About this course

In an emergency, elevators cannot be used for evacuation, so stairs are the main escape route from a facility for all persons. Where a person with a mobility impairment must be evacuated via stairs, evacuation chairs can be used to aid with this. Would your staff know how to use an evacuation chair when needed?

Our evacuation chair training (also known as ‘evac chair training’) provides vital information on how your staff can assemble an evacuation chair, when an evacuation chair is required to be used, how to use an evacuation chair to safely evacuate people with mobility impairments and understand the relevant evacuation chair legislation. This course is suitable for anyone and will allow them to become the responsible person for aiding people who need the evacuation chair.

Ensure that your business meets legal obligations, is up-to-date with new regulations and that your staff are adequately trained in emergency escape procedures for all, including the mobility impaired.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

Musculoskeletal disorders accounted for almost a third of all work-related ill health cases in 2019/20 as well as over a quarter of all working days lost. Improper posture is a contributor to this problem in the workplace due to workers sitting in incorrect positions at computers, for example. Ensure your employees are maintaining their health and thus productivity by teaching them about display screen equipment.

Anyone who regularly works with computers or laptops should take this online Display Screen Equipment training. It teaches staff DSE hazards and potential health effects, musculoskeletal, how the workplace should be set up, conducting an assessment, and common misconceptions. Upon successful completion, learners will gain an instant downloadable Display Screen Equipment certificate.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

COSHH, or the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations, is a set of regulations that govern the use of hazardous substances in the workplace. It is important for all staff to be aware of COSHH and how to comply with it, as failure to do so can lead to serious health problems for both workers and the public.

The COSHH Train the Trainer course will teach you the different types of hazardous substances, how to identify and assess risks, the legal requirements of COSHH, and how to implement effective control measures. You will also discover different teaching methods and learning styles, how to give feedback and the dos and don’ts of being a trainer.

Once your staff have completed a COSHH Train the Trainer course, they will be able to train your own staff on COSHH Awareness. This is a valuable skill to have, as it will help you to create a safer and healthier workplace for everyone.

What is the Train the Trainer Model?

The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.

Some of the skills that trainers develop through the Train the Trainer Model include:

• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of trainers
• Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
• Facilitating learning and development in individuals and groups
• Applying assessment and evaluation when training
• Identifying different learning styles and adapting training to suit them
• Using effective communication and questioning techniques
• Providing constructive feedback and reinforcement to learners
• Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in learners
• Developing learning materials and resources
• Managing group dynamics and challenging situations during training.

The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This course aims to introduce the topic of lone working in health and social care. The training defines what lone working is and outlines the legal requirements of both the employer and employee.

Assessment of risk is particularly important for lone workers and this training also incorporates dynamic risk assessment and teaches the learner what this is and how to carry it out.

Safety measures are covered where the learner is able to see how risk is managed and minimised in various work settings. Aftercare is also very important following any incident while lone working and the last module of this course deals with this topic.

This training is for staff working in settings such as Care Homes, Hospital Wards, Day Centres, or supporting an individual in their own home, where they are lone working and not directly supervised.

Guided Learning Hours: Approx. 1 hour, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This eLearning course aims to introduce you to the topic of object handling in health and social care. It is advisable that this course is used as a refresher and that you should also seek guidance from a competent professional to ensure you know how to move and handle objects safely.

The course begins by explaining the physiology and anatomy of the body in relation to moving and handling, including the purpose of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The course describes the different areas of the spine and explains how the spine can be damaged by lifting and moving objects.

The course then outlines the different legislation, regulations, policy and guidance relevant to moving and handling objects, explaining both the role of the employer and the role of the employee in adhering to their legal requirements.

The course then outlines the principles of safe object handling, including the lever principle, body positioning, the TILE assessment and group handling.

In addition, this course aims to enable you to apply your learning to the assessment criteria required to achieve part of the units HSC27, Contribute to health and safety in health and social care and HSC37, Promote and implement health and safety in health and social care.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This eLearning course aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of how the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013 applies within health and social care services.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This course is designed to enable you to increase your understanding of risk assessment and risk management in health and social care.

The course begins by explaining what risk is and outlining the meaning of the term ‘risk assessment’. It then explains how to calculate risk and the importance of recognising different people’s perceptions of risk situations.
In Stage Two, you will learn about the main legislation, policy and guidance relevant to risk assessment and risk management. The course then describes the recommended process of risk assessment, referring to the Health and Safety Executive’s ‘five steps’.
You will then learn how to develop risk management plans, applying the learning to case studies within the module.

In the final stage, the course outlines the process of individual risk assessment, with information on using ‘positive risk assessment’ and a ‘strengths-based approach’. Finally, you will learn the importance of partnership working and sharing information when supporting individuals to manage their own risk.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This is a lighter mandatory training course for health and social care staff that carry out responsibilities at level 2 standard of working practices. This training meets requirements for Food Hygiene Levels 1 and 2.

It is for staff working  in settings such as Care Homes, Hospital Wards, Day Centres, or supporting an individual in their own home.

All staff working in health and social care that are supporting individuals to eat and drink must complete this training before supporting them professionally. It is essential that learners understand how to prepare, cook, and present food safely and are compliant with the food safety measures that govern food hygiene.

Food Hygiene Lite training comprises of 6 learning modules:

• The 2 R’s of Food Hygiene
• Food Safety and Advice
• Handling Food and Drink
• Preparing Food and Drink
• Clearing Food and Drink away
• Storing Food and Drink

Course duration: up to approx. 1 hour, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This Fire Safety course provides the underpinning knowledge and requirements needed to use effective Fire Safety procedures, in the event of a fire required for Health and Social Care Workers.

This is a lighter mandatory training course for health and social care staff that carry out responsibilities at level 2 standard of working practices.

Health and social care workers must be trained in fire safety, this is a legal requirement. Fire Safety is, therefore, a mandatory training course that should be completed before supporting vulnerable individuals, in a professional capacity.

This Fire Safety course works in conjunction with the employers own Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety arrangements and practical on-site training and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures and is suitable for care staff working in care homes or organisations where they do not have to work remotely in the community.

Guided Learning Hours: up to 1hour, dependent on learner’s skills and abilities.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:

About this course

This eLearning course aims to familiarise you with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002.

The COSHH course begins by introducing the principles of the COSHH regulations, and explains the requirements for you, as an employer or an employee, within the regulatory framework. The course then describes the meaning of the term ‘hazardous substance’ and clarifies what is included under this term. It then outlines and explains the common routes of exposure to substances and the symbols currently used on packing, in line with European Union requirements.

The final section of the course looks at good practice in storing, using and disposing of hazardous substances, and the tools that can be used to support this process, for example, Safety Data Sheets and the ‘COSHH Essentials’ tool. The course outlines good practice in risk assessment for COSHH, explaining what should be included and how the assessment should be recorded, in line with guidelines produced by the Health and Safety Executive.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following: