295 Healthcare courses

Participants at this workshop will have the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills using a coaching style technique and practice these skills in a conducive manner during the session.

This workshop is aimed at practice managers who work in GP Practices and Health Centres or their equivalent. The purpose of this workshop is to equip practice managers with the tools and techniques they need to run a busy practice and/or team.

Facilitated by Registered Clinicians with extensive experience

“Most people thinking about suicide don’t want to die, they want the pain to stop, recognising the signs that someone is thinking about suicide is critical as is the ability to listen and to support that person away from wanting to take their own life” Programme Overview: This 1 day in-person programme provides Learners with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively intervene in situations where someone may be contemplating suicide. Designed for individuals across various professions and community roles, this programme equips you with the tools to recognise the signs of suicide, initiate life-saving conversations, and connect at-risk individuals with appropriate resources. Whether you're a healthcare professional, educator, HR personnel, or concerned community member, this programme empowers you to make a real difference. Key Learning Outcomes: Understanding Suicide and Its Causes: Gain insights into the complex factors that can lead to thoughts of suicide and suicide behaviours, including mental health issues, emotional distress, and societal pressures. Recognising Signs: Learn how to identify the verbal, behavioural, and situational indicators that someone may be thinking of suicide. Effective Communication Techniques: Develop skills to engage in sensitive and supportive conversations, helping to de-escalate crises and offer hope to those in need. Immediate Intervention Strategies: Acquire practical tools and approaches for providing immediate support, including how to refer individuals to mental health professionals and other resources. Ethical Considerations: Understand the ethical responsibilities involved in suicide prevention, including confidentiality, consent, and the importance of self-care. Programme Format and Duration: This is a concise, focused programme delivered in person and lasting 1 day. The programme includes a mix of interactive presentations, real-life case studies, and role-playing exercises to ensure Learners leave with practical, actionable skills. Who Should Attend: Anyone in a position to support individuals with thoughts of suicide, including healthcare providers, educators, HR managers, community leaders, and social workers. No prior experience in mental health or suicide prevention is required. Certification: Upon completion, Learners can gain the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Level 4 Award in Suicide First Aid®. This is a written assignment and upon completion Learners will receive an official qualification certificate from RSPH. Why This Programme Matters: By equipping yourself with the skills taught in this programme, you become a crucial part of the effort to reduce suicide rates and save lives. Every intervention can make a difference. We are incredibly grateful for the sponsorship of Jane Cattermole, from Mainly Mental Health which has allowed us to offer this training at a heavily subsidised rate.

Domestic Oil (aka OFTEC Courses)

This is an indepth course aimed to give the learner the skills and knowledge to assist with the care of a client who has had a colostomy. 

This course aims to give the learner the skills and knowledge to assist in the care of a client with a PEG. Covering conditions, hygiene, risks and complications.

In this first aid course, all basic first aid procedures are examined, including what to do if you come across an emergency situation, how to treat various types of casualties and how to record any incidents that have taken place. This course covers topics such as how and when to use a first aid box, how to use an AED, when to call an ambulance and goes into details about how to handle different emergency situations that may emerge in a care home. This first aid course follows guidelines and procedures issued by the British Red Cross, St. John Ambulance and the latest Resuscitation Council Guidelines (UK). This course can be used for induction training of appointed persons and all other staff as required by the Care Certificate. Subjects covered include: The DR ABC Primary Survey • CPR • Use of an AED • Recovery Position • Calling an Ambulance • Heart Attack • Stroke • Severe External Bleeding • Shock • Choking • Seizures • Concussion • Broken (Fractured) Bones • Back Injury • Burns • Diabetes • Eye Injury • Allergic Reactions • Swallowed Poisons • The First Aid Box • Records Standards England Care Certificate Standard 12 and 13.4 NOS: CHS36 RQF: Basic Adult Life Support and Automated External Defibrillation (Level 2 Diploma in Emergency Care Assistance), Understand the administration of medication (Level 2 Diploma in Care, Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support) Wales All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIFHSC) Section 7 Scotland The Health and Social Care Standards Northern Ireland NISCC's Induction Standards

Catheters are used to help when someone has difficulty urinating, this course aims to provide the learner with the knowledge on what may cause these difficulties, what their role will entail, infection control, equiptment, risks and complications associated with a catheter.

Manual Handling covers more than simply lifting or carrying something. The term is used to describe activities such as lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying, moving, holding or restraining an object or person. It also covers activities that require the use of force or effort such as pulling a lever or operating power tools. The aim of the course is to provide a theoretical knowledge and the practical skills to recognise the risk of unsafe practices.