Health and safety
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- First Aid
- Basic First Aid (Combined theory and practical) Certificate Valid for two years duration of course 3 hours
- Basic First Aid (Theory with No Practical Element) Certificate Valid for One Year
- Basic First Aid (Practical)
- Emergency First Aid at Work
- Personal Assistants introduction
- The Personal Assistant in Health and Social Care
- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - e-learning for Personal Assistants
- Medication e-learning for Personal Assistants Supporting People in their own homes ONLY (certificate valid for 2 years)
- Professional Boundaries for Personal Assistants
- Falls
- Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 1 & 2 Combined) 5.5 hours duration
- Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 1)
- Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 2) Practical
- Falls Prevention - Online learning
- Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration, and Infection Control
- Food Safety Awareness
- Food Safety in Catering for PAs and Kitchen/Catering Staff in DPS
- Level 2 Award in Food Safety for PAs and Kitchen/Catering staff in Directly Provided Services
- Level 3 Food Safety in Catering
- Infection Control
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Swallowing
- Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 1 parts 1 & 2 Combined 3 hours duration
- Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 1 Part 1
- Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 1 Part 2
- Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 2
- Lone Workers
- Lone Workers - Personal Safety Training
- Lone Workers Mandatory Personal Safety Training for AMHPs
- Wellbeing
- Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress (6 week course)
- Cancellations
First Aid
Basic First Aid (Combined theory and practical) Certificate Valid for two years duration of course 3 hours
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/323 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 26 May 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/324 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 26 May 2023 COURSE FULL | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/557 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 16 June 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/558 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 16 June 2023 COURSE FULL | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/559 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 11 July 2023 COURSE FULL (AM session) | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/560 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 11 July 2023 COURSE FULL (PM session) | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/561 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 27 July 2023 COURSE FULL (AM session) | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/562 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 27 July 2023 COURSE FULL (PM session) | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/563 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 08 August 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/564 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 08 August 2023 COURSE FULL | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/565 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 11 August 2023 COURSE FULL (AM session) | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/566 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 11 August 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/639 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 14 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/640 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 14 September 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/641 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 16 October 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/642 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 16 October 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/643 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 07 November 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/644 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 07 November 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/645 | ESTDC, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 12 December 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/646 | ESTDC,, St Mary’s House, Eastbourne | 12 December 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
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Basic First Aid (Theory with No Practical Element) Certificate Valid for One Year
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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/584 | Workbook and Resources | 05 June 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/585 | Workbook and Resources | 03 July 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/586 | Workbook and Resources | 01 August 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/650 | Workbook and Resources | 04 September 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/651 | Workbook and Resources | 02 October 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/652 | Workbook and Resources | 06 November 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/653 | Workbook and Resources | 04 December 2023 | N/A |
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Basic First Aid (Practical)
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 | Basic First Aid (Theory) must be completed before taking this course. This practical course is for staff requiring knowledge and practice of basic first aid skills. An assessment of knowledge and skills will be undertaken during the course. Certificate valid for 3 years. All delegates must perform all assessment tasks which requires some kneeling on the floor. |
Training objectives | To provide staff with practical experience of resuscitation, dealing with choking, the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and how to assist someone into the recovery position. Meets standard 12 of the care certificate. |
Learning outcomes |
Candidates will have an understanding of how to:
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 12 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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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Emergency First Aid at Work
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/465 | White Rock Hotel, Hastings | 24 May 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/466 | St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne | 09 June 2023 COURSE FULL | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/467 | White Rock Hotel, Hastings | 06 July 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/468 | St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne | 10 August 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/469 | White Rock Hotel, Hastings | 04 September 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/470 | St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne | 06 October 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/21/471 | White Rock Hotel, Hastings | 14 November 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/472 | St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne | 08 December 2023 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/24/20 | White Rock Hotel, Hastings | 15 January 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/24/19 | St Mary's House - ESTDC, Eastbourne | 08 March 2024 | 09:30 - 16:30 |
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Personal Assistants introduction
The Personal Assistant in Health and Social Care
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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, and required training for anyone joining the Support with Confidence accreditation scheme as a PA. 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:
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Learning outcomes |
Day 1
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 26 May 2023 COURSE FULL | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
ASC/23/246 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 07 July 2023 | 10:00 - 15:00 |
MS Teams | 14 July 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 | |
ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 21 July 2023 | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
ASC/23/247 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 15 September 2023 | 10:00 - 15:00 |
MS Teams | 22 September 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 | |
ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 29 September 2023 | 10:00 - 15:00 | |
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Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene for Catering - e-learning for Personal Assistants
Contact | Renee Jasper-Griffiths |
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Target audience | Personal Assistants (care) |
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 Personal Assistants (care) who undertake 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:
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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 |
Medication e-learning for Personal Assistants Supporting People in their own homes ONLY (certificate valid for 2 years)
Contact | Renee Jasper-Griffiths |
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Target audience | Personal Assistants (care) |
Subject | Health and Safety |
Course description | This course is for Personal Assistants (care) to provide you with the skills to be able to safely support a client in their own home with medication. This is an online training course (e-learning). |
Training objectives | To teach learners how to administer medicines in a systematic way against a competence checklist, thereby reducing the risk of errors made through complacency. |
Learning outcomes |
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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 by The Medication Training Company, 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 |
Professional Boundaries for Personal Assistants
