We also cover many specialties for health and social care professionals.
We also cover many specialties for health and social care professionals.
FAA Level 1 Award in Awareness of
First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) (4 hour)
Anyone can be affected by a mental health condition either themselves, a family member, friend or colleague. This awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health condition and the skills to start a conversation and be able to signpost a person towards professional help.
All members of the public can benefit from this course and it is a great stepping stone into First Aid for Mental Health.
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
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FAA Level 2 Award in
First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) (1 day)
This course is for everyone, specifically designed for employers fostering a positive mental health culture at work. It equips learners with comprehensive knowledge on common mental health conditions and the skills to respond if a colleague is struggling.
Learners undertaking this course will be considered First Aiders for Mental Health and be a point of contact within the workplace to help and support those experiencing a mental health crisis or developing a mental health problem.
Building on the Level 1 Award this course introduces the First Aid for Mental Health Action Plan which allows learners to provide their colleagues with comprehensive guidance and support for a suspected mental health condition. Learners will be able to provide signposting to professional help and support that person whilst they are receiving professional assistance.
This course also covers the effects of drugs and alcohol and provides learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to assist employers in implementing a positive mental health culture.
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
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FAA Level 3 Award in Supervising
First Aid for Mental Health (RQF) (2 days)
This course builds on the Level 2 Award and covers a wider range of mental health conditions and goes into detail on the range of therapy and professional support that a person may be given by professional bodies during treatment for a mental health condition.
The course is suitable for all persons within a workplace but is aimed at those who hold a supervisory/managerial level position and who have responsibility for implementing a positive mental health culture and responsibility for First Aid for Mental Health within an organisation.
A range of subjects are covered including:
- What is First Aid for Mental Health?
- Identifying mental health conditions
- Providing advice and starting a conversation
- Drugs and alcohol
- First Aid for Mental Health action plan
- First Aid for Mental Health in the workplace
- A large range of Mental Health conditions covered in detail
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Resilience Training
Many of us work in very high pressured, fast paced environments, often leading to significant stress. Well-executed training not only alleviates stress but serves as a powerful tool for enhancing motivation, employee engagement, and overall productivity. Importantly, it contributes to organizational compliance, success, and the attainment of high standards.
Our resilience training program has proven instrumental in assisting individuals to:
- Bounce back from significant stress with greater strength
- Recover swiftly from setbacks
- Adapt seamlessly to change
- Enhance efficiency and productivity
- Forge stronger, more cohesive teams
- Elevate staff retention rates
- Curtail absenteeism,
- Foster a culture of accountability and support
- Bolster confidence and adaptability
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Medication Management
A refresher for nurses, and a solid foundation for health care assistants. Great for building or rebuilding confidence in this complex area.
Topics covered include:
- Infection control and hand hygiene
- The “6 R's”
- Legal responsibilities
- Policies and procedures
- Side effects
- Contraindications
- Drug interactions
- Tolerance, dependence and addiction
- Controlled medications
- Prescriptions and who can prescribe
- Over the counter medicines
- Ordering medication
- Collecting medication
- Medication storage
- Medication disposal
- Consent
- Medication refusal
- Capacity issues
- Covert medication
- Self-administration
- Risk assessment
- Medicines support
- Medication aids
- Medication administration
- Medicating away from the care setting
- Secondary dispensing
- Time sensitive and PRN medications
- Medication challenges and errors
- Medication Administration Records
- Reporting concerns
- Polypharmacy
- Medication reviews
LGBT+ Inclusion
Fostering diversity and inclusion is crucial for cultivating happy and effective teams. Allow us to navigate the terminology landscape, explore your organisation's values regarding LGBT+ individuals, delve into LGBT+ history, and consider strategies to ensure a welcoming environment for LGBT+ members within the organization.
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Leadership
We are dedicated to understanding your organisation's pain points and crafting tailored solutions for effective resolution. Join us on a journey to explore a spectrum of leadership styles and theories, delve into the intricacies of motivation, and concentrate on fostering emotional intelligence and confidence within your team. Our collaborative efforts will provide valuable insights into navigating challenging conversations effectively, promoting a resilient and empowered organizational culture. Let's work together to unlock your organisation's full potential.
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Personality Disorders
A unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of working with individuals with personality disorders, understanding the underlying drivers of challenging behaviours. We thoroughly explore the causes, symptoms, and associated risks, followed by a focused discussion on optimal strategies to provide effective support on their path to recovery.
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Positive Behaviour Support
Explore the underlying reasons for challenging behaviour and discover how positive behaviour support can be instrumental. Examine the various phases of challenging behaviour, and engage in a discussion on the steps involved in crafting a positive behaviour support plan, along with the implementation of effective strategies. Gain an understanding of what constitutes a learning disability and explore its impact on overall functioning.
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Autism Awareness
Gain insight into the symptoms of Autism and explore effective strategies for providing support, such as effective communication. Delve into the impact of stress and anxiety on both the mind and body, and discover ways to minimise distress through supportive measures.
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Suicide Prevention
We outline the risk factors associated with suicidal ideation. Illuminate the warning signs indicative of someone contemplating ending their life. Gain insight into effective methods for supporting individuals in suicidal distress. Engage in a thoughtful discussion regarding the aftermath and the steps forward should suicide be completed.
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Wellbeing workshops for young people
The stress experienced by children and young people is magnified by the lack of coping strategies at this developmental stage. Headucate is dedicated to addressing this issue by actively engaging with young individuals, fostering insights into emotions, and providing tools to cope within a safe and supportive environment.
Adolescence, marked by perceived expectations from peers, teachers, and family, poses unique challenges. During this period, the shift in attachment from family to peers, coupled with the development of identity, can leave young individuals grappling with multiple stressors on their own. Furthermore, the role of dopamine in facilitating risk-taking, a natural part of learning from mistakes, becomes crucial in their development. However, when intertwined with mental ill health, this process can be daunting for both the individual and those around them. At Headucate, we aim to navigate these challenges and provide meaningful support during this critical phase of development.
A big shout out to Freya for giving our Headucate Mascott plenty of love and attention!