Choose From Our Selection Of Health and Social Care Related eLearning Courses
Our one-on-one tutor led eLearning courses are packed with all the information you and your employees need to keep your business safe and compliant and they are always up to date.
These courses meet all statutory training requirements and are easy to administer using an online control panel. Available at a fraction of the cost you would expect, this online training has the added bonus of a minimal loss of productivity through being efficient and flexible.
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For multiple courses (max 5) call us on 0151 933 0905 and we can help to build a personalise package at a discount rate.
For organisations with multiple users from 2– 5000, you will need a subscription and enjoy the benefits of unlimited course licences. Call us on 0151 933 0905 and we can discuss a plan around the requirements for your organisation
Once you decide on what option is suitable for you, we will register and open an account for you and you can begin your eLearning journey!
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PREVENT DUTY
Approved by CPD
Duration 65 mins*
This course starts with an overview of the Government’s Prevent strategy, and then looks at some of the reasons people become extremists. It goes on to cover the objectives of the Prevent strategy, how to base your actions on a risk based approach, what to do if you are concerned and much more. Read more.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR ROLE IN CARE
This course will define social care and talk about why people choose it as a career and what its goals and objectives are. It will also cover job descriptions, person centred care, understanding code of practices and the basics of government legislation. Finally it will touch on dealing with conflicts at work. Read more.
DEMENTIA AWARENESS
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 living with dementia. Read more.
MENTAL CAPACITY ACT AND DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS
Approved by CPD
Duration 75 mins*
This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times. Read more.
DUTY OF CARE
Approved by CPD
Duration 50 mins*
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. This course will give you an introduction to the concept of duty of care, cover how duty of care 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. Read more.
END OF LIFE CARE
Approved by CPD
Duration 25 mins*
This course will provide you with information about what to expect, how to handle some of the emotions associated with this time, and working with the other professionals involved in end of life care. Read more.
DIGNITY AND PRIVACY
Approved by CPD
Duration 50 mins*
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. Read more.
SAFEGUARDING ADULTS
Approved by CPD
Duration 75 mins*
This course is aimed at anyone who has a duty of care for, or comes into contact with, adults in need of care and support, either as a paid professional or a volunteer. You and the organisation you work for must take appropriate measures for the protection of adults in your care, while still ensuring they are supported and empowered. This course can bring you one step closer to being able to do this. Read more.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
CPD Approved
Duration: 75 minutes
Our Safeguarding courses have been created because, first and foremost, each and every one of us
has basic human rights. Chief among these is the right to be healthy, happy and treated well,
regardless of race, age, gender or location. When these rights are abused in some way it’s wrong,
and it is therefore vital that guidelines, policies and procedures are followed to enable everyone,
without exception to live a life in which these basic values and rights are maintained and upheld.
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS
Approved by CPD
Duration 25 mins*
This course explains the difference between mental health and mental illness. It covers the symptoms of a number of the most common mental illnesses so you will know what to look out for or what to expect if you are working with someone with one of these conditions. As well as providing some practical advice on how you can work effectively with those affected by these conditions. Read more.
EPILEPSY AWARENESS
Approved by CPD
Duration 30 mins*
This course will give you an overview of epilepsy. It lists the methods of diagnosis, what a seizure is and how the brain can be affected. It will introduce some possible seizure triggers and describe what to do when someone has a seizure. It will also discuss some of the treatments offered to people with epilepsy and provide practical advice on what you can do if you witness someone having a seizure. Read more.
SHARPS AWARENESS
Approved by CPD
Duration 55 mins*
In this course you’ll learn about the prevalence and different types of ‘sharps litter’ that can be found in the UK. It then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps including some of the common blood borne viruses. It also covers the responsibilities of employers, the equipment needed and the effectiveness of PPE. Finally, it’ll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you’re unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury. Read more.
AUTISM AWARENESS
Approved by CPD
Duration 30 mins*
This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child’s daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how to can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism’s day to day life. Read more.
STROKE AWARENESS
Duration 55 mins*
Strokes are the fourth single leading cause of death in the UK, as well as a leading cause of disability. Being aware of the causes and symptoms will help you act fast in a situation where you suspect someone is having a stroke and provide them with the best chance of receiving the treatment they need and minimising the long term impact of the condition. This course will cover the types of strokes, the symptoms, and risk factors. It will also cover the treatment options and the longer term impact of the condition. Read more.
INFECTION CONTROL
Approved by CPD
Duration 60 mins*
This course will start by defining infection prevention and control and explaining the impact of good and bad infection control. It then goes into detail about the legislation that applies to infection control, the different types of microorganisms, how bacteria are transmitted, the chain of infection, and much more. Read more.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SAFE HANDLING OF MEDICINES
Approved by CPD
Duration 60 mins*
This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients, infection control, label interpretation and much more. Read more.
YOUR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Approved by CPD
Duration 35 mins*
The course will start by looking at the way standards are set, monitored and regulated for social care organisations and workers throughout the UK. It then goes on to cover the codes of practice and legislation, reflecting on your work to ensure continued improvement, communication, feedback and much more. Read more.