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/591 | White Rock Hotel, Hastings | 22 June 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 13:00 - 15:00 |
ASC/23/592 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 26 September 2023 | 10:00 - 12:00 |
ASC/24/37 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 26 January 2024 | 13:00 - 15:00 |
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Falls
Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 1 & 2 Combined) 5.5 hours duration
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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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 |
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Learning outcomes |
Candidates will understand:
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/576 | Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne | 19 June 2023 | 09:30 - 15:00 |
ASC/23/577 | Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne | 18 July 2023 | 09:30 - 15:00 |
ASC/23/578 | Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne | 15 August 2023 | 09:30 - 15:00 |
ASC/23/664 | Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne | 05 September 2023 | 09:30 - 15:00 |
ASC/23/665 | Firwood House - FIRS, Eastbourne | 24 October 2023 | 09:30 - 15:00 |
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Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 1)
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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:
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Training objectives |
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Learning outcomes |
Candidates will:
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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 |
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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Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 2) Practical
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
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Learning outcomes |
Candidates will understand:
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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 |
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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Falls Prevention - Online learning
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/460 | Workbook and Resources | 06 June 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/461 | Workbook and Resources | 04 July 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/462 | Workbook and Resources | 01 August 2023 | N/A |
ASC/23/463 | Workbook and Resources | 05 September 2023 | N/A |
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Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration, and Infection Control
Food Safety Awareness
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/485 | ZOOM | 18 May 2023 | 14:00 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/486 | ZOOM | 20 July 2023 | 14:00 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/487 | ZOOM | 21 September 2023 | 14:00 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/505 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 07 November 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/24/24 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 17 January 2024 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/24/25 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 13 March 2024 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
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Food Safety in Catering for PAs and Kitchen/Catering Staff in DPS
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/489 | ZOOM | 20 July 2023 | 09:30 - 13.00 |
ASC/23/490 | ZOOM | 21 September 2023 | 09:30 - 13.00 |
ASC/23/626 | ZOOM | 11 October 2023 | 09:30 - 13.00 |
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Level 2 Award in Food Safety for PAs and Kitchen/Catering staff in Directly Provided Services
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/508 | ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 12 October 2023 | 09:30 - 16:00 |
ASC/24/23 | ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 08 January 2024 | 09:30 - 16:00 |
ASC/24/26 | ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 18 March 2024 | 09:30 - 16:00 |
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Level 3 Food Safety in Catering
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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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:
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Learning outcomes |
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Additional information |
The qualification is assessed by multiple-choice examination.
Learners are required to show proof of identity, E.G.
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Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | 5 workings days before the first date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 3 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/627 | Faraday House, Eastbourne | 12 July 2023 - Day 1 | 09:30 - 16:00 |
Faraday House, Eastbourne | 19 July 2023 - Day 2 | 09:30 - 16:00 | |
Faraday House, Eastbourne | 26 July 2023 - Day 3 | 09:30 - 16:00 | |
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Infection Control
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 12 |
Closing Date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/492 | ZOOM | 06 June 2023 COURSE FULL | 14:00 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/493 | ZOOM | 07 July 2023 COURSE FULL | 14:00 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/502 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 10 October 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/503 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 02 November 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/24/28 | ESTDC, St Mary's House, Eastbourne | 06 March 2024 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
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Nutrition and Hydration
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
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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 |
Please make a note of the course code and date, you will need this to book. | |||
Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/497 | ZOOM | 07 July 2023 | 10:00 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/496 | ZOOM | 31 August was 06 June 2023 | 10:00 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/498 | ESTDC - St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 10 October 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/499 | ESTDC - St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 02 November 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/24/22 | ESTDC - St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 03 January 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/24/27 | ESTDC - St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 06 March 2024 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
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Swallowing
Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 1 parts 1 & 2 Combined 3 hours duration
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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Subject | Health and Safety |
Course description | This course is In-Person Classroom training. Designed for all staff when having to assist a client who has been prescribed a texture modified diet or has difficulty in swallowing with both food and drinks. |
Training objectives | Use of the thickening powders and undertaking the drip test, to show correct texture. To enable to senior staff to check competency of staff. |
Learning outcomes |
The theory covers:
• Introduction to the thickeners prescribed • Correct methods of adding thickeners into a drink • Testing correct thicknesses • Complications if the prescription is not followed correctly. |
Additional information |
An assessment of knowledge and skill will be undertaken. Refresher training will be undertaken every three years. |
Maximum places | 12 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/385 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 05 June 2023 - COURSE FULL (AM SESSION) | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/386 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 05 June 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/579 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 03 July 2023 COURSE FULL (AM SESSION) | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/580 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 03 July 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/581 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 14 August 2023 | 09:30 - 12:30 |
ASC/23/582 | Firwood House FIRS, Eastbourne | 14 August 2023 | 13:30 - 16:30 |
ASC/23/647 | ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 26 September 2023 | 9:30 - 14:30 |
ASC/23/648 | ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 01 November 2023 | 9:30 - 14:30 |
ASC/23/649 | ESTDC, St. Mary's House, Eastbourne | 23 November 2023 | 9:30 - 14:30 |
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Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 1 Part 1
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 presentation covers:
• What is dysphagia • Introduction to different textures • Introduction to thickeners • How to test for correct thicknesses • Complications if the prescription is not followed correctly. |
Training objectives | To provide care givers with the knowledge of the condition of dysphagia and the different textures used to minimise further complications. |
Learning outcomes |
By the end of part 1 candidates will:
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Additional information | The certificate is valid for 3 years. Level 1 part 2 can only be undertaken following completion of Level 1 part 1. The course takes approximately 1 hour to complete the viewing of the presentation from YouTube and the completion of a workbook via Microsoft Forms. |
Maximum places | 40 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 1 Part 2
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 is a practical face to face session.
