Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 2-4 Study Hours
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Resource Pack
• bathe Endorsed

Course description

Just as it is important to keep our bodies healthy, ensuring we keep our minds healthy is just as vital throughout all stages of life. By not taking time to understand our own mental health, our behaviours and emotions can be negatively affected.

With this Mental Health and Wellbeing Resource Pack improve on your awareness of mental health, how to support others with their mental health and gain a general information surrounding mental health.

This resource pack is aimed at anyone who is interested in improving their own mental health, or who would like to develop a general understanding of mental health.

This online mental health training resource pack explores various themes and topics of mental health and wellbeing, using a variety of different media types. Bitesize modules from two bathe courses Mental Health Awareness and Supporting your staff through Mental Health feature in the pack as well as wide selection of videos and a downloadable mental health resources sheet full of links to websites, articles, books and many more.

Mental Health Awareness

• Mental Health Awareness: Introduction
• Workplace wellbeing
• Communication
• Stress management
• Mental hygiene
• Physical health
• Culture and stigma
• Mental Health Awareness: Summary

Supporting your Staff through Mental Health

• Supporting your staff through mental health: Introduction
• What is mental health?
• Types of mental illness
• Business impacts
• Legislation
• Workplace wellbeing
• Supporting your staff through mental health: summary

Videos

• Introduction to growth mindset
• Don’t fear failure
• Who do you admire?
• Seeking growth
• Effort or achievement
• Stepping out of your comfort zone
• Mindset champion
• The importance of a growth mindset
• Creating the right environment for growth mindset
• Brownlee Brothers interview

Downloadable Mental Health Resource Sheet

• Mental health resource sheet (PDF) – articles, resources, book recommendations and websites

If you are struggling with your mental health please visit www.mind.org.uk for support and advice.

You will learn

• How to track and assess indicators of mental health; such as sleep, stress and work-life balance
• How to assess and improve your workplace mental health
• How to look after the mental health of your employees
• How to engage in self-reflection

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Anyone who is interested in improving their own mental health, or who would like to develop a general understanding of mental health

This package of 3 interactive courses will provide you with the essential skills to confidently use Microsoft Excel 2016 whether you are a beginner on the software or have some knowledge. Designed for all abilities, our Microsoft Excel courses are broken down into three levels – introductory, intermediate and advanced, so you can be sure to find the level you require.

Package Overview

Format

• Basic to Advanced
• Up to 33 Study Hours
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• Interactive Online Training
• Virtual College Endorsed

Package description

This course will allow you to confidently use Microsoft Excel 2016 whether you are a beginner on the software or have some knowledge.

Our three interactive Microsoft Excel training courses provide the essential skills you need to effectively use the program, ensuring you feel confident in your work.

Designed for all abilities, our Microsoft Excel courses are broken down into three levels – introductory, intermediate and advanced, so you can be sure to find the level you require.

Course Description

In these three courses dedicated to Microsoft Excel, you will learn about the tools of the most widely applied spreadsheet program, and they will help you develop your skills from a beginner’s level to an advanced one. The courses will help you become familiar with the program environment, and you will cover:

• How to enter values to the cells of future tables and set their format
• How to derive new data by calculating them through formulas, including the applied functions from various categories.
• How to manipulate cell ranges and whole worksheets.
• How to adjust the appearance of created tables by setting the cell properties and by applying cell styles.
• How to analyse the entered data via charts and conditional formatting
• How to set the print properties before printing created tables and charts
• How to sort and filter more extensive data and to calculate their subtotals
• How to share workbooks and to set various levels of their protection.
• How to create and use macros
• Data validation, the creation of scenarios and with the application of the Solver tool.

Why take this course?

These Microsoft Excel online training courses will help learners who may or may not have previous experience with Microsoft Excel to develop their skills and understanding of the software and how it works, to improve their work or employability.

Who should take this course?

These courses are aimed at anyone who uses Microsoft Office, whether that is in study, at home or at work. As our courses are tailored to all abilities with introductory, intermediate and advanced levels, they are suitable for all learners. This ranges from beginners to those learners who want to refresh and update knowledge they already have.

Elearning content

MS Excel 2016: Introduction

MS Excel 2016: Intermediate

MS Excel 2016: Advanced

Certificate

All learners who successfully complete the course will be able to download and print a certificate. As this is an excellent indication of your skills, we suggest you keep it for your own records in order to show current or future employers.

