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First Aid

Basic Life Support and using an AED training

Basic Life Support and using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Directly Provided Services Personal Assistants (Care)
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This is an in-person classroom based course which involves attendance at a training venue.   This training is suitable for new and existing staff.  Certificate valid for two years.
Training objectives	The course will cover: Conduct a scene survey Assess a casualty's level of consciousness Airway, Breathing, Recovery position When to administer CPR, demonstrate adult CPR using a manikin Safety considerations using an AED Correct placement of AED electrode pads on a manikin Follow AED voice prompts accurately Safe delivery of AED shock Information required when handing over the casualty
Learning outcomes	To be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is breathing normally. To be able to provide first aid to an unresponsive casualty who is not breathing normally. To know how to safely use an external automated defibrillator. To be able to safely use an external automated defibrillator.
Additional information
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One week before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	One

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/72	St. Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	10 January 2024  COURSE FULL	09:30 - 13:30
ASC/24/73	St. Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	26 January 2024 COURSE FULL	09:30 - 13:30
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Emergency First Aid at Work

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care)
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	Lone workers may find this accreditation useful to deal with situations that arise working in someone’s home or accompanying clients in public.  The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to enable first-aid to be given to employees if they are injured or become ill at work. This applies to all workplaces including those with five or fewer employees and the self-employed.  If you cannot work on the floor to demonstrate competency performing CPR on an anatomical mannequin, you will not be permitted to take this course.
Training objectives	To provide practical skills and knowledge to enable you to pass the course and gain certification.
Learning outcomes	Explain Emergency First Aider role, use of equipment, recording incidents/actions   Minimise risk of infection to self and others   Assess situation and act safely   Administer: first aid to casualty who is unconscious and/or in seizure  cardiopulmonary resuscitation  first aid to casualty who is wounded or bleeding and/or in shock  first aid to choking casualty    Apply appropriate first aid for minor injuries.
Additional information	Covid19: delegates must bring sanitiser and wear a face covering in communal areas and if requested by the Trainer. Do not attend if you have Covid19 symptoms, or had close contact with a Covid19 patient within 14 days. This venue has a Covid19 risk assessment.   Certificates are emailed once your work is accredited.  This can take 4-6 weeks.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	3 days prior to the course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/472	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	08 December 2023 - COURSE FULL	09:30 - 16:30
ASC/24/20	White Rock Hotel, Hastings	15 January 2024 COURSE FULL	09:30 - 16:30
ASC/24/19	St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne	08 March 2024 - COURSE FULL	09:30 - 16:30
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Cancelled -Basic First Aid (Combined theory and practical) Certificate Valid for two years duration of course 3 hours

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Assessment & Care Management ESCC Directly Provided Services Personal Assistants (Care) Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This is an In-Person classroom based course which involves attendance at a training venue. You will be sent a First Aid manual via email.      This training is suitable for new and existing staff.  Certificate valid for two years.
Training objectives	To provide staff with Basic First Aid theory and practical skills.
Learning outcomes	To enable staff to achieve Basic First Aid combined theory and practical certification.
Additional information	Resources will be sent when your place is confirmed.   Suitable clothing should be worn for practical element. Candidates will be expected to kneel to carry out practical CPR and recovery position
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One week before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/563	Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne	08 August 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/564	Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne	08 August 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	13:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/565	Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne	11 August 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/566	Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne	11 August 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	13:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/639	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	14 September 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/640	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	14 September 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	13:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/641	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	16 October 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/642	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	16 October 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	13:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/643	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	07 November 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/644	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	07 November 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	13:30 - 16:30
ASC/23/645	ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	12 December 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/23/646	ESTDC,, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne	12 December 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	13:30 - 16:30
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Cancelled - Basic First Aid (Theory with No Practical Element) Certificate Valid for One Year

Course details

	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Assessment & Care Management / Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This is a distance learning course which does not involve attendance at a training venue or a virtual meeting. You will be sent a First Aid manual and links for the workbook via email.      This training is suitable for new and existing staff.     Certificate valid for one year.
Training objectives	To provide staff with Basic First Aid Theory.
Learning outcomes	To enable staff to achieve Basic First Aid (no practical element) certification.
Additional information	Resources and workbook will be sent when your place is confirmed.
Maximum places	40
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/586	Workbook and Resources	01 August 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	N/A
ASC/23/650	Workbook and Resources	04 September 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	N/A
ASC/23/651	Workbook and Resources	02 October 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	N/A
ASC/23/652	Workbook and Resources	06 November 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	N/A
ASC/23/653	Workbook and Resources	04 December 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	N/A
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Personal Assistants introduction