Delegates must have already undertaken Level 1, Part 1 (Theory) before applying for this course.
• Introduction to the thickeners prescribed • Mixing thickened drinks • Testing thickened drinks • Complications if the prescription is not followed correctly. |
Training objectives | To provide care givers the knowledge of the condition of dysphagia and the different textures used to minimise further complications. |
Learning outcomes |
• Understand the basics of different textures • Understand the importance of the correct texture as prescribed • Be able to mix thickeners to drinks • Be able to test for the correct texture of a drink. |
Additional information | Part 1 Theory must be completed prior to undertaking this training. Refresher training should be undertaken every 3 years. NOTE: Staff (support workers or catering staff) who prepare food for clients who are prescribed a texture modified diet, should undertake Level 3 training which is available as a bespoke session contact ann.holland@eastsussex.gov.uk |
Maximum places | 6 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties Level 2
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience | ESCC Directly Provided Services / Independent Care Sector, Carers & Voluntary Sector / Personal Assistants |
Subject | Health and Safety |
Course description | This course is In-Person Classroom training. Delegates must have already undertaken Level 1, Part 1 (Theory) before applying for this course. Designed for staff who may supervise other staff when having to assist a client who has been prescribed a texture modified diet or has difficulty in swallowing with both food and drinks. |
Training objectives | Use of the thickening powders and undertaking the drip test, to show correct texture. To enable to senior staff to check competency of staff. |
Learning outcomes |
The practical covers: • Introduction to the thickeners prescribed • Correct methods of adding thickeners into a drink • Testing correct thicknesses • Complications if the prescription is not followed correctly. How to check the competency of staff when using thickened drinks |
Additional information |
An assessment of knowledge and skill will be undertaken. Refresher training will be undertaken every three years. |
Maximum places | 10 |
Closing date | One week before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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Lone Workers
Lone Workers - Personal Safety Training
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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 |
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Maximum places | 16 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/477 | MS Teams | 21 June 2023 | 9:30 - 12:30 |
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Lone Workers Mandatory Personal Safety Training for AMHPs
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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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:
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Additional information | |
Maximum places | 20 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 1 |
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Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/478 | MS Teams | 11 October 2023 | 9:30 - 12:30 |
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Wellbeing
Breathworks Mindfulness for Stress (6 week course)
Contact | Adult Social Care Training |
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Target audience |
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Subject | Health and Safety |
Course description | The 6-week online Mindfulness for Stress course is an excellent opportunity to gain strong lifetime skills for managing, recovering, and increasing your wellbeing in these times. Scientifically proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, mindfulness offers time-tested tools to improve wellbeing, and help you access more calm resilience and joy in life. |
Training objectives |
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Learning outcomes |
By the end of this course it is anticipated delegates will:
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Additional information | For best outcomes you are invited to participate, share experiences, ask questions, and learn with others in a safe space supported by an experienced teacher. Please ensure you participate from a comfortable, quiet, confidential space at home/work. Applicants must commit to the full length of the course and confirm this with their line managers. |
Maximum places | 12 |
Closing date | 3 days before course date |
Cost | £0 |
Number of sessions | 6 |
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Course code | Venue | Course dates | Time |
ASC/23/607 | MS Teams | 25 May 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 09:00 - 11:20 |
MS Teams | 01 June 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 09:00 - 11:20 | |
MS Teams | 08 June 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 09:00 - 11:20 | |
MS Teams | 15 June 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 09:00 - 11:20 | |
MS Teams | 22 June 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 09:00 - 11:20 | |
MS Teams | 29 June 2023 COURSE CANCELLED | 09:00 - 11:20 | |
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Cancellations
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