The Willow Centre Chelmsford

Care Act – Update for Providers
2016-05-12 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London) | The Willow Centre, The Willow Centre, Unit 3, Kingsdale Business Centre, Regina Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1PE, United Kingdom
Course aimed at Care Professionals who need to know about Care Act and its updates.

In-House Trainer
2016-04-29 09:30 - 16:30
This 1 day course will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver general training for ‘in house’ staff only. This course is intended to be a starting point for senior staff wishing to become ‘in-house’ trainers.
The course will cover the following:

How to vary teaching methods
Adapting to various learning styles
How people retain information
Building feedback to you sessions
Planning your session
Preparing the individual lesson plan
Evaluation processes
Presentation skills
Do’s and don’ts

This course is presented by means of tutorials, practical exercises, group discussions and it is certificated as attendance only.
Please note that dates are subject to changes and prices exclude VAT.

Mental Capacity Act (DoLS) – 1 Day Provider Managers Course
2016-04-25 09:30 - 16:30
COURSE SOLD OUT
This popular one day course gives a working knowledge of both the MCA & DOLS legislation which is of paramount importance to upholding the good standards of care expected from those in the care sectors. This course is aimed at Managers of Care Services who need to know, understand and comply with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguard (DoLS) statutory requirements.
Course Content:
The following topics will be covered:

Current legislation
List the functions of the Mental Capacity Act
Policy and procedures
Describe the groups that will be affected by the legislation
The assessment procedure
Explain what is meant by the functional test
What is meant by best interests
Explain the role of Lasting Power of Attorneys
What protection is available for decision makers
Explain the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards including up to date rulings regarding the ACID test
Understand the limits of restraint issues
Describe the function of the Court of Protection
Understand the roles of various people involved
Train others in Mental Capacity Act and DOLS requirements within their working environment

Safeguarding Adults - Basic Awareness
2016-04-22 09:30 - 12:30
This course is aimed at professionals who are working with adults in a front line capacity.
This course outlines the following:

Relevant policies and legislation around Safeguarding
What is abuse? Exploration of factors that can lead to abuse
Identify signs and symptoms of abuse
How to report any concerns
How to record incidents correctly
Learn good practice vs bad practice

This course is certificated as attendance only.
Prices are ex. VAT. Dates are subject to change.

Paediatric First Aid (Ofsted) – 2 Day
2016-04-14 09:00 - 2016-04-15 16:00
This is an Ofsted accredited course that is suitable for persons who work or look after children and young people.
This course is aimed at people who are the first aid appointed representative in their workplace or organisation where children and infants are present. This course covers a variety of areas and is certificated.
There may be an assessment at the end of this course or continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments during the course.
The course will cover the following with a focus on children and infants:

The role of the Paediatric first aider
Choking in Children and infants
To assess an emergency situation
Cuts, Grazes, bruising and bumps
Communication and casualty care
Diabetic emergencies
Allergic Reaction in children (Bites/stings)
Fainting
Asthma in children and infants
Head & eye injuries
Bleeding (minor and severe)
Health and safety (first aid) regulations and recording of accidents
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Poisoning
Burns and scalds
Resuscitation (Children CPR)
Convulsions in children and infants
Seizures in children and infants

First Aid at Work (3 day course–accredited)
2016-04-11 09:00 - 2016-04-13 16:00, 2016-02-17 09:00 - 2016-02-19 16:00
This course is aimed at people who are the first aid appointed representative in their workplace or organisation. This course covers a variety of areas and is certificated.
There may be an assessment at the end of this course or continuous observation by the trainer and written assessments during the course.
The course will cover:

The role of the first aider
Head injuries
Managing an emergency
Health and safety (first aid) regulations
Communication and casualty care
Low blood sugar
Asthma
Poisoning
Bleeding (minor and severe)
Resuscitation (adult CPR)
Bone, muscle and joint injuries
Seizures (adult)
Burns and scalds
Severe allergic reaction
Chest pains (including heart attack)
Shock
Choking (adult)
Spinal injuries
Eye injuries
Stroke
Fainting
Unconscious casualty

Mental Capacity Act (DoLS) Train the Trainer – 2 Day Programme
2016-04-07 10:00 - 2016-04-08 16:00
Working knowledge of both the MCA & DOLS legislation is of paramount importance to upholding the good standards of care expected from those in the care sectors. This course not only covers these topics in some depth, but also equips delegates with a range of instructor skills so organisations will benefit from having a dedicated in-house MCA & DOLS trainer.
Course Content:
The following topics will be covered:

Current legislation
List the functions of the Mental Capacity Act
Policy and procedures
Describe the groups that will be affected by the legislation
The assessment procedure
Explain what is meant by the functional test
What is meant by best interests
Explain the role of Lasting Power of Attorneys
What protection is available for decision makers
Explain the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards including up to date rulings regarding the ACID test
Understand the limits of restraint issues
Describe the function of the Court of Protection
Understand the roles of various people involved
Train others in Mental Capacity Act and DOLS requirements within their working environment

