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This intensive course combines the best of on demand, online training with the opportunity for practical hands on learning. Two days online independent learning will prepare you for three days in-person training. During the course you will develop your understanding of sitting and the often forgotten lying posture. Assessment techniques, tools and outcome measures are covered including training in the use of the Goldsmith Indices of Body symmetry.

This intensive course combines the best of on demand, online training with the opportunity for practical hands on learning. Two days online independent learning will prepare you for three days in-person training. During the course you will develop your understanding of sitting and the often forgotten lying posture. Assessment techniques, tools and outcome measures are covered including training in the use of the Goldsmith Indices of Body symmetry.

2-Hour Baby & Child First Aid Class in Quedgeley Gloucestershire

A hands-on introduction to various AAC devices for anyone with a personal or professional interest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This day introduces you to EATS and is a good foundation in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). You will learn different terminology used in the specialism; the difference between complexity of devices; key concepts related to implementing and making AAC work; how and when to refer to the specialist service and other essential knowledge needed to work in this area. The session is a good mix of theory and practical activities, and the day concludes with a generous interactive session for all to have a chance to have hands on experience with many devices and communication tools. The course is for anyone who wants information about AAC, whether you are a client, family member, paid carer, teacher, Speech & Language Therapist, other Allied Health Professional or anyone else who has an interest. If you are booking for a group, please supply details for each member of your party at checkout. This helps us to get an idea of who the course is helping, and in which manner. Thank you! This course is a requirement to attend our level 2 AAC awareness course. If you are interested in attending the level 2 course after you have completed this introduction, please contact us at eats.lincoln@nhs.net [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-aac-tickets-739301098487?aff=oddtdtcreator] to book your place. If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to email us at eats.lincoln@nhs.net [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-aac-tickets-739301098487?aff=oddtdtcreator] We hope to see you there!

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN SAFE MOVING AND HANDLING (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Full day course (classroom) * Provides a good understanding of the principles of safe manual handling * Gives learners the ability to apply the principles of safe manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 470,000 people people suffered from musculoskeletal disorders due to work related activities in 2020/2021 * Of those, 162,000 were from people who had not suffered this before * 8.9 million working days, or 37,083 working years, were lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2019/2020 * This course is here to help people avoid getting injured in the first place, saving both human suffering and cost to the employer and employee both -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Common manual handling injuries * Manual handling laws * Responsibilities of employers and employees * Manual handling risk assessments * Safe movement principles associated with manual handling, including the body’s: * Musculoskeletal system * Centre of gravity * Lever system * Manual handling equipment: * Types of manual handling aids and equipment * Maintenance and requirements for testing * Manual handling practical sessions: * Preparing for a lift * Solo lifting, carrying and lowering an object * Team manual handling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Safe Moving and Handling Course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Manual Handling Certificate fulfills the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained appropriately in Manual Handling. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2744/3 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This one day training will give learners an overview of how to deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST). CST is a brief evidence-based group treatment for people with dementia. This interactive course will include a background about CST and how it can be used, research overview and detailed presentation of the treatment, including video footage and role-play.

Non-Invasive Ventilation Course CPAP and BiPAP Training Respiratory Support Course NIV Techniques for Nurses Cough Assist and High Flow Training CPAP and BiPAP Certification Non-Invasive Ventilation for HCAs/Carers Home and Hospital NIV Training CPAP and BiPAP Online Course The CPD Standard Office Accredited NIV Course Revalidation

This 2 - 2-5 hour course is designed is designed to provide parents and carers with the opportunity to: Develop the basic skills and knowledge needed to deal with a wide range of emergency paediatric First Aid situations, which could arise when looking after babies and children. The course can take place in in a community group or in the comfort of your home, with family and friends who maybe caring for your child or they may have children of their own. The course can be booked during the week, week nights or weekends, with or without children present. The idea is to bring the skills and knowledge to you, in your normal routine.

Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. COURSE CATEGORY Relationships Racial bias DESCRIPTION Unconscious biases are social stereotypes about certain groups of people that individuals form outside their own conscious awareness. Everyone holds unconscious beliefs about various social and identity groups and these biases stem from one’s tendency to organise social worlds by categorising. So join us on a reflective, engaging day where we tackle real life issues in depth and create action plans for future practice. LEARNING OBJECTIVES * Increased confidence and understanding regarding Unconscious Bias * Action planning * New skills and processes to strengthen the inclusion of diverse groups * Opportunity to reflect and understand more deeply on what might be happening due to unconscious bias’ WHO IS IT FOR? * Any professional, carer or parent COURSE CONTENT * We will explore what is known about: * Restorative Justice * Diversity * Attitudes and Values * Professional duties * Reflective practice

Please note: This training is delivered by a third party Tutor NOT The Makaton Charity. For any workshop information, to book, or to make payment please contact the Tutor directly. Safeguarding (F2F) The Makaton Safeguarding workshop is designed to support professionals and carers of children and adults with severe communication and learning disabilities. The workshop builds on existing knowledge of signs and symbols from Level 1 and 2 training, and provides instruction for extra signs and symbols specific to safeguarding situations. Participants are invited to consider differing protocols and practice. The workshop will enable participants to consider how the vocabulary may be safely applied to promote communication for people who use Makaton within a range of levels and contexts. Content This unique workshop provides signs and symbols for a range of vocabulary covering a number of topics: 1. People: family, relationships and people around us 2. Body parts and clothes 3. Places 4. Feelings: feelings, thoughts and behaviours (including bullying and abuse) 5. Sexual behaviour By the end of the workshop you will be able to: 1. Develop a ‘Safeguarding through Makaton’ plan for implementation in your own setting. 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the range of people Makaton users could come into contact with at different ages and stages in their lives; 3. Demonstrate how Makaton can be personalised and used at different levels of complexity to meet individual needs; 4. Identify vocabulary required by a Makaton user and be able to apply the principles of this analysis to the user’s own setting; 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between comments and questions, and an appreciation of how to maintain an interaction with a Makaton user; 6. Describe strategies or methods appropriate to use with a Makaton user to help them understand and use vocabulary or concepts; Duration The Makaton Safeguarding Workshop is made up of 13 learning hours, and is commonly delivered over 2 full days. Alternatively, the Workshop comprises of 4 modules and can be delivered flexibly over a number of weeks to suit participant’s needs. Maximum number of participants: 12 Accessibility Please indicate if you have any challenges or additional needs, so reasonable adjustments can be made to support your learning and participation. Entry criteria Prior to attending the Safeguarding Workshop you must have attended a Level 1 and a Level 2 workshop. In... [Read more] [https://bookwhen.com/signandshine#] Instructions This is a Makaton Safeguarding course. This venue is within walking distance to Guildford mainline and bus stations. The park and ride stops outside this venue and there are several car parks within a 5 minute walk. Refreshments provided throughout the day and plenty of shops and cafes nearby for lunch. Invoice option available for Organisations on booking page. Tutor is also available for in-house workshops - email laura@signandshine.co.uk [laura@signandshine.co.uk] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Privacy Statement [https://files.bookwhen.com/7toh9efoxzta/gzdgqa4sd5q6/uploaded_file] 📎 Privacy_Statement.pdf Terms And Conditions Updated 2022 [https://files.bookwhen.com/7toh9efoxzta/qyoyc9m5ir9w/uploaded_file] 📎 Terms_and_Conditions_updated_2022.pdf