Training Courses
Administration of Medicine
The aim of this course is to provide the knowledge and skills to administer medication safely.
Anti Discriminatory Practice
The aims of this course are to consider who is affected by discrimination; examine personal attitudes in this area; consider rights and anti-discriminatory practice; identify ways of promoting sound anti-discriminatory practice.
Assertiveness
The aims of this course are to define what is meant by assertiveness; to help participants identify their own style when placed in challenging situations; to provide opportunities for practising assertive behaviour and reflecting on the experience.
Assertiveness and Confidence
This course is designed for people who want the confidence to speak up for themselves.
Autism One
The aims of this course are to develop an understanding of Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and its effects; consider how you can work positively with a child or adult within the spectrum.
Autism Two
The aims of this course are to look beyond the triad of impairments; to explore in more detail the communication needs of individuals within the Autistic Spectrum and to consider how sensory needs impact on individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
Autism Three
This course aims to consider reasons behind behaviours; to recognise ways to understand how individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may view the world; to think how you can make the world less frightening for individuals; to plan specific ways to assist a person with ASD to live in this world more easily.
Basic Recording Skills
The aims of this course are to consider the purpose of recording; map out what influences recording; establish principles for effective recording; look at a way forward for developing recording skills.
Bereavement
The aims of this course are to identify key issues in death and bereavement; to explore practical issues in relation to grief reactions.
Child Protection
The aim of this course is to equip participants with the values, knowledge and skills necessary to enable them to promote the safety, well-being and protection of children.
Communication
The aim of this course is to explore the different ways in which people communicate and how to improve their own skills in this area.
Communication and Listening Skills
The aims of this course are to examine and define what communication is and identify basic skills which are helpful to effective communication; consider the use of these skills within a helping relationship; consider skills in non-verbal communication; think and reflect on our own practice.
Competency Based Interviewing
The aim of this course is to provide interviewers with an opportunity to develop and practice existing skills in recruitment and selection, using competency based interviewing techniques
Decision Making & Inclusion
The aim of this course is to help people learn how to make decisions and feel comfortable with the decisions they make. The course also explores inclusion.
Disability Awareness
This course considers what might be meant by disability; explore personal feelings and public attitudes towards adults with learning and physical disabilities; consider an appropriate value base for work; provide an introduction to the principles of person centred approaches.
Display Screen Equipment
The aim of this course is to provide staff with health and safety information to recognise potential hazards arising out of DSE work and how these can be minimised. After attending this course, it is anticipated that participants will be able to carry out DSE risk assessments at their place of work.
Emergency First Aid
The aim of this course is to enable staff to recognise common injuries and illnesses and to be able to decide upon appropriate treatment.
Engagement & Assessment
The aim of this course is to provide staff with a good understanding of the
processes of engagement and assessment in relation to young people.
Epilepsy & Rescue Medication
The aim of this course is to consider knowledge and practice in relation to the
administration of rectal Diazepam/Midazolam
Epilepsy – Train the Trainer
The aim of this course is to provide the skills and knowledge to support staff to
become trainers in the field of epilepsy and rescue medication for their own organisation.
Equality in Employment
The aim of this event is to provide supervisors and managers with an understanding of good practice in relation to equality in employment in the context of the legal framework
Essential Lifestyle Planning
The aim of this course is to give participants a working knowledge of compiling an
Essential Lifestyle Plan (ELP) and plan to change
File Management and Back up
The aim of this course is to teach participants the basics of managing their
computer files and saving information to CD ROM.
Microsoft Excel 2003: Level 1
The aim of this course is to give participants an understanding of the concept of spreadsheets; to build confidence and skills in using Microsoft Excel 2003 to store and present information in a spreadsheet format
Microsoft Excel 2003: Level 2
The aim of this course is to build on participants’ existing Excel skills
Role of the Health & Safety Representative
The aim of this course is to enable participants to understand the remit and
responsibilities of workplace Health & Safety representatives
Responding to Harassment & Bullying at Work
The aim of this course is to explore work related issues in harassment and
bullying.
Inclusive Recruitment
The aim of this course is to give participants the confidence and skills to be
involved in the recruitment of staff.
Intensive Interaction
The aims of this course are to understand the theory behind intensive
interaction; to gain knowledge and experience in practising intensive interaction;
to highlight the importance of record keeping and provide tools for doing this; to
identify possible barriers to implementation and ways to overcome them.
Introduction to Computers
The aim of this course is to introduce participants to computers and build
confidence in basic computing skills.
Introduction to CoSHH
This course aims to provide staff with a basic understanding and knowledge of
Health and Safety Legislation pertinent to the use of chemicals and substances in
the course of their employment.
Managing Attendance
The aim of this course is to describe the role of managers and supervisors in
relation to providing a positive environment at work and managing attendance
Managing Health & Safety
The aims of this course are to provide an insight into management of a range of
health and safety issues; to explore the implications for practice of implementing
Health & Safety Policies
Minute Taking
The aims of this course are to identify the key principles of effective minute taking
and to use these skills.
Microsoft Outlook 2003
The aim of this course is to introduce participants to the calendar and other
folders in Microsoft Outlook 2003 and teach them how to schedule
appointments and meetings.
PEPE1 PEPE2 PEPE3
Psycho-Educative Programme for People with Epilepsy & Learning Disabilities
The aim of this course is to teach and support people with learning disabilities
to understand their epilepsy and the impact it can have on their life.
Microsoft PowerPoint
The aim of this course is to introduce participants to using the presentation
package Microsoft PowerPoint 2003 and teach them how to create an interesting
and professional presentation
Recruitment & Selection
The aims of this course are to provide supervisory and managerial staff with an
understanding of good practice in relation to recruitment and selection; to
explore implications for practice of equal opportunities employment policy and
practical guidelines
Risk Assessment
The aims of this course are to provide participants with knowledge of regulations
and law of risk assessment and to provide models to allow you to carry out risk
assessment; to provide managers with the skills and knowledge to support staff
to carry out risk assessments and oversee this process.
Sexuality and Sexual Abuse
This course aims to raise awareness of issues relating to the sexuality of people
with learning difficulties; to improve staff skill in recognising, reporting and
responding to instances of sexual abuse; to deal with concerns about
involvement with situations relating to both sexuality and sexual abuse.
Supporting & Developing Staff
The aim of this course is to equip First Line Managers with knowledge and skills
to ensure competent development within this role, covering all aspects of their
role and management of people.
Teamwork
The aim of this course is to provide managers with information which will enable
them to deliver effective team work
Training for Change
This course is designed for people who have an interest in learning how to train
others or become co-trainers on courses.
Training for Trainers
The aim of this course is to provide the skills and knowledge to help staff to
become courses tutors, devise training courses/materials and to run training
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