ð Unlock Your Potential with the Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15) Course! ð Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives? Do you aspire to a career where empathy, compassion, and skillful care are at the forefront? Look no further! Our comprehensive Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15) course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills needed to excel in the care sector. ð What You'll Learn: In this dynamic course, you'll delve into the fundamental principles and practices of care provision, covering a wide range of topics encapsulated within the Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15). From effective communication and safeguarding techniques to infection control and health and safety protocols, each module is meticulously crafted to empower you with the expertise required to deliver high-quality care with confidence and professionalism. ⨠Benefits of the Course: Professional Growth: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the core principles of care, setting a solid foundation for your career advancement. Enhanced Employability: Stand out in the competitive job market with a recognized certification demonstrating your commitment to excellence in care provision. Increased Confidence: Develop the confidence and competence to tackle diverse challenges within the care environment, ensuring the well-being and safety of those in your care. Personal Fulfillment: Experience the profound satisfaction of making a positive impact on individuals' lives, fostering meaningful connections and nurturing holistic well-being. ð©âï¸ Who is this for? Whether you're a seasoned care professional looking to refresh your skills or an aspiring caregiver eager to embark on a fulfilling career path, this course is tailored to meet your needs. It's perfect for: Healthcare assistants Support workers Caregivers Nurses Social care workers Home care providers And anyone passionate about making a difference in the lives of others! ð Career Path: The Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15) course opens doors to a multitude of exciting career opportunities within the care sector. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to pursue roles in various settings, including: Hospitals and clinics Residential care homes Community care services Mental health facilities Rehabilitation centers Hospices And more! Additionally, this course serves as a stepping stone for further professional development, paving the way for specialized training and advanced certifications in specialized areas of care. Ready to embark on a rewarding journey of personal and professional growth? Enroll in our Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15) course today and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in the dynamic and rewarding field of care provision! Unlock your potential. Transform lives. Start your journey with us today! ð FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) for Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15) Q1. What is the Care Certificate? The Care Certificate is a set of standards designed to ensure that health and social care workers have the knowledge, skills, and behaviors needed to provide safe, compassionate, and high-quality care. It covers a range of topics essential for those working in the care sector, from communication and safeguarding to infection control and personal development. Q2. Who needs to complete the Care Certificate? The Care Certificate is typically aimed at new care workers, including healthcare assistants, support workers, and social care workers, who are beginning their career in the care sector. It is also relevant for individuals transitioning into new care roles or settings where these standards are applicable. Q3. How many standards are included in the Care Certificate? There are a total of 15 standards included in the Care Certificate, each covering a different aspect of care provision. These standards are carefully designed to ensure that care workers have a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and practices necessary for their roles. Q4. How long does it take to complete the Care Certificate? The time taken to complete the Care Certificate can vary depending on individual circumstances, including prior experience and learning pace. However, it is typically expected to be completed within 12 weeks of starting a new care role. Some learners may complete it more quickly, while others may require additional time for consolidation and practice. Q5. Is the Care Certificate mandatory? While the Care Certificate is not a legal requirement, it is strongly recommended by health and social care regulatory bodies such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in the UK. Many employers also require new care workers to complete the Care Certificate as part of their induction process. It serves as evidence that individuals have met the fundamental standards necessary for providing safe and effective care. Course Curriculum Standard 1 - Your role and responsibilities Your role and responsibilities 00:00 Standard 2 - Your personal development Your personal development 00:00 Standard 3 - Safeguarding children Safeguarding children 00:00 Standard 4 - Safeguarding adults Safeguarding adults 00:00 Standard 5 - Person-centered care Person-centered care 00:00 Standard 6 - Infection prevention and control Infection prevention and control 00:00 Standard 7 - Health and safety Health and safety 00:00 Standard 8 - Fluids and nutrition Fluids and nutrition 00:00 Standard 9 - Equality and diversity Equality and diversity 00:00 Standard 10 - Duty of care Duty of care 00:00 Standard 11 - Data protection and confidentiality Data protection and confidentiality 00:00 Standard 12 - Communication Communication 00:00 Standard 13 - Basic life support Basic life support 00:00 Standard 14 - Caring for Mental Health Caring for Mental Health 00:00 Standard 15 - Privacy and Dignity Privacy and Dignity 00:00
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This short online programme is designed for anyone who comes into contact with children through their work or leisure activities and aims to provide a practical awareness of the issues relating to the protection of children. This is achieved through exploring the concepts of child vulnerability, child protection and significant harm. Building on these concepts the issue of child abuse is explored through focusing on the four main forms of abuse and bullying. There is a brief examination of the law that underpins child protection and the responsibility in relation to handling the disclosure of abuse by children. By the end of the study the learner will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and skills to recognise the signs and symptoms of child vulnerability and abuse which will in turn help to reduce its incidence.
This masterclass on Visual, Auditory, and Kinaesthetic (VAK) Hypnotic Inductions offers training for hypnotherapists to enhance their skills by tailoring trance inductions to clients' dominant sensory systems.
