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Code: ASC/20/713 Basic First Aid (specific with no practical element) – certificate valid for one year - Covid19 Interim Training Programme

IMPORTANT: THIS TRAINING IS PART OF THE FAST-TRACK DISTANCE LEARNING DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS AND IS SUITABLE FOR NEW AND EXISTNG STAFF.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ONLINE SESSION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO ATTEND PHYSICALLY. THIS TRAINING IS DELIVERED USING VIDEOS AND USEFUL RESOURCES IN CONJUNCTION WITH A WORKBOOK YOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE. PLEASE IGNORE THE START AND FINISH TIMES OF THIS TRAINING ON THE LEARNING PORTAL.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT NEW STAFF ATTEND FACE TO FACE TRAINING WHEN AVAILABLE.

  • You will be sent a First Aid manual and workbook via email, so it’s vital that you give us your correct email address if it differs from the one on your East Sussex Learning Portal user account
  •  Workbooks are not to be shared between colleagues; each person who wishes to complete this training MUST book their own place on it. Workbooks returned to the trainer by delegates who have not booked a place will NOT be marked
  • After reading the First Aid manual, please complete the workbook and return it (via an email with answers typed or completed in PDF, saved and returned) for marking to ann.holland@eastsussex.gov.uk by no later than the Thursday after you receive the manual.
  • Please don’t hesitate to email Ann with any questions about Basic First Aid.
  • Ann will mark and return your workbook.
  • Your East Sussex Learning Portal user account will be updated to show completion of this training once your workbook has been marked.
  • Please look out for an email to complete session evaluation. We would appreciate your time in completing this so we can evaluate this temporary process. You will then be able to access your certificate online.


This is a distance learning course which does not involve attendance at a training venue or a virtual meeting. You will be sent a First Aid manual and workbook via email closer to the date of the course. Delegates should therefore ignore any map or venue information.

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1 07 December 2020 09:00 - 17:30 Distance Learning Map

Code: ESC/20/774 Being Your Best Knowing Your Worth

'Being Your Best You & Knowing your Worth’ through an understanding & demonstration of emotional intelligence and mindfulness
 
In this 2.5 hour workshop, there will be facilitator led presentations, individual and group work. (There is a built-in coffee/comfort break)
 
Diversity, Inclusion & Equality are integral to all aspects of the design and delivery of all Mui Li Associates Sessions. It is vital that individuals and groups understand and comply with The Equality Act 2010 (amended 2020).
 
We can often be our worst saboteurs, not recognising that the language and behaviours we use can send out unhelpful messages about our confidence and sense of worth. At times of change and uncertainty, it is important we remain confident and send positive messages about our skills and knowledge and what we can offer to new or existing employers and customers.

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1 07 December 2020 10:00 - 12:30 Remote Corporate Training Map

Code: ASC/20/832 Core Principles of Reablement

This course is the first part of the Reablement Assistance Programme (REAP) and is completed by new JCR and DPS reablement support workers. The course aims to give participants a greater understanding of the core principles of reablement.

This is a remotely delivered course and delegates should therefore ignore any map or venue information. The training will be delivered through SKYPE.

Once your place on this event has been confirmed, you will receive a separate Outlook calendar invite with a link to the SKYPE meeting. Please note this invite will be sent close to the day/time of the event. Please read the attached document – Attending online training- before joining the course.

Please look out for an email to complete session evaluation. We would appreciate your time in completing this so we can evaluate this temporary process. You will then be able to access your certificate.

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1 07 December 2020 16:00 - 18:00 Distance Learning Map

Code: ASC/20/833 Core Principles of Reablement - AM session (c)

This course is the first part of the Reablement Assistance Programme (REAP) and is completed by new JCR and DPS reablement support workers. The course aims to give participants a greater understanding of the core principles of reablement.

This is a remotely delivered course and delegates should therefore ignore any map or venue information. The training will be delivered through SKYPE.

Once your place on this event has been confirmed, you will receive a separate Outlook calendar invite with a link to the SKYPE meeting. Please note this invite will be sent close to the day/time of the event. Please read the attached document – Attending online training- before joining the course.

Please look out for an email to complete session evaluation. We would appreciate your time in completing this so we can evaluate this temporary process. You will then be able to access your certificate.

