Emergency First Aid
2020-11-06 09:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This course is essential for staff who must have basic First Aid training to fulfil their role within the workplace.

This course will cover the following First Aid basics:

The role of the First Aider
How to manage an emergency
Cuts, burns and bleeds (minor and severe)
Choking and fainting
Shock and seizure
How to deal with an unconscious person

The course is delivered in a variety of theory and practical sessions which include CPR exercises.
A written assessment or continuous observation by the trainer with certification on completion.
How long is it?
This course is 1 day with registration at 09:00 and ending around 16:30
What is the cost?
Cost of this course is £80 plus VAT

Please note: Course dates may be subject to change. Prices are excluding VAT.
Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk

Moving & Handling (People) Train the Trainer
2020-11-10 09:00 - 2020-11-12 17:00, 2021-07-26 09:30 - 2021-07-28 16:30, 2021-10-11 09:30 - 2021-10-13 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This certificated three day course is suitable for professionals who are already skilled in Moving and Handling and who want to train others in this technique. The course will focus on the following areas:

Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Manual Handling Law and ACOPS Guidance
Manual Handling responsibilities & the Law
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end to ensure competency and the course is certificated.
Price is £599 excluding VAT.
Please note: Dates may be subject to change.

Dementia Care Practice Workshop
2020-11-26 09:30 - 12:30, 2020-11-26 13:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is it for?
Do you look after a family member or a friend living with dementia? Perhaps you volunteer or support someone living in the community. Our Dementia Care Education Day is designed for families, carers, volunteers, wardens anyone that feels they would like to have more knowledge and practical tips to help people living with dementia. This Day is for you if:

you would like to gain a better understanding of your friend or family member living with dementia and how to support them
you would like to learn about the different types of dementia and how they can affect the brain as the dementia progresses
you would like to learn about strategies that may help when different behaviours come into play
you would like to be able to ask questions in a safe, supportive environment
you would like to meet other people who are taking care of a friend or family member with dementia in a similar situation to be able to chat about their experiences

Course Aims and Objectives
This 3 hour (half day) course will give people a real insight into what it feels like to live with dementia; an understanding of effects on daily life and the importance of adapting how we communicating to meeting the needs of the person with Dementia.
This course is for everyone from people who have a friend/relative who has Dementia to health professionals who would like to know more about this condition.

Course Sessions
Thursday 26th November – AM session – 09:30 – 12:30 and PM session – 13:30 – 16:30

Course Cost
The cost is £35 plus Vat
Certification of attendance is issued together with handouts upon completion.

Emergency First Aid
2021-03-25 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-06-25 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-11-05 09:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This course is essential for staff who must have basic First Aid training to fulfil their role within the workplace.
Course Content:
This course will cover the following First Aid basics:

The role of the First Aider
How to manage an emergency
Cuts, burns and bleeds (minor and severe)
Choking and fainting
Shock and seizure
How to deal with an unconscious person

The course is delivered in a variety of theory and practical sessions which include CPR exercises.
A written assessment or continuous observation by the trainer with certification on completion of course.
How long is it?
This course is 1 day with registration at 09:00 and ending around 16:30
What is the cost?
Cost of this course is £80 plus VAT

Please note: Course dates may be subject to change. Prices are excluding VAT.
Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk

Moving & Handling (People) Train the Trainer - 1 Day Refresher
2021-03-26 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-06-30 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-09-09 09:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is it for?
This 1 day REFRESHER course is suitable for professionals who are already competent in their Train the Trainer practices and want to update their knowledge and skills. The course will update on the following areas:

Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biometrics & Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Manual Handling Law and A.C.O.P.S Guidance
Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end to ensure competency and the course is certificated. Course price is excluding VAT.
Please Note: Candidates will also be asked to produce evidence of original TTT training when booking this course. Dates are subject to change.

Approved Assessor
2021-04-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2021-07-08 09:00 - 16:30, 2021-10-01 09:00 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for persons who are working in a ‘front line’ capacity and dealing with people who need aids/equipment to assist them in their daily living.
This One Day course will give you awareness , knowledge and competency in the ordering processes of daily living equipment. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council who will issue the PIN (where appropriate) and Login details upon completion of this course.*
The course will cover the following:

To provide Information, Guidance and Permission (where applicable) to access and order a specific range of equipment identified during the assessment or review process as necessary to meet identified, eligible needs.
To ensure you are competent when assessing for equipment.
To inform you of the process of ordering equipment via Essex County Council’s Uniqus portal.

This course is certificated based on competency in the ordering of specific equipment and will include the issuing of Login & PIN details for delegates upon completion (where applicable).
*Please Note: This course is suitable for Health & Social Care staff who are wishing to provide social care equipment to those who have long term disabling impairments (with no significant recovery or improvement) using an ECC Uniqus PIN.
This course is NOT SUITABLE for health staff who would like a PIN to order Health Equipment. Any enquiries relating to this will need to be had with health management.

Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: caroline@willowcentre.co.uk
The cost of this one day course is £220.00 plus VAT
*Dates maybe subject to change.

Care Certificate Assessor Training
2021-06-01 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-09-21 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-12-02 09:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Do you have the right knowledge and skills in your organisation to carry out Care Certificate assessments to satisfy the regulators? Have your assessors received the appropriate training to assess competently and consistently? You may think ‘yes’ but read on…..
Who is this course for?
This one day session is ESSENTIAL for anyone who will be involved in or have responsibility for assessing other staff working towards the Care Certificate and who do not hold a formal assessors qualification. The course will give participants an introduction to the Care Certificate along with the evidence towards Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practice of Assessment.
This assessors course will benefit both those New to assessment and current assessors who require Refresher training. The course will be delivered by experienced trainers whose expertise in Health and Social Care assessment will ensure delegates are provided with the relevant context for their assessment decisions.
Course objectives
This course will develop the knowledge and skills needed to boost confidence of staff with the responsibility for assessing their colleagues in the Care Certificate. It will help staff make clear and consistent assessment decisions to comply with the requirements of the Care Certificate and to meet National Occupational Standards LSILADD09 – Ass Learner Achievement.
The course will cover

Care Certificate workbook
Roles and responsibilities
Evidence requirements
Assessment methods
Using observations to assess competence in the workplace
Giving feedback on assessment decisions
Action planning, including GROW model of coaching and setting SMART objectives
Recording assessment decisions including cross referencing assessments for different standards.

Moving & Handling (People) Training Levels 1 & 2
2021-06-10 09:00 - 17:00 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
The course assists with compliance of the Care Certificate theory and practical training requirements developed jointly by Skills for Care, Health Education England and Skills for Health.
Who is it for?
This one day training has been designed for all Healthcare Professionals whose work involves the Moving & Handling of People.
The course will focus on the following areas:

Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law
Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving Equipment
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end of the course will be competent to provide correct people handling techniques so that risks are reduced to themselves and those in their care. This course is regulated and certified by an External Quality Assessor. An accredited certificate will be issued upon completion of the training.
09:00 registration for 09:30 start. End times may vary.
Course prices are exclusive of VAT.

Moving & Handling (People) Basic Refresher Training
2021-07-15 09:30 - 16:30, 2021-09-17 09:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is it for?
This one day course is suitable for professionals who have had basic training in Moving and Handling (People) and who need a Refresher to remain competent at this level. It is also essential to cover the knowledge and practical requirements of the Care Certificate and to update on any new legislation and practices.
The course will focus on the following areas:

Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law
Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving Equipment
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end of the course will be competent to provide correct people handling techniques so that risks are reduced to themselves and those in their care. A certificate of attendance will be issued upon completion of the training.
09:30 registration for 10am start. End times will vary.
Course prices are exclusive of VAT.

Basic Life Support CPD Accredited - Online Training
2021-08-09 - 2021-09-09 | Online
Please contact us if you’re interested in the course –
01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk.
Duration: 3Hrs
Access: 30 Days
Overview

Accredited CPD Certificate awarded upon completion.
Free upgrade on to our state of the art platform
Career Advice available on completion
12 Months unlimited Access

Basic Life Support
Early resuscitation can improve survival rates by up to 60%. This course is for anybody, trained or untrained, who wishes to feel more confident in dealing with a collapsed adult or child. Please note that the Online course does not qualify its users to carry out either of these tasks without further practical training.
Course Outline
Course Curriculum
Know how to assess the collapsed victim.
Module 1 – Learn how to perform chest compression and rescue breathing
Module 2 – Know how to deal with a person who is choking
Module 3 – Be able to place an unconscious person in the recovery position
Module 4 – Understand your legal obligations under the first aid regulations
Who Is This For
This package is designed for any individual wishing to pursue or enhance their career in Health and Social Care. Our Online Courses are a cost-effective and successful approach for many individuals. It provides a flexible learning method, allowing candidates to schedule learning at a time that suits them and fits in with other commitments; ideal for those who find it difficult to take time away from their workplace. It also allows candidates to work at their own pace, and revisit sections of the course as often as needed, leading to a fuller understanding of all the topics covered. In addition, there are none of the high costs of travel and accommodation associated with courses at an external venue.
Requirements
Our training works on all devices including Mobile phones, IPad’s, Android tablets, Macs and PCs.
Operating Systems

Browsers

Exams Process
Exams and Accreditation Features:

This course is accredited by The CPD Group
Our Online test will be multiple choice. You can retake the test at no extra cost to improve your grade.
An accredited certificate is awarded upon completion which enables you to obtain certified CPD hours
All evidence of learning and certification will remain on our system for your future reference.

