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Passport to Care

This course is designed to tackle all the missing parts of care that are not covered in any other course. It shows in detail all the nitty gritty parts of the industry, the bits that frighten a new member of staff as they are unaware of what to expect.

First Aid

Knowledge of first aid is important for everyone, but especially within a care setting where you may be working with more sick or vulnerable people. Quick responses and basic knowledge saves lives.

Infection Control

Infection control is an integral part of every care workers role in maintaining a safe environment for both Service Users and Personal Assistants.

Moving & Handling

It is estimated that 4.5 million working days were lost in the previous 12 months due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders which mainly affected the back.

Hoist Overview

The aim of this half day course is to reduce risks to both staff and Service Users through the use of safe and efficient knowledge of types of hoist and their usage.

Health & Safety

This half day course defines health and safety and how it should be applied in the workplace. It covers responsibilities of the employer and the employee, legislation and documentation.

Food Hygiene

Under food hygiene law in the UK, food handlers must receive adequate supervision, instruction and/or training in food hygiene for the work they do.

Medication Awareness

Personal Assistants, and Carers, are often placed in the position of administering medicines. It is therefore essential that they understand the complexities of medication for the safety of their Service Users.

Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

This course aims to raise awareness of the abuse and the different forms in which it can occur. It is designed to provide guidance, in line with workplace policy, on the actions that should be taken if abuse is disclosed or suspected.

Epilepsy

This course takes a look at Epilepsy and what it means to the sufferer and the carer. It is a chance to explore the specific difficulties and long term complications associated and coping strategies for carers.

Diabetes

This course is designed to clarify varying types and causes of Diabetes. Delegates will develop their skills and gain a knowledge of this topic, whilst exploring self help, care interventions and guidance.

Dementia

Dementia is a complex subject and this session aims to offer a brief understanding of what dementia is, recognising common signs and symptoms and its effects on both those who have it and those who care for them.

Death, Dying & Bereavement

The subject of dealing with death can often be a difficult one, this course aims at understanding the facts of dying, meeting the needs of the dying, identifying the signs and symptoms of death together with the five stages of dying.

Continence

This course covers the physiology of the urinary system, looking at the problems that may arise and the possible causes of urinary incontinence as well as the signs and symptoms, assessment and restoration of urinary continence.

COSHH

This course is useful for safety representatives, health and safety professionals and anyone with an interest in health and safety issues inclusive of Carers and Personal assistants.

Equality & Diversity

Although sometimes used interchangeably, the terms Equality and Diversity are not the same. This course will explain the differences and how to identify them.

Mental Health & DOLS

This course is designed to provide an introduction to Mental Health and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Delegates will develop their skills and gain a knowledge of this topic, whilst exploring best practice guidance.

Challenging Behaviour

This course is designed to provide an introduction to challenging behaviour and is suitable for Personal assistants, Carers, volunteers and family friends and anyone who offers direct support for people whose behaviour is considered challenging.

Breakaway Techniques

This course is designed to sit alongside of the challenging behaviour course and is suitable for Personal assistants, Carers, volunteers and family friends and anyone who offers direct support for people whose behaviour is considered challenging.

Nutrition & Diet

Under Duty of Care and Safeguarding, for both vulnerable adults and for Children, Nutrition and Diet plays an important role.

Derma Care - Pressure Sores

Delegates will develop their skills and gain a knowledge of this topic, whilst exploring self help, care interventions and guidance.

Medication Administration

This course is a more in depth study of medication, providing the delegate with information on types of medicines and the different routes of administration.

Manual Handling

The aim of this half day course is to reduce risks to staff through the use of safe and efficient manual handling techniques.

Stroke Awareness

This Stroke awareness course highlights the causes and symptoms of strokes and TIA’s. It provides insight into the treatment and after care for those who have suffered a stroke or TIA.

Parkinsons

This Parkinson’s awareness course highlights the causes, symptoms and forms of Parkinsonism which is an umbrella term that describes conditions with symptoms of tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement.

Dysphagia

Before they start any work involving feeding the Service Users staff should receive training in the workplace to make them aware of the condition they are dealing with and the importance of being aware of any consequences.

Paediatric Medication Awareness

This course is an initial look at medication for someone who is possibly new to the industry or someone who’s previous job role has not included needing a basic understanding of medication.

Paediatric Medication Administration

This course is a more in depth study of medication, providing the delegate with information on types of medicines and the different routes of administration.

Paediatric First Aid & Basic Life Support

This course is suitable for anyone who requires a basic knowledge of children’s first aid for their job role or as a refresher.

Child Protection POCA

This course aims to raise awareness of the abuse and the different forms in which it can occur.

Moving and Handling for Children

The aim of this full day course is to reduce risks to both staff and children through the use of safe and efficient moving and handling techniques.

Employment Law

The course is designed to remind managers of key law affecting their work, and to bring them up to date with new law on discrimination, maternity, "work / life", data protection / monitoring and discipline / grievance.

Maternity, Paternity and Family Friendly Policies

This course provides essential knowledge for participants involved in the administration and management of family friendly policies and procedures in their organisations.

Basic People Management

The course is designed to teach managers basic skills and effective practices to influence their work. Managers, supervisors or team leaders who have responsibility for the management of employees should attend this course.

Effective People Management

The course is designed to remind managers of key law and effective practices affecting their work. Managers, supervisors or team leaders who have responsibility for the management of employees should attend this course.

Project Management

Project management was developed to save time through the planning and consideration of all relevant factors which may affect the outcome of a project. The benefits are proven – with savings in time and money, and the generation of successful and controllable results.

Time Management

Poor Time Management presents a risk to every business, irrespective of size, and should be regularly included as a compulsory element of training for line managers.

Disciplinary & Grievance Workshop

The course is designed to remind managers of key law affecting their work, and to bring them up to date with laws on discrimination, harassment, victimisation and discipline/grievance.

Appraisals Workshop

If you are part of the Health and Social Care Sector there is a requirement to perform appraisals under the Essential Standards of Quality and Safety Compliance Regulations.

Assertiveness Training

Workplace stress is on the increase and this means rises in stress related absenteeism, stress related litigation and a decrease in company productivity for employers.

Stress in the Workplace

Workplace stress is on the increase and this means rises in stress related absenteeism, stress related litigation and a decrease in company productivity for employers.

Train the Trainer (3 day Moving and Handling Instructor)

Advanced Care Yorkshire offers a number of courses, including the 3 day Moving and Handling Instructor course. This enables delegates, with a teaching qualification, to specialise in Moving and Handling practices for the Health and Social Care Sector.

Train the Trainer

This training examines all areas of presentation, and can effectively train trainers to then in–house train their company's employees. The training will encourage, through personal, group and trainer feedback the growth of individuals as excellent presenters.

Presentation Skills

This training examines all areas of presentation, including written, verbal, non verbal (physiological and tonal), archetypal states and winning states.

Clear Language

This training highlights how language techniques can not only assist in making the marketing and sales process easier but deliver a completely new set of results to the business environment.

Customer Service Workshop

This course is designed to ensure managers and staff deliver a service that meets the needs and exceeds the expectations of both internal and external customers in a professional and positive way.

Bespoke Courses

Courses can be tailored to individual work environments to ensure the most effective and appropriate training.