The prevalence of ill health is real. Become an expert practitioner in treating individuals using a truly holistic approach. A MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR The great need for practitioners is emphasised today, not only by the prevalence of well-established diseases, but also by the appearance of quite new conditions which are not necessarily regarded as being nutritional illnesses. In fact many students come to Nutritional Therapy after experiencing and their own health problems and seek to help others with similar difficulties. We know that nutrition lies at the very heart of these problems and it is our absolute intention to share that knowledge with you. Every person's nutritional needs differ and our courses teach students to recognise this at the outset - there is no haphazard approach. We are absolutely certain that you will find this a fascinating course as you train to become a practitioner of the highest degree. DR. LAWRENCE PLASKETT Course Duration 3 years Study Hours 3,000 hours Course Content 14 folders Course Fee £1,995 Course Overview The Plaskett Professional Diploma in Nutritional Therapy is the most scientific and advanced practitioner level course that we offer. Nutritional Therapy is a form of therapy that uses food, supplementary nutrients and cleansing procedures to alleviate or prevent chronic health problems and this course will train you to practise as a Nutritional Therapist of the highest degree. You will: Receive a training which is truly holistic in nature Be presented with the unique teachings of Dr. Lawrence Plaskett whose long experience working in the borderlands between nutrition and medicine enables him to offer a synthesis between many fields that are not often brought together: nutrition, pathology, biochemistry, toxicology, pharmacology, cell biology, naturopathy and homoeopathy Develop the professional skills and specific diagnostic insight to be able to apply nutrition to health effectively, a training for successful practice that should be applicable anywhere in the world Be trained to offer help with a wide range of conditions, the majority of which are not necessarily regarded in conventional medicine as being nutritional illnesses. These encompass an extremely wide range of chronic conditions, including most diseases and a vast array of symptoms - physical, emotional, mental - which can frequently be experienced outside the range of conventional medical diagnostic 'labels'. Develop the necessary expertise in nutrition which is often lacking in other fields of complementary or alternative medicine. Any programme of nutritional supplements and diet needs to be matched exactly to individual needs by a well-trained practitioner BREAKDOWN OF THE COURSE SECTIONS The Nutritional Therapy Diploma includes the following 14 folders: FOLDER 1 THE HOLISTIC MODEL OF HEALTH CARE This Folder starts with a suggested programme of study and some simple hints on how to make best use of your study time. It then teaches an understanding of basic principles that underpin your entire grasp of nutrition as a biological process. The naturopathic emphasis is upon freeing the body tissues of toxins and the damaged cell components that drag them down to the chronic level. The Folder looks closely at the nature of toxins and their sources. It looks at their behaviour and effects when they enter the body, the character and mechanisms of the damage they do and, above all, the mechanisms by which they can be removed and the damage repaired. These are no flights of fancy, as orthodoxy would often have us believe. Rather they are strongly supported by medical science, as the course material will demonstrate. In order to develop a grasp of these processes they have to be visualized as they really happen, on the cellular level. A Side Book is included covering the structure and life of the cell. Areas Covered Study skills Looking after the body The Life Force Stopping the rot and starting to recover Movements of toxins within and around the body Our relationship to medical orthodoxy The nature of natural and unnatural chemical toxins The concept of toxin-free food Organic growing and water purification Free radicals and anti-oxidants Routes of toxin entry and elimination Damage caused by toxins lying in the tissues Detoxification The relationship between toxic burden and toxic damage The energy reserve role of fat The lipoproteins of the blood FOLDER 2 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 1 The minerals come forward as the strongest contenders for pride of place among the nutrient classes because they are so critically vulnerable to deficiency and imbalance in today’s western world. “Get the minerals right before anything else” is a penetrating summary of their necessary priority. You will learn how the bulk minerals (those we need in greatest amount) depend upon each other and how the micro minerals cannot fulfil their function correctly without a correct balance of the bulk ones. This Folder takes “first things first” by laying the soundest possible foundation for the study and management of the bulk metals – sodium, potassium, calcium, with magnesium to follow in Folder 5. We believe that few course providers deal as thoroughly with this absolute cornerstone of nutrition as we do. The effects of these mineral balances permeate the entire subject of nutrition. You will look at many aspects of the subject that affect health. Areas Covered Composition of the human body Overview of macro minerals Sources of nutritional minerals Biological concentration of minerals Micro minerals as catalysts Toxic minerals Digestion, absorption and storage Mineral/mineral antagonisms Sodium and potassium balance Symptoms of sodium and potassium excess or deficiency The sodium pump Sodium and potassium in foods Potassium administration in therapy Calcium in the human skeleton and teeth Calcium in body fluids Hormonal control of calcium Osteoporosis and disputes over calcium requirements Calcium in foods Calcium “mishandling” Calcium in supplement Side Book: The Chemistry of Nutrition Whilst it is possible to teach nutrition to some degree without studying the chemical nature of the nutrients, it is much better that you have at least a superficial understanding. Folder Two therefore includes a side book on Chemistry for those who are new to the subject. However, no one expects you to become highly informed on chemical structures. Access to the facts and to an explanation is what is important. This side-book will free you, as a future practitioner, from the need to manipulate the nutrients without understanding them as many others try to do. Elements, compounds and molecules Valency Ions, acids and salts Combining proportions and moles Carbon compounds and functional groups Oxidation and reduction Calculating the vitamin or mineral content of supplements FOLDER 3 THE BULK NUTRIENTS – PROTEIN, CARBOHYDRATE, LIPIDS AND ENERGY These nutrients provide both the fuel and the building materials for the body. Orthodox nutrition teaches these topics very thoroughly. As to the structures of the compounds, we teach the same things they do. However, all three main classes of bulk nutrients have their distinctive “wrinkles” when examined from an alternative viewpoint. With the proteins this has to do with avoiding excesses and, to some degree eschewing animal sources for naturopathic and other reasons. With the carbohydrates it involves recognizing at a sensitive level the long-term harm that can be done by free sugars and the crucial importance of blood sugar maintenance and control. Orthodox treatments may claim to do these things but there is a vast difference of emphasis and effect. Among the lipids the “wrinkles” have to do with intricate management of the balance among the essential fatty acids and the importance of the phospholipids in the diet. You will also learn about the propensity of fats to form toxins and the need to moderate fat intake. All of these so-called alternative “wrinkles” have weighty scientific support, which you will have explained for you. The chemical nature of these bulk nutrients is fully presented for those who wish it, with a “faster track” through for those who do not. Areas covered Different kinds of proteins The amino acids in proteins The structure of proteins Proteins in foods The essential amino acids and protein quality Nitrogen balance and protein metabolism Proteins in therapeutic policy The simple sugars and sugar derivatives Di, tri and polysaccharides Transformations of carbohydrate Sugars and starch in diets Blood sugar control Metabolic energy The make-up of fats Different kinds of fatty acids Essentiality of omega 6 and omega 3 Lipids and coronary thrombosis Cholesterol, Inc. blood cholesterol levels Fats in western diets Toxins from fats by chemical damage Lecithin and other phospholipids Quantifying energy – units of measurement Energy content of foods and fuels Human expenditures of energy Basal metabolic rate FOLDER 4 FOODS AND FOOD CLASSES Properties, Composition and Naturopathic Effects The merits and disadvantages of wheat, milk and meat are carefully analysed and exposed from the standpoint of both scientific and also naturopathic considerations. There will be much here to ponder, whilst the scientific evidence leaves little to doubt. You will look rather exhaustively at the merits, nature and composition of vegetables and fruits, not only as groups but also as sub-groups and down to the individual plants. You will find yourself in a position, when it comes to prescribing, to be directive when necessary about which individual fruits and vegetables it will be best to use. The groups of pulses, nuts, seeds, fish, shellfish and other seafood’s, as well as beverages, will be closely examined for their composition and suitability for prescription in treatment diets. Acidity and alkalinity in foods is carefully examined. This Folder is “all about food” but it is also food for thought from beginning to end. Areas covered The wheat grain and its milled fractions Types of bread Nutritional problems of wheat and wheat allergy Sprouted wheat and wheat grass Barley, oats and rye The composition of milks Milk as infant feed The variety of dairy products Nutritional and health problems associated with milk Milk allergy and intolerance Hidden milk in foods Vegetable mineral content and vitality Eliminatory effect of vegetables Composition of 49 different vegetables Potential hazards of plant foods Composition and nature of pulses, nuts and seeds The composition of different meats Naturopathic negatives associated with meat The composition of different fish types Fish as an omega 3 source Shell fish and crustacea Nutritional problems of tea and coffee The composition of fruits Strongly eliminative properties in fruits Acid and alkali-forming foods Using the food composition tables FOLDER 5 MINERALS AT WORK IN NUTRITION - PART 2 Each and every member of the micro minerals group will prove a fascinating area of study and will face you at times almost with disbelief that such minute amounts of substance can exert such extraordinarily powerful effects upon the way the body works and therefore upon health. Each micro mineral displays its own particular pattern of effects arising from either deficiency or excess. This is almost like a personal signature of the mineral. These will be learnt now but employed later in diagnosis to help determine the likely patterns of micro mineral imbalances in your patients. The role of all-important magnesium is examined together with the principles of using magnesium in therapy. This element plays a key macro mineral role and exerts decisive control over naturopathic elimination. Areas covered Iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, iodine, silicon, fluorine, vanadium For each of the microminerals where appropriate: Body content; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements Roles of magnesium in the body Magnesium in foods Effects, diseases and symptoms of magnesium deficiency Naturopathic expectations from magnesium therapy FOLDER 6 THE VITAMINS AT WORK IN NUTRITION The vitamins are mostly micro catalysts just as the micro minerals are. Sixteen of them are the subjects of this Folder. We first explain their known effects in the body and then go on to set out the ways that they may be used, either for direct therapeutic effect, or in support of other components of nutritional therapy. As in the cases of all the other nutrients, there will be both scientific and naturopathic evidence presented. Good reference material will be provided. Areas covered For each of the vitamins and vitamin-like substances where appropriate: Body content; precursors; physiology functions; effects of deficiency or excess; toxicity; factors promoting retention or loss; occurrence in foods; different chemical forms; associated diseases; the use of the appropriate supplements. Vitamin A; beta-carotene; Vitamins B: thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pyridoxine, B12, folic acid, choline, inositol; Vitamin C, Vitamins D1 and D2; tocopherols (Vitamin E); Vitamin K. FOLDER 7 BOWEL FLORA AND THE MAINTENANCE OF HEALTH It is possible to manage and manipulate the bowel flora – the bacteria that inhabit the intestines – so as to produce optimal benefits to health. Antibiotics and certain dietary errors appear to work in the opposite direction and encourage a flora that will generate more toxins. This Folder deals with both scientific and naturopathic facts and technique and explains how to harness the potential that resides here for bringing better health or maintaining health. It is a crucially important area of nutritional management. Every case you will treat will need the possible prescription of bowel flora products to be reviewed. The other part of this Folder is about the maintenance of health. We provide a general round-up of this pre-clinical part of the course with an overview of nutritional requirements and wise practice in the design of those diets that may be intended to be “healthy” but not necessarily therapeutic. It includes examination of the special needs of vulnerable groups. You can expect, of course, to meet patients of all ages and conditions and, often enough, you will be asked merely to provide guidance upon what type of diet will best maintain their health. It also reviews the production of toxin-free food and the hazards posed by the industrialization of food. Finally, there is an approach to the use of supplements for health maintenance and a discussion of strategies for on-going cleansing and toxin avoidance so as to assist in maintaining good health. Areas covered The naturopathic view of the benefits of bowel flora Effect of diet on the bowel flora The putrefactive bacteria Balancing lactose fermenters with other types Toxic amines Benefits of the acid producing species Negatives associated with antibiotics Breast feeding and the bowel bacteria Bowel flora products Overview of the British diet Nutrient requirements for the population Higher requirements for the health conscious Special needs of children and the elderly