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Sustainability – Social Responsibility of Business
Social responsibility in business is becoming increasingly important, not only for the environment but also to consumers looking to buy from responsible companies.This course covers a variety of topics including what corporate social responsibility is, a definition of greenwashing and why the triple bottom line is more important now than ...
Using IT to Increase Productivity
Learn how to choose the most appropriate IT tools and systems to use for specific tasks. - Understand the factors that can affect an IT task (such as legal guidelines and constraints)- Learn to demonstrate the use of specific IT tools and systems and review their work approach to specific tasks to work out how this could be improved in th...
Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5
The purpose of the Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5 course is to motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to think through real-life situations involving mathematics and to form a plan of action based on logic" www.sqa.org.ukUndertaking this qualification will allow you to study maths in real-life contex...
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Statistics show that the prevalence of mental ill health among children and young people is increasing. One in eight people aged 5 to 19 now have a diagnosable mental health condition, such as an anxiety disorder, depression or a conduct disorder. This equates to three in every classroom! Appropriate support and understanding are vital. W...
Numeracy @ SCQF Level 5
Delivered via Open LearningSQA code: F3GF 11This Unit seeks to develop skills of interpretation and communication of graphical information and application of a wide range of numerical skills in everyday and straightforward, generalised contexts.Numeracy at SCQF level 5 is about applying numerical skills in personal, workplace, social, and...
Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines
Poor practice in relation to the administration of medicines can lead to serious errors being made and ultimately cause injury to people using health and social care services. Therefore, it’s essential that care staff understand procedures for handling medicines safely and that they follow safe practice guidelines when dealing with medi...
Awareness of Dementia
There are approximately 850,000 people in the United Kingdom who have some form of dementia, with numbers expected to rise above one million by 2025. This course is designed for anyone who wishes to improve their knowledge and understanding of the condition and of how to apply the principles of ‘person-centred dementia care’.This cour...
Understanding End of Life Care
The course will be ideal for health and social care workers who wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of end of life care and palliative care. It also has relevance to all types of care settings, including hospices, care homes, care in the community and primary care.The course aims to develop the learner’s knowledge and unde...
Certificate in Understanding the Care & Management of Diabetes
Around 4 million people in the UK have been diagnosed with diabetes (WHO). There are also thought to be around 850,000 people with undiagnosed diabetes. Although there is no cure for diabetes, careful management of the condition can help maintain blood sugar levels and control symptoms. This course helps learners apply good practice rela...
Mental Health Awareness
Mental health concerns how we think, feel and behave and mental health problems can affect anyone. In fact, as many as one in four people in the UK will be diagnosed with a mental health issue at some point in their lives. This figure indicates that most people will have firsthand experience of mental distress, whether it be themselves or...