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1 07 December 2020 10:00 - 12:00 Distance Learning Map

Code: ASC/20/692 Falls Prevention - Online learning (c) (EVENT FULL)

An online learning course for staff working with people who are at risk of falls. The course utilises a recorded (voice over) PowerPoint presentation which can be viewed multiple times. There are also various activities and a case study to engage the learner. The course requires the completion and return of a workbook which serves to foster a deeper level of learning.

Access Requirements

• YouTube

• Microsoft Word

• Adobe Acrobat Reader

• Internet

• Closed captions have also been added to the presentation for delegates who are Hard of Hearing if this is their preferred method of access. Earphones or other assistive technology can also be used.

The video (YouTube) can be viewed on all digital platforms and can be viewed independently or as a small group (dependant on organisational social distancing policy). 

The workbook comes in a Word document format so access to Microsoft Word is required.

Once your place has been confirmed, the trainer will issue you with the necessary links and workbook shortly before the course is due.

 

 

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1 07 December 2020 09:30 - 13:30 Distance Learning Map

Code: ASC/20/797 Moving and Handling of People and Objects for Care Support Workers, Volunteers and PAs - Foundation Level Part 2 (practical face to face session) - Covid19 Interim Training Programme

This is Part 2 of a two-part blended learning training programme to be used to reduce face to face training time in accordance with COVID19 regulations.

Part 1 of the training (a virtual session via Skype or Teams) must be completed prior to attending Part 2, which is a face to face practical.

The Part 2 practical can also be applied for if candidates have attended a live SKYPE version of this course tilted “Moving and Handling of People and Objects for Care Support Workers/Volunteers and PAs - Foundation Level - Covid19 Interim Training Programme”

To adhere to Covid19 regulations this face to face course will be small groups with PPE masks, aprons and gloves provided.

The course is 2.5 hours long and will cover practical elements of:

  • Mobility testing
  • Sit to stand techniques
  • Assisting from chair to chair
  • Assisting in and out of bed, including the use of bed levers, bed pulls, non-slip slide sheets, leg lifters, utilising the profiling mattress
  • Walking aids
  • Assisting to walk techniques
  • Handling belts
  • Assisting clients on steps and stairs
  • Sliding boards
  • Turning aids
  • Dressing aids
  • Wheelchairs, including placing a wheelchair into a car

 

For the practical element participants attending should be fit, dressed appropriately and able to fully participate. Footwear should be flat/ low heel and closed in toes. No flipflops. Candidates will need to wear PPE.

NB. please note there is no access to any drinks or refreshments, so candidates will need to bring their own with them.

The course does not cover clients with restricted mobility, i.e who need hoisting or spend longer periods in bed. This is covered in an additional 2-part blended learning session. The 2-part foundation course must be completed before the restricted mobility course is undertaken.

During Covid19 restrictions these 2 courses replace the:

  • Moving and handling of objects ½ day
  • Moving and handling of people foundation level full day
  • Moving and handling advanced level, hoisting ½ day

 

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1 07 December 2020 09:30 - 12:00 Firwood House FIRS Map

Code: ASC/20/798 Moving and Handling of People and Objects for Care Support Workers, Volunteers and PAs - Foundation Level Part 2 (practical face to face session) - Covid19 Interim Training Programme (PM) (Cancelled)

This is Part 2 of a two-part blended learning training programme to be used to reduce face to face training time in accordance with COVID19 regulations.

Part 1 of the training (a virtual session via Skype or Teams) must be completed prior to attending Part 2, which is a face to face practical.

The Part 2 practical can also be applied for if candidates have attended a live SKYPE version of this course tilted “Moving and Handling of People and Objects for Care Support Workers/Volunteers and PAs - Foundation Level - Covid19 Interim Training Programme”

To adhere to Covid19 regulations this face to face course will be small groups with PPE masks, aprons and gloves provided.

The course is 2.5 hours long and will cover practical elements of:

  • Mobility testing
  • Sit to stand techniques
  • Assisting from chair to chair
  • Assisting in and out of bed, including the use of bed levers, bed pulls, non-slip slide sheets, leg lifters, utilising the profiling mattress
  • Walking aids
  • Assisting to walk techniques
  • Handling belts
  • Assisting clients on steps and stairs
  • Sliding boards
  • Turning aids
  • Dressing aids
  • Wheelchairs, including placing a wheelchair into a car

 

For the practical element participants attending should be fit, dressed appropriately and able to fully participate. Footwear should be flat/ low heel and closed in toes. No flipflops. Candidates will need to wear PPE.

