegal Drugs Part 1 

Module 3 - Illegal Drugs Part 2 

Module 4 - Alcohol Misuse 

Module 5 - Company Best Practice Part 1 

Module 6 - Company Best Practice Part 2  

Module 7 - Company Best Practice Part 3 

Module 8 - Drug Treatment Services and Further Support 

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD, IIRSM & Institute of Hospitality Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 80 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).

A duty of care is the requirement that all health and social care professionals, and organisations  providing health and care services, must put the interests of service users first.

Working in the health and social care sector involves working with lots of different people with a variety of needs, dependencies, backgrounds and wishes. As a care worker, you have a duty of care towards all the people you are involved with, during your working hours. This means you have to  employ a reasonable level of care, to ensure they are kept safe from harm, abuse and injury. 

This course will give you an introduction to the concept of duty of care, cover how duty of car  affects your work, what to do if you come across a duty of care dilemma and where to go for support  or advice along with some practical examples of duty of care situations. 

Module 1 - The Course Structure 

Module 2 - The Implications of Duty of Care 

Module 3 - How Duty of Care Affects Your Work 

Module 4 - Duty of Care Dilemmas 

Module 5 - Resolving Dilemmas: Support and Advice 

Module 6 - How to Respond to Complaints  

A minimum score of 70% is required to progress to the next module.

CPD Approved 

Recommended System Requirements: 

• Browser: Up to date web browser

• Video: Up to date video drivers

• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM

• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)

Duration: 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.  It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).