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Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years - Level 2 Certificate
Around 90% of brain growth occurs before the age of three. Self-regulation in the early years is a critical set of skills that help children to remain calm, attentive, and able to deal with their emotions. A knowledge of neuroscience can...
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From learning how to effectively wash your hands to why infection control is so important, understand how to play your part in helping to prevent viruses from spreading.
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First Aid is essential for businesses and individuals, having a basic understanding of what to do if you're first on the scene of an accident could help save a life. Learn how to assess the situation as a potential danger zone and how to as...
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Take control of your mental health and manage your personal wellbeing with this online course. You'll be able to describe types of positive mindsets and how they can be adopted to improve different aspects of your life.
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Statutory & Mandatory Training: Infection Prevention & Control (Clinical)
Are you working in a clinical setting? This course aims to teach staff practical solutions designed to prevent harm caused by infection to both patients and health workers.
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Are you working in a role where infection prevention and control is important? Our online session provides information about how to keep yourself, and those around you, as safe as possible from the spread of infection. It is vital to unders...
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Statutory & Mandatory Training: Basic Life Support (Paediatrics)
Looking to gain a clear understanding of what to do if a child stops breathing? This short session includes all you need to know details and how to react
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GCSE Science - Biology
This course can be studied as part of a full-time Access to Higher Education programme or part-time in the evenings on its own. The core content of this course includes exciting, relevant topics such as cellular structure, response to in...
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T-Level - Healthcare Science
Are you ready to join the technical revolution that is T-Levels? The Healthcare Science T-Level is a two-year vocational qualification designed to prepare you for a career in healthcare science. This qualification provides a blend o...
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Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma - Combined and Medical Sciences
If you are interested in taking the next steps towards a career in the life sciences or medical science professions, such as optometry, radiography, audiology, biomedical science, or neuroscience - our Access to HE Diploma in Combined ...
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