You will learn

• How to enter values to the cells of future tables and set their format
• How to derive new data by calculating them through formulas including the applied functions from various categories
• How to manipulate cell ranges and whole worksheets
• How to adjust the appearance of created tables by setting the cell properties and by applying cell styles
• How to analyse the entered data via charts and conditional formatting
• How to set the print properties before printing created tables and charts
• How to sort and filter more extensive data and to calculate their subtotals
• How to share workbooks and to set various levels of their protection
• How to create and use macros
• Data validation the creation of scenarios and with the application of the Solver tool

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Anyone who uses Microsoft Office

Course Overview

Format

• Basic to Advanced
• 15 Courses – 5-6 Study Hours
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• Virtual College Endorsed

Course description

Our 15-course Personal Professional Development package covers valuable skills which will take you far in the workplace.

Filled with insights, hints and tips, it explores a wide range of courses including Confidence Building Skills, Growth Mindset, Time Management, Reflective Practice, Digital Literacy and many, many more.

Developing your skills in the workplace can be a real game changer. Certain skills and insights can enhance your abilities, taking your performance to another level.

We know how important these skills are – growth mindset, presentation skills, time management, resilience, just to name a few – so developed a package which explores them all and offers countless insights, tips and pieces of advice that will help you develop these skills further.

This package includes the following courses:

• Confidence Building Techniques
• Dealing with Stressful Situations
• Digital Literacy
• Emotional Intelligence
• Giving and Receiving Feedback
• Growth Mindset
• Influencing, Negotiating and Networking
• Maximising Learning Opportunities at Work
• Neuroscience for Personal Development
• Personal Development and Self-awareness
• Personal Brand
• Presentation Skills
• Reflective Techniques
• Resilience
• Time Management

We realise how difficult it is to make time to focus on these skills. This is why we have made each course bite-sized, and structured them in such a way that you can easily dip in an out as suits you, ensuring that the learning can easily fit into your schedule.

You will learn

• Each course has 3-5 individual learning outcomes

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• This package is suitable for anyone who wants to develop valuable personal professional development skills

This Dysphagia course looks to explore and educate learners to understand what Dysphagia is and how it can occur as well as being able to identify signs, symptoms and problems caused by the condition to be able to promote safer eating and drinking for those individuals affected.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 30 Study Minutes
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Study Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

What is Dysphagia? Dysphagia is the term used to describe when a person has difficulties swallowing when drinking and eating. This short course has been created to help learners gain more awareness of this condition as well as gaining knowledge around how to help those suffering.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Dysphagia.

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

· Understand what Dysphagia is and how it occurs

· Be aware of the signs and symptoms of Dysphagia

· Be aware of problems caused by Dysphagia

· Promote safer eating and drinking for individuals

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate.

Duration 

30 Study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.

Target Audience

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

You will learn

• Explain what Dysphagia is and how it occurs
• Identify signs and symptoms of Dysphagia are
• Outline the problems caused by Dysphagia
• Promote safer eating and drinking for individuals with dysphagia

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role.
• For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

With this Person-Centred Care course understand the basics of being able to work in a person-centred way, how to establish consent when providing care and support and encourage active participation whilst also being able support the individual’s right to make choices.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 30 Study Minutes
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

With this Equality and Diversity in Social Care course discover what is meant by the terms equality and inclusion as well as exploring how to work and promote working in an inclusive way.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Person-Centred Care in health and social care. 

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

• Outline person-centred approaches for care and support
• Be able to work in a person-centred way 
• Establish consent when providing care and support 
• Encourage active participation
• Be able to support the individual’s right to make choices 
• Be able to support individual’s wellbeing

Accreditation 

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

Certification 

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to. 

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate. 

Duration 

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. 

Target Audience 

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training. 

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. 

Framework

Our Person Centred Care in Social Care online training course is mapped to the Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework. 

Here we explain the framework and its importance. 

Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework:

The Core and Mandatory Training framework was produced by skills for care in partnership with a panel of social care employers, learning providers and representative organisations and was updated in line with CQC’s revised inspection framework.