The Personal Assistant in Health and Social Care

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Personal Assistants (PA) (Care) or anyone interested in learning more about the role
Subject	Health and safety
Course description	Course for anyone interested in the role of the PA , or becoming a PA in health and social care. Delegates must attend all three sessions to complete the training. (Exceptions must be agreed with the trainer.) See the dates and delivery methods below.
Training objectives	Usually, the PA works alone with clients, this course gives you an opportunity to: Meet others interested in becoming a PA Share experiences, learn together and get to know other PAs who may be able to cover for your client Explore key values and skills of a ‘good’ PA Provide a service that is safe, person centred and respectful of the rights and dignity of the client.
Learning outcomes	Day 1   The role of the PA Respect for the individual as diverse and unique The social model of disability Communication awareness and active listening  Day 2   Introduction to Duty of Care Definition of capacity outlined in The Mental Capacity Act 2005 legislation and people’s right to make an unwise decision Definition of safeguarding adults outlined in The Care Act 2014, responding to disclosed abuse and how to raise a concern if you feel the individual is at risk. Day 3 Reflection on prior learning Risk assessment (examples and discussion) Your duty to help your client overcome barriers they may face The professional boundaries of a PA and the conflicting relationships that can develop Appreciate own safety while lone working, risks, own wellbeing, and emotional needs The fire department offer for vulnerable clients (ESFRS talk) Continuing your professional development, opportunities for a more specialised role in health and social care.
Additional information	We provide a workbook on day one for the 3 sessions and further resources.  The trainers can help you plan your professional development or discuss privately concerns you have about a current client.
Maximum places	20
Closing date	3 days prior to course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	3

Course dates, venue and times

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Professional Boundaries for Personal Assistants

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Personal Assistants (Care)
Subject	Health and safety
Course description	This short course is for PAs to discuss professional boundaries in more detail. It offers time and a confidential space to share any boundary issues and explore potential solutions.
Training objectives	To share case studies with other PA’s of situations when professional boundaries may have been breached and why.
Learning outcomes	To discuss solutions and methods of retaining professional boundaries and addressing issues that may have already taken place.
Additional information	The course will be co-hosted with Gary French who has been an accredited PA for 18 months. He worked in many sectors of care support for 30 years and has developed and presented many training modules in that time. He is particularly interested in 'working boundaries' how we define them, how we adhere to them and particularly how we re-negotiate them unconsciously or otherwise.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	3 days prior to course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/37	ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne	26 January 2024  - COURSE CANCELLED	13:00 - 15:00
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Falls

Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 1 & 2 Combined)

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Directly Provided Services Personal Assistants (Care) Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This course teaches candidates how to enable the decision making of whether to assist a fallen person from the floor, how to complete the practical elements of a physical body check and knowing how to use lifting equipment to assist someone from the floor.
Training objectives	Completing the decision-making check sheet on how to assist the fallen person including a thorough history taking, which includes scenario-based situations Knowledge of possible reasons for the fall   Practicing using self-help techniques, Mangar Elk lifting cushion, or a hoist  Understanding the effects of long lying and how to minimise the occurrence.
Learning outcomes	Candidates will understand:  How to complete the decision-making check sheet before assisting a fallen person  When to call the emergency services for advice or assistance  How to carry out a hands-on physical body check  How to help the fallen person from the floor, using self-help, Mangar Elk or a hoist.
Additional information	All candidates should have already undertaken:  Basic First Aid (Care Certificate Standard 12), Foundation Moving and Handling Part 1   This is theory and practical so all candidates should be suitably dressed and be able to kneel on the floor.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One week before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/789	Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne	11 December 2023 - COURSE FULL	13:00 - 16:30
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Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 1)

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	Recorded video presentation (YouTube) and quiz. The course covers:  Assessing a fallen person using a decision-making tool to assess for injuries.  When to call an ambulance and when it is appropriate to assist someone from the floor.   How to care for and protect someone from further injury.  How to assist a client from the floor using self help, emergency lifting cushion or a hoist.
Training objectives	To enable decision-making about a fallen person. Possible reasons for the fall  Injuries that occur from a fall e.g fractures The effects of long lying. History taking to minimise further risk of falls How to assist someone from the floor.
Learning outcomes	Candidates will:  Understand how and why to complete the check sheet before assisting a fallen person  Enhance their first aid knowledge in relation to falls  Understand the need for professional assistance  How to carry out a body check  How to assist the fallen person from floor
Additional information	Candidates must have completed Basic First Aid (Care Certificate Standard 12) and Moving and Handling foundation level
Maximum places	40
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 2) Practical

