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Saturday Courses:

 

We currently have availability for the following training courses, being delivered across the Leicestershire area:

 

Paediatric First Aid

(12 Hours)

06/12/2025 & 13/12/2025

9.15am-4.15pm

 

Paediatric First Aid

(12 Hours)

24/01/2026 & 31/01/2026

9.15am-4.15pm

 

Designated Safeguarding Children Lead (ONLINE)

31/01/2026

9.15am-12.15pm

 

Safeguarding Children - Essential Awareness (ONLINE)

31/01/2026

9.15am-12.15pm

 

Quality training & refreshments provided.

 

Price includes certification.

 

Please contact us for further information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stroke Awareness

 

Course aim :

 

This half day course enables staff to recognise the signs and symptoms of a stroke and outlines the subsequent physical and psychological support that individuals may require.

 

Learning outcomes :

 

  • Define stroke
  • Recognise the main causes of stroke
  • Recognise the symptoms of a stroke
  • Understand how risk of stroke may be reduced
  • Understand challenges of life after stroke
  • Recognise the importance of Person Centred Care

 

Course content :

 

  • Types of stroke
  • Emergency action (FAST)
  • Who may be at risk of a stroke ??
  • Lifestyle factors
  • Lifestyle changes
  • Medical treatment
  • The care package
  • Maintaining good posture for stroke patients
  • Dysphagia awareness
  • Effective communication

 

Course time : 3 hours

 

CQC outcomes :

 

Outcome 1 – Respecting and involving people who use services

Outcome 4 – Care and welfare of people who use services

 

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