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SUMMARY:First Aid at Work - REVALIDATION
DESCRIPTION:Course fee: £195+VAT\nA significant saving on a national providers price of £305+VAT\n\nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nAll sessions must be attended (T&C’s apply).\nDay 1: 10/08/2026\nDay 2: 17/08/2026 \nThis course is to revalidate those with an existing First Aid at Work certificate. Attendees must have an in date First Aid at Work certificate. Please send a copy to coursebookings@hcpa.co.uk \n*This course involves physical activity. Delegates must be fit and able to participate*\nThe First Aid at Work qualification\, which conforms with HSE guidance\, provides a comprehensive set of practical skills needed by first aiders in most workplaces\, giving both the ability and knowledge to deal with first aid emergencies. The qualification meets the requirements for training first-aiders in those organisations that have identified that staff need to be trained to this level within their first-aid needs assessment. \nThe qualification covers knowledge such as the roles and responsibilities of the first aider\, how to assess an incident and recognising signs and symptoms of injury and illness. The qualification also covers first aid skills in CPR and use of an AED and assisting a casualty who is suffering from major injury and illness such as chest injuries\, spinal injuries\, anaphylaxis and correct use of auto-injectors. \nIn line with guidance provided by the HSE\, the qualification supports/approves workplace first aiders for a period of 3 years\, after which point delegates will need to retake the course. Therefore\, the qualification is valid for 3 years from the date of award. In addition to this\, it is recommended that delegates refresh their knowledge annually. \nTopics covered:\n• Roles and responsibilities of an emergency first aid responder\n• Undertake Primary surveys\n• Provide appropriate first aid for:\n• unresponsive casualties\n• choking\n• external bleeding\n• shock\n• minor injuries\n• Undertake Secondary surveys\n• Provide appropriate first aid for:\n• bones\, muscles & joint injuries\n• head & spinal injuries\n• chest injuries\n• burns & scalds\n• eye injuries\n• poisoning\n• anaphylaxis\n• major illness \nDelegates will undertake theory and practical assessments throughout the duration of the course \nIt is strongly advised that delegates are physically capable of completing the practical assessment and have a minimum of Level 1 in English to complete the theory assessment \nSuggested First Aid numbers
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/first-aid-at-work-revalidation/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:First Aid
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding Manager Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: HCPA Full Member: Fully funded*\nAssociate Member: £37.50+VAT | ACE Member: £50+VAT | Non-member: £75+VAT\n\nOne day course at HCPA \nThis course for managers and professionals responsible for overseeing safeguarding practices within their organisation\, provides a comprehensive understanding of the key responsibilities of safeguarding for managers in protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect. \nDelegates will explore the impact of current legislation\, learn how to respond effectively to suspected or alleged abuse\, and develop skills for collaborative working across agencies. The course also emphasises the importance of supporting colleagues in safeguarding processes\, ensuring a proactive and informed approach to protecting vulnerable adults. \nLearning objectives:\n• Understand the impact of current legislation for the safeguarding of adults at risk of abuse or neglect\n• Understand how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse\n• Understand how to participate in inter-agency\, joint or integrated working in order to protect vulnerable adults\n• Understand how to support others in safeguarding \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/safeguarding-manager-responsibilities/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care Leadership Courses
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SUMMARY:Music in Dementia Homecare
DESCRIPTION:     \nCourse fees: Fully funded\nONLY available for Hertfordshire Homecare\, Domiciliary Care and Hospice services supporting those living with Dementia\nAudience: Current Dementia and Engagement Champion or Equivalent training\, Care Coordinators or Senior Carer’s\, Learning & Development / Practice Development Leads\, Social Prescribers and Exercise group leaders \nOne day course at HCPA Campus \nFollowing training\, delegates will be invited to attend monthly 1 hour online network sessions to continue learning from others \nEntry Requirements – Delegates are required to have existing extended knowledge in dementia (eg HCPA Dementia or Engagement Champion or equivalent.)  \nDelegates should also complete this pre-learning prior to attending WATCH HERE \nDiscover how music can transform dementia care in this engaging and practical one-day course\, designed specifically for home care staff. Part of the Power of Music – Music in Herts Dementia Care programme\, this course supports care professionals to use music as a powerful\, person-centred tool to enhance wellbeing\, communication\, and connection. \nLearners will explore the science behind music and the brain\, gaining an understanding of why music remains accessible even as dementia progresses. The course highlights the wide-ranging benefits of music\, including improved mood\, reduced anxiety\, enhanced communication\, and stronger connections with others. \nThrough practical activities and real-life examples\, participants will develop the confidence to use music creatively within everyday care. This includes creating personalised playlists\, incorporating music into daily routines such as personal care and mealtimes\, and using music to support prevention\, independence\, and positive behaviour support. \nA strong focus is placed on person-centred care\, helping learners understand how to identify and respect individual music preferences\, cultural backgrounds\, and life stories. Participants will also explore how to embed music into care planning and use it to achieve outcomes across physical health\, mental wellbeing\, and social engagement. \nBy the end of the course\, learners will be equipped with practical tools\, ideas\, and strategies to integrate music into their service and support a more meaningful\, connected experience for people living with dementia. \nWhat you will learn\n• The benefits of music in supporting people living with dementia\n• How music can be used to improve communication\, mood\, and wellbeing\n• How to develop personalised music approaches using life stories and preferences\n• Practical ways to embed music into everyday care and routines\n• Strategies to support independence\, prevention\, and positive behaviour through music\n• How to share learning and promote a whole-team approach to embedding music in care \nLearning Outcomes\n• Understand the many benefits of music therapy\n• Understand how to use music to connect with people\n• Understand how to apply person-centred approaches to fulfil someone’s music preferences and overcoming mis-conceptions\n• Understand how to integrate music preferences and therapeutic techniques within life stories and general care planning\n• Understand strategies to implement music preferences in your care setting\n• Understand how to cascade to staff \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/music-in-dementia-homecare-5/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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