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This course teaches candidates how to enable the decision making of whether to assist a fallen person from the floor.   How to complete the practical elements of a physical body check.   Knowing how to use lifting equipment to assist someone from the floor.
Training objectives	Completing the decision-making check sheet on how to assist the fallen person including a thorough history taking, which includes scenario-based situations Knowledge of possible reasons for the fall   Practicing using self-help techniques, Mangar Elk lifting cushion, or a hoist  Understanding the effects of long lying and how to minimise the occurrence.
Learning outcomes	Candidates will understand:  How to complete the decision-making check sheet before assisting a fallen person  When to call the emergency services for advice or assistance  How to carry out a hands-on physical body check  How to help the fallen person from the floor, using self-help, Mangar Elk or a hoist.
Additional information	All candidates should have already undertaken:  Assisting the Fallen Person Theory (Part 1),   Basic First Aid (Care Certificate Standard 12),  Foundation Moving and Handling Part 1
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One week before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

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Falls Prevention - Online learning

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Assessment & Care Management / Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	For staff working with people who are at risk of falls. The course utilises a recorded PowerPoint presentation which can be viewed multiple times. There are also various activities and a case study to engage the learner.
Training objectives	To introduce staff working with people who are at risk of falls to the common causes of falls and how we can help prevent them.
Learning outcomes	Explain the physical and psychological consequences that may result from a person experiencing a fall  Identify risk factors which can contribute to falls  State what to look for when risk assessing in relation to falls  Describe the preventative measures and actions to take when risk factors have been identified
Additional information	Resources are emailed by midday on the course date. Delegates must complete and return their workbook by 5pm on Friday of that week. Allow 2-4 hrs to complete the course. Speed of completion varies by learner.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/194	Recorded Training Presentation and Workbook	03 January 2024	N/A
ASC/24/195	Recorded Training Presentation and Workbook	06 February 2024	N/A
ASC/24/196	Recorded Training Presentation and Workbook	05 March 2024	N/A
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Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration, and Infection Control

Food Safety Awareness

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Chefs/Kitchen Staff / Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care)
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This course is not a qualification and is only suitable for kitchen/catering staff in DPS, and Personal Assistants who prepare or handle foods for clients.    You will also receive a workbook for completion during the course.  Delegates should print a copy of this workbook to use during the training.
Training objectives	The aim of this course is to ensure that everyone who works with food understands their responsibilities for safeguarding the health of those eating that food and to ensure that the food they prepare is safe to eat.
Learning outcomes	Explain how mistakes made in the handling, storage and preparation of food can lead to illness   Describe the role of micro-organisms in causing food borne illness and food spoilage  Identify categories of hazards  Relate controls needed to reduce the risk of food-borne illness and demonstrate due diligence   Describe the role of environmental practitioners in enforcing and interpreting the law.
Additional information
Maximum places	20
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/24	Zoom Meeting	17 January 2024	14:00 - 16:30
ASC/24/25	Zoom Meeting	13 March 2024	14:00 - 16:30
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Food Safety in Catering for PAs and Kitchen/Catering Staff in DPS

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Directly Provided Services
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This course is designed solely for care staff involved with serving food or drinks to clients, who do not have a direct role in the kitchen preparing or handling food, and who do not need to have the Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering. The course will provide a basic knowledge of food hygiene in order to ensure that they are able to work safely with the food and drink their clients may be consuming.
Training objectives	Recognise the causes of food borne illness  Identify the meaning and legal significance of 'high risk foods'  Control of temperature  Importance of excellent standards of personal hygiene   Meaning and importance of cleaning' and 'disinfection  Recognition of food pests  Relevance of food safety law.
Learning outcomes	To ensure good practice in the safe handling and serving of food and drinks.
Additional information
Maximum places	12
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

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Level 2 Award in Food Safety for PAs and Kitchen/Catering staff in Directly Provided Services

