If you are a Mental Health First Aider or MHFA Champion you have skills for life that support you and the people around you. We believe that mental health should be treated equally to physical health - and just like physical first aid, Mental Health First Aid training should be kept up to date. The four-hour MHFA Refresher course will empower you to: Keep your awareness of mental health supports current Update your knowledge of mental health and what influences it Practice applying the Mental Health First Aid action plan Outline About mental health Stress and factors that influence mental health Mental health continuum and stigma Frame of reference and non-judgement Reintroducing ALGEE Warning signs of mental ill-health Depression and anxiety Suicide and first aid for suicidal crisis Psychosis and first aid for severe psychotic episodes Practising our MHFA sills Self-care, wellbeing and recovery
The New to the Role of Designated Safeguarding Lead Course is an expert-led course for those new to the role of school / college DSLs and or Deputy DSL.
The IOSH Managing Safelyaward is valid for three years. Award-holders need to undertake this one-day refresher programme every three years in order to maintain their status. This very interactive, practical programme covers: An interactive case study exercise is used throughout the day to apply refreshed knowledge to the plan-do-check-act model and then link it back to the workplace. For example, participants examine the elements of a safety and health policy, come up with ideas to influence safety culture, and select the best communication methods to engage a workforce.
EMDR Refresher Workshop with Simon Proudlock and Ines Santos – EMDR Europe Accredited Trainers The aim of this workshop is to sharpen your skills, refresh your confidence & stay true to the model. Over time, even skilled practitioners can experience therapy drift. This workshop offers a structured and supportive space to revisit the standard protocol and re-ignite your clinical clarity. We'll explore common uncertainties (e.g. "Is BLS fast or slow in the installation phase?"—Answer: fast!), deepen understanding of each protocol phase, and reinforce model fidelity. Who is it for? ✔ EMDR therapists looking to refresh their knowledge and skills ✔ Practitioners who've had limited opportunities to use EMDR and want to build confidence ✔ Therapists working towards EMDR Accreditation (Practitioner or Consultant) seeking to strengthen their adherence to the model Content: Re-cap of the 8-phase protocol and rationale for each stage Updates on current research and developments in EMDR Refresher on the AIP model and its role in case formulation Therapeutic/Cognitive Interweaves Working with recent events Flashforward and Absorption Techniques Video examples from real clinical sessions Ample opportunity for supervised practice and feedback Key Learning Outcomes: To increase confidence in using EMDR with a range of clients To explore current blocks in using EMDR To increase confidence in using Cognitive Interweaves To learn additional techniques that may have not been covered in initial training For those who want the opportunity to practice, as an add-on to the workshop, we will be offering a 3-hour supervised practicum on Monday 8th December at 9am bookable at time of checkout as an add-on. There is also the option of free access to Practice EMDR, an innovative ‘Flight Simulator’ to practice with an AI avatar. Simon Proudlock is a Consultant Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society working for the NHS and in private practice. He has spent the majority of his career working with complex clients. In 2018 he achieved the award for Innovative Practice by the Division of Counselling Psychology for his research in EMDR with people who are suicidal. He is author of 'The Solution Focused Way: Incorporating Solution Focused Therapy Tools and Techniques into Your Everyday Work'. Ines Santos is a Clinical Psychologist, specialist in trauma and complex trauma, with over 20 years of experience in the NHS, including working at the Traumatic Stress Service, Maudsley. Ines developed the EMDR Case Formulation Tool and has delivered several workshops on EMDR case formulation in treatment planning and target selection; as well as workshops on EMDR Advanced Techniques and EMDR Refresher workshops. Simon and Ines are EMDR Europe Accredited Trainers & Consultants. The workshop fee includes handouts, CPD certificates and access to the recording of the webinar for 45 days after the event for those who have attended in person only. EMDR UK Association - 6 CPD points PENDING
XSLT training course description This course has been designed as a follow on course for the XML primer course. The course looks at the use of XSLT in the transforming and styling XML documents. What will you learn Transform and style XML documents using XSLT. XSLT training course details Who will benefit: Anyone working with XSLT. Prerequisites: XML primer Duration 2 days XSLT training course contents Introduction Extensible Stylesheet Language (XSL), transforming and formatting XML. XML refresher The basic rules for building an XML document. An introduction to XSLT The basic concepts of XSLT, xsl:output, xsl:template, xsl:value-of. XML documents as trees How the original XML is transformed into a set of nodes, the general terms for manipulating node trees. Paths (XPath) Use of path matching to select required nodes for transformation. Using templates xsl:apply-templates, xsl:template match, nested templates, xsl:copy , <comment> and <element> , default templates, parameters. Control xsl:if, xsl:choose, xsl:for-each, xsl:sort. Constructing the result tree xsl:output, xsl:attribute, xsl:attribute-set, xsl:comment, xsl:processing-instruction, xsl:text, xsl:value-of, xsl:variable. Combining templates xsl:include, xsl:import, xsl:apply-imports. Transforming to text
In this course, we will be using Django 3 to build 3 stunning websites with HTML5, CSS3, and Bootstrap 4. This format will allow you to learn Django and not just follow along like a robot. We will use Python in this course, so if you have never used Python before, we will start with a Python refresher to get you up to speed (no other Python experience required).
The 1 Day F-Gas renewal course covers changes to the original F Gas Regulation which came in to effect in January 2015. It is aimed at those who have primarily continued to work in the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry since initially achieving their F Gas Certificate. The day includes:- A short theoretical session and a short practical refresher. Short multi choice BESA assessment. Short practical assessment. You must bring passport size photo ID and your old F-Gas Card or Certificate. Lunch and refreshments provided. The price includes ALL exam fees.
