Medication Management Train The Trainer Course Aim: To enable Managers and Senior Care Staff to confidently and competently deliver safe, effective, and engaging medication training to their care teams in accordance with best practice and regulatory requirements. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Understand the legal and regulatory framework surrounding medication administration in care settings. Explain the principles of safe medication handling, including storage, administration, and record-keeping. Identify common types of medication errors and strategies to reduce risk. Demonstrate effective teaching techniques to deliver medication training to staff. Create and adapt medication training sessions tailored to the needs of their care team. Assess staff competency in medication management through observation and feedback. Use supporting documentation (e.g., MAR charts, audit tools) to reinforce safe practice. Recognise when to escalate concerns around medication errors or competency. Promote a positive learning culture around medication safety within their service.
Manual Handling full-day Train The Trainer course Aim of the course: To equip Team Leaders and Co-ordinators in Care Homes with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to deliver engaging and safe manual handling training to their own staff — including practical techniques, training methods, and peer teaching practice. Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, delegates will be able to: Outline the legal and professional responsibilities related to manual handling in care. Identify manual handling risks and describe common injuries and incidents. Demonstrate safe manual handling techniques, including hoist use, slide sheets, and repositioning methods. Plan and structure a complete manual handling training session. Select and adapt training materials and equipment to suit different learners and settings. Deliver clear, confident explanations and demonstrations of manual handling techniques. Support learners during practical sessions, including correcting unsafe practice. Facilitate discussions and reflective learning with care staff. Evaluate learners’ understanding and performance through observation and questioning. Maintain accurate training records and identify when refresher training is needed. Deliver a short theoretical and practical training activity to peers, receiving feedback. Reflect on their own strengths and areas for development as a trainer.
This course focus is the management process and leadership skills necessary to anticipate, plan for and manage your organization's communications through a crisis. The course is built around the Crisis Communications section of ISO 22361, the new international standard for Crisis Management. This course includes the CCCM (Certified Crisis Communications Manager) exam and designation for free ($ 500 value). The course does not take you step-by-step how to fill in a template. Instead, you will learn how to protect and manage your organization’s reputation, how to identify and influence the ways organizations represent themselves to various stakeholders, how to prepare your organization for any media or social media crisis, and the best principles and best practices for developing an effective Crisis Communications Program for your organization. This course is designed first and foremost for executives, marketing managers, communications staff, business continuity practitioners, emergency managers, Crisis Management Team and Business Continuity Management Team members and their support staff. It is highly useful for health and safety staff, first responders, line managers, auditors, administrative and professional staff. At the conclusion of this course, participants should: - have a solid understanding of the overall Crisis Management lifecycle - know how to create an effective Crisis Management Communications structure within their organization - understand the key components of a Crisis Communications program including social media - successfully challenge the CCCM (Certified Crisis Communications Manager) exam The CCCM is one of the professional designations offered by the National Institute for Business Continuity Management (NIBCM.net). The exam is comprised of 100 Multiple Choice and T/F questions. You have 90 minutes to complete the exam. In order to obtain the CCCM designation, you must obtain a pass mark of at least 70%. This online course has content equivalent to our 3-day in-person CMC-601 course. The course is comprised of 23 lessons, each being 1/2 hour or so in length, plus additional, optional 'homework' assignments, activities, and downloadable tools including templates. The course also provides for regular asynchronous interaction with the course instructor for assignments and any questions that may arise. CONTENT INTRODUCTION TO CRISIS MANAGEMENT Lesson I - Introduction to Crisis Management Lesson 2 - Evolution of Crisis Management Lesson 3 - Towards