<h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Overview</h3>It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people in the UK are living with a learning disability. Healthcare and social care workers must have an adequate understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities. It is also essential that they listen to the needs, hopes and aspirations of those living with learning disabilities, their careers, friends, and families.An improved knowledge, together with current guidance and best practice recommendations help to improve the care provided to people who have learning disabilities.<h2 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Details</h2><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">What will I learn on this course?</h3><ul style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What is a learning disability?</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Difference between learning disability and mental health issue</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What causes a learning disability?</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Define mild, moderate, severe, and profound learning disability</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Getting a learning disability diagnosis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Dealing with a learning disability diagnosis</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Learning disability and other conditions<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Down&rsquo;s syndrome</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Williams syndrome</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fragile X syndrome</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Global development delay</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Cerebral palsy</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Medical barriers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Societal barriers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to support people with learning disabilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Sources of support for learning disabilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Getting the right support</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thinking about the future, and resources and references</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Certification</h3>Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

Overview
It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people in the UK are living with a learning disability. Healthcare and social care workers must have an adequate understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities. It is also essential that they listen to the needs, hopes and aspirations of those living with learning disabilities, their careers, friends, and families.
An improved knowledge, together with current guidance and best practice recommendations help to improve the care provided to people who have learning disabilities.
Details
What will I learn on this course?
What is a learning disability?
Difference between learning disability and mental health issue
What causes a learning disability?
Define mild, moderate, severe, and profound learning disability
Getting a learning disability diagnosis
Dealing with a learning disability diagnosis
Learning disability and other conditionsDown’s syndromeWilliams syndromeFragile X syndromeGlobal development delayCerebral palsy
Medical barriers
Societal barriers
How to support people with learning disabilities
Sources of support for learning disabilities
Getting the right support
Thinking about the future, and resources and references
Certification
Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

Prima Cura Training

Special Needs

Disability Awareness

Learning Disability

It is estimated that more than 1.2 million people in the UK are living with a learning disability. Healthcare and social care workers must have an adequate understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities. It is also essential that they listen to the needs, hopes and aspirations of those living with learning disabilities, their careers, friends, and families.

An improved knowledge, together with current guidance and best practice recommendations help to improve the care provided to people who have learning disabilities.

Learning Disability Awareness

This learning disability awareness training course aims to enhance delegates awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. This course will assist in delegates understanding of what it means to have a learning disability and help them in the best ways of supporting people with learning disabilities.<h2 id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What are the aims of this course?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What learning disability is and isn&#39;t</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The facts of learning disabilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What barriers people with learning disabilities face</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Medical barriers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Societal barriers</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">How to support people with learning disabilities</li></ul>

This learning disability awareness training course aims to enhance delegates awareness and understanding of learning disabilities. This course will assist in delegates understanding of what it means to have a learning disability and help them in the best ways of supporting people with learning disabilities.
What are the aims of this course?
What learning disability is and isn't
The facts of learning disabilities
What barriers people with learning disabilities face
Medical barriers
Societal barriers
How to support people with learning disabilities

Health & Social Care

Social Care

What are the aims of this course?

    What learning disability is and isn't
    The facts of learning disabilities
    What barriers people with learning disabilities face
    Medical barriers
    Societal barriers
    How to support people with learning disabilities

Learning Disability Awareness 

Consett

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities,&nbsp;characteristics and behaviours&nbsp;and how they affect people. We will consider which learning &amp; behavioural strategies are appropriate and how using a person centred approach to care will get the best results and ensure that needs of the individual are effectively met. We also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities, characteristics and behaviours and how they affect people. We will consider which learning & behavioural strategies are appropriate and how using a person centred approach to care will get the best results and ensure that needs of the individual are effectively met. We also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities

Magpie Training

Learning & Development

Learning Strategies

Dyslexia Awareness

Care

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities, characteristics and behaviours and how they affect people. We will consider which learning & behavioural strategies are appropriate and how using a person centred approach to care will get the best results and ensure that needs of the individual are effectively met. We also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities

Learning Disabilities 

General Admission

Course Title:&nbsp;Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) in HealthcareCourse Overview:This accredited course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent and manage violence and aggression in healthcare settings effectively.Developed in accordance with the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) training standards and BILD Act Certification, this comprehensive program prioritizes the safety of both patients and staff while promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centred care.Key Learning Objectives:<ol style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understanding the Causes and Triggers of Violence and Aggression:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Identify common factors contributing to violent and aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognize individual triggers and warning signs of escalating aggression.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategies:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to proactively identify potential incidents.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Implement preventive measures and de-escalation techniques to minimize the risk of violence.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Effective Communication and De-escalation Techniques:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Develop communication skills to defuse tense situations and build rapport with patients.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Practice evidence-based de-escalation techniques to calm agitated individuals safely.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Legal and Ethical Considerations:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Understand the legal and ethical framework surrounding the use of restraint and seclusion.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Explore alternatives to physical intervention, emphasising the least restrictive practices.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Teamwork and Collaboration:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Foster a collaborative approach to managing violence and aggression, involving multidisciplinary teams.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Establish clear roles and responsibilities for staff members during crisis situations.</li></ul></li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Post-Incident Support and Reflection:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Provide appropriate support and debriefing for both staff and patients following violent incidents.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Encourage reflective practice to learn from past experiences and continuously improve strategies.</li></ul></li></ol>Accreditation and Certification:<ul style="color: rgb(55, 65, 81); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(55, 65, 81);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards: This course meets the rigorous standards set by the RRN for the prevention and management of violence and aggression in healthcare settings.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">BILD Act Certification: The course is certified by the British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) Act, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards in the field.</li></ul>Delivery Method:This course will be delivered through a combination of interactive workshops, case studies, role-playing exercises, and multimedia presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences to enhance their skills in real-world scenarios.Duration:Courses are designed around a local service training needs analysis and typically range from 1 day to 5 day courses. &nbsp; Target Audience:This course is suitable for healthcare professionals working in various settings, including hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, and community healthcare centres. It is particularly relevant for nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, and other frontline staff members.Conclusion:By completing this accredited PMVA course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively prevent and manage violence and aggression in healthcare settings. Through a person-centred and holistic approach, they will contribute to creating safer and more supportive environments for both patients and staff.

Course Title: 
Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) in Healthcare
Course Overview:
This accredited course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to prevent and manage violence and aggression in healthcare settings effectively.
Developed in accordance with the Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) training standards and BILD Act Certification, this comprehensive program prioritizes the safety of both patients and staff while promoting a culture of dignity, respect, and person-centred care.
Key Learning Objectives:
Understanding the Causes and Triggers of Violence and Aggression:Identify common factors contributing to violent and aggressive behaviour in healthcare settings.Recognize individual triggers and warning signs of escalating aggression.
Risk Assessment and Prevention Strategies:Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to proactively identify potential incidents.Implement preventive measures and de-escalation techniques to minimize the risk of violence.
Effective Communication and De-escalation Techniques:Develop communication skills to defuse tense situations and build rapport with patients.Practice evidence-based de-escalation techniques to calm agitated individuals safely.
Legal and Ethical Considerations:Understand the legal and ethical framework surrounding the use of restraint and seclusion.Explore alternatives to physical intervention, emphasising the least restrictive practices.
Teamwork and Collaboration:Foster a collaborative approach to managing violence and aggression, involving multidisciplinary teams.Establish clear roles and responsibilities for staff members during crisis situations.
Post-Incident Support and Reflection:Provide appropriate support and debriefing for both staff and patients following violent incidents.Encourage reflective practice to learn from past experiences and continuously improve strategies.
Accreditation and Certification:
Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Training Standards: This course meets the rigorous standards set by the RRN for the prevention and management of violence and aggression in healthcare settings.
BILD Act Certification: The course is certified by the British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) Act, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards in the field.
Delivery Method:
This course will be delivered through a combination of interactive workshops, case studies, role-playing exercises, and multimedia presentations. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences to enhance their skills in real-world scenarios.
Duration:
Courses are designed around a local service training needs analysis and typically range from 1 day to 5 day courses. 

