Principles of Dementia Care – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Dementia affects around 820,000 people in the UK. This figure is likely to rise to one million by 2025 and two million by 2051. It is one of the main causes of disability in later life and with research being desperately underfunded, it costs the UK over £26 billion a year. This course is all […]
Safe Handing of Medication – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe consequences, including death. Having good up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential for anyone working with medication.
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Having a learning difficulty means that people find it harder to learn certain skills. As this affects around 15% of people, it is important for those working in healthcare, social care and education to have knowledge of different specific learning difficulties such as ADHD, dyslexia and dyscalculia.
Understanding Autism – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Autism is a spectrum condition that affects how a person communicates with others and how they inter
Working with People with Mental Health Needs – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Mental Health First Aid & Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems, with recent reports suggesting that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health issues, and this qualification builds an understanding of mental health problems and […]
Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Around 1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability, and can often find it more difficult than others to describe their symptoms. So a good knowledge of legislation and the healthcare system, as well as an understanding of signs and symptoms of various conditions, is essential for anyone working with individuals with learning […]
Counselling Skills – Level 2 – Distance Learning
As well as attaining a nationally-recognised qualification to demonstrate competency to employers, candidates will further their personal and professional development through improving their understanding of how counselling skills work.
Awareness of Mental Health Problems – Level 2 – Distance Learning
The learning materials for the Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the various forms of mental distress, including stress, anxiety, phobias, depression, dementia and schizophrenia, among others. Learners will develop an awareness of the signs and symptoms of these conditions and how they may affect people’s day-to-day lives. […]
Understanding Nutrition & Health – Level 2 – Distance Learning
Obesity is a growing problem in the UK, with many doctors believing it to be at ‘epidemic’ proportions. Insufficient nutrition can lead to a variety of health-threatening conditions; on this course you will understand the benefits of a balanced diet and the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of disease.