Emergency First Aid at Work covering the full HSE syllabus Suitable for people with English as a Second Language and equivalent to 6 hours CPD This course is designed to give you the theoretical knowledge (and a lot more) needed to accompany the Emergency First Aid at Work 6 hour First Aid course. This is a convenient and easy way for businesses requiring an Appointed Person qualification to become First Aid compliant. This course is also an excellent annual refresher for the fully regulated FAW and EFAW courses to ensure you remain HSE compliant. This course is an excellent First Aid Training package for those with English as a Second Language to prepare themselves to pass a practical first aid course. The content also serves as an ideal annual refresher covering the full HSE syllabus plus head injuries, heart attack, asthma and much more. This course fulfils all the criteria for Appointed Person First Aid training, however a practical course is required in order to comply with the HSE requirements to be a First Aider. The course consists of illustrated step by step directions, flow charts, diagrams, videos and short test yourself sections fully compatible with all computers and mobile devices. You will be able to stop and start as often as you like and on completion you will be able to print your Certificate. It is impossible to cover all eventualities within this course, or to equip you with the knowledge and skills to appropriately diagnose and treat in unpredictable real life situations. If you suspect serious illness or injury, you should always seek immediate professional medical advice. The Author has made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information contained within the course, however this course is merely a guide and the Author does not accept any liability or responsibility for any inaccuracies or for any mistreatment or misdiagnosis of any person, however caused. The course material has been written by Emma Hammett, Qualified Nurse, First Aid Trainer and founder of First Aid for Life in conjunction with other medical and first aid professionals. If you have any queries concerning this course, please contact emma@firstaidforlife.org.uk Course Contents: Action in an emergency Keep yourself safe Priorities of Treatment Preparing for an emergency Helpful information What to put in your First Aid kit Information to give the Emergency Services Role of the First Aider The Primary Survey – How to help in an Emergency Danger Response Airway Breathing Unresponsive and Breathing Recovery Position How to put someone into the Recovery position How to put a baby into the recovery position Secondary Survey Heart Attack and Angina Unconscious and not breathing Resuscitation Resuscitation – Child Resuscitating a Baby Hygiene during CPR Compression only Resuscitation Breathing Problems Choking How to help a Choking adult How to help a choking child How to help a choking baby Asthma What causes asthma How to help in an asthma attack Management of Asthma in a child care setting Panic Attacks and hyperventilation Anaphylactic Shock Wounds and bleeding How to treat a bleeding wound Dressings Embedded objects How much blood can you afford to lose? Shock Treatment of Shock Symptoms of Shock Knocked out teeth Internal Bleeding Amputated parts Eye injuries Nose bleeds Objects in nose Objects in ears Types of Wounds Fainting Burns Poisoning Breaks, Sprains and Dislocations How do you know if they have broken a bone? Treatment for soft tissue injuries or possible closed fractures Types of Fractures When to call an ambulance Dislocation Bandaging Slings Head Injuries Spinal Injuries Spinal Injury Basics Log rolling someone into recovery position Major Crush injury – 15 minute rule Fitting / Seizures / Convulsions Medical conditions Useful advice Accident forms Final Lesson, Quiz and Certificate
The Youth MHFA Refresher course, which needs to be done every three years to maintain accreditation, reinforces the core learning from the Youth MHFA course. Renew your skills, update your knowledge of mental health and practice applying the Youth MHFA action plan. You'll also benefit from ongoing membership of the Association of Mental Health First Aiders®.
Course Information Join us for a comprehensive refresher focusing on crucial Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) requirements, including an emphasis on data integrity, recent developments, and emerging trends gleaned from MHRA inspections. The programme dives into specific domains such as risk assessment, OECD guidance on sponsor influence, and the advisory from OECD on QA. Additionally, delegates can benefit from a dedicated GLP clinic, facilitating discussions on understanding and upholding GLP compliance. Is this course for you? This course is tailored for study directors, principal investigators, test facility management, and QA professionals seeking to refresh their knowledge and responsibilities within the GLP framework. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Vanessa Grant -, - Tim Stiles Consultant, Qualogy Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 09:00 Registration, Welcome and Introduction 09:20 Development of Good Laboratory Practice A reminder of the history of GLP, its current scope and application, with a synopsis of current UK, European and international standards. 09:50 Roles and Responsibilities of Study Director, Test Facility Management, Principal Investigator, Test Site Management, Study Staff and QA A reminder of the roles and responsibilities with regard to the GLP management and oversight of the Test Facility and the management and control of the study, as defined by GLP. 10:30 Break 10:45 Workshop 1 Workshop 1 Roles and responsibilities 11:15 Influence of Sponsors The published OECD Position Paper No. 21 regarding Possible Influence of Sponsors on conclusions of GLP Studies is reviewed and discussed. 11:45 Data Integrity The fundamentals of data integrity according to the OECD Guidance No. 22 on Data Integrity is discussed along with the responsibilities of Study Director, Test Facility Management, and study staff in ensuring the integrity of the GLP study data. 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Quality Assurance and GLP OECD Advisory No. 23 (Revision of OECD No.4)- A walk through of the changes to the OECD Guidance on the role and activities of Quality Assurance 13:45 Quality Improvement Tools and GLP The tools that might be considered for GLP and their role and operation when used in Test Facilities- OECD Position Paper No.24 published July 2022 14:15 Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Change control 14:30 Risk Assessment How should we assess risk and how can we use the process to assist in evaluation audit findings? 15:00 Break 15:15 Current hot topics in GLP Explore the current issues in Industry and trends /types of Regulatory inspection findings 15:50 GLP Clinic An opportunity to discuss any other issues regarding understanding and maintaining GLP Compliance. 16:30 Close of Course Extra Information Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 7 Points Development Level Learn