GMB Reach Out Tribal Care Courses 2015

Care Sector

Fully Funded Flexible Training Courses

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What is GMB Reachout? The GMB North West and Irish region has a dedicated training and adult learning project called GMB Reachout. This project works with the Region’s own Education Department to provide opportunities to members. As a GMB member you can contact one of the Reachout team to discuss your own training needs and receive FREE information, advice and guidance on the best routes to improve your skills and prospects in work. The project team negotiate with training providers to assist members in securing places on courses to suit you and your working circumstances. The fully funded courses outlined in this booklet are currently on offer to GMB members working in the Care sector. To enrol call 0161 877 9439 or email [email protected]. The GMB Reachout project also offer support and funded places on courses to any GMB member and their families facing redundancy or who are unemployed. Our aim of this is to support you and your family in retaining your current employment or assisting you in finding new opportunities quickly if you face redundancy or job loss. As a GMB member you will have access to our Learning hubs across the region offering training and education opportunities throughout the year. In most cases these courses are fully funded or subsidised at a special rate for GMB members. For more details: call 0161 877 9439 e-mail [email protected] or visit www.gmbreachout.org.uk You can also find us on Twitter: @GMBReachout

Flexible VRQ Training Programmes

Vocationally Related Qualifications (VRQs) are widely recognised professional qualifications, enabling learners to improve their

knowledge, skills and understanding of specific areas of employment. VRQs allow working and distance learners to access

accreditation at their convenience.

Fully Funded Courses

Tribal in partnership with Unionlearn and GMB Reach Out, is pleased to be able to offer a range of high-quality , fully funded,

distance learning programmes.

In order to be eligible, learners must be over 19 and have lived in the EU for the last three years. Learners are eligible if they hold a work visa (as long as it is at least 3 years old) but student visas

will not be accepted.

The following courses are available to those who work in or wish to work in the care sector.

Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care

Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care

Level 2 Mental Health Awareness

Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care

Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines

Level 2 Equality and Diversity

Further details of the courses can be found on the following pages.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come fist served basis subject to availability.

Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care (paper-based programme)

This programme is designed to help learners develop their knowledge and understanding of dementia and the principles of caring for people with the condition.

Course Content:

Dementia awareness The person-centred approach to the care and support of

individuals with dementia Understand the factors that can influence communication and

interaction with individuals who have dementia.

Level 2 Principles of End of Life Care (paper-based programme)

This course will provide learners with an understanding of the principles of palliative care.

Course Content:

Understanding end of life care

Communication during end of life care

Assessment and care planning in end of life care Person-centred approach to end of life care Care during the final hours of life and bereavement care

Level 2 Mental Health Awareness (paper-based programme)

This programme aims to broaden learners’ knowledge of mental ill-health and the most commonly diagnosed mental health conditions.

Course Content:

Understanding mental health Understanding stress Understanding anxiety Understanding phobias Understanding depression

Level 2 Preparing to Work in Adult Social Care (paper-based programme)

This programme aims to develop learners’ knowledge around a variety of topics that are fundamental to working in adult social care.

Course Content:

Principles of communication in adult social care settings

Principles of personal development in adult social care settings

Principles of diversity, equality and inclusion in adult social care settings

Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care

Introduction to duty of care in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings.

Level 2 Understanding the Safe Handling of Medicines (paper-based programme)

Learners will receive an introduction to the various medicines they are likely to encounter in a work environment, including how medicines are dispensed and administered, and their possible side effects.

Course Content:

Understand medication and prescriptions Supply, storage and disposal of medication Understand the requirements for the safe administration of

medication Record-keeping and audit processes for medication

administration and storage.

Level 2 Equality and Diversity (paper-based programme and online programmes available)

This course aims to give learners an introduction to the issues around stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination.

GMB Reach Out c/o St Antony’s Centre

Eleventh Street Trafford Park Manchester

M17 1JF

Tel: 0161 877 9439

www.gmbreachout.org.uk

Twitter: @GMBReachout