Train the Trainer Elements:

How to vary teaching methods
Planning your session
Adapting to various Learning styles
Preparing the individual lesson plan
How people retain information
Evaluation processes
Building in Feedback to your sessions
Presentation skills
Dos and don’ts

This MCA and DoLS Train the Trainers course is presented by means of tutorials, practical exercises and group discussions.
Course Assessment:
The course is delivered in 2 days and candidates must demonstrate a willingness to learn along with interaction of group activities and present an extract of their proposed session in the wider group.
Pre Requisite for the Course:
Applicants must have attended MCA and DoLS training prior to attending this Train the Trainer Course. It is expected that this course will refresh knowledge sufficiently in order to deliver up to date information within their individual sessions.

Champions: MCA (DoLs) – 1/2 Day Course
2016-04-04 13:30 - 16:30
This half day course ensures that you can Champion MCA good practice in your workplace/ organisation. This role will enable learners to act as a contact person within their workplace to offer advice and guidance to colleagues on MCA practice and to provide support and signposting . Champions will play a lead role in ensuring their peers are aware of their duties responsibilities around MCA.

Champions: Safeguarding – 1/2 Day Course
2016-04-04 09:30 - 12:30, 2016-02-12 09:00 - 12:00
Become a Safeguarding Adults Champion in your workplace. Champions will be pro-active in accessing information in relation to safeguarding issues and will have a coaching role within your workplace- and able to answer some questions regarding Adult Safeguarding to more junior.

Beginners English
2016-04-02 09:00 - 12:00
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at people who want to converse more fluently in the English language and to improve their language skills.
Our course will help you improve English in the following areas:

Reading
Writing
Speaking

We ask that delegates sit a simple proficiency test at the beginning of the course to find out your level of English and then the course will advance with a combination of online exercises, games and interactive study that will be set by your tutor to improve your English conversational and written skills.
This course will run across a 4 week period on a Saturday.
This course is certificated.

Care Certificate – 15 Standards Intensive Course
2016-03-26 09:00 - 17:00
** New Programme**
Who is it for?
This course is for health and care workers new to the sector or for existing staff who would like to refresh their knowledge and update their skills. The course covers the knowledge requirements in a one day intensive session (you will need to add on the Moving and Handling and First Aid sessions separately to this in order to achieve the Care Certificate Standards). The course will focus on the 15 standards and it will help you to complete your workbook with confidence.
Certification of competence will be issued by our trainer, allowing candidates to complete their training with confidence in their own workplace.

Mental Capacity Act (DoLS) – Do you know your MCA from your DoLS?
2016-03-11 10:00 - 13:00
This introductory course will give you an overview of the Mental Capacity Act.

Mental Capacity Act (DoLS) Train the Trainer – 2 DAY MANAGERS
2016-03-07 10:00 - 2016-03-08 16:00
This course enable you to train in house on Mental Capacity & DoLs to ensure compliance with Mental Capacity Act of 2005. This will become an accredited programme – Accreditation pending.

Champions: Dementia – 1/2 Day Course
2016-03-01 13:00 - 16:00, 2016-02-10 09:00 - 12:00
This NEW half -day course aims to develop the role of Champion in the workplace. The Champion will ensure that good practice principles are applied in your workplace.

In House Trainer - General Training Skills – 1 Day Course
2016-02-22 09:00 - 16:00
This course will provide learners with the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver general training for in house staff only. This course is intended to be a starting point for senior staff wishing to become in house trainers

Care Certificate Assessor Course
2016-02-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2016-01-13 09:00 - 12:00
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….
The Willow Centre has launched a specific training course to enable Care Certificate Assessors to develop the knowledge and confidence to successfully undertake their role and make clear and consistent assessment decisions to comply with the requirements of the Care Certificate and to meet National Occupational Standards LSILADD09- Assess Learner Achievement.
This is an ESSENTIAL course for anyone who will be involved in or have responsibility for assessing other staff working towards the Care Certificate 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.
The Assessors course will benefit both those NEW to assessment and current assessors who require REFRESHER training. The course will be delivered by experts in health and social care assessment to ensure delegates are provided with the relevant context for their assessment decisions.
Course Objectives:
This course will develop the knowledge and skills and boost the confidence of staff in your organisation with the responsibly for assessing the Care Certificate.
The Assessors course covers knowledge and understanding of the following:

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

Train the Trainer - Moving & Handling (People)
2016-02-06 09:00 - 2016-02-08 16:30
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.

IN HOUSE TRAINER - General Training Skills – 1 DAY
2016-01-22 09:00 - 16:00

Care Act – Update for Providers – review of Oct 2015
2016-01-15 10:00 - 17:00
Course aimed at All Care Professionals who will need to know duties and responsibilities of the new Care Act.
