Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health & Social Care – Level 2 – Online Course
A total of 103,900 safeguarding reports about vulnerable adults were referred in 2014/2015. The responsibilities of care workers involved in protecting the health, well-being and human rights of individuals are far-reaching. Allowing individuals to live free from harm, abuse and neglect can often mean involving health agencies, government departments or the police. Understanding the fundamentals […]
Principles of Dementia Care – Level 2 – Online Course
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. This course is all […]
Understanding Autism – Level 2 – Online Course
Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they interpret the world around them. There are around 700,000 people in the UK with autism – more than 1 in every 100. Having a clear understanding of the misconceptions, diagnoses and support surrounding autism are just some of the […]
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties – Level 2 – Online Course
Having a learning difficulty means that people find it harder to learn certain skills. As this affects around 15% of people, it is important for those working in healthcare, social care and education to have knowledge of different specific learning difficulties such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace – Level 2 – Online Course
Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and […]
Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Level 2 – Online Course
Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability, and can often find it more difficult than others to describe their symptoms. So a good knowledge of legislation and the healthcare system, as well as an understanding of signs and symptoms of various conditions, is essential for anyone working with individuals with learning […]
Counselling Skills – Level 2 – Online Course
As well as attaining a nationally-recognised qualification to demonstrate competency to employers, candidates will further their personal and professional development through improving their understanding of how counselling skills work.
Awareness of Mental Health Problems – Level 2 – Online Course
The learning materials for the Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the various forms of mental distress, including stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, dementia and schizophrenia, among others. Learners will develop an awareness of the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how they may affect people’s day-to-day lives. […]
Understanding Nutrition & Health – Level 2 – Online Course
Obesity is a growing problem in the UK, with many doctors believing it to be at ‘epidemic’ proportions. Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions; on this course you will understand the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.
Improving Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition – Level 2 – Online Course
Poor diet and lack of exercise are recognised as some of the major contributors to ill health. Regular exercise and a balanced diet help to reduce stress, improve sleep, reduce the risk of illness and increase life quality. This cxourse gives you a good understanding of diets, the role of nutrition in exercise and personal […]
