By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain the concept of manual handling
• Summarise the different types of manual handling in the workplace
• Outline the factors that lead to injuries in manual handling
• Recognise the different types of injuries and disorders
• State the legal obligations of the employer and employee
• Describe how to conduct a risk assessment
• List the steps for controlling and reducing risk in the work environment
• Indicate the process of accident and incident reporting in the workplace
• Discuss safe lifting, carrying and lowering techniques

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what asbestos is, how it is produced and why it is dangerous
• Identify the types of asbestos that are commonly used to manufacture products
• Describe the hazardous properties and forms of asbestos
• List the most probable locations where asbestos can be found
• Identify the most important route of exposure to asbestos that leads to unwanted health effects
• Describe the health effects of asbestos exposure and contributing factors to asbestos-related diseases
• Discuss who is at a greater risk of asbestos exposure
• Explain the strategies and control measures used to avoid asbestos exposure
• Outline the workplace exposure limits for asbestos established by different international organisations
• Summarise the steps taken by licensed asbestos professionals to remove asbestos
• Discuss the safety measures that provide effective asbestos waste management

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘HACCP’ and describe its history and purpose
• Outline the seven basic principles of HACCP
• Summarize the various categories of food safety hazards
• Explain how to apply risk analysis to food safety
• Describe the process of evaluating, managing, and communicating risk
• Discuss required programmes and their importance in the HACCP plan
• Explain how to implement and maintain your HACCP plan

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Describe the medication administration process to ensure patient safety
• Identify essential components of prescriptions for medication efficacy
• Review techniques for various medication administration routes
• Evaluate safe medication storage, handling, and disposal practices
• Identify common signs and symptoms of adverse drug reactions and side effects
• Illustrate the importance of accurate medication assessment and management in home care settings
• Distinguish between medication administration in-home care and long-term care facilities
• Outline the role of drug scheduling in controlled substance regulation and its healthcare implications
• Discuss medication handlers' legal responsibilities on practice scope, liability, and patient safety
• State the ethical considerations in medication handling
• Summarise the function of global medication regulatory bodies
• Analyse the common causes of medication errors

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘manual handling’ and lay out its four key areas
• Discuss how to recognise and prevent manual handling injuries
• Explain how to carry out manual handling risk assessments 
• Analyse the role of legislation relevant to the health and safety aspects of manual handling
• Outline how to determine the maximum weight you can safely handle
• Describe the proper technique for lifting heavy weights

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between the process of ageing and disability
• Describe the manner in which a range of the body’s systems deteriorate as the body ages
• Discuss the implications the deterioration of a client's body has on a care worker’s duties
• List a range of medical conditions that people suffer as a result of ageing
• Develop the skills necessary to identify and treat various medical conditions
• Realise that people with the same disability often have unique needs
• Discuss various spinal cord injuries and the effects they have on individuals and their lifestyles

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the need for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Recognize various signs of abuse in children and vulnerable adults
• Distinguish between different types of child abuse
• Analyze various short-term and long-term impacts of abuse and trauma
• Indicate appropriate strategies to create a safe environment for children in various settings
• Outline essential child protection policies and protocols
• Describe how to build trust and rapport with children and vulnerable adults
• Recall how to protect children and vulnerable adults in a cohesive and collaborative manner

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify foods with a high risk of contamination and individuals vulnerable to contaminated food
• Outline the responsibilities of a food supervisor
• Explain the importance of a food safety management system (FSMS)
• Classify causes of food poisoning
• Define ‘cross-contamination’
• Recall methods for preventing food contamination
• Illustrate the importance of temperature control to food safety
• Identify some tools for monitoring food and kitchen temperature
• Outline some proven methods of preventing food spoilage
• Describe some considerations for designing functional catering premises
• Identify some common pests that are likely to contaminate food
• Describe the training requirements for different kinds of staff in a catering organization

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain what paediatric first aid is and the role of first responders
• Outline the process of initial assessment and the importance of prioritising treatment for infants and children
• Describe the cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR) process, CPR transfer and the AED in children and infants
• Explain various illnesses, their triggers and how to administer first aid in these situations
• Explain the effects of acute medical conditions, ranging from minor injuries to life-threatening emergencies
• Discuss the potential risks and hazards that exist in different environments
• Summarise the limitations of first aiders' medical skills and the need to engage emergency services
• Outline how to recognise and treat conditions caused by heat or cold

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Classify drugs by source, legal status and effect on the central nervous system
• Describe how addiction starts and the role of the brain in addiction
• Recall the myths and misconceptions regarding the use of drugs and alcohol
• Define ‘drugs’
• Discuss the historical context of drugs and their use in the modern era
• Recognise the short- and long-term effects of drugs and alcohol on the body and mind
• Analyse the relationship between mental health and substance abuse and misuse
• Evaluate the signs, risk factors and interventions required for overdoses
• Discuss the social implications of drugs and alcohol
• Explain how to enhance self-awareness and resist peer pressure to prevent drug and alcohol misuse
• Recognise the signs of substance abuse in others and explain how to intervene
• Outline the importance of early intervention in helping people addicted to drugs and alcohol

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Establish the importance of infection control and prevention
• Recognise the stages of the spread of infection 
• Identify the different means of transmission
• Define the concept of ‘decontamination’
• Outline the laws and regulations related to infection prevention
• Explain how to perform risk assessments
• Indicate the types of personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Discuss the person-to-person spread of infection

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify what constitutes Protected Health Information (PHI)
• Discuss the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enforcement Rules
• Define ‘HIPAA’, ‘PHI’ and ‘ePHI’
• Outline the HIPAA compliance best practices for handling PHI
• Describe the role of Covered Entities and Business Associates according to HIPAA
• Outline administrative, physical and technical safeguards prescribed by the HIPAA Security Rule
• Discuss the enforcement consequences of HIPAA violations
• Describe the connection between HIPAA and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
• Explain how to develop and implement a HIPAA compliance program
• List individual rights laid out by the HIPAA Privacy Rule