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Chefs/Kitchen Staff / Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care)
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	The Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering (RQF) is an Ofqual regulated qualification designed to enable candidates to attain the knowledge necessary to produce safe food. There is a minimum of 6 Guided Learning Hours and it is assessed by a 30 question multiple choice test (pass mark minimum 20).
Training objectives	Introduce learners to the principles of food safety in catering. The course explains how food handlers have a personal and legal responsibility for food safety.  It also provides assurance that food handlers in the workplace have been trained to an acceptable level.
Learning outcomes	Recognise food hazards Explain appropriate temperature controls Explain how to avoid cross contamination Recognise the importance of effective personal hygiene Explain the importance of effective cleaning and disinfection Explain the importance of pest control State the legal requirements to produce safe food
Additional information	Learners must be at least 14 years old on the first day of the training. There are no other formal entry requirements but it is advised that Learners have a minimum of Level 1 in literacy.
Maximum places	12
Closing date	One week before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/23	ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne	08 January 2024 - COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 16:00
ASC/24/26	ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne	18 March 2024 - COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 16:00
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Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - e-learning

Course details

Contact	Renee Jasper-Griffiths
Target audience	Personal Assistants, DPS
Subject	Health and safety
Course description	This accredited online course is designed to provide you with a basic knowledge of food hygiene and catering health and safety practices. It has been enhanced and adapted to cover your safety at work, and the safety of the client(s) that you prepare food for.  This is an online training course (e-learning).
Training objectives	This course provides anyone who undertakes food preparation with the option to gain a Level 2 Health and Safety qualification through online e-learning to ensure you are working safely. This is a quick and simple way of ensuring you are compliant with Food Hygiene in Catering. This online course consists of reading and watching some course materials followed by a test.
Learning outcomes	This course covers the mandatory UK Level 2 in Food Hygiene and Catering syllabus and includes: Foodborne illness Understanding food law Food safety hazards and contamination Food preservation storage and temperature control Personal hygiene Hygienic premises and equipment HACCP Summary
Additional information	You will need to contact Renee Jasper-Griffiths to be registered for this course. You will then be sent further information to log in. This course is provided through the Virtual College and is accredited by City and Guilds, and their web site has been checked as safe by East Sussex County Council.  Once your registration is confirmed, you will have 30 days to complete the course.  Once completed you will be able to download a certificate from the course site.
Maximum places	N/A
Closing date	N/A
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	N/A

Level 3 Food Safety in Catering

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Directly Provided Services Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector PAs
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This qualification is designed for learners who have a supervisory role in a catering environment or who wish to progress to a higher or supervisory level. Successful delegates will gain a regulated Level 3 qualification.
Training objectives	To inform learners how to manage food safety within a catering environment.  This includes:  Compliance with food safety legislation Implementation of food safety management procedures Application and monitoring of good hygiene practice Knowledge and control of microbiological risks Control of contamination risk The importance of temperature controls.
Learning outcomes	Recognise the importance of implementing food safety management procedures Recognise the responsibilities of those working in a catering environment with respect to food safety legislation and procedures for compliance Identify the process for applying a food safety management system Identify methods for, and the importance of, verifying food safety controls and procedures Recognise the responsibilities of those working in a catering environment when selecting suitable controls and monitoring from purchase to service Identify the process of implementing and maintaining high standards of personal hygiene within a catering operation Recognise the requirements for induction and ongoing training of staff to ensure competency Identify the process for cleaning, disinfection and waste disposal Identify the actions that need to be taken with regard to pest control Recognise the responsibilities of all catering staff in identifying hazards posed by, and procedures to control microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenics contamination Recognise the importance of, and methods for, temperature control within a food catering process.
Additional information	The qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examination.  Learners are required to show proof of identity, E.G. A valid passport Signed UK photo-card driving licence HM forces or police warrant card Employee ID, Student ID  It is advisable that learners have a minimum of Level 1 English and Maths equivalent.
Maximum places	20
Closing date	5 workings days before the first date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	3

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Infection Control

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care)
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This course is for staff who wish to enhance their knowledge beyond basic level (Care Certificate) Infection Control training.
Training objectives	To provide participants with knowledge of standard infection control procedures.
Learning outcomes	Define what is meant by infection  State which micro-organisms are responsible for causing infection  Explain how infection is spread from person to person  Describe how standard infection control precautions will protect clients and staff.
Additional information
Maximum places	12
Closing Date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/81	Zoom Meeting	19 January 2024 - COURSE FULL	10:00 - 12:30
ASC/24/28	Zoom Meeting	06 March 2024	14:00 - 16:30
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Nutrition and Hydration

