UK Virtual College
Ilkley, United Kingdom
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Moving and Handling Objects and People (Certificate)

Moving patients is one of the most important skills needed in an NHS or Care environment. This module covers the standard moving and handling training, but also includes a full section on moving and handling patients to ensure that staff are fully skilled in techniques for moving people. All staff involved in moving patients should be fully trained to reduce the risk of causing injuries when mo......
 

Back injury is the main reason for abscence from the workplace and one third of all reported injuries that result in three days off work are caused by manual handling accidents. In the NHS the situation has been particularly serious, with this type of accident accounting for 40% of all sickness absence, at an estimated cost in the region of £400 million each year. Employers are required by l......
 

Bearing in mind how much time managers and staff spend in meetings, it is perhaps surprising that more thought does not go into planning for a successful outcome. Failure to plan and prepare properly can result in a great deal of wasted time, effort and money. Having achieved the learning outcomes of this course, you should have the necessary knowledge to plan for maximum value from meetings......
 

This risk assessment will enable managers and/or health and safety representatives to identify manual handling risks to health and safety created by poor technique, inappropriate loads or unsafe working conditions. By assessing the risks associated with manual handling, you would be able to highlight potential health and safety issues before they result in injury or ill-health. The use of a ......
 

Back injury is the main reason for absence from the workplace and one third of all reported injuries that result in three days off work are caused by manual handling accidents. What ever role you are in beit administration, catering, cleaning or domestics, situations may arise when you need to move objects. This module will show you what you need to do to handle objects safely and minimise the ......
 

Having completed this course, you will be able to handle stress effectively by: recognising the factors that cause stress in the workplace implementing initiatives that reduce or eliminate these causes converting potentially stressful situations to positive events The causes of stress are many, and this course explores those most commonly found in the workplace. The solutions to stre......
 

This module will provide underpinning knowledge on maintaining the health of sports turf. It is mapped to the N/SVQ Level 2 Sports Turf unit and would also be of benefit to National Certifcate learners. The full N/SVQ qualification shows that the holder can perform a range of greenkeeping tasks, some of which are complex and not routine, and that the holder is capable of working alone or as......
 

Everyday thousands of people working in the healthcare sector will be exposed to situations where they are left alone with patients or other members of the public. This is an integral part of working in a caring profession ad doctors, physiotherapists, health visitors, outreach workers and many others meet people who need help and often depend on a one-to-one consultation. In addition, peop......
 

Everyone likes to think they are a good listener. The fact is, however, that most people ’hear� but do not ’listen� By understanding what is meant by ’listening�you will be motivated to develop your skills in this area in order to develop and improve your all-round communication skills. Furthermore, an understanding of the human communication process will enable you to appreciate the part li......
 

The Level 2 Certificate in Housing has been designed to meet the learning needs of a wide range of people including: those people not currently working in housing but considering frontline housing positions as a career option tenants wishing to explore housing issues to enhance their personal involvement and / or understanding of housing issues people who are new to housing, workers i......
 

The Lean Healthcare Overview is a practical introduction to Lean, the philosophy and the tools. It is the best way to start learning about Lean. This e-learning course shows how best Lean practice from manufacturing can be applied successfully in primary and secondary care, as well as across wider health and social care communities. It covers the origins of Lean thinking, its development in......
 

The aim of this short module is to raise understanding and awareness of the safety issues associated with welding. Upon completion learners will be aware of a range of key issues, including: the four main types of welding appropriate protective equipment safety tips relating to the work area, equipment, fumes and ventilation and confined spaces First Aid. By completing this short module......
 

This course is all about preparing to persuade and influence. This means that you will understand, and become committed to, the use of persuasion within your management role. This will make you more effective in the role and will help you to become percieved as a leader, motivator and influencer by your staff and peer group. The skills of persuasion and influencing are not easy to master an......
 

On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate. Entry Requirements None ...
 

This module will help learners become more acquainted with what is involved with key skills and how they can help in and out of work. Having completed the module learners will know what key skills are, why they are important and what it is necessary to do to gain a key skills qualification. The module will answer many important questions learners will have, such as ’What does each key ski......
 

This course provides an overview of the benefits of the Apprenticeship Programme. On completion you should be able to understand what is offered through the Apprenticeship Programme and what is expected of you. You will also be able to explain what is involved in being an Apprentice. The module looks at the key building blocks of the Apprenticeship Programme, such as what key skills, NVQ’s ......
 

Rising levels of health care associated infection (HCAI) have gained prominence in the media and in politics, leading to great public concern. All NHS organisations are required to put infection control and basic hygiene at the heart of good management and clinical practice. All healthcare workers have a duty of care to their patients and preventing infection forms part of that duty of care. Th......
 

Lesson Plan Learning objectives Properties of engineering materials Classification of material Material appearances, properties and applications Typical defects that may be present System of identification Abbreviations used on drawings Summary Target Audience Everyone Accreditation On completion of this course you will be able to download a Virtual College certificate. ...
 

This module will cover elements such as: -The role of the Board -Governance surrounding Social Housing -Governance surrounding ALMOS Content is suitable for those new to the Housing Sector or as a refresher for those already working within the sector. Course Details Lesson Plan Aims and Learning Objectives Governance Overview Housing Association Boards Regulatory Framework ......
 

Hidden Harm �the effect of parental drug and alcohol misuse on children It is estimated that there are 1.5 million children of problem drug and alcohol users in the UK. (ACMD 2006). Services naturally focus their attention on the problem user; but in this process, the effects on the children can be overlooked. There is now a government directive that aims to raise awareness of this issue a......
 

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