313 Medicine courses in Edinburgh

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

Dysphagia is the medical term for swallowing difficulties this course aims to give the learner knowledge and skills regarding the causes, symptoms, stages, treatments and complications.

This medication training course covers a wide range of topics relating to the safe handling and administration of medication within the health and social care industry, such as The Medicines Act and controlled drug schedules. The course covers the requirements set out in The Care Certificate, in NICE guidelines, and by the Care Quality Commission. This practical medication administration course includes competency sign-off.

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.

The aim of this course is to provide the learner with an understanding of all aspects of this process including the effective planning, development, implementation and review of the care process and the effective management of issues to ensure that the care received is individualised and effectively meets the persons needs and requirements.

This course aims to give the learner an understanding of the term "Drag Lift" and the implications of the technique, for the client and the carer. and Health & Social Care organisations

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

A defibrillator (AED) plays an essential part when attempting to save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest. This training aims to provide the learner with the knowledge, confidence and skills to effectively use the this equipment in a safe and competent manner.

Medication Awareness training is essential in the Health and Social Care Sector. This course aims to provide learners with the knowledge required to support the use of medication in Health and Social Care settings. It provides information on the different types, classifications and forms of medication, as well as providing guidance on safe storage and disposal.

This course is for learners who support an individual with epilepsy who may require the administration of emergency medication. In addition to epilepsy awareness, this course includes the knowledge and skills along with competency sign-off for use of emergency medications.