Health and Nutrition


Allergen Awareness

Allergen Awareness

This course covers general allergies, food allergies and food intolerances and explains the differences between them. It covers the 14 allergens controlled by legislation along with food additives and how they can trigger allergic reactions. It takes a detailed look at the symptoms of food allergies and takes in the wider picture discussing the current theories of why rates are increasing. It then finishes off by covering practical steps that can be taken to reduce the risk from allergens and also what steps can be taken both internally and externally to monitor the control measures.

Approved by RoSPA & CPD - Duration 100 mins* - £35.00

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Drug and Alcohol Awareness

Drug and Alcohol Awareness

This course is intended to provide you with the information you needed to understand and spot the signs of drug and alcohol misuse. It covers the legal and social implications for the individual and for your company if you find out an employee is misusing drugs. This course discusses the law, different types of drugs, and policies that can be put in place to protect yourself, your business and your employees.

Approved by CPD - Duration 80 mins* - £35.00

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Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. It can happen when your body doesn't produce enough insulin or the insulin it produces isn't effective. Or, when your body can't produce any insulin at all. It is estimated that over 3 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes.

This course will provide you with an understanding of what diabetes is and how it affects individuals. The course looks at improving your understanding of diabetes, the symptoms of diabetes and what treatment options are available.

Approved by CPD - Duration 45 mins* - £25.00

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Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards

This course describes in detail the many facets and procedures of the Mental Capacity Act.

This includes who the act affects, when it applies, how to assess capacity and the procedures that can be put in place in the home or workplace to ensure best practices are followed and people are treated fairly at all times. It also introduces the deprivation of liberty safeguards. These safeguards provide a framework for approving the deprivation of liberty for people who lack the capacity to consent to treatment or care in either a hospital or care home setting.

Approved by CPD - Duration 75 mins* - £25.00

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Introduction to emotional intelligence

Introduction to emotional intelligence

Emotional Intelligence is a set of emotional and social skills that collectively establish how well you perceive and express yourself, maintain social relationships and cope with challenges. It's not just a passing management fad, in fact it is based on a great body of data, based on studies of tens of thousands of working people taken from a wide range of industries. The research shows which qualities make a star performer and while Emotional Intelligence isn't the sole predictor of performance potential, it has been proven to be a key indicator in this area.

This course will introduce the concept of emotional intelligence and look at how you can use it in effective and meaningful ways. It will examine the difference between emotional intelligence and IQ and dispel some of the myths surrounding emotional intelligence. It contains a sections on the advantages and disadvantages of using emotional intelligence and considers the biological purpose for emotions and how best to manage them. Finally it will highlight the role played by emotions in the workplace and provide practical advice including tips for using emotional intelligence to deal effectively with emotions in situations that can arise in the workplace.

Approved by CPD - Duration 50 mins* - £65.00

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Depression Awareness

Depression Awareness

Over 350 million people in the world are affected by depression.

This online course will raise awareness of depression and how it can be recognised, diagnosed, classified and treated.

It starts by looking at diagnoses before moving on to define the various types of depression, you'll also learn about other disorders. It then looks at the causes of depression and the everyday factors which can make it more difficult to manage effectively. You'll learn about depression symptoms in adults, teenagers and children and how to get help. There'll be information to help you understand how to recognise and psychotic depression and how it can be treated.

The course also looks at the physical and social effects of depression, including on those living with a person who is depressed. Depression management techniques and treatments will be covered, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, Relaxation techniques and Mood management. Finally, we'll feature the roles played by diet, exercise and managing work-life balance and lifestyle.

Duration 45 mins* - £35.00

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