1978 Courses

Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy (TLH) Course in London for Gynaecology doctors, trainees and consultants. Theory and hands on training.

Does your flat white have a flat tire? Is your cappuccino a cause for concern? Come along to our Barista Basics Workshop and go from freshly ground disaster to espresso excellence.

Grateful Leadership (Virtual) Effective leaders must find ways to enhance people's level of engagement, commitment, and support, especially during the difficult periods of time that all organizations may face. Grateful leaders can tap into the power of personal commitment and dedication by acknowledging people in an authentic and heartfelt manner. Those leaders who model TRUE acknowledgment behavior will inspire others to do the same and to want to dramatically increase their levels of contribution to the organization, making the power of acknowledgment transformational. What you will Learn You'll learn how to: Understand and develop the capability to act upon the need for Grateful Leadership to create a culture of appreciation in the workplace Understand the potentially huge benefits of Grateful Leadership in the workplace Overcome the barriers to using acknowledgment Demonstrate the language and subtleties of authentic and heartfelt acknowledgement behavior Describe the Seven Principles of Acknowledgment for 'High-Interest Benefits' in the context of participant's personal leadership style Describe how to coach teams, managers, and other corporate stakeholders in using Grateful Leadership to produce breakthrough results Getting Started Introductions Course goals and objectives Introspection on the practice of Grateful Leadership The Workforce Engagement Sustainability Challenge Employees who are engaged, not engaged, and actively disengaged The costs of non-engagement Meeting the workforce engagement challenge Acknowledgment, Engagement, and Leadership Acknowledgment and its benefits Recognition versus acknowledgment 'Challenging people' case study Blanchard, Covey, Keith (Servant Leadership): how acknowledgment fits into these leadership models Leadership and acknowledgment The 5 C's - Consciousness, Courage, Choice, Communication, Commitment Employing the Power of Acknowledgment Overcoming barriers to acknowledgment The Seven High-Interest Benefits Principles of Acknowledgment Exploring the acknowledgment process Applying the Principles of Acknowledgment within the Context of Your Personal Leadership Style Case study The ROI of Grateful Leadership Creating your Grateful Leadership Personal Action Plan™ Creating a Vision Statement for your organization that incorporates Grateful Leadership into your corporate culture The 360° Grateful Leadership Competency Assessment Summary What did we learn, and how can we implement this in our work environments?

Course Introduction for VTCT upgrade The VTCT qualification is recognised around the world and will allow you to be employed in a clinic, salon or allow you to set up your own business. The Federation of Holistic Therapists and the Association of Reflexology, two of the biggest Holistic Therapy organisations which both accept members with this qualification. Description Reflexology uses many techniques to manipulate reflex zones found in the feet, of which correspond to a specific body part. The zones have been mapped and this enables the Reflexologist to treat the whole body via these reflex zones on the feet. The treatment is primarily used for the stimulation of all bodily systems and aiding relaxation. Reflexology is performed frequently within the Health Service personnel and has a role in comforting and supporting terminally ill patients. This 5 day VTCT Course leads to practitioner status, focusing on providing you with knowledge of the principles of reflexology, competence in dealing with clients, correct use of consultation techniques and good use of planning treatments. You will also learn the benefits and techniques of reflexology and how to target certain key areas such as: Pregnancy or Hand Massage. Duration 5 days, 10.00am – 5.30pm. Practical elements are covered over 5 days attendance at our Academy. Theory elements are covered by homestudy. Qualification Structure T/501/9101 - Knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology for Complementary Therapies F/501/9117 - Provide Reflexology A/501/9116 - Reflective Practice for Reflexology Y/501/9253 - Principles and Practice of Complementary Therapies K/501/9256 - Health, Safety and Hygiene for Complementary Therapies H/501/9255 - Business Practice for Complementary Therapies D/501/9111 - Knowledge of Less Common Pathology for Complementary Therapies Course Contents Health, safety, hygiene and security with regard to the complementary therapy industry. Principles and practice of the complementary therapy industry. Knowledge and understanding of anatomy, physiology and common pathology of the human body. How to prepare for and provide an effective reflexology treatment and adapt to client requirements. Contra-indications and contra-actions, advice to be given to the client, record-keeping, evaluation of treatments and reflection on professional practice. Recognising Body Language Stress and Illness Analysis of Posture Legal Aspects, Code of Conduct and Ethics Advanced Techniques including the use of Meridian lines and Chakra's Home Study You can register your place and receive your lifetime membership. You can then make a start on some of the theory work sent to you by us here at the Academy. This includes your Anatomy and Physiology assignments that you can work on in the privacy of your own home. This allows you to have more time to focus on the practical when the class meets together. Approx. 5-10 hours per week need to total your home study time spent. The home work will need to meet the quality of National Standards. You will also be expected to complete 100 reflexology treatments from the start to the end of the course. You will also need to complete some assignments that will be required for your portfolio and a work-book will need to be completed. There are also 2 small exams that will be taken at the Academy in order to assess your understanding of Health and Safety and Anatomy and Physiology. These are multiple choice assessments and are nothing to worry about! Included in the Course Comprehensive course materials, handouts and work-book Online Resources: Virtual Learning Environment packed with extensive support materials, resources, help and advice Post-training support by phone, instant messaging or email (if desired) Assessment of practical/written work included (Must be sent Recorded Delivery) VTCT QCF Diploma in Reflexology Lots of fun and knowledge from Tutors with a whole wealth of skills and experience Light refreshments including tea, herbal tea, coffee and water Cost Training - £999