Special needs of vegetarians and vegans The requirements of pregnancy and lactation Organic growing Industrial food processing and food additives Maintenance supplements Maintenance cleansing FOLDER 8 DIAGNOSIS This Folder is divided into two parts. The first gives a detailed understanding of the basis of diagnosis, while the second gives direct instruction in performing diagnoses. These two parts, taken together, comprise a major step in your induction as a naturopathic nutritionist. The induction into technique and approach is an essential step, but even more than that, the moulding of your thought process is so very important. You have to move into the particular “observer” position, mentally, from which the diagnosis is best carried out. The first part of the Folder both provides the “nuts and bolts” of nutritional diagnosis but it also provides the mental positioning to enable you to carry it out with confidence and expertise. The diagnosis requires understanding of the “constitution”, defined both naturopathically and genetically. An optional side book covers both the miasms and the Chinese 5 elements in respect of their bearing upon diagnosis within nutritional therapy. Fundamental to the practical aspect is the technique for taking case histories and then interpreting them along combined naturopathic and scientific lines. This logically leads onto the next stage – treatment – in a rational sequence. This Folder contains five “demonstration” case histories. FOLDER 9 TREATMENT This is in many ways the crux of the whole course. However, being released into nutritional treatments – with their full power – without having made the most thorough preparation, would be most unwise. Absolutely every topic that has been covered before is required in one way or another at this point. It is here that the interpretation of the case history becomes translated into a prescription of diet and supplements that is honed in a sensitive way to the patient as an individual. We outline a number of “levels” of the diagnosis that feed into the treatment decisions. There is a “whole person” level, a “weak organ” level, a “metabolic imbalances” level, a “nutritional deficiencies” level and, finally, the lowest in the hierarchy, a “named diseases” level. We also introduce here the profound concepts of intensity, direction and level as they apply to the very basis of Nutritional Therapy prescriptions. All these contributions must converge to provide the best overall treatment. The focus at this point is on defining the dietary guidelines and the careful orchestration of the essential minerals and vitamins that are to be used. However, this is also the point at which various named treatments are considered, including bowel cleansing procedures, bowel flora treatment and some of the contributions towards Candida treatment. These options are set out here and then developed more in the later Folders of Part Two. Special approaches such as the liver cleanse are also considered here along with amino acid therapy, antioxidant therapy and the anti-inflammatory prescription. We also provide guidelines on how detailed analysis of the composition of diets, and the design of special diets based on such analysis, can contribute to treatment. This Folder provides the “core” of all this, with various modulations and variations being available from the subsequent Folders for “fine tuning”. FOLDER 10 STUDY OF CASE HISTORIES There is nothing quite like practice where case histories are concerned. To be able to study them with great facility and insight and then discern the routes by which they lead towards exact treatment – that is to be your aim here. The Folder provides the challenge of “interpreting” a number of case histories, with help and with feedback. This is an approach that can lead you towards confidence and competence in this task, which is at the centre of practitioners’ daily work. Approaches and solutions are presented. This Folder gives 11 abridged case histories and 20 fully detailed case histories for analysis by the student, 31 case histories in all. These are selected to provide a variety of different types of treatment situation including some that are special or unusual. FOLDER 11 ADDED OR SPECIAL NUTRIENTS AND HERBS In covering the prescribing of supplement programmes in Folder 9, you will have been focused primarily upon those that rank in orthodox nutrition as “essential nutrients”, particularly minerals and vitamins. However, Nutritional Therapy is enormously enriched by a wide range of other biochemicals that cannot be classified as “essential”. Life does not stop without them, yet they can be extremely helpful, especially to individuals with compromised health. These are more often metabolic intermediates than recognised nutrients, but they can be extraordinarily valuable for organ-directed therapy. Many of these involve up-to-the minute discoveries. We teach about phytonutrients in foods (eg carotenoids, flavonoids, proanthocyanidins, isothiocyanates, organic sulphides and curcuminoids) and about the possibilities, when necessary, to provide them in supplement form. Herbs are covered too in their special role of support-therapy to Nutritional Therapy, usually in an organ-directed or system-directed role. Echinacea, silymarin, aloe, ginkgo, bromelain and St John’s Wort are just examples of these herbs. We also teach the use of herbal combinations for specific purposes. This wide choice of “extra” items is the subject of specific instruction in this Folder. FOLDER 12 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 1 Folder 9 makes it plain that, because this is a holistic discipline, the named medical condition is generally low on the hierarchy of treatment criteria. Although that is generally the case, the extent to which it holds good may depend upon how advanced is the particular disease condition. At all events, the practitioner does need a degree of disease-related training, which is provided in this Folder and the next. Some 180 different medical conditions or classes of conditions, mostly chronic, are addressed. Special space is provided to cover fully selected topics that are of key importance in an alternative medicine practice, such as obesity, alcoholism, allergies and the menopause. We also provide you with specific treatment guidance with the proviso that whole-person treatments and organ-system related treatments either take priority or are provided alongside. Where appropriate some insights are given into the prior allopathic treatments and environmental and social conditions that may cause or exacerbate the listed conditions. This provides for the patient’s circumstances and lifestyle to be adjusted in rather specifically apt directions. The main categories in this Folder are: circulatory, rheumatic and digestive diseases, along with obesity, alcoholism and immunity states including autoimmunity and allergies. All the disease conditions addressed are closely studied from the standpoint of orthodox pathology as well as their Nutritional Therapy treatment. Hence Folders 12 and 13 in their own right amount to a course in the medical science of pathology and this represents a substantial expansion over earlier versions of the course. These Folders will constitute invaluable reference material for use when you have set up in practice. FOLDER 13 TREATING NAMED MEDICAL CONDITIONS - PART 2 This Folder continues the