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1LEVEL
Health, nursing and medicine
Basic Needs: the Foundation of Direct Patient Care
All humans have basic needs that are based on physicality such as water, food, movement, air, elimination and sufficient rest. Problems tend to arise when any of these physiologic needs remain unmet for an extended length of time. The intended purpose of this course is to shed some light upon the massive role that basic needs play in the realm of basic nursing care.
Skills course4 hrs
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0LEVEL
Social care
Caring Counts: a self-reflection and planning course for carers
This course was developed with and for carers. It will help you gain a clearer understanding of who you are, identify your personal qualities and recognise the range of skills and abilities you’ve developed from your personal experiences and whilst caring. It will also help you to look forward, to think about what you’d like to do now or in the future and to make plans that will help you get where you hope to be.
Skills course10 hrs
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0LEVEL
Social care
Caring counts in the workplace
Caring Counts in the Workplace (a reflection and planning course for managers and policy makers) is a new version of the original course Caring Counts: a self-reflection and planning course for carers. It has been adapted by The Open University in Scotland for managers and policy makers and is aimed at supporting carers in the workforce. We have developed this in collaboration with the Equal Partners in Care project (Scottish Social Services Council and NHS Education for Scotland) and with Carers Scotland.
Skills course5 hrs
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0LEVEL
Social care
Caring for adults
SPN course Caring for adults is a course for carers, paid or unpaid, which looks at aspects of caring for adults in a range of settings including residential care, community and family caring.
Skills course15 hrs
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0LEVEL
Health, nursing and medicine
Community Mental Health Resilience
This course is aimed at people in community settings who are considering how they might support mental health by promoting community resilience. It is intended for community volunteers, as well as paid staff, working to support health and social care. We have tried to make this course as accessible and engaging as possible. No formal qualifications or training is needed for understanding and putting into practice the activities described in the course. We would caution that this course is not aimed at addressing serious or potentially life threatening mental health situations that require suitably trained and professional personnel. In these situations trained professional support must be sought.
Skills course20 hrs
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0LEVEL
Social care
Discover Digital Guide: your health and wellbeing
A course to help people use and navigate digital health, care and wellbeing tools and services.
Skills course5 hrs
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1LEVEL
Education
In-the-Picture
This course introduces you to In-the-Picture. This is an observational approach designed to be used with very young disabled children. This course is of particular use to early years practitioners, parents, researchers and anyone interested in exploring other people's perspectives.
Skills course8 hrs
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2LEVEL
Education
Introdução à salvaguarda no setor de ajuda internacional
Aprenda sobre políticas e procedimentos de salvaguarda no setor de ajuda internacional. Este curso ajudará aqueles que trabalham em ONGs e agências de desenvolvimento e humanitárias a entender melhor as causas de danos, abuso e exploração e a implementar medidas preventivas.
Skills course24 hrs
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2LEVEL
Education
Introducción a la salvaguardia en el sector de ayuda internacional
Aprender sobre las políticas y procedimientos de salvaguardia en el sector de la ayuda internacional. Este curso ayudará a quienes trabajan en ONG y agencias humanitarias y de desarrollo a comprender mejor las causas del daño, el abuso y la explotación, y a poner en marcha medidas preventivas.
Skills course24 hrs
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0LEVEL
Health, nursing and medicine
Introducing practical healthcare
SPN course Introducing practical healthcare is a short course which introduces the basic healthcare assistant role and healthcare practice. The course covers the healthcare assistant role, working with patients and colleagues, healthcare practice and duty of care.
Skills course15 hrs
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2LEVEL
Education
Introduction à la sauvegarde des personnes dans le secteur de l'aide internationale
Vous voulez en savoir plus sur les politiques et procédures en matière de sauvegarde dans le secteur de l'aide humanitaire ? Ce cours aidera les personnes travaillant dans des ONG et des agences de développement et d’aide humanitaire à mieux comprendre les causes des préjudices, des abus et de l'exploitation et à mettre en place des mesures préventives.
Skills course24 hrs
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2LEVEL
Education
Introduction to Safeguarding in the International Aid Sector
Learn about safeguarding policies and procedures in the international aid sector. This course will help those working in NGOs and development and humanitarian agencies to better understand the causes of harm, abuse, and exploitation and put in place preventative measures.
Skills course24 hrs