a Crisis Management Standard Practice Test 1 CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS Lesson 4 - Pre-Crisis Communications Lesson 5 - Pre-Crisis Communications (cont'd) Lesson 6 - Managing Relationships and Reputation Lesson 7 - Key Roles Practice Test 2 Lesson 8 - Crisis Communications Strategy Lesson 9 - Crisis Communications Strategy (cont'd) Lesson 10 - Key Principles and Activities of Crisis Communication Lesson 11 - Key Principles and Activities of Crisis Communication (cont'd) Lesson 12 - Key Principles and Activities of Crisis Communication (cont'd) Practice Test 3 Lesson 13 - Consistency of Message Lesson 14 - Barriers to Effective Commnication Lesson 15 - Barriers to Effective Communication (cont'd) Lesson 16 - Social Media - Opportunities and Threats Lesson 17 - Social Media - Opportunities and Threats (cont'd) Practice Test 4 Lesson 18 - A Crisis Communication Plan BEST PRACTICES FOR CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND CMMUNICATIONS Lesson 19 - Crisis Management Best Practices Lesson 20 - Crisis Communications Best Practices BONUS LESSONS Bonus Lesson 21 - Pandemic Planning Bonus Lesson 22 - Cyber Security and Crisis Management Bonus Lesson 23 - Cyber Security and Crisis Management (cont'd) CCCM EXAM CCCM Practice Exam CCCM Exam COMPLETION RULES You must complete the test "CCCM Exam"
Management training for Stonehouse Care, to include Mental Capacity Act, Safeguarding and Health and Safety for Managers. The Mental Capacity Act & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards for Managers and Senior Staff By the end of the course, you will be able to: Explain your legal responsibilities under the MCA and DoLS. Apply the five statutory principles of the MCA in decision-making. Determine when and how to conduct a capacity assessment. Understand the Best Interests process and how to apply it. Identify when a deprivation of liberty occurs and how to seek authorisation. Recognise Worcestershire-specific procedures and contacts for DoLS referrals. Implement MCA-compliant record-keeping practices. Safeguarding Adults & Children: Responsibilities for Health & Social Care Managers & Seniors By the end of the course, you will be able to: Understand their legal responsibilities under key safeguarding legislation. Recognise the roles and duties of managers and senior staff in safeguarding adults and children. Know Worcestershire's local safeguarding procedures and reporting pathways. Be able to apply best practices in safeguarding supervision, record-keeping, and decision-making. Identify when and how to escalate safeguarding concerns effectively. Health & Safety for Health & Social Care Managers and Seniors By the end of the course, you will be able to: Understand their legal responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation. Recognise how key regulations apply to their role in Health & Social Care. Learn how to manage risks and create a safe working environment. Be aware of local Worcestershire requirements and guidance. Identify best practices for compliance and enforcement.
QA Level 2 Award In Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation And Automated External Defibrillation (RQF) Full day course Gives learners the knowledge and skills to give CPR and use an AED safely Covers maintenance of AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) Course Contents: The principles underlining basic life support The principles underlining resuscitation Different types of cardiac arrest Recovery Position CPR Choking Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) AED maintenance Benefits of this course: In the UK there are over 30,000 cardiac arrests a year outside of hospital But only less than one in ten survive to be discharged from hospital When someone has had a cardiac arrest, every minute makes a huge difference You can help save people's life by starting CPR as soon as possible, and use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to restart their heart This course helps to give you the skills and confidence to save people's lives, and make a huge difference not just to them, but also to their families and loved ones Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillation course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards. This means that you can be rest assured that your CPD & AED Certificate is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid. And of course, all of our training courses are run in a fun and engaging, interactive and varied way, ensuring your employees have the skills and knowledge they need! The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2654/2 This page is here if you'd like us to run this course for you and your people, at our venue or yours (within 45 minute drive from Chesterfield, Derbyshire). If you'd like us to run this course for you and you're further away, please contact us direct for a quote. If, instead, you're interested in an open/public course, please go here.
