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This course will start by defining the various terms used when talking about nutrition and hydration in care environments, the basic elements of nutrition and eating a healthy balanced diet, identify the reasons why vulnerable people might suffer with dehydration and the tools you can use to identify people that are at risk of malnutrition and the steps you can take to deal with this condition.

This course will start by giving you an overview of some of the common types and causes of learning disabilities and how they affect people. It will touch on how a person centred approach to care will get the best results and look at how management must perform, and at the needs of the individual. I will also discuss overcoming the stigma attached to learning disabilities and much more.

This course explains, in brief, why fires occur and what actions you must take to help prevent them starting and the actions you must take when they do. By completing this course you will be making your workplace a safer environment. This course is a variation on the Basic Fire Awareness course that contains information that is specific to employees of care and residential homes.

Refresh your skills from when you last did your mental health first aid course! How much do you still remember? How comfortable are you approaching someone? Is there more to learn?

This Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Online Course is designed to provide an essential introduction for anyone who is new to the subject and act as a refresher for those who already work with vulnerable people in a paid or voluntary capacity. Most adults live normal happy lives. However, for a number of unfortunate people, abuse is a reality and the effects can lead to great unhappiness and sometimes, tragedy. In simple terms, abuse to adults exists and if you suspect that a person is abusing or being abused, your responsibility is to prevent it. Also, if you are working with vulnerable adults, you have a legal duty of care to intervene and this is fully supported by legislation. It is not enough to claim ignorance of the abuse or fail to assist.

About Course Beginner Level Project Management Course: Fundamentals of Project Management Welcome to Project Management Online Course. This course is designed and prepared by Xpert Learning. So why should you learn project management? First, it is a highly demanded skill, and more job opportunities will be available if you know project management. This course will provide you with excellent skills for your professional development. This might be the much-needed step for your promotion or starting a new career. Project management jobs offer higher salaries than average, according to Glassdoor, the average entry-level salary for a project manager is around $60,000. Project management skills are required in every industry, whether it is a construction software or manufacturing industry. When there is a new project, who do they need? The answer is a project manager. Your dream of becoming a project manager is one step closer. Join our world-class, popular online course and learn the skills you need to become the best project manager out there. The Project Management Online course is designed for those new to project management, veterans who want to increase their skill set or anyone who needs a refresher on the fundamentals of project management. You'll learn everything from the foundation to the latest practices of PM, and how to become a Project Manager with zero experience and some experience. Achieve your goals and master the management skills necessary to become a successful Project Manager! This course will help you understand what is a project manager entails, and provide you with the knowledge to become a successful PM. You'll get access to additional support, Q&A sessions, and lifetime access to all of the course materials. You will also receive a PDF copy of the reading materials for this course. For better understanding, the project management course has been divided into several modules. In the first module, introduction to project management, you will learn what a project is, what project management is, and who a project manager is. Module 2 includes the roles and responsibilities of a project manager. Module 3 describes the Project management life cycle. We will learn about the five phases of a project lifecycle: initiation, planning and execution, monitoring and control, and closure in modules 4 to 8. In the next module, we will learn about different knowledge areas of project management such as integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, etc. In the final module, we will draw concluding remarks. So, what are you waiting for? let's start the course and take the next step forward with your career. What Will You Learn? The roles and responsibilities of a project manager Project management methodologies & knowledge areas Project management life cycle Skills required to successfully initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control projects Course Content Overview of the course Overview of the Course Introduction to Project Management Introduction to Project Management Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities Project Management Life Cycle Project Management Life Cycle Initiating a project Initiating a project Planning a project Planning a project Executing a Project Executing a Project Monitoring and Controlling a Project Monitoring and Controlling a Project Closing a project Closing a project Project Management Methodologies Project Management Methodologies Project Management Knowledge Areas Project Management Knowledge Areas Concluding Remarks Concluding Remarks A course by Xpert Learning RequirementsNo previous experience required Audience Project Manager Jobseekers Business Management Students Audience Project Manager Jobseekers Business Management Students

This course provides an introduction to the concept of handling information in care settings. At the end of the course you will understand the need for secure handling of information and you will know how to access support if you have any questions regarding access to information. The course will cover the important role confidentiality plays in developing trusting relationships with the people in your care and it will define key terms such as ‘need to know’ and ‘consent’.

This course will provide you with an understanding of what autism is and how it affects a child’s daily life. It will touch on what factors contribute towards a child developing autism as well as some of the typical behaviours associated with it and how to can provide effective support for those with the condition. It also discusses what happens during the diagnosis process, some of the intervention methods that can help manage the condition and suggests some simple adaptations you can make to improve a child with autism’s day to day life.

Strokes are the fourth single leading cause of death in the UK, as well as a leading cause of disability. Being aware of the causes and symptoms will help you act fast in a situation where you suspect someone is having a stroke and provide them with the best chance of receiving the treatment they need and minimising the long term impact of the condition. This course will cover the types of strokes, the symptoms, and risk factors. It will also cover the treatment options and the longer term impact of the condition.

In this course you’ll learn about the prevalence and different types of ‘sharps litter’ that can be found in the UK. It then covers the primary and secondary risks from sharps including some of the common blood borne viruses. It also covers the responsibilities of employers, the equipment needed and the effectiveness of PPE. Finally, it’ll cover how to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow if you’re unlucky enough to receive a sharps injury.