work started in Folder 12. Here included are diseases of the nervous system and brain, skin, reproductive system, urinary system, endocrine system, liver/gallbladder, respiratory system, eye, ear, mouth, nose and bone. Also included are psychological and systemic diseases (including ME), infectious diseases and some directly nutritional diseases. The detailed attention to pathology is maintained throughout. During the course of Folders 10-14 inclusive, students undertake no less than 12 cases on their own, covering full data-collection, analysis and interpretation, with prescription of diet and supplements. Together with the 36 case histories studied in earlier Folders this gives 48 case histories studied FOLDER 14 MONITORING TREATMENT, THE THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT Having got the treatment going, there is a need for specific instruction in the on-going task of monitoring the patient’s condition and reacting accordingly with adjustments to the therapy. Patient and practitioner alike have to be aware that the first prescription is likely to be just the start of a process. Reading the signs of change looms large in this instruction and familiarization. Responding to them is the second part. Here there is a need to understand the terms “intensity” and “direction” in therapy. “Intensity” refers to the degree of healing and naturopathic pressure being applied and “direction” refers to the aims of the particular choice of treatment being applied. You will learn to distinguish between situations that call only for a change of “level” and those that call upon you to rethink and change “direction” when the patient’s progress levels off as this may then initiate a new burst of healing changes. Another way to break out from the “plateau” situation is to assess the exact nutrient composition of the whole diet – an action that is too detailed and time-consuming to do with every patient and usually not needed. A part of the Folder is about drugs, when and when not to encourage their use, and how to manage the drug-dependent patient. You need to acquire at least a passing familiarity with the main classes of prescription drugs, which are explained in this Folder. This Folder also provides information on Laboratory testing procedures that may be recommended to patients. Finally we offer subjects of crucial importance to working practitioners, namely a study of “The Therapeutic Relationship” and “Practice Management – Running The Practice as a Business”. TESTIMONIALS Here's what students have to say about the course Grace Kingswell, Nutritional Therapist UK "I was recommended Plaskett by my own functional medicine practitioner. I knew that if she was recommending it, it would be worthwhile. I wanted a full body overview and not a “match the supplement to the symptom” approach, and that is certainly what the Plaskett Dip;oma in Nutritional Medicine course delivered. I wanted to be qualified to run my own business as a practitioner afterwards, and it is the most complete and highest level course that the Plaskett College offer. My knowledge of naturopathy and nutritional medicine was pretty solid before I started due to personal experience, but I’ve really built on this now and feel confident that I know how to help others. I’ve also learnt a lot more of the biochemistry behind the science too. The study experience was really good, but it’s a lot of self-motivation, and if you don’t have that then it might be touch to finish it, as it’s completely self-driven". Ben C Alberts, Director South African Institute of Behavioural Nutrition South Africa The Plaskett Nutritional Therapy Diploma was one of the most rewarding programmes of my life. Apart from the media hype around healthy living it is only after the completion of a proper programme that one truly start to understand the intricacy of the human body and what healthy living really is. Within the Plaskett programme the combination of nutrition, pure science and a naturopathic view provided me with a completely new perspective on health management. Against a fairly orthodox background it took me some time within the programme to understand the true principles, and once realized fundamentally changed the way I view personal health management. Throughout the programme the support from my tutor was phenomenal with concise and very valued feedback, and certainly at exceptional detail. The course content was of a high standard and must not be underestimated in both volume and complexity. For me personally, the programme delivered immense value and I will recommend it to any of my peers and clients. Diane Brough, Nutritional Therapist Canada When I first started thinking about taking a course in nutrition, I was living in Botswana, in Africa. I was looking for a college that would offer me the support and guidance that is so important for long distance learning. I’m probably one of the college’s longest registered students because my family moved to five different countries during my studies! I am very thankful for the college’s patience and continued support. Plaskett College impressed me with their personal approach to the course and the fact that all modules were composed by Dr. Lawrence Plaskett, a medical research biochemist and the college’s Founder and Principal. I studied the Diploma in Nutritional Medicine because my plan was to have my own practice. I practised at a herbal clinic as a Nutritional Therapist and Iridologist after I completed my diploma, but then decided to study massage therapy, so put my practice aside while at school. I recently established Revitalife Therapeutics and offer massage therapy, manual lymphatic drainage, nutritional therapy and iridology. Vittoria Viglietti, Nutritional Therapist & Founder of Nutriwild Namibia I chose Plaskett College because I really wanted to make a difference where natural medicine was concerned. After losing my father to Cancer, and experiencing malpractice with all the orthodox medicine we followed, this pushed me even more to pursue an in-depth education in nutritional medicine. I chose Plaskett College’s, Nutritional Medicine Course, because I found this to be very informative for anyone interested in perusing a future in the field of Natural medicine and Nutritional Therapy. My studies have been such a memorable journey for me. I started studying just over 2 months, after losing my father. A very difficult time in my life. The course I chose to do with Plaskett would take me 4 years to complete. I am in my 5th year (nearly my 6th year), doing this particular course and I have only experienced encouragement, understanding of my situation and support from the college to continue to complete the course in my time. I could not show more gratitude towards them for this. I did not expect that after losing my father my life would hit lots unforeseen hurdles, causing my study time to suffer greatly. Yet, through all this, Plaskett College only showed me more support and encouragement to persist with my studies.