QA Level 3 Award In Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) This page is here if you'd like us to run this course for you and your people, at our venue or yours (within 45 minute drive from Chesterfield, Derbyshire). If you'd like us to run this course for you and you're further away, please contact us direct for a quote. If, instead, you're interested in an open/public course, please go here. Full day course Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of First Aid? Being able to deal with paediatric emergencies can make the difference between the life and death of children, and save them a lot of suffering Course Contents: The Roles and Responsibilities of an Emergency Paediatric First Aider Assessing an Emergency Situation Accident Recording Minor Injuries Cuts, Grazes and Bruises Minor Burns and Scalds Managing an Unresponsive Infant or Child Recovery Position CPR Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Choking Anaphylaxis Seizures Wounds and Bleeding Shock Benefits of this course: Would you know what to do if you saw a child in need of First Aid? Children are prone to minor injuries, but suffer from serious injuries also In 2014, 2,269 children in the UK were so badly bitten by an animal they had to be admitted to hospital More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E - every year, with Under 5s accounting for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments Being able to deal with peadiatric emergencies can make the difference between the life and death of children, and save them a lot of suffering. This QA Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid (RQF) qualification is ideal for: - Parents/carers or family members who want to learn key paediatric first aid skills - Those who work with children and are not required to comply with Ofsted’s Childcare Register or Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2014 requirements Those who want to provide additional support in their organisation to existing paediatric first aiders that are trained to meet Ofsted’s Childcare Register or Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) 2014 requirements. For those who will be directly responsible for children, Ofsted requires people to do our two day Paediatric First Aid course instead We also run a Paediatric Annual Refresher to keep those life-saving skills up to date Accredited, Ofqual regulated qualification: Our Emergency Paediatric First Aid at Work course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards.This means that you can be rest assured that your Emergency Paediatric First Aid certificate will fulfill the legal requirements. It is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for Children and Infants (babies).The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/0786/9
Leading Cross-Cultural Virtual Teams (On-Demand) High-performing teams are a must in this world of intense competition and higher expectations. Global virtual teaming has become a necessity as organizations become increasingly distributed and suppliers and clients actively engage in joint projects. Teams work across geographical and organizational boundaries to deliver solutions and services to global users where distance and differences, both geographic and cultural, amplify the effect of issues and factors that are relatively straightforward when managing a team of people in the same location. This course delivers practical concepts and techniques that participants will start using immediately on their global projects. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Define relationships among foundational concepts (leadership and three dimensions of diversity) and explain their potential impacts on project performance Describe key components of successful project leadership and build selected Transformational Leadership skills Prepare to convert project challenges stemming from personal or cultural diversity into potential competitive advantage Implement selected best practices to meet key challenges facing virtual project teams Foster and grow an environment that supports continued success for CCVTs Getting Started Foundation Concepts Basic definitions Critical success factors for leading cross-cultural virtual teams (CCVTs) A roadmap to success for leading CCVTs Leadership Excellence in Any Project Environment Leading effectively in a global environment Transformational leadership The four components of Transformational Leadership Leveraging Personal Diversity Overview of personal diversity Mind styles The theory of multiple intelligences Connecting Transformational Leadership and personal diversity Embracing Cultural Diversity Introduction to cultural intelligence The impact of culture Cultural Dimensions Theory The Culture Map Managing Virtual Diversity Overview of virtual diversity Virtual time management Virtual processes and technology Virtual leadership Creating an Environment for Success Supporting a cross-cultural virtual-team (CCVT-) friendly environment Building a foundation of trust Developing a team charter Recap and review Summary and Next Steps Personal action plan
Effective Presentation Skills (On-Demand) Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In today's results-oriented, global working environment, the ability to create and deliver presentations effectively is a necessary skill set for people at all levels of an organization. Regardless of your role, it's important to know how to synthesize your ideas into a coherent and focused narrative, add visuals that support and reinforce your message, and deliver it in a way that resonates with your audience. In this highly interactive course, we will unpack and practice some of the tools and techniques used by top speakers and influencers all over the world. In this engaging two-day course, you will plan, write, refine, practice, and deliver a presentation to the class. Your presentation will be filmed on both days, and you will leave the course with a flash drive copy of your videos. (ONLY AVAILABLE for Traditional and Virtual Classes) In addition to discovering and enhancing your own personal delivery style, you will learn how to create an overarching goal for your presentation and then organize and structure it for maximum impact. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Construct an effective presentation goal statement, opening, body, and closing that connect with an audience Analyze an audience's needs and style preferences, including relevant DiSC®-related elements Deliver a complete criteria-based presentation that will persuade others Align usage of visuals as well as verbal and non-verbal techniques to maximize the impact of your presentation Getting Started Introductions and social agreements Course structure Course goals and objectives Opening activities Planning and Organizing Video: 'The Art of Misdirection' Setting your presentation goal Writing a goal statement Analyzing your audience Applying the 'reality' test Creating and strengthening supports Structuring your presentation 5 components of an effective opening Presentation body Presentation closing Write your presentation opening Audience Analysis Video: 'How to Tie Your Shoes' Everything DiSC® introduction Audience DiSC® Styles Analyzing your audience Further audience analysis Effective Delivery Delivery challenges and in-person Keeping your audience engaged Your body as your instrument Verbal / paraverbal elements Body stance and nonverbal communication What are your 'tells?' Controlling nervousness Staying attuned to your audience Responding to questions Review and edit your opening Deliver your opening Visuals and Enriching Elements Using images in your presentation Guidelines for visual composition Using questions to engage your audience The power of the pause Practicing and Applying What You've Learned Preparation Delivery Feedback Opportunity to put into practice the program content and receive a video copy Summary and Next Steps What did we learn and how can we implement this in our work environment? Your personal action plan