Target Audience:
This course is suitable for healthcare professionals working in various settings, including hospitals, mental health facilities, nursing homes, and community healthcare centres. It is particularly relevant for nurses, mental health professionals, social workers, and other frontline staff members.
Conclusion:
By completing this accredited PMVA course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively prevent and manage violence and aggression in healthcare settings. Through a person-centred and holistic approach, they will contribute to creating safer and more supportive environments for both patients and staff.

Guardian Angels Training

PMVA

Book our accredited Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) in Healthcare course, meeting Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) training standards and BILD Act Certification. Equip yourself with essential skills to prevent and manage violence in healthcare settings effectively.

PMVA - RRN and BILD Act Certificate

&nbsp;Autism and Autistic &nbsp;Spectrum Disorders are examples of &nbsp;lifelong developmental disabilities that affects how a individual communicates with and relates to other people within society. Statistical evidence from the National Autistic Society shows that 1in every 100 of the population is diagnosed with this condition and numbers &nbsp;continue to increase. This course aims to give the learner the understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child or adults daily life, we will discuss the typical behaviours and how to offer support. We will identify a range of interventions and approaches improve the quality and daily lives of individuals with these conditions

 Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders are examples of lifelong developmental disabilities that affects how a individual communicates with and relates to other people within society. Statistical evidence from the National Autistic Society shows that 1in every 100 of the population is diagnosed with this condition and numbers continue to increase. This course aims to give the learner the understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child or adults daily life, we will discuss the typical behaviours and how to offer support. We will identify a range of interventions and approaches improve the quality and daily lives of individuals with these conditions

Sensory

Autism

ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

This course aims to give the learner the understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child or adults daily life, we will discuss the typical behaviours and how to offer support. We will identify a range of interventions and approaches improve the quality and daily lives of individuals with these conditions

Aims&nbsp;1.Raise&nbsp;awareness of challenging&nbsp;behaviour.&nbsp;2.Recognise causes and types of challenging behaviour3.&nbsp;Identify strategies&nbsp;to deal with the client presenting challenging&nbsp;behaviour

Aims 
1.Raise awareness of challenging behaviour. 
2.Recognise causes and types of challenging behaviour
3. Identify strategies to deal with the client presenting challenging behaviour

Dementia

Addictions

Challenging Behaviour

Most behaviour is learned, this course shows you how some behaviours are dangerous or restricting, and what you can do to help the person, and yourself

Behaviours that challenge, Promoting Positive Behaviour

This course is designed to give the learner the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support a person with down syndrome. It provides information regarding &nbsp;causes of the condition genetics &amp; screening, behaviours, practical support and how to promote effective communication.&nbsp;

This course is designed to give the learner the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support a person with down syndrome. It provides information regarding causes of the condition genetics & screening, behaviours, practical support and how to promote effective communication. 

Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare

This course is designed to give the learner the knowledge and skills needed to effectively support a person with down syndrome. It provides information regarding  causes of the condition genetics & screening, behaviours, practical support and how to promote effective communication. 

Supporting A Person With Down Syndrome 

Person-centred approaches are a core skills framework that articulates what it means to be person-centred and how to develop and support the workforce to work in this way. Developed in partnership with Skills for Health and Skills for Care, the Framework aims to distil best practices and to set out core, transferable behaviours, knowledge and skills. It is applicable across services and sectors and across different types of organisations. Person-centred approaches underpins existing dementia, learning disabilities, mental health and end of life care core skills frameworks. This subject forms standard 5 in The Care Certificate.<h2 id="isPasted" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What are the aims of this course?</h2><ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">What is person-centred care</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Legal and regulatory framework</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Care Act and person-centred care</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Person-centred values</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Tools to support person-centred approaches</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Making choices and consent</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Risk enablement</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Features of person-centred approaches</li></ul>