Any team member with Customer interaction (including internal) are the 'Ambassadors' of the company/organisation. If they project positive professionalism - they win others' confidence. If they appear or sound like they are in any way indifferent or unprofessional - they will cost sales and lose clients/customers. With this 2 day Training course, that will be tailored to your company/organisation, each person attending will upgrade their professional standards in people skills, telephone manner and email etiquette. No training in this area may well be a false economy as there is a much greater risk of disenfranchised customers and team members - and probably increases your competitors to win business at your expense. Professional customer care is all too frequently regarded as a token issue in most induction sessions for employees. Surprisingly it is very rarely considered as a key priority, despite being essential for ensuring customer commitment is secure and supplier/partnerships are robust. Excellent customer care is paramount in our ever increasingly competitive market and making customers feel valued and looked after is often a differentiator. This 2-day course will help you understand your customers and the vital importance of customer care in any organisation. You will gain the tools and techniques to apply your learning directly back into the workplace and deliver excellent customer care. Course Syllabus The syllabus of the Professional Customer Care course is comprised of four modules, covering the following: Module One What is Excellent Customer Care? Internal versus external customers Why customer care is important Meeting customer expectations Module Two Making a Personal Difference How do you measure customer care? Making a difference Taking ownership Positive mental attitude Displaying professionalism both face-to-face and over the telephone Using positive language Module Three Gathering Information and Offering Solutions Asking the right questions Active listening skills Summarising and clarifying skills Module Four Dealing with Difficult Situations How to give a 'service' no Demonstrating empathy Assertiveness techniques Handling a complaint Problem solving Saying 'sorry' Making realistic promises and keeping them Real Play Scenarios with a Professional Actor (Optional Extra) This programme benefits significantly from our innovative training feature: Real Play. Using a professional actor who performs role plays as different customer characters in carefully devised situations, the delegates have the opportunity to 'pause' the role play to coach and control their character to improve their skill sets and practice the theory delivered. These scenarios can deal with difficult situations and enacting options to ensure good customer relations are intact. The outcome of the scenario is the responsibility of the delegates, not the trainer and actor. The actor will remain in character throughout the de-brief in order to bring to life the impact and possible next steps. Objectives By the end of the course participants will be able to Adopt a professional telephone manner Communicate assertively by taking control and directing the conversation Deliver information positively by offering options and alternatives Develop a range of versatile behaviours to use when dealing with difficult situations by: Listening actively Using empathy Gathering relevant information through effective questioning Finding solutions to concerns/problems quickly and efficiently Speaking positively and assertively What Is The Benefit? For individuals this course will increase confidence and ability to deal with customers in all situations, which will in turn create customer loyalty and raise their profile. For an employer, ensuring that all customer facing employees are demonstrating excellent customer care instils confidence in the customers and promotes a positive image of the company. In-House Courses Every single team member or employee that has a role which involves engaging with a customer, client and/or a key partner/supplier has a responsibility for projecting a positive image of the organisation which they represent. That may sound obvious, but how many hundreds of experiences have you had as a customer where you were treated with indifference and a distinct lack of professionalism by the receptionist, the retail assistant, the tele-agent, the delivery person, the credit controller or the departmental manager of the operation that you were dealing with? Far too many to count? This is because professional customer care is regarded as a token issue in most induction sessions for employees - and it is very rarely considered as a key priority to ensure customer commitment is secure and supplier/partnerships are robust. Yet the hugely expensive churn in customer/client commitments and staff is enormously expensive and immensely disruptive to any organisation. The Importance of Customers and Clients Every client/customer engaging person needs to recognise that it is ultimately the client or customer that pays their wages. If they gain a basic understanding of the clients' motivations and behaviours, coupled with some core skills in how to care for them, they will attain the status of 'professional'. This will very quickly translate into increased revenues, retained loyalty, high commitment and far greater security for all parties. The foundation has to be based on the authentic commitment to both the customer and also to the organisation they work for. Disenfranchisement readily curdles into sloppy behaviours cloaked in unprofessional attitudes and demeanours; plenty there to repel the most loyal of customers. If your company or organisation relies on repeat business and retaining the confidence and commitment of your clients, then all of your team members - perhaps including managers who set the example and have the biggest influence on the where the needle points to in relation to professionalism - need to be trained on the core basics of professional customer care. Customer Care Programmes from Dickson Training Ltd We are delighted to boast about the many successes we have had in providing effective and long lasting improvements for many clients, where awards have been won and, more importantly, talent has been retained because their clients and customers keep on coming back. Professional customer care extends to suppliers and partners that you value and need to get the best service and rates from, as well as any 'internal clients' such as other departments where you need to rely on their support and collaboration in order to achieve your goals. It is amazing what effective professional customer care training can do for any organisation. Without it your organisation may be vulnerable, with it you are much more likely to see increased performances and much greater security and growth. Scheduled Courses Unfortunately this course is not one that is currently scheduled as an open course, and is only available on an in-house basis. Please contact us for more information.
Make a strong base as a teaching assistant and bright enough your education and training proficiency through a certified Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated Qualifications. This Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course is awarded by an established Ofqual-regulated Awarding Organisation named Focus Awards LTD, which ensures you've demonstrated the requisite competency and this competence is acknowledged. It will provide you with essential skills that allow you to start or succeed in a successful teaching career. This most engaging Highfield Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) course assures both professional and certified qualifications for you. With the special course materials that are online and accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the globe, you will be able to master the A-Z of education and training. The contents are designed to equip you with a fundamental and advanced understanding of all aspects of teaching and management, such as communication, relationship building, decision-making processes, innovation, and much more! It will also provide you with a prestigious acknowledgement that allows you to start or succeed in a successful teaching career. Enrol now and be a top-notch teaching professional!!! Why is this Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual RegulatedPerfect for You? Change Your Career: Join today and make a life-changing decision, get all the essential knowledge to transform your career. Advance Your Career: With our Regulated qualification, you can move up to the next level in your organisation with expertise. Upgrade Your Skills: Add value to your current educational profile and gain the skill sets to compete in your job role. Enhance Your Credibility: The Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course is Ofqual, UK Govt. Regulated and Awarded by Focus Awards LTD which adds value to your educational profile Cost Efficient: In most cases, British qualification starts from £3000 per annum, but with Apex Learning, you enjoy savings of up to 80% on your educational investment. Benefits you will gain from this Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course : Premium quality, intensive e-learning course materials Find a well-defined website for teaching 24/7 teacher assistance Step-by-step guidelines Budget-friendly price Earned recognition from the Uk's top awarding bodies Study in a user-friendly, advanced student portal Convenient and Flexible time limit This Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated Bundle Consists of the following Premium courses: Course 01: Education Management Course 02: Educational Psychology and Development Course 03: Advanced Teaching Assistant Diploma Course 04: Special Education Needs (SEN) Training - Level 2 Course 05: EYFS Teaching - Level 3 Course 06: Phonics Teaching Diploma Level 3 Course 07: Leadership in Teaching Course 08: Lesson Planning for Teaching Course 09: Remote Teaching Online Course 10: Classroom Behaviour Management Course 11: Performance Management Course 12: People Management Skills Level 3 Course 13: Report Writing Course 14: Domestic Violence and Abuse Awareness - Level 2 Course 15: Child Neglect Awareness Certificate Course Course 16: Level 3 Mental Health and Adolescent Course Course 17: Safeguarding Children Level 3 Course 18: Functional Skills English Practice Level 2 Course 19: Train the Trainer Course 20: Leadership & Management Diploma Course Curriculum Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) course comprises seven mandatory units. These are as follows: Awareness of special educational needs Child development and welfare Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Promoting positive behaviour in children and young people Providing support for individual learners and small groups Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role ****Qualification Curriculum**** **Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)** Unit 1: Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Unit 2: Child development and welfare Unit 3: Awareness of special educational needs Unit 4: Promoting Positive Behaviour in Children and Young People Unit 5: Providing support for individual learners and small groups Unit 6: Developing skills to promote positive working relationships Unit 7: Curriculum planning, delivery and assessment Learning Outcomes What skills will I gain from this Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Course? Inclusive Teaching and Learning Teaching, Learning and Assessment Approaches Providing opportunities for English, Maths, ICT and Wider Skills Theories of Learning Communication Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules Creating a Scheme of Work Devising an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Plan (Session Plan) Understand the Higher Level Teaching Assistant role Self-Evaluation and Continuing Professional Development Learning Duration Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Total Qualification Time It is an estimate of the total amount of time anticipated that a learner would spend to demonstrate mastery of all learning outcomes to achieve the award of the qualification. The whole qualification time is defined as GLH and an estimate of the time a learner will devote to preparation, study, and assessment. It does not underlie supervision by a lecturer, supervisor, or tutor. In the case of qualification, the credit value is defined by TQT, and one credit corresponds to ten hours of learning. Guided Learning Hours for this qualification is 87. Total Qualification Time for this qualification is 360 hours. The total credit value for this qualification is 36 Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Guided Learning Hours These hours comprise all real-time contact time, hours of lectures or tutorial or supervision of a learner, tutor, trainer or other education providers. Progression Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocational Related Achievement Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice Level 4 Award in Learning and Development Level 4 Diploma in Learning and Development Assessment The qualification assessments will be taken through tutor-marked assignments. Upon completing each unit, the learner must attempt a series of questions with comprehensive answers, which will be marked by the tutor. The tutor-marked tasks are required to be assessed by a professional as well. Thereupon, to ensure all the course assignments have met the standards properly by both the learners and assessors, the tasks are subjected to internal and external moderation. NB: At least 50 hours of work placement within a school is required to accomplish this assessment. The work setting can either be a primary, secondary or special school with pupils aged 5+ and studying Key Stage 1 or above. As a part of this placement, learners will require a member with occupational competence in supervising and signing the witness testimonies, to ensure they have gained the work-based learning outcomes of this programme properly. Method of Assessment: Unit 1: In Unit 1, you need to complete a variety of writing assignments Unit 2: In Unit 2, there should be an assessment taken in the workplace, primarily evaluating learners' work, professional discussions with audio-video evidence Unit 3: In Unit 3, you will be demonstrated through your delivered work items and audio-video evidence after evaluating learners in a training context. Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) Video Assessment You have to plan many things, such as observation, questioning/ professional discussion, and inspection of supporting work products evidence. Detailed assignment instructions will be made available to you in the 'Guidance for Achieving the Unit' section of your learning portal with a careful and clear explanation. You have to submit all your assignments via the online portal Certification Successful candidates will be awarded a Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) from Focus Awards Limited. Who is this course for? Successful candidates will be awarded a Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) from Training Qualifications UK Ltd. Requirements The Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course does not have any specific entry requirements for students. However, you must be at least 16 years old or above to register and undergo an initial assessment. Since it is a level 3 qualification, you must pass the minimum 1st level of the literacy assessment Career path You will be able to accomplish many things with this Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Ofqual Regulated course certificate. Here are just a few examples: Primary School Teacher Secondary School Teacher Private Tutor Freelance Teacher/ Trainer Consultant Educational Psychologist Office clerk & Administration Assistant College or University Student