PERSON-CENTERED CARE
Approved by CPD
Duration 45 mins*
This course will give you an understanding of person centred approaches for care and support, and how to implement a person-centred approach in an adult social care setting. It starts by explaining what we mean by person centred care and where this term originated. It then goes on to analyse the values represented by person centred care and explains why care should be as much as possible tailored to each service user. Finally it will give you an overview of care plans, daily reports, the importance of obtaining consent and much more. Read more.
HANDLING INFORMATION IN A CARE SETTING
Approved by CPD
Duration 20 mins*
This course provides an introduction to the concept of handling information in care settings. At the end of the course you will understand the need for secure handling of information and you will know how to access support if you have any questions regarding access to information. The course will cover the important role confidentiality plays in developing trusting relationships with the people in your care and it will define key terms such as ‘need to know’ and ‘consent’. Read more.
DIABETES AWARENESS
Approved by CPD
Duration 45 mins*
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. 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. Read more.
LEARNING DISABILITY AWARENESS
Approved by CPD
Duration 50 mins*
This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities and how they affect people. It will touch on how a person centred approach to care will get the best results and look at how management must perform, and at the needs of the individual. I will also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities and much more. Read more.
PAEDIATRIC FIRST AID
Duration 115 mins*
The aim of this course is to equip you with the theoretical knowledge, skills and confidence you need to deal with paediatric first aid situations. It covers all of the key topics including: emergency planning, assessing a situation, basic Life Support, CPR, shock, fractures, bleeding and a range of other minor illness and injuries. Please be aware that having a theoretical knowledge on its own is not enough to be considered competent in paediatric first aid and practical demonstration in some areas is required to complete this training. Read more.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS
CPD Approved
Duration: 80 minutes
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.
BASIC FIRE SAFETY AWARENESS IN CARE HOMES
CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved
Duration: 60 minutes
Our online fire safety training courses are aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and
reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace.
This course covers the same content as the Basic Fire Safety course with additional content tailored
specifically for employees that work in care homes. Read more.
DIABETES AWARENESS
CPD Approved
Duration: 45 minutes
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. Read more.
EMERGENCY FIRST AID AT WORK ANNUAL REFRESHER
IIRSM, Institute of Hospitality & CPD Approved
Duration: 150 minutes
What is Emergency First Aid? Well it’s exactly that, the first aid to be offered if an incident occurs.
Not many of us are confronted with scenes of blood and gore in our everyday lives – so usually first
aid could be as simple as sticking a plaster on a small cut. Read more.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & DISCRIMINATION
CPD Approved
Duration: 70 minutes
We’ve all heard and used the words ‘equality’ and ‘diversity’ before but what do they actually mean
and how do they affect you as an employer or employee?
Well if you take the words on their own they are actually quite different, equality is the state of
being equal, especially in rights and opportunities. Read more.
FIRE MASHAL FOR CARE HOMES
CPD, IIRSM & Gatehouse Awards Approved
Duration: 220 minutes
Our online fire safety training courses are aimed at all employees to assist them in identifying and
reducing the risk that fire presents in the workplace.
This course covers the same content as the Fire Marshal course with additional content tailored
specifically for employees that work in care homes. Read more.
INTRODUCTION TO EARLY YEARS FOUNDATION STAGE
CPD Approved
Duration: 60 minutes
The Early Years Foundation Stage, commonly referred to as the EYFS is a framework that all Early
Years providers, including childminders, must follow.
This course aims to provide a gentle introduction to the expectations of the Early Years Foundation
Stage and it can also act as a refresher for those wanting to update their knowledge. Read more.
INTRODUCTION TO THE SAFE HANDLING OF MEDICINE
CPD Approved
Duration: 60 minutes
This Introduction to the Safe Handling of Medicines course will start by explaining the key
terminology used when handling medicines. It then goes into detail about the roles of the people
involved, some of the different groups of medicines, providing different levels of support to patients,
infection control, label interpretation and much more. Read more.
MENTAL CAPACITY ACT & DEPRIVATION OF LIBERTY SAFEGUARDS
CPD Approved
Duration: 75 minutes
This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act. This
includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be
put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated
fairly at all times. Read more.
NUTRITION AND HYDRATION
CPD Approved
Duration: 65 minutes
This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration
in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the
reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify
people that are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to deal with this condition. Read more.
POSITIVE HANDLING IN SCHOOLS
CPD Approved
Duration: 100 minutes
This course will start by looking at some examples and statistics which highlight the seriousness and
extent of aggressive pupil behaviour, it will then go on to explain how you can identify the stages of
aggression and provide some tips on how you could de-escalate a pupil before they lash out. It also
looks at where the law stands on this subject and finally best practice in theory if you ever do need
to restrain a pupil.
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
CPD Approved
Duration: 75 minutes
When working in the adult social care sector, communicating is essential to develop your understanding of a service user’s needs, so you can provide them with the support they require. This course covers some of the different ways of communication, how to identify barriers to communication and how to reduce these, making sure the person you are communicating with understands what you are communicating, how to get help with communication issues and much more. Read more.
