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An introduction to social work free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to social work

Do you want to learn more about the social work role and develop your understanding of some of the theory associated with social work practice? This free course, An introduction to social work, begins by introducing key ideas, values, the social work process and the skills needed for social work practice in the UK. You will then move on to look...

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15 hrs
Young people’s wellbeing free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Young people’s wellbeing

What do we mean by 'wellbeing' for young people? How is it shaped by social differences and inequalities, and how can we improve young people's mental and physical health? This free course, Young people's wellbeing, will examine the range of factors affecting young people's wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural ...

Free course
16 hrs
What happens to you when you read? free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

What happens to you when you read?

Ever wondered about the psychology of literature or stories? Or how a certain narrative might change our attitude or perspective?

Free course
3 hrs
Why use literature reviews in health and social care? free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Why use literature reviews in health and social care?

Why use literature reviews in health and social care? is a free course which introduces and explains how literature reviews can support evidence-based practice in health and social care. A literature review can offer a systematic way in which to sift through information to produce relevant existing knowledge and discern knowledge gaps. This...

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2 hrs
Challenging ideas in mental health free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Challenging ideas in mental health

Take a new and different look at mental health. This free course, Challenging ideas in mental health, invites you to think differently about life's dilemmas by taking account of the views of all concerned, especially people experiencing mental distress. It explores ideas and practice in mental health, and will appeal to a wide range of people.

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8 hrs
The caring manager in health and social care free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

The caring manager in health and social care

In this free course, The caring manager in health and social care, particular attention will be paid to stress and change, the relationship between stress and organisational change, and the ways in which management can lead with a caring face in the context of ongoing organisational change in health and social care.

Free course
7 hrs
Using data to aid organisational change free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Money & Business

Using data to aid organisational change

This free course explores how to use data to inform a change you would like to make within your business or organisational context. It looks at the type of evidence you can gather to inform your proposed change, and how to evaluate data with a view to using it as part of this transformation. Specifically, you will learn about internal and ...

Free course
10 hrs
What do we mean by digital health and social care? free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

What do we mean by digital health and social care?

This free course, What do we mean by digital health and social care?, will focus on digital health and social care technologies. It will explore the different types of technologies that exist in health and social care and the advantages and disadvantages associated with each of them. It will also focus on policies and digital innovations in ...

Free course
4 hrs
Business models in strategic management free course icon level 2: intermediate icon

Money & Business

Business models in strategic management

In this free course, Business models in strategic management, you will be introduced to the theory and practice of business models as they have developed in strategy literature. In particular, you will explore the emergence of the business model idea, types of business models and how business models can be designed.

Free course
10 hrs
Accessibility and inclusion in digital health free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Accessibility and inclusion in digital health

In this free course, Accessibility and inclusion in digital health, you will consider some of the ways that people can access digital health in the UK and how they are able to take more control over their physical and mental health.

Free course
4 hrs
Social media and networks in health and social care free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Social media and networks in health and social care

The focus of this free course, Social media and networks in health and social care, will be on the concept of internet safety and the possible advantages and disadvantages the internet offers in terms of health and social care. It will also explore the ethical and professional issues associated with online social networks when working in health ...

Free course
4 hrs
Innovation in health and social care practice free course icon level 1: introductory icon

Health, Sports & Psychology

Innovation in health and social care practice

This free course, Innovation in health and social care practice, focuses on how digital technology and innovation changes the expectations and job roles for health and social care practitioners. You will learn about what these expectations might be on practitioners and also about common responses and criticisms that may arise from transforming ...

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4 hrs