It sets out a series of minimum learning objectives and a suggested refresher frequency, to support care organisations to provide their staff with a foundation of learning and refresher opportunities.

You will learn

• Outline person-centred approaches for care and support
• Be able to work in a person-centred way
• Establish consent when providing care and support
• Encourage active participation
• Be able to support the individual’s right to make choices
• Be able to support individual’s wellbeing

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role.
• For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

With this Oral Health course discover the importance of oral health and its effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity as well as the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection. Also explore the importance of denture marking and how to report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way all within the context of a social care setting.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 30 Study Minutes
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

Having a basic knowledge surrounding Oral health means social care workers and supporters are able to ensure the individuals in their care can be properly supported to prevent pain and further health problems caused by poor oral health. 

Individuals in your care may not be able to verbalise their pain or discomfort for reasons as so it is important to understand the behavioural signs of someone who is suffering from dental pain.  

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Oral Health. 

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

• Explain the importance of oral health and the potential effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity 
• Explain the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour and general health and wellbeing of people who are unable to articulate their pain and distress or ask for help (Including individuals with dementia, or communication difficulties)  
• Reassess oral health in the right way and at the right time 
• Deliver daily mouth care correctly 
• Explain the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission 
• Report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way and respond appropriately to a person’s changing needs and circumstances 

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

Certification

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to. 

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a  

Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate. 

Duration

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. 

Target Audience

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training. 

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

You will learn

• Explain the importance of oral health and the potential effect on general health, wellbeing, and dignity
• Explain the potential impact of untreated dental pain or mouth infection on the behaviour and general health and wellbeing of people who are unable to articulate their pain and distress or ask for help (Including individuals with dementia, or communication difficulties)
• Reassess oral health in the right way and at the right time
• Deliver daily mouth care correctly
• Explain the importance of denture marking and how to arrange this for people, with their permission
• Report any oral health concerns at the right time and in the right way and respond appropriately to a person’s changing needs and circumstances

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role
• For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

With this Infection Prevention in a Social Care Setting course, discover the roles and responsibilities, legislation, procedures, and risk assessments relating to the prevention and control of infections. Also explore the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and the importance of good personal hygiene.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 30 Study Minutes
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

When working in a social care setting, keeping staff and individuals in your care safe should be one of the highest priorities. Failing to prevent or control infections can lead to illness and in some cases fatalities.

With this short online course discover roles and procedures in preventing and controlling infections, how to identify risk assessment procedures, the use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) has and the importance of good personal hygiene.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Infection Prevention in a Social Care Setting

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

• State your roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections
• Identify legislation and policies relating to the prevention and control of infections
• List procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
• Identify risk assessment procedures in relation to the prevention and control of infections
• Describe the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• State the importance of good personal hygiene

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a

Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate.

Duration

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.

Target Audience

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Framework

Our Infection Prevention in Social Care online training course is mapped to the Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework. 

Here we explain the framework and its importance. 

Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework:

The Core and Mandatory Training framework was produced by skills for care in partnership with a panel of social care employers, learning providers and representative organisations and was updated in line with CQC’s revised inspection framework.

It sets out a series of minimum learning objectives and a suggested refresher frequency, to support care organisations to provide their staff with a foundation of learning and refresher opportunities.

You will learn

• State your roles and responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections
• Identify legislation and policies relating to the prevention and control of infections
• List procedures relating to the prevention and control of infections
• Identify risk assessment procedures in relation to the prevention and control of infections
• Describe the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• State the importance of good personal hygiene

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role.
• For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

With this Safeguarding Children in Social Care course discover why safeguarding is important, what the indicators and warning signs of abuse and key legislation relating to safeguarding children.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• Up to 1 Study Hour
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

When working in a social care setting it is important to be aware of responsibilities regarding safeguarding, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is protected.

With this short course discover why safeguarding is important, what the indicators and warning signs of abuse and key legislation relating to safeguarding children to ensure you and your staff are compliant.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Safeguarding Children.

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

• Understand why safeguarding is important
• Identify the indicators and warning signs of abuse
• Recognise the factors that may make a child more vulnerable to abuse
• Identify key legislation relating to safeguarding children

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate.

Duration

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.

Target Audience

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Framework

Our Safeguarding Children in Social Care online training course is mapped to the Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework. 