Person-centred approaches are a core skills framework that articulates what it means to be person-centred and how to develop and support the workforce to work in this way.
Developed in partnership with Skills for Health and Skills for Care, the Framework aims to distil best practices and to set out core, transferable behaviours, knowledge and skills. It is applicable across services and sectors and across different types of organisations.
Person-centred approaches underpins existing dementia, learning disabilities, mental health and end of life care core skills frameworks.
This subject forms standard 5 in The Care Certificate.
What are the aims of this course?
What is person-centred care
Legal and regulatory framework
Care Act and person-centred care
Person-centred values
Tools to support person-centred approaches
Making choices and consent
Risk enablement
Features of person-centred approaches

Person-centred approaches are a core skills framework that articulates what it means to be person-centred and how to develop and support the workforce to work in this way.
Developed in partnership with Skills for Health and Skills for Care, the Framework aims to distil best practices and to set out core, transferable behaviours, knowledge and skills. It is applicable across services and sectors and across different types of organisations.
Person-centred approaches underpins existing dementia, learning disabilities, mental health and end of life care core skills frameworks.
This subject forms standard 5 in The Care Certificate.

Person-Cenred Care

Course Overview:To explore the factors which affect and influence continence when supporting individuals in order to effectively manage bowel incontinence.&nbsp;Course Aims:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The &lsquo;normal&rsquo; bowel function</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A &lsquo;normal&rsquo; bowel motion</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Faecal incontinence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Constipation (definition and causes)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Constipation and learning disabilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognising and treating constipation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Physical health and medication review</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Monitoring (stool observations/The Bristol Stool Chart)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Leadership</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Faecal impaction</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Diarrhoea</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Healthy Bowel</li></ul>

Course Overview:
To explore the factors which affect and influence continence when supporting individuals in order to effectively manage bowel incontinence.
 
Course Aims: 
The ‘normal’ bowel function
A ‘normal’ bowel motion
Faecal incontinence
Constipation (definition and causes)
Constipation and learning disabilities
Recognising and treating constipation
Physical health and medication review
Monitoring (stool observations/The Bristol Stool Chart)
Leadership
Faecal impaction
Diarrhoea
Healthy Bowel

Gut Health

To explore the factors which affect and influence feacal continence when supporting individuals in order to effectively manage bowel incontinence.

Bowel Care & Management 

<h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" id="isPasted" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Overview</h3>Our Bowel Care training will enable learners to deliver effective and thorough support to individuals who have difficulty managing their bowel habits due to immobility or illness. Bowel Care training is aimed at support workers with no experience of bowel care and can also be attended by nurses who may like to update their knowledge.<h2 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Details</h2><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">What will I learn on this course?</h3><ul style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">The &lsquo;normal&rsquo; bowel function</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">A &lsquo;normal&rsquo; bowel motion</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Faecal incontinence</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Constipation (definition and causes)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Constipation and learning disabilities</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Recognising and treating constipation</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Physical health and medication review</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Monitoring (stool observations/The Bristol Stool Chart)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Leadership</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Faecal impaction</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Diarrhoea</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: border-box;">Healthy Bowel</li></ul><h3 style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); box-sizing: border-box;" fr-original-style=" color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Certification</h3>Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

Overview
Our Bowel Care training will enable learners to deliver effective and thorough support to individuals who have difficulty managing their bowel habits due to immobility or illness. Bowel Care training is aimed at support workers with no experience of bowel care and can also be attended by nurses who may like to update their knowledge.
Details
What will I learn on this course?
The ‘normal’ bowel function
A ‘normal’ bowel motion
Faecal incontinence
Constipation (definition and causes)
Constipation and learning disabilities
Recognising and treating constipation
Physical health and medication review
Monitoring (stool observations/The Bristol Stool Chart)
Leadership
Faecal impaction
Diarrhoea
Healthy Bowel
Certification
Successful candidates will receive certification of achievement.

Health & Hygiene

Health Care Management

Health Skills

Clinical Skills

Our Bowel Care training will enable learners to deliver effective and thorough support to individuals who have difficulty managing their bowel habits due to immobility or illness. Bowel Care training is aimed at support workers with no experience of bowel care and can also be attended by nurses who may like to update their knowledge.

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