Theatre in Schools Scotland brings bold, inspiring, live theatre and dance productions into Scotland's primary schools and nurseries.  The year-round programme of touring performances offers schools and teachers the opportunity to present acclaimed shows, created especially for younger audiences, for pupils at school. Performances take place in the school hall or in classrooms and are available to book anywhere in Scotland. This year, Theatre in Schools Scotland is thrilled to welcome the return of Cloud Man and Going for Gold: Me and Linford Christie to the programme plus MESS made especially for ASN pupils and The Last Forecast, a brand new dance theatre performance. The new Theatre in Schools Scotland 2023 - 24 programme of performances for nursery, primary and ASN schools is now on sale and available to book. Please get in touch with Julian Almeida to book! tiss@imaginate.org.uk The standard cost is £500 + VAT per day, for 2x performances (for around 100 children each). The cost and structure will vary for productions like MESS (for ASN audiences). Get in touch for more details. BOOKING NOW MESS (Tenterhooks/Scottish Theatre Producers) is a bold, playful and emotionally engaging theatre performance made especially for young audiences with complex additional support needs, featuring comedy, surprise, celebration and mild peril! Touring Sep - Oct 2023. For ASN pupils THE LAST FORECAST (Bridie Gane/Catherine Wheels ) is a dance theatre production for younger audiences about Gail, a gecko-like creature who lives alone on an island. When a stranger arrives to set up home the forecast is for rising water levels, and soon there won’t be space for either of them. Touring Oct - Nov 2023. For P2 - P4 CLOUD MAN (Constellation Points/Scottish Theatre Producers) is a cleverly staged show with puppets, storytelling and lots of clouds. The show encourages a school audience to notice the beauty and wonder found in everyday life.Touring Oct - Nov 2023 & Jan - Feb 2024. For Nursery - P3 GOING FOR GOLD: ME AND LINFORD CHRISTIE (Victoria Beesley/Catherine Wheels) is a show about one girl’s journey to Olympic success. Inspired by Victoria Beesley’s childhood obsession with athletics this is a story about loving failure and dreaming big.Touring Jan - Mar 2024. For P5 - P7 pupils We can work with you to plan your visit, help you to choose a show, and answer any questions. If you are interested in making a booking for your school or would like more information about how we can work together please contact TISS@imaginate.org.ukTheatre in Schools Scotland is managed by Imaginate and National Theatre of Scotland  

Drug safety monitoring and risk management are vitally important for medicinal product developers, licence holders and clinical investigators. In addition to their duty to protect public health, increasingly tight regulation and potentially massive payments to litigants provide strong incentives for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to ensure that they maintain efficient systems for drug safety / pharmacovigilance and that all staff are aware of the basic requirements. This course will provide them with an overview of the most important aspects of this discipline, both before and after marketing of products, especially as they apply in Europe and the USA.

Growing some of your own produce is one of the most empowering experiences going, especially now as Covid-19 has turned our focus to the truly essential elements of life; food and health.

Growing some of your own produce is one of the most empowering experiences going, especially now as lockdown restricts us and food security concerns abound. This course is ideal for anyone with a polytunnel that wants to learn how to use it most effectively all year round (including to have lots of luscious fresh produce over winter)

In this course, students will learn general strategies for planning, designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an IoT system through various case studies and by assembling and configuring an IoT device to work in a sensor network.

Embark on a journey to become a workplace hero with our comprehensive one-day Pediatric First Aid course. This dynamic and engaging training program is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to handle emergency situations confidently and effectively.