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An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace
Education & Development

An introduction to intercultural competence in the workplace

...course that this taster course is based on offers a foundation for this lifelong learning effort. The taster course examines three aspects that are highly relevant to intercultural competence: culture, communication, and identity. These three terms are used frequently by us in our everyday lives, but their meanings can seem ambiguous and broad. Have you for instance...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development
Health, Sports & Psychology

Biological, psychological and social complexities in childhood development

...course uses the case studies of Liam, Chloe and Lola to explore childhood development and some of the biological and psychological conditions that can affect children and young people. You will focus on asthma, intellectual and development disorders, depression and anxiety, and eating disorders...This free course uses the case studies of Liam, Chloe and Lola to explore...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
Introduction to adolescent mental health Badge icon
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introduction to adolescent mental health

...course provides an introduction to adolescent mental health. The course is designed to encourage a greater understanding of mental health issues as well as to explore the variety of strategies that can be employed to support young people...Research indicates that throughout the world, young people’s mental health and wellbeing is at risk. Indeed, media headlines warn of...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
An introduction to data and information in health and social care
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to data and information in health and social care

...course, An introduction to data and information in health and social care, will help you to understand the ways computers and technology work with health data to produce information, and how exactly this impacts patient care...Have you ever wondered about how information and technology have impacted healthcare? What influence does all this have on how a day-to-day...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Young people’s wellbeing
Health, Sports & Psychology

Young people’s wellbeing

...course, Young people's wellbeing, will examine the range of factors affecting young people's wellbeing, such as obesity, binge drinking, depression and behavioural problems...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...
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Why use literature reviews in health and social care?
Health, Sports & Psychology

Why use literature reviews in health and social care?

...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 short course explores different examples of the use of literature reviews that have informed...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Working with diversity in services for children and young people
Education & Development

Working with diversity in services for children and young people

...course, Working with diversity in services for children and young people, will provide you with an understanding of the ways in which diverse and intersecting social identities structure the lives and experiences of children and young people, and the implications of those identities for professional practice. Although designed primarily for those working with or...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Health and safety in the laboratory and field
Science, Maths & Technology

Health and safety in the laboratory and field

...course, Health and safety in the laboratory and field, will help make you more aware of the hazards and risks involved wherever you undertake your research, as well as giving you an overview of the legal requirements attached to this work. The course discusses issues involved in the handling of chemical and biological agents, basic safety procedures and common field-work...
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Level 1: Introductory 1 hr