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	Nutrition and hydration training
Training objectives	Understand the role of nutrition in good health and how that may be promoted and monitored.
Learning outcomes	Describe the role of nutrients in a healthy diet Identify individual nutritional needs List signs of malnutrition and dehydration Explain the use of the Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool Suggest how some diets can be improved.
Additional information	To get the full benefit of this training, delegates should attend with their own device where possible. This can be a laptop, tablet or a smartphone.  A workbook to be used during the training, will be sent when your place is confirmed.
Maximum places	20
	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/499	Zoom Meeting	08 December 2023 - COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 12:30
ASC/24/22	Zoom Meeting	03 January 2024	10:00 - 12:30
ASC/24/27	Zoom Meeting	06 March 2024	10:00 - 12:30
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Positive Risk Taking in Practice

Positive Risk Taking in Practice

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Directly Provided Services Only
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	Everyone has the capacity to make their own decisions unless proven otherwise even if they seem unwise or eccentric to us. This course encourages you to explore how to support these decisions and still achieve positive outcomes.
Training objectives	What positive risk-taking is. The relationship between positive risk taking and duty of care. Look at what you are already doing. What more could be done to promote positive risk-taking in your care setting. What to do if positive risks cause harm.
Learning outcomes	Understand what positive risk taking is. Explore your perception of positive risk taking. Identify ways to promote positive risk taking in your workplace.
Additional information	This is a workshop style course allowing staff to explore best practice around positive risk taking for those they support.
Maximum places	9
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

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Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/23/737	MS Teams	13 December 2023 COURSE CANCELLED	09:30 - 11:00
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Swallowing

Swallowing (Dysphagia) e-Learning (elfh) Dysphagia Essentials

Course details

Please access via this link to NHSE elfh hub	Dysphagia Essentials (elfh)
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This e-learning covers all the basic theory and practical aspects of how to help a person with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia). Information links with Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Eating, Drinking, and Swallowing Competency Framework.
Cost	£0

Swallowing (Dysphagia) e-Learning (elfh) Dysphagia Food

Course details

Please access via this link to NHSE elfh hub	Dysphagia Food (elfh)
Target audience	Directly Provided Services (ESCC) / Personal Assistants (Care) / PVI Adults (Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector) / Voluntary and Community Sector Staff
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This session will be useful for managers, catering staff, nurses and healthcare assistants, who are all involved in some way in the provision of meals for residents with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia).
Cost	£0

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Lone Workers

Lone Workers - Personal Safety Training

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	ESCC Assessment & Care Management/Care Workers - Domiciliary/ESCC Directly Provided Services
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	For staff in assessment and directly provided Adult Social Care services who undertake lone working.
Training objectives	To enable delegates to understand the risks associated with lone working in a social care environment and support them to deal with safety issues as they arise.
Learning outcomes	Recognise risks  Recognise early signs/signals of aggression or violence  Identify disengagement, de-fusing and de-escalating strategies  Recognise responsibility for own safety   State policies and procedures in place   Be aware of LWMS and how it will contribute to personal safety Describe and use reporting systems   Be aware of post incident support   Recognise how and when to undertake formal risk assessments.
Additional information
Maximum places	16
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
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Lone Workers Mandatory Personal Safety Training for AMHPs

Course details

Contact	Adult Social Care Training
Target audience	AMHP Managers / Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPs)
Subject	Health and Safety
Course description	This course will be delivered via an Online TEAMS meeting, and you will not be expected to attend a specific venue.  A course to provide a refresher for staff on managing the risks associated with lone working as an AMHP, and an opportunity to share, reflect and learn from their experiences in lone working situations
Training objectives	To provide a refresher for staff on managing the risks associated with lone working as an AMHP, and an opportunity to share, reflect and learn from their experiences in lone working situations.
Learning outcomes	By the end of this session it is anticipated you will be able to:  Reflect individually and as a group on personal lone working experiences and identify how these were managed  Recognise and respond accordingly to situations of risk in order to stay safe - particularly the risk factors unique to the AMHP role/undertaking a mental health assessment/working with a person under the influence of alcohol or drugs  Recall and employ effective de-escalation strategies to defuse conflict  Identify and use personal safety skills.
Additional information
Maximum places	20
Closing date	3 days before course date
Cost	£0
Number of sessions	1

Course dates, venue and times

Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book.
Course code	Venue	Course dates	Time
ASC/24/86	MS Teams	18 March 2024	09:30 - 12:30
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Cancellations

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