Open LearningUnderstanding Safeguarding and Prevent

Safeguarding is not a static subject. New threats emerge and better ways of working are developed that help to reduce the likelihood of harm and abuse happening to children and young people. The ‘new threats’ of our time include cyber-bullying and cyberstalking, as well as online grooming for sexual exploitation. They also include the...
Open LearningCertificate in Drug Awareness

The Level 2 Certificate in Drug Awareness Studies and their Applications course is appropriate for the widest possible range of candidates, including anyone wanting to learn more about drug issues, those working with substance mis-users, and people in support work roles, such as youth work, counselling or community work....
Open LearningPrinciples of Working with Individuals with Learning Disabilities

Although individuals with learning disabilities and their families continue to face many challenges, most commentators would agree that we are living in more enlightened and optimistic times in terms of our approach to learning disability support. Individuals with learning disabilities are now being offered more personalised services with...
Open LearningCertificate in Falls Prevention Awareness

This qualification is aimed at anyone working in a health or social care environment, particularly those who support, or have contact with, older people who have an increased propensity to falls. It will also be useful to individuals who support family members or friends who are at risk of falling.Being more ‘falls aware’ can signific...
Open LearningCommon Health Conditions

This course is designed to raise the candidate’s awareness of some of the most common health conditions among older people in the UK. They will explore arthritis, stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and sensory loss (both hearing and visual impairments).Candidates will examine the signs, symptoms, risk factors and treatment options...
Open LearningUnderstanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

All local authorities are required, by law, to record and monitor ‘safeguarding concerns’ in their area.This course explores two key principles that everyone who works within health and social care should strive to uphold. The first principle is that of promoting and respecting an individual’s dignity. The second principle is that o...
Open LearningUnderstanding Childhood Illnesses

If you care for babies or young children in a personal or professional capacity, it is crucial that you have a good understanding of childhood illnesses. This includes understanding why babies and children may become unwell, being able to spot the signs of a developing illness and knowing what to do in these situations. Candidates begin t...
Open LearningLiterature 1 @ SCQF Level 6

Enquiries and to book a place: Email openlearning@dumgal.ac.ukThis course is designed to develop your literary analysis skills and build your awareness of social and moral concerns to help you make reasoned judgements about literary texts, plays, poems, novels and short stories.If you have a keen interest in literature or communications ...
Open LearningPrevention & Control of Infection

This course looks at the meaning and importance of infection control, as well as the causes of infections and the conditions in which they thrive and spread. It also outlines the methods used to prevent and control the spread of infection....
Open LearningCertificate in Information, Advice & Guidance

This qualification is ideal for anyone with an interest and/or some involvement in information, advice or guidance delivery in their work. It would benefit those in roles such as learning support, mentors, people working in voluntary organisations or with adult or community groups tutors and outreach workers.This qualification will enabl...