To be able to provide effective care for those with Acquired Brain Injuries
Learning Outcomes- Recognise the impact of Acquired Brain Injuries
- Understand how ABIs are defined
- Know how ABIs are categorised
- Be aware of Post Traumatic Amnesia
- Understand the different forms of reduced awareness states
- Be aware of the symptoms of concussion
- Know the signs of complications of concussions
- Be aware of the types of Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Know how TBIs can progress
- Be aware of common forms of ABIs
- Know the first aid steps for a head injury
- Understand what to do in the event of a conscious casualty
- Know what to do in the event of an unconscious casualty
- Be aware of the common long-lasting effects of an ABI
- Know how those with ABIs are rehabilitated
- Know how to support those with ABIs

Acquired Brain Injury
This course is aimed at anyone who cares for individuals with acquired brain injuries
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to prepare for a new service user ensuring all their specific personal care needs will be met and to provide continued person-centred care
Learning Outcomes- Know what Active Care is
- Understand the Company Ethos
- Understand and implement the referral and assessment process
- Know and implement the YP guide (including physical checks etc)
- Provide a person-centred care approach
- Understand care planning requirements
- Provide person centred Care Packages
- MDT responsibilities such as OT, Social workers
- Understand staff roles and responsibilities
- Understand the ongoing rehabilitation required and implement the review process
- Recognise Safeguarding and CSE concerns
- Know how to carry out a mental capacity assessment

Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to provide stimulating activities for those in care
Learning Outcomes- Understand how quality of life is assessed
- Recognise the factors that can impact resident life satisfaction
- Be aware of the effect that social isolation can have on mental and physical health
- Recognise the factors that can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation
- Recognise the barriers that can prevent socialisation and inclusion
- Be aware of methods to overcome these barriers
- Recognise the benefits of social activities
- Be aware of the different forms of group and one-to-one activities
- Recognise the importance of exercise for elderly people
- Know how to adapt activities using the STEP Model
- Understand how continued learning opportunities are beneficial for elderly people
- Know how to provide effective learning activities
- Be aware of organisations and resources to support social inclusion and activities

Activity and Inclusion
This course is aimed at those who wish to provide stimulating activities for those in residential care
Face to Face
E-Learning
To be able to care for adults at risk, keeping them safe from abuse
Learning Outcomes- Understand who needs safeguarding
- Know who an adult at risk is
- Know whose responsibility it is to safeguard
- Understand risk factors for abuse
- Know the relevant legislation
- Be aware of all the different types of abuse
- Recognise signs of abuse
- Recognise a potential abuser
- Understand disclosure and whistleblowing procedures

Adult Support and Protection
This course is aimed at anyone involved in caring for adults at risk
Face to Face
E-Learning
To apply the Adults with Incapacity Act into the care you provide to those with a mental health condition or those living with Dementia
Learning Outcomes- Be aware of the key facts and statistics surrounding mental capacity
- Know what the Adults with Incapacity Act is, why it’s important and who it affects
- Know how to identify someone with a lack of capacity
- Be aware of the key legislations surrounding mental capacity
- Know the boundaries involved when caring for someone with a lack of capacity
- Recognise how to help individuals make informed choices
- How to risk assess a person’s choices
- Know the 5 key principles of the AWI Act
- Know how and when to assess capacity
- Recognise your responsibility when caring for those lacking capacity

Adults with Incapacity
This course is aimed at anyone caring for those who lack capacity to make decisions
Face to Face
E-Learning
To be able to recognise and treat anaphylaxis
Learning Outcomes- Know what anaphylaxis is
- Understand who can be at risk
- Be aware of the legislation relating to allergies and anaphylaxis
- Know of the common allergens that can trigger reactions
- Recognise the symptoms of anaphylaxis
- Know how to administer first aid to someone with anaphylaxis
- Understand how adrenaline injectors work
- Know how to use the most commonly used adrenaline injectors
- Be aware of the roles and responsibilities surrounding anaphylaxis

Anaphylaxis
This course is aimed at anyone caring for individuals who have severe allergies
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be promote and apply a positive, happy and conscientious attitude within the workplace
Learning Outcomes- Understand what a negative attitude is and its effects in the workplace
- Understand what a positive attitude is and how to demonstrate this in the workplace
- Know how to avoid bad culture within the organisation
- Recognise disruptive behaviour and its effects in the workplace
- Knowing the signs of demotivation
- The benefits of motivation and the techniques

