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www.acacia.ac.uk DISTANCE LEARNING Study your way for free with support of a tutor to complete the course.
Acacia Training & Development Ltd
The tutor is amazing. She prompted me regularly and took
the time to answer questions I had on the modules. The
communication was fantastic and I felt supported
throughout. I completed my course without any issue.
Andy Jones
Course: Principles of Working
with Individuals with Learning Disabilities
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Welcome
Our distance learning courses are aimed to
boost an individual's continuous personal
and professional development.
For employers, this is an excellent option
for your employees to upskill and progress
careers.
With Acacia Training and Development Ltd s flexible learning '
approach learners may choose when and where to study which fits
,
around work and home life Each course is a full accredited level 2
.
certificate and won t take longer than 12 weeks to complete
' .
Is this free? How does it work?
Yes all our Distance Learning courses are free
, Once you have submitted your details to us our ,
and fully funded by the Adult Education admin team will then onboard you to the system .
Budget However there is a criteria
. , :
A tutor assessor will be assigned to you and
/
will contact you to arrange an induction
Learners must be 19 +
.
Employment in relevant sector You will use our learning platform called APTEM
not essential and to access e assessor for your chosen course
- .
Applicants must be EU citizen
Applicants may not be using You will be provided with a digital workbook
other funding streams for another that contains all the knowledge for your chosen
qualification
qualification at sign up or during
.
completion . You will work through the qualification and
For non devolved area only
- . evidence your knowledge by writing in the
workbook or online via e assessor platform
- .
Your assessor will approve the completion of the
qualification and you will receive your certificate
through the post .
Acacia Training & Development Ltd
Health & Wellbeing
Understanding Mental Health First
Autism Awareness of Mental Aid and Mental
There are around 700 000
Health Problems Health Advocacy in
people in the UK with
,
Around 450 million people the Workplace
autism more than 1 in
– worldwide suffer from a Around 450 million people
every 100 If you work with
. mental health problem .
currently experience
people with autism or if
, You can help tackle this mental health problems
someone you know is challenge by increasing
.
Recent reports suggest
autistic this course is a
, your knowledge with our that over 12 million
great way to increase your level 2 certificate in working days were lost
knowledge about the Awareness of Mental due to work related stress
condition Health Problems
- ,
. .
depression or anxiety in
In this course, you will learn: In this course, you will learn:
just one year .
Learn how individuals with Develop understanding and It s important that employers are
’
autism process sensory appreciation of mental transparent and open about
information health conditions mental health issues Increasing
.
Understand the characteristics Learn about signs triggers the understanding of mental
that may be present in
,
health among staff at all levels
individuals with autism
and symptoms of mental builds a culture of care and
Understand the conditions health support
Understand how mental
.
that commonly occur with health affects an
autism individual s ability to cope In this course, you will learn:
Learn the common ’
misconceptions surrounding and function Exploring mental health
autism Examine guidance to Understand how to support
Learn how speech language potentially manage and individuals with mental ill
support them with their
,
and communication may health
differ in people with autism illness Understand a mentally
Recognise how legislation and healthy environment
guidance underpins support
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Understanding Behaviour Children and Young
that Challenges People s Mental Health
'
There are lots of reasons why Around 1 in 10 children and
someone s behaviour might be
’ young people are affected by
challenging anxiety neglect
– , , mental health problems so it s , ’
abuse learning disabilities
, , important that people working
dementia to mention just a few
, . with them have a good
understanding of mental
In this course, you will learn:
health If you want to learn about
.
What is meant by the term mental health issues to support
‘behaviour that challenges ’? children and young people that
How to recognise changes in you work with or those you care
individuals that may indicate an ,
episode of challenging behaviour for in your own life this level 2 ,
The importance of non verbal - course is perfect for you .
communication
How reflection on an incident can In this course, you will learn:
assist in managing future behaviour
Understand Children and Young
People s Mental Health in Context
’
Understand Factors Which May
Principles of Working Affect Children and Young People s
Mental Health
’
with Individuals with Understand Children and Young
Learning Disabilities People s Mental Health Concerns
’
Understand the Impact of Children
and Young People s Mental Health
Around 1 5 million people in the
’
. Concerns
UK have a learning disability If . Understand how to Support
you work with people with Children and Young People with
Mental Health Concerns
learning disabilities or are ,
interested in starting in the Common Health Conditions
sector it s essential you have a
, ’
good understanding of the signs If you work in care it s essential that
and symptoms of different you know about some of the most
, ’
health conditions as well as
,
common health conditions faced by
knowledge of legislation and the people in the UK This level 2 course
healthcare system .
.
covers a variety of health conditions
In this course, you will learn: including dementia strokes , ,
Understanding the Context of
sensory loss arthritis and
,
Supporting Individuals with Learning Parkinson s disease’ .
Disabilities In this course, you will learn:
Principles of Safeguarding and
Protection in Health and Social Care Understand How to Contribute to
Introduction to Personalisation in Monitoring the Health of Individuals
Social Care Affected by Health Conditions
Principles of Positive Risk Taking for -
Introductory Awareness of Sensory Loss
Individuals with Disabilities Stroke Awareness
Introductory Awareness of Autistic Dementia Awareness
Spectrum Conditions Arthritis Awareness
Principles of Supporting Individuals Parkinson s Disease Awareness
with a Learning Disability to Access
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Healthcare
Acacia Training & Development Ltd
Health & Social Care
Understanding the Safe Principles of Prevention
Handling of Medication in and Control of Infection in
Health Social Care & Healthcare Setting
Modern medicines are powerful About 300 000 patients develop an
,
substances which have beneficial infection in England each year while
effects for millions of people being treated by the NHS Protecting .
worldwide However inappropriate
. , people from infection is a really
use or handling of these substances important part of providing high quality -
can have severe or even fatal , , care especially as some life threatening
, -
consequences . infections can spread easily within care
environments
Up to date knowledge of the safe
.
