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Alison's range of free online Health courses explores highly important aspects of physical fitness and mental wellbeing, as well as caring for others. Young or old, healthy or sick, our health plays a significant part in our lives. Whether you are looking for free health courses for your own wellbeing, your loved ones, or for a career in the field of healthcare, these online health courses, from nutrition to exercise, can benefit you...…Read More
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Diploma in Caregiving
- Outline the fundamental roles and responsibilities of a ...
- Describe the various legal issues that a caregiver must ...
- Describe how to identify, treat and prevent the spread o...
- Identify the correct actions to take in the e... Read More

Diploma in Health and Social Care
- Recognise the roles and responsibilities of health and s...
- Discuss the ethical considerations that arise in health ...
- Apply verbal and non-verbal communication tec... Read More

Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health
- Explain the purpose of a behavior-based safety program
- Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of a ...
- Identify factors that can cause incidents Read More

Diploma in Nursing and Patient Care
- Describe the role of the nurse in patient care and patie...
- List health and safety measures for nurses
- Describe movement and exercise routines that ... Read More

Diploma in Special Needs
- Identify the common types of developmental disorders and...
- List the various visual aid types and guidelines for mak...
- Explain the process of handling a child having a meltdow...
- Describe the process of conducting self-feedi... Read More

Diploma in Caring for Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
- Distinguish dementia from Alzheimer's disease
- Outline the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's and the...
- Discuss some effective communication techniqu... Read More

Diploma in Mental Health
- Define ‘normal’ behaviour
- Describe various neurotic and psychotic behavioural tend...
- Outline therapeutic and drug interventions used to treat...
- Describe the preconditions, signs and types o... Read More

Diploma in Food Safety
- Explain the characteristics of poorly constructed water ...
- List the ways to manage systems for good personal hygien...
- Identify how to control food allergens and food hazards ...
- Outline the way to maintain an effective inci... Read More

Irish Safe Pass Essentials: Navigating Workplace Safety
- Identify the risks and dangers of hazardous substances a...
- Discuss the regulations and codes of practice that shoul...
- Identify the appropriate marks and colours fo... Read More

Diploma in Childcare and Nutrition
- List the factors that affect child growth and developmen...
- Describe the symptoms of nutrient deficiencies in childr...
- Describe the role of caregivers in providing ... Read More

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene
- Explain the functions of occupational hygiene
- Identify examples of hazardous substances
- Explain the process of assessing health risks
- Describe the types of air cleaning devices Read More

Diploma in Nursing Leadership and Care Management
- Identify the factors that define team nursing and the re...
- Examine the steps in the teaching learning process and w...
- Define the principles for effective teacher-l... Read More

Diploma in Physical Therapy Aide
- Outline the history of physical therapy
- List the different facilities in which a physical therap...
- Explain the terms for positions and orientation of the p...
- Identify the range of motion for different jo... Read More

Diploma in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene
- Recognise the members of the dental team, their roles an...
- Explain the role and objectives of the General Dental Co...
- Discuss how to prioritise patient requirement... Read More

Diploma in Massage Therapy
- Discuss the history and evolution of massage therapy
- Outline the physical, mental and emotional benefits of m...
- Explain the causes, types and management of chronic pain
- Outline the important principles of sports ma... Read More

Diploma in Child Psychology
- Define ‘child psychology’
- Describe how the environment can influence children's be...
- Recall the areas of childhood development and how they i...
- Distinguish between ‘privation’ and ‘deprivat... Read More
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