Course Cost: £99.00 Now £75!
Please contact us if you’re interested in the course –
01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk.

Approved Assessor
2021-10-27 09:00 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for persons who are working in a ‘front line’ capacity and dealing with people who need aids/equipment to assist them in their daily living.
This One Day course will give you awareness, knowledge and competency in the ordering processes of daily living equipment. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council who will issue the PIN (where appropriate) and Login details upon completion of this course.*
The course will cover the following:

To provide Information, Guidance and Permission (where applicable) to access and order a specific range of equipment identified during the assessment or review process as necessary to meet identified, eligible needs.
To ensure you are competent when assessing for equipment.
To inform you of the process of ordering equipment via Essex County Council’s Uniqus portal.

This course is certificated based on competency in the ordering of specific equipment and will include the issuing of Login & PIN details for delegates upon completion (where applicable).
*Please Note: This course is suitable for Health & Social Care staff who are wishing to provide social care equipment to those who have long term disabling impairments (with no significant recovery or improvement) using an ECC Uniqus PIN.
This course is NOT SUITABLE for health staff who would like a PIN to order Health Equipment. Any enquiries relating to this will need to be had with health management.

Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: caroline@willowcentre.co.uk
The cost of this one day course is £220.00 plus VAT
*Dates maybe subject to change.

Approved Assessor
2021-11-17 09:00 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for persons who are working in a ‘front line’ capacity and dealing with people who need aids/equipment to assist them in their daily living.
This One Day course will give you awareness, knowledge and competency in the ordering processes of daily living equipment. We are working in partnership with Essex County Council, who will issue the PIN (where appropriate) and Login details upon completion of this course.*
The course will cover the following:

To provide Information, Guidance and Permission (where applicable) to access and order a specific range of equipment identified during the assessment or review process as necessary to meet identified, eligible needs.
To ensure you are competent when assessing for equipment.
To inform you of the process of ordering equipment via Essex County Council’s Uniqus portal.

This course is certificated based on competency in the ordering of specific equipment and will include the issuing of Login & PIN details for delegates upon completion (where applicable).
*Please Note: This course is suitable for Health & Social Care staff who are wishing to provide social care equipment to those who have long-term disabling impairments (with no significant recovery or improvement) using an ECC Uniqus PIN.
This course is NOT SUITABLE for health staff who would like a PIN to order Health Equipment. Any enquiries relating to this will need to be had with health management.

Please contact us if you want to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk
The cost of this one day course is £220.00 plus VAT
*Dates may be subject to change.

Moving & Handling (People) Train the Trainer
2021-11-22 09:30 - 2021-11-24 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is this course for?
This certificated three day course is suitable for professionals who are already skilled in Moving and Handling and who want to train others in this technique. The course will focus on the following areas:

Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics and Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Manual Handling Law and ACOPS Guidance
Manual Handling responsibilities & the Law
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end to ensure competency and the course is certificated.
Price is £599 excluding VAT.
Please contact us if you’d like to book one or more places – 01245 267071 or email: admin@willowcentre.co.uk.

Moving & Handling (People) Train the Trainer - 1 Day Refresher
2021-11-25 09:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is it for?
This 1 day REFRESHER course is suitable for professionals who are already competent in their Train the Trainer practices and want to update their knowledge and skills. The course will update on the following areas:

Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics & Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Manual Handling Law and A.C.O.P.S Guidance
Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end to ensure competency and the course is certificated. Course price is excluding VAT.
Please Note: Candidates will also be asked to produce evidence of original TTT training when booking this course. Dates are subject to change.

Moving & Handling (People) Train the Trainer - 1 Day Refresher - £120.00+vat
2022-10-07 09:30 - 16:30 | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Who is it for?
This 1 day REFRESHER course is suitable for professionals who are already competent in their Train the Trainer practices and want to update their knowledge and skills. The course will update on the following areas:

Anatomy of the Spine and Types of Injuries
Biomechanics & Ergonomics
Safe Lifting Techniques – L.I.T.E
Lifting Objects
Key Elements of People Moving
Manual Handling Law and A.C.O.P.S Guidance
Manual Handling Responsibilities and the Law
Risks and Controls related to People Moving
People Moving – Risk Assessments/ Personal Plan
People Moving – Controversial Techniques
People Moving – Good Techniques
Practical Sessions and Assessments in People Moving

Candidates will be assessed throughout the course and at the end to ensure competency. The course is certificated. Course price is excluding VAT.
Please Note: Candidates will also be asked to produce evidence of original TTT training when booking this course. Dates are subject to change.
To book the course, please, call or email us.