- -
handling of medicines is essential for In this course you will gain the skills you
anyone working with medication This
,
.
need to tackle the risk of infection in
course is a great introduction to the your workplace The course covers
different types of medicines and how
.
procedures and regulations surrounding
to record store and handle them
,
infection control as well as the
appropriately
,
importance of maintaining a clean
environment .
In this course, you will learn:
In this course, you will learn:
Gain good up to date knowledge of
- -
the safe handling of medicines Understand the purpose and principles
Learn how to maintain stock and of infection control and the procedures
record store and dispose of
,
Understand how regulations inform
medication policy and practice
Understand the different types of Understand roles responsibilities
medication and how they are
, ,
principles and processes in relation to
classified cleaning decontamination and waste
Learn the correct procedure for record
,
-
management
keeping and the audit process Understand the role of risk assessments
Gain relevant skills knowledge and ,
Learn the importance of maintaining a
understanding to improve service user clean environment
experience Learn the sterilisation process
Learn how to safely handle laundry
Learn how to safely handle sharps
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Principles of Principles of End of
Dementia Care Life Care
Dementia is one of the main Britain has an ageing
causes of disability in later life , population the number of
–
and cases are rising by 2051 – , people aged over 64 is
it s expected that two million
’ expected to grow to 15 million
people in the UK will have by 2040 This means more
.
dementia . people will live with serious
In this course, you will learn: chronic illnesses and need
Understand the purpose and
end of life care .
principles of infection control and In this course, you will learn:
the procedures Develop knowledge and
Understand how regulations inform understanding of end of life care
policy and practice Covers topics including the support
Understand roles responsibilities
, ,
needed to manage pain and
principles and processes in relation discomfort
to cleaning decontamination and
,
Understand how dementia impacts
waste management on end of life care
Understand the role of risk Learn the role of the care worker at
assessments time of death
Learn the importance of Learn the loss and grief process
maintaining a clean environment
Learn the sterilisation process
Learn how to safely handle laundry Falls Prevention
Learn how to safely handle sharps Awareness
Care and Management Falls are the most frequent
and serious type of accident in
of Diabetes people aged 65 and over with ,
Diabetes is a growing health 10 000 falls happening each
,
problem worldwide but it can day Falls often affect a person
.
be prevented delayed or
,
physically and mentally they –
,
managed with simple lifestyle can result in fractures and
changes Whether you work in broken bones but also in a
,
.
the care sector or just want to lack of confidence and
look out for your own health isolation .
or the health of someone you If you work in health and
know this online course will
, social care or have contact
provide you with essential with older people who are
knowledge . more at risk of falls this,
In this course, you will learn: course is ideal for you You .
will learn about the risk
Evidence of staff competency to factors and causes of falls as
external stakeholders
,
Relevant in a wide variety of care well as how to prevent falls
settings and how to manage them
Reduces the risk of malpractice and when they happen .
negligence In this course, you will learn:
Improves your team s ’
understanding of forms and causes Falls in Context
of diabetes The Risk Factors and Causes of Falls
Reinforces the importance of careful Falls Assessment and Prevention
managing and monitoring Managing Falls
Acacia Training & Development Ltd
Personal Development
Principles of Team Leading Information Advice and
,
If you re looking to develop your
’
Guidance
team leading skills to manage a For many businesses being able
team effectively this fully online
,
to offer clear and accurate
,
level 2 Certificate in Principles of information advice or guidance
Team Leading will help you do just ,
and knowing what can be
that –
.
shared legally and professionally
You ll learn how to manage conflict
’ – is really important .
within teams how to handle
,
dissatisfied customers and how to In this course, you will learn:
be the best mentor possible . Explore communication techniques
Study how values attitudes and beliefs
,
In this course, you will learn: can affect interactions
Develop interaction and interpersonal
Principles of team leading skills
Understanding business Learn how information advice or
,
Understanding how to communicate guidance can be explored
work related information
- Learn how group interaction can be
Understanding how to deliver customer utilised
service and resolve problems Manage information including storage
,
Understanding how to develop working and retrieval
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Digital Skills for Care
The digital skills gap in the UK is on the rise and as ,
care and support services become more reliant on
digital technology it s important that those working
, ’
in the health and social care sector have the skills to
utilise the technology .
This qualification is designed for those in care
settings looking to enhance their digital literacy
skills supporting individuals with current job roles
,
or providing the opportunity for progression into a
role where digital skills are required .
Digital Skills for Work
It is estimated that 11 3 million adults in the UK do
.
not have basic digital skills Latest figures predict
.
that within the next 20 years 90 of all jobs will
, %
need some form of digital knowledge .
This qualification enhances your competency in
digital literacy skills supporting you within your
,
current job role or giving the opportunity for
progression into a role where digital skills are
required .
Digital Skills for Business
Digital technology is fast becoming an essential part
of the running of any business With the digital skills
.
gap on the increase many roles now require an
,
element of digital skills and organisations need to
ensure that staff have the right knowledge to run
utilise it effectively
.
This qualification enhances your competency in
digital literacy skills supporting you within your
,
current job role or giving the opportunity for
progression into a role where digital skills are
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