NB. please note there is no access to any drinks or refreshments, so candidates will need to bring their own with them.

The course does not cover clients with restricted mobility, i.e who need hoisting or spend longer periods in bed. This is covered in an additional 2-part blended learning session. The 2-part foundation course must be completed before the restricted mobility course is undertaken.

During Covid19 restrictions these 2 courses replace the:

  • Moving and handling of objects ½ day
  • Moving and handling of people foundation level full day
  • Moving and handling advanced level, hoisting ½ day

 

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1 07 December 2020 13:30 - 16:00 Firwood House FIRS Map

Code: ESC/20/807 Principles for Risk Assessment

Please note that this session will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. See the details regarding this under Additional Information (below)  

The course aims to give you an appreciation of the requirement and importance of safety risk assessments.

If you work in a school or other child centred establishment can we please direct you to the Risk Assessment and Analysis sessions on the Children's Workforce channel, which are specifically tailored to your environment and needs.

 

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1 07 December 2020 09:30 - 12:30 Remote Corporate Training Map

Code: ASC/20/857 Safe Handling of Medication - Covid19 Interim Training Programme (EVENT FULL)

On the date of your Safe Handling of Medication training, you will receive an email from tania.hudson@eastsussex.gov.uk with a link to a recorded presentation and a workbook. 

The link is on the ESCC YouTube channel and is by invitation only, so please don’t forward to colleagues. 

  • After viewing the 30 minute presentation, please complete the workbook and return for marking to tania.hudson@eastsussex.gov.uk IF POSSIBLE ON THE SAME DAY
  • The workbook has additional information and helpful links which may be useful to refer back to
  • Please don’t hesitate to email Tania with any questions about safe handling of medication
  • Tania will mark and return your workbook
  • Please look out for an email to complete session evaluation. We would appreciate your time in completing this so we can evaluate this temporary process. You will then be able to access your certificate.

IMPORTANT: THIS TRAINING IS PART OF THE COVID19 INTERIM TRAINING PROGRAMME DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS AND IS SUITABLE FOR NEW AND EXISTNG STAFF. 

YOU MUST UNDERTAKE COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS WITHIN THE WORKPLACE BEFORE CARRYING OUT MEDICATION DUTIES.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT NEW STAFF ATTEND FACE TO FACE TRAINING WHEN AVAILABLE.

 

 

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1 07 December 2020 09:30 - 12:30 Distance Learning Map

Code: ASC/20/722 Assisting Clients with Swallowing Difficulties – Covid19 Interim Training Programme (c) (EVENT FULL)

IMPORTANT: THIS TRAINING IS PART OF THE COVID19 INTERIM TRAINING PROGRAMME AND IS SUITABLE FOR NEW AND EXISTNG STAFF.

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT NEW STAFF ATTEND FACE TO FACE TRAINING WHEN AVAILABLE.
You will be sent links to resources and a workbook via email, so it’s vital that you give us your correct email address if it differs from the one on your East Sussex Learning Portal user account
Workbooks are not to be shared between colleagues; each person who wishes to complete this training MUST book their own place on it. Workbooks returned to the trainer by delegates who have not booked a place will NOT be marked
After completing the workbook please return it (via an email with answers typed or completed in PDF, saved and returned) for marking to ann.holland@eastsussex.gov.uk by no later than the Friday after you receive the workbook.
Please don’t hesitate to email Ann with any questions about assisting clients with swallowing difficulties.
Ann will mark and return your workbook.
Your East Sussex Learning Portal user account will be updated to show completion of this training once your workbook has been marked.
Please look out for an email to complete session evaluation. We would appreciate your time in completing this so we can evaluate this temporary process. You will then be able to access your certificate online.

This is a remotely delivered course and delegates should therefore ignore any map or venue information.

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Session Session Date Session Time Session Venue Map
1 08 December 2020 09:30 - 16:30 Distance Learning Map