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First Aid

Basic First Aid (Combined theory and practical) Certificate Valid for two years duration of course 3 hours

Course details
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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/23/323 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

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/23/584 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)

Course details
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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:    
  • Perform CPR
  • Use an AED   
  • Assist someone who is choking   
  • Place a person into the recovery position.   
Additional information
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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Emergency First Aid at Work

Course details
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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 
  •  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
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

Course details
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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:
  • 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
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

Course details
Contact Renee Jasper-Griffiths
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:
  • 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

Medication e-learning for Personal Assistants Supporting People in their own homes ONLY (certificate valid for 2 years)

Course details
Contact Renee Jasper-Griffiths
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
  • Administering medicines in a systematic way to avoid errors
  • Medicines paperwork (care plans, PRN protocols, body maps etc.)
  • The checks needed on the medicines chart
  • Breakdown of a pharmacy label
  • Expiry and period after opening dates
  • Checking original packs: the 7-point medicines cross check
  • Checking MDS (blister) packs
  • Cautionary and advisory labels
  • Safe storage of medicines
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

Course details
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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
Course dates, venue and times
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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

Course details
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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
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)

Course details
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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: 
  • 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
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Assisting the Fallen Person (Part 2) Practical

Course details
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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 
  • 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
Course dates, venue and times
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Falls Prevention - Online learning

Course details
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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
  • 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/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

Course details
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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
  • 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/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

Course details
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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
Course dates, venue and times
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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

Course details
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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
Course dates, venue and times
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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

Course details
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Target audience
  • ESCC Directly Provided Services
  • Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector
  • Personal Assistants (Care)
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
  1. Recognise the importance of implementing food safety management procedures
  2. Recognise the responsibilities of those working in a catering environment with respect to food safety legislation and procedures for compliance
  3. Identify the process for applying a food safety management system
  4. Identify methods for, and the importance of, verifying food safety controls and procedures
  5. Recognise the responsibilities of those working in a catering environment when selecting suitable controls and monitoring from purchase to service
  6. Identify the process of implementing and maintaining high standards of personal hygiene within a catering operation
  7. Recognise the requirements for induction and ongoing training of staff to ensure competency
  8. Identify the process for cleaning, disinfection and waste disposal
  9. Identify the actions that need to be taken with regard to pest control
  10. Recognise the responsibilities of all catering staff in identifying hazards posed by, and procedures to control microbiological, chemical, physical and allergenics contamination
  11. 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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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

Course details
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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
  • 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/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

Course details
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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
  • 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/23/497 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

Course details
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Target audience
  • ESCC Directly Provided Service
  • Private, Voluntary and Independent Care Sector
  • Personal Assistants
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:
  • Understanding the reasons for a texture modified diet
  • Which clients this could affect
  • Theory of the swallowing mechanism.
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. 
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
Course dates, venue and times
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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

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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: 
  • Understand basics of dysphagia
  • Have knowledge of medical conditions where dysphagia can be an issue
  • Understand the basics of different textures
  • Understand the importance of the correct texture as prescribed.
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

Course details
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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

Course details
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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

Course details
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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
  • 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
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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

Course details
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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: 
  • 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
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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)

Course details
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Target audience
  • ESCC Assessment & Care Management
  • ESCC Directly Provided Services
It is recognised that stress is an inevitable part of working in Adult Social Care, with the effect greatly magnified through pressure on the services during and post pandemic.
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
  • Meditation skills - daily home practice
  • Mindfulness and self-compassion skills in your daily life
  • Greater concentration and focus
  • How breath and body awareness can transform stress
  • Supportive mindful movement practices
  • The art of taking joy in simple pleasures
  • How to overcome your ‘negativity bias'
  • The many health benefits of mindfulness
Learning outcomes By the end of this course it is anticipated delegates will:
  • Have foundation skills to practice mindfulness, compassion, and meditation
  • Know how to apply them in work and home life in a way that really makes a difference to your overall sense of wellness and well-being.
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
Course dates, venue and times
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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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