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our electrical safety requirements as a landlord, electrician, or maintenance worker. Even if you want to be your own boss and start a PAT business or simply want to learn a new skill, PAT may be the ideal expertise to build. The Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) course will help you achieve your goal since it includes an expertly designed learning curriculum and lessons filled with almost everything you need to know. You will learn how to reduce and control the hazards associated with Portable Appliance Testing (PAT), including choosing and inspecting the correct equipment, pre-use inspections, safely using and storing equipment, fire safety, and reacting to emergency procedures. This course will cover everything from the basics to the advanced theoretical knowledge needed to excel in the relevant field. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is not a legal mandate or obligation in and of itself. However, current UK regulation requires firms to keep electrical equipment in good working order. They are also legally obligated to safeguard the safety of their employees and the general public. As a result, the demand for PAT expertise has grown in the job sectors. If you want to develop these demanding skills, join us now. Hope to see you inside! Learning Outcomes You will be able to do the following after finishing the Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) course: Learn the basics of Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Learn about the applicable PAT legislative provisions. Learn the skills and talents required for risk assessment. Discover how to do a first visual assessment. Familiarise yourself with the instruments used for testing. Discover the basics of electrical installation testing. Discover the safeguards performed during electrical testing. Learn the ins and outs of reporting and record-keeping. Experts created the course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you. Start your learning journey straight away with this course and take a step toward a brighter future! *** Course Curriculum *** Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course: Module 01: Introduction to Portable Appliance Testing This module covers the following topics: What is a Portable Electrical Appliance? What are the risks? Understanding shock risk A little about risk assessment In-service Inspection and Testing Procedures Updated CE and UKCA Marking Regulations Setting Up for Appliance Testing Module 02: Relevant Statutory Provisions for Portable Appliance Testing This module covers the following topics: Legislation Who is responsible for Portable Appliance Testing? The long-term safety of appliances The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) The Management of the Health and Safety at Work Act Regulations 1999 The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 (EWR) Legal measures Module 03: Risk Assessment This module covers the following topics: What you need to know about risk assessments What is a risk assessment? Factors to consider during a risk assessment Performing a risk assessment Who should perform a risk assessment? Operatives' obligations during risk assessments Risk Assessment during Portable Appliance Testing The Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment Issues when planning Portable Appliance Testings Module 04: Reducing and Controlling Risks This module covers the following topics: Reducing risks: fire safety What must you do to ensure fire safety? Performing the fire safety risk assessment Itemised process of fire safety risk assessment Emergency procedures What Should Be Included in Your Emergency Procedures? Module 05: Electrical Units and Appliance Classification This module covers the following topics: Electrical Units Appliance Classification Module 06: Initial Visual Examination This module covers the following topics: The Choice and Different Kinds of Equipment Inspecting Equipment General Things to Look for During a Visual Inspection Inspecting the Equipment Formal Visual Inspection Module 07: Instruments for Testing and Equipment Inspection This module covers the following topics: Testing Instruments Frequency of In-service Inspection and Testing Module 08: Electrical Installation Testing This module covers the following topics: The Protective Conductor Continuity Test The Insulation Resistance Test Protective Conductor and Touch Current Measurements Ring Final Circuit Test Polarity Test Earth Electrode Testing Prospective Fault Current Test Functional Checks Substitute Leakage Test Load Test Flash Testing Module 09: Safety Precautions in Electrical Testing This module covers the following topics: Correct Selection of Protective Devices Test Equipment Electric Shock Testing Transformers Testing a 3 Phase Induction device Module 10: Reporting and Record-keeping This module covers the following topics: The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) Documentation Labelling Damaged or Faulty Equipment User Responsibility Summary Assessment Process Once you have completed all the modules in the course, you can assess your skills and knowledge with an optional assignment. Our expert trainers will assess your assignment and give you feedback afterwards. CPD 10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards Who is this course for? Is This Course Right for You? Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this course. This will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject. All are welcome to take this course. There are no prerequisites for enrolment, and you can access the course materials from any location in the world. Requirements The programme does not require any prior knowledge; everyone may participate! This course is open to anyone who is interested in learning from anywhere in the world. Every student must be over the age of 16 and have a passion for learning and literacy. This 100% online course can be accessed from any internet-connected device, such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone. This course allows you to study at your own speed and grow a quality skillset. Career path The Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) course is essential information to have and would be beneficial in a variety of career fields, including: Electricians Maintenance Staff Facility Management Staff The average annual salary for these occupations in the United Kingdom is £34,774. Certificates CPD Accredited Certificate Digital certificate - £10 CPD Accredited Certificate Hard copy certificate - £29 If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.