Here we explain the framework and its importance. 

Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework:

The Core and Mandatory Training framework was produced by skills for care in partnership with a panel of social care employers, learning providers and representative organisations and was updated in line with CQC’s revised inspection framework.

It sets out a series of minimum learning objectives and a suggested refresher frequency, to support care organisations to provide their staff with a foundation of learning and refresher opportunities.

You will learn

• Understand why safeguarding is important
• Identify the indicators and warning signs of abuse
• Recognise the factors that may make a child more vulnerable to abuse
• Identify key legislation relating to safeguarding children

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role.
• For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training

With this Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards course outline and understand the relevant legal frameworks, policy and guidelines whilst also being able to explain the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 30 Study Minutes
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

Working in a health and social care setting means looking after or supporting individuals who sometimes need extra help. When in this setting it is important to understand the mental capacity of the individuals in your care, often carried out through assessment, as this will help tailor their support. There are various reasons to why someone may lack mental capacity, and in the cases where this is lacking, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) looks to protect the person to ensure their liberty is not being deprived in their care arrangements.

This short course looks to explore the topic of Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, with focus on legal frameworks, policies and guidelines to provide learners with a strong foundation of knowledge.

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge of Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.

Learning Outcomes for this course include:

• Outline relevant legal frameworks, policy and guidelines
• Explain the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided

Accreditation

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

Certification

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate.

Duration

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material.

Target Audience

This training is designed for anyone working in a health and social care environment such as care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone wanting annual refresher training.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Framework

Our Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards in Health and Social Care online training course is mapped to the Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework. 

Here we explain the framework and its importance. 

Skills for Care Core and Mandatory Training Framework:

The Core and Mandatory Training framework was produced by skills for care in partnership with a panel of social care employers, learning providers and representative organisations and was updated in line with CQC’s revised inspection framework.

It sets out a series of minimum learning objectives and a suggested refresher frequency, to support care organisations to provide their staff with a foundation of learning and refresher opportunities.

You will learn

• Outline relevant legal frameworks, policy and guidelines
• Explain the meaning of mental capacity in relation to how care is provided

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role
• For anyone working in a Health and Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training
• Nurses
• Doctors

With this Positive Behaviour Support in Social Care discover what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and who it is for, an overview of the PBS Framework 2015, how to implement, assess and create Behaviours Support Plans (BSP) and roles and support learners may need.

Course Overview

Format

• Introductory Course
• 30 Study Minutes
• Online Study
• Self-Printed Certificate

Accreditation

• 1 CPD Hour
• CPD Certified

Course description

Understanding and implementing Positive behaviour support has a variety of benefits in including reducing behavioural challenges, improving long term support for those in your care, and an increase in the quality of life of individuals.  

Learn about positive behaviour support (PBS) including specifically what it is and who it’s for as well as understanding the PBS framework 2015.  

This 30-minute course can be used as an introduction or as refresher training to ensure that all learners have up to date knowledge to promote positive behaviour in health and social care. 

Learning Outcomes for this course include:  

• Understand what Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is and who it is for  
• Gain an overview of the PBS Framework 2015 
• Learn skills, such as how to implement, assess and create Behaviours Support Plans (BSP) 
• Consider your role and any support you may need 

Accreditation 

The content of this course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines. 

Certification 

At the beginning of each module learners will be asked to answer a “knowledge check” question. Answering the question correctly will allow learners the opportunity to skip this section. However, if they wish to complete it anyway, they are still able to. 

On completion of this course, learners will be able to print a Virtual College certificate. Learners must complete the course to obtain their certificate. 

Duration 

30 study minutes to complete. The length of time taken depends entirely on how quickly learners can study and absorb the material. 

Target Audience 

This training is designed for care workers and support workers wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role as well as for anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training. 

Entry Requirements 

There are no specific entry requirements for this course. 

You will learn

• Understand what positive behaviour support (PBS) is and who it is for
• Gain an overview of the PBS Framework 2015
• Learn skills, such as how to implement, assess and create behaviours support plans (BSP)
• Consider your role and any support you may need

Who is it for?

Roles including:

• Care workers in residential/domiciliary settings, or support workers, wanting to get a good understanding of what is required of them within their role.
• For anyone working in a Social Care setting wanting annual refresher training