Approach and Attitude
This course is aimed at team leaders who wish to wish to create motivated teams and a positive workplace
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to complete a care audit effectively
Learning Outcomes- Understand the importance of auditing in care
- Be aware of the legislation which underpins audits
- Know the Audit Cycle
- Be aware of the challenges and misconceptions of the audit process
- Understand how to prepare and plan an audit
- Be aware of methods of collecting data, and how to do so ethically
- Know how to use your findings to improve practice
- Recognise the importance of sustaining improvement, and how to do so

Audit Management
This course is aimed at anyone responsible for auditing in their workplace
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to provide effective care for those with Autism
Learning Outcomes- Understand what Autism is
- Recognise the common social impairments caused by Autism
- Be aware of the common characteristics shared by those with Autism
- Know how Asperger’s syndrome presents
- Recognise the commonly prescribe medication, and the rationale behind them
- Understand how Autism can impact individuals and families
- Know how to support those with Autism

Autism Awareness
This course is aimed at anyone involved in caring for people with autism
Face to Face
E-Learning

To have an understanding of the signs, symptoms and treatments for Autonomic Dysreflexia
Learning Outcomes- Know what AD is
- Know what Autonomic Dysreflexia is
- Be aware of the pathophysiology
- Know why it occurs
- Be aware of signs and symptoms
- Know some common causes
- Be aware of some complications
- Know some ways to prevent AD
- Understand who is at risk
- Know ways to recognise an episode
- Know ways to treat
- Know ways to reduce the risk
- Know good practice for documentation & reporting
- Be aware of the need for Risk Assessment

Autonomic Dysreflexia
For people caring for those at risk of developing Autonomic Dysreflexia
Face to Face
E-Learning
To give an understanding of Basic Life Support to allow a person to act to save a life
Learning Outcomes By the end of this course you will:- Understand what is meant by Basic Life Support
- Know the theory supporting how to perform CPR on adults, children and infants
- Understand the importance of rescue breaths
- Know how to conduct a Primary Survey
- Recognise ways to deal with breathing casualties
- Know how to put a casualty into the Recovery Position
- Be able to identify ways to deal with a choking casualty
- Be aware of how to perform back blows and chest thrusts on adults, children and infants

Basic Life Support
For people who care for others and may need to offer basic life support
Face to Face
Not available at this time
E-Learning

To be able to make accurate observations and assessments of residents in your care
Learning Outcomes- Be aware of the importance of observations and assessments
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of carers and employers
- Understand the importance of Oximetry
- Be aware of the consequences of low oxygen levels
- Know how to take an oximetry reading
- Understand what a blood pressure reading means
- Be aware of the consequences of low and high blood pressure
- Know how to take a blood pressure reading
- Be aware of the number of ways to assess a resident’s temperature
- Understand the consequences of low and high blood body temperature
- Know how to take a resident’s pulse
- Be aware of the medical conditions a low or high pule rate could indicate
- Know how to assess respiration
- Be aware of the medical conditions an abnormal respiration rate could indicate

Basic Observations
This course is aimed at anyone responsible for the clinical observation and assessment of those in care
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to care effectively for those living with blood borne viruses
Learning Outcomes- Know what Blood Borne Viruses are
- Know how HIV presents
- Recognise how Hepatitis B presents
- Know how Hepatitis C presents
- Understand how blood borne viruses are spread
- Recognise potential routes of transmission
- Understand how transmission can happen in the workplace
- Be aware of the level of risk of transmission

Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to care for those who have undergone colostomy surgery
Learning Outcomes- Know what colostomy surgery is
- Be aware of the indications for the procedure
- Recognise the different types of colostomy
- Know how to care for people immediately post-surgery
- Know how to replace a colostomy bag
- Understand how to irrigate a stoma
- Recognise the nutritional needs of those with stomas
- Be aware of the medication needs of those with stomas
- Know how to care for the stoma site
- Understand how colostomy surgery can affect mental health
- Be aware of common complications of colostomy surgery

Bowel Care and Colostomy
This course is aimed at anyone involved in the care of those who have undergone colostomy surgery
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be able to provide effective bowel care and help with manual evacuation of the bowel
Learning Outcomes- Know the anatomy and function of the bowel
- Understand how injury can affect the bowel
- Know how the reflex bowel works
- Know how the flaccid bowel works
- Understand how to manage the reflex bowel
- Understand how to manage the flaccid bowel
- Know what constipation is
- Be aware of the causes of constipation
- Know how to treat constipation
- Know some complications of constipation
- Know how to prevent constipation
- Be aware of complications of constipation
- Know the symptoms of diarrhoea
- Know how diarrhoea is treated
- Know ways to care for the bowel
- Understand the procedure for manual evacuation
- Be aware of the risks and benefits of rectal medication

Bowel Care Including Manual Evacuation
For people caring for those living with bowel conditions that may need support with manual evacuation
Face to Face
E-Learning

To be understand the rationale, processes and precautions surrounding Cannulation and IV
Learning Outcomes- Know the NMC Code of Conduct and how it relates to cannulation
- Be able to accurately identify
- Know different ways to gain consent
- Know some initial checks to undertake to aid patient safety
- Be able to undertake basic universal precautions
- Know the vascular system
- Understand the differences between veins and arteries
- Know some indications for cannulation
- Know some contraindications for cannulation
- Understand the procedure for cannulation
- Identify potential problems with the cannulation process
- Be aware of possible complications
- Know how to safely remove a cannula
- Be able to calculate different flow rates

Cannulation and Venepuncture
For nurses who will be practicing IV, Cannulation and Venepuncture
Face to Face
E-Learning

To manage all aspects of person-centred care around the care plan for all residents
Learning Outcomes- Understand the purpose of a care plan, and what it includes
- Recognise the importance of wishes, preferences, and advance decisions
- Know who is involved in care planning
- Understand your responsibilities, and those of your company
- Know the role and importance of a Key Worker
- Be aware of the legislation surrounding and underpinning care planning
- Understand what a DoLS order is, and its effect on a patient
- Know the information that must be included in an effective care plan
- Record and write clearly and effectively
- Know how to assess risks effectively
- Understand the importance of Person-Centred Care
- Recognise different forms of abuse
- Be able to promote independence

Care Planning and Risk Assessment
For those who are involved in developing care plans for individuals
Face to Face
E-Learning

To have a theoretical understanding of the process and necessity of catheterisation
Learning Outcomes- Understand the anatomy of the male and female urinary systems
- Know who can perform it, and when
- Be aware of the conditions that would necessitate catheterisation
- Know the different forms of catheterisation
- Be aware of the different materials used in catheters
- Understand how catheterisation is performed upon both the male and female anatomy
- Recognise the dangers of catheterisation
- Be aware of the symptoms of infections and haematuria
- Understand which documents will need to be filled
- Know how to correctly assess and notate the fluid balances of residents
- Understand the procedure to take a urinalysis test

Catheterisation
This course is aimed at personnel responsible for catheterising those in their care
Face to Face
E-Learning

To know how to provide effective care for those living with Cerebral Palsy
Learning Outcomes- Know what Cerebral Palsy is
- Be aware of signs and causes of Cerebral Palsy
- Understand that there are different forms of Cerebral Palsy
- Know how Cerebral Palsy is managed
- Be aware of different therapies for Cerebral Palsy
- Be aware of drug treatments for Cerebral Palsy
- Be aware of surgical procedures used
- Know different conditions related to Cerebral Palsy
- Know different treatments for related conditions
- Know what Dystonia is
- Be aware of treatments for Dystonia
- Know what scoliosis is

Face to Face
E-Learning
To be able to work with children and young people and recognise the signs that they may be a victim of Grooming or Child Sexual Exploitation
Learning Outcomes- Know what Child Sexual Exploitation, Grooming and Trafficking are
- Be aware of legislation surrounding Child Sexual Exploitation
- Be aware of how grooming works
- Understand how children may be sexually exploited
- Be able to state the effects of Child Sexual Exploitation
- Understand what safeguarding is
- Understanding what to do in the event of disclosure
- Know some suitable organisation that can offer support

Child Sexual Exploitation
For people who work with children and young people and need to be able to recognise the signs that they may be a victim of Grooming or Child Sexual Exploitation
Face to Face
Not available at this time