Unpaid Carer Support Sessions

This course provides essential knowledge to ensure safe handling, administration, and management of medication in line with current legislation and best practice.

Discover our latest training opportunities designed to build skills, boost confidence, and support professional development. Explore upcoming sessions across care, health, and safety to find the right course for you.

Our Health & Social Care training courses are designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge needed to provide compassionate and person-centered care.

Our First Aid training equips individuals with life-saving skills and the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations. From basic first aid techniques to CPR and defibrillator usage.

Join us for a Carers Week Community Marketplace bringing together local services, NHS teams, and third sector organisations.

Our Health & Safety courses empower participants to identify potential hazards, mitigate risks, and maintain a healthy and secure environment for staff and those under their care.

Online Training designed to empower individuals with essential skills and knowledge across various critical domains. Covering range of topics crucial for personal and professional development.

This 6-week transformative initiative designed to provide individuals with a passion for caregiving an exceptional opportunity to gain valuable experience in the care sector.

This comprehensive course is designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to excel in the realm of leadership and management.

This Customer Care course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this critical aspect of your job, whether you are on the frontlines or behind the scenes.

This comprehensive GDPR course aims to provide you with a deep understanding of the GDPR’s data protection principles and individual rights.

Whether you are a seasoned leader, a young talent, or an aspiring communicator, our training programs are built to elevate your potential and foster your success.

In our Communication, Assertiveness, and Resilience course, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and tools to excel in these areas.

This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007, a crucial legislation enacted to identify and safeguard adults at risk of harm.

This course is a gateway to mastering the fundamental principles and practices of infection control.

This course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the challenges associated with epilepsy confidently.

Gain invaluable insights into why risk assessment is crucial, explore legal requirements surrounding risk assessment, and master the art of creating safe systems within your organisation.

This comprehensive Health & Safety online course, where we prioritise your well-being and equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for a safe and healthy work environment.

This course is designed to empower you with essential knowledge and skills to provide immediate assistance until professional help arrives.

This course explores key aspects such as understanding the principles of moving and handling, ensuring the well-being of both the caregiver and the patient, and navigating the relevant legislation and risk assessment processes.

This course is designed to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to recognise, prevent, and respond to harm and abuse within vulnerable populations.

This course is designed to equip healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate their roles effectively, ensuring compliance with rules, regulations, and standards in health and social care settings.

This course is designed to equip you with the essential understanding of GDPR principles, compliance requirements, and data subject rules to ensure the responsible handling of personal data.

Discover the proper techniques for assisting individuals with mobility challenges, minimizing the risk of injury to both the caregiver and the person receiving care.

Master the safe administration and management of medications, ensuring precision and adherence to prescribed protocols for the benefit of patients’ health.

Learn crucial life-saving techniques, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the proper use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Be prepared to intervene in cardiac emergencies.

Acquire the skills necessary to respond confidently to a range of workplace emergencies. This course is ideal for employees who need a basic understanding of first aid procedures in their professional environment.

A comprehensive course designed for individuals in workplaces where a higher level of first aid knowledge and response capability is required. Gain the skills to manage a variety of injuries and illnesses in the workplace.

For those who have previously completed the First Aid at Work course, this requalification ensures that your skills remain current and compliant with the latest standards.

Tailored for those working with or responsible for children, this course focuses on paediatric-specific first aid techniques. Be prepared to address common childhood emergencies with confidence.

This training comprises of understanding Mental Health, Mental Health Crisis Intervention, supportive listening and communication, providing initial help, self-care and well-being.

In social services & healthcare, understanding and implementing protective measures are paramount.

This comprehensive course aims to equip you with essential knowledge and skills to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for both healthcare professionals and patients alike.

Master the skills necessary to provide essential foot care, particularly beneficial for older adults and those with mobility challenges.

Develop the skills to recognise and respond appropriately to seizures, while understanding the impact of epilepsy on individuals’ lives.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of diabetes, its types, symptoms, risk factors, and effective management techniques.

The Professional Development Award in Leadership at SCQF Level 8 offers you the opportunity to develop your competence, knowledge and skills in practical leadership through implementing operational plans.

Acquire practical strategies to provide compassionate care and support to individuals living with dementia, promoting their independence and quality of life.

The PDA in Leadership and Management of the Work of Others at SCQF level 7 focuses on two main areas of managerial competence providing leadership and managing the work of others in a department, section and division.

Learn the fundamentals of person-centered care planning, focusing on developing individualised care plans that address the unique needs and preferences of each person in your care.

Develop critical risk assessment skills to identify and manage potential hazards in health and social care environments, ensuring the safety of everyone involved.

Welcome to the Roles & Responsibilities of a Carer course designed specifically for health care and support workers in Scotland.

Tissue Viability is a growing speciality that primarily considers all aspects of skin and soft tissue wounds including surgical wounds, pressure ulcers and all forms of leg ulceration.

The Scottish Vocational Qualification SVQ 3 in Management at SCQF level 7 is nationally recognised awards accredited by the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) in partnership with MSC and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

This training teaches healthcare staff the standards and best practices for safe, high-quality care.

Explore the different roles and progression routes in care, their responsibilities, required skills, qualifications needed, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

This training prepares individuals to recognise, respond to, and manage anaphylactic reactions.

This training will enable caregivers and professionals to engage individuals in activities to enhance their quality of life, promote well-being and maintain cognitive, emotional and physical abilities.

This training teaches healthcare workers to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive palliative care.

This course is designed to help you understand the requirement for accurate recording, and reporting.

This training is designed to educate and equip individuals to effectively manage and respond to challenging behaviours displayed by others, Particularly in care and support settings.

The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Health and Social Care Supervision is aimed at individuals working in the health and social care sector who are in or aspiring to supervisory or managerial roles.

This award is aimed at individuals who work in the healthcare and social care sectors, particularly those who provide care and support to individuals living with dementia.

This qualification is aimed at people who work in entry-level or support positions within the social services and healthcare sector in Scotland looking to meet SSSC registration requirements.

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are working in more advanced or supervisory roles within the social services and healthcare sector in Scotland.

The SVQ 4 in Social Services and Healthcare is aimed at individuals who are working in senior or managerial roles within the social services and healthcare sector in Scotland.

The SVQ 4 in Care Services Leadership & Management is aimed at individuals who are working or aspiring to work in leadership and management roles within the care services sector in Scotland.

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are working in roles that involve providing care and support to children and young people in a social services or healthcare context in Scotland.

This qualification is aimed at individuals who are working in senior or managerial roles, specifically focused on the care and well-being of children and young people in Scotland.

This award is aimed at individuals working in healthcare and social care settings who are responsible for administering medications to patients or clients.

Get practical, one-to-one training designed to support you in your caring role. Choose sessions at home or in our centre, tailored to your needs and pace.

Empower carers: Learn assertiveness, recognise manipulative behaviours, and master effective communication

Transformative session for unpaid carers supporting loved ones with dementia: Gain insights, resources, and community.

Equip unpaid carers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to navigate difficult situations effectively.

This informal, drop-in workshop provides a supportive space for you to explore what assistance you might need.

Boost well-being with essential first aid awareness, empowering you to handle critical situations confidently.

Gain vital skills in medication management, addressing common challenges and emphasising safety.

This hands-on workshop gives you the opportunity to try out manual handling equipment, learn how to assist someone with eating, and explore ways to encourage hydration.

This course aims to provide unpaid carers with a deeper understanding of the relationship between sleep posture and mental health, autism, and developmental disabilities.

This workshop is designed for unpaid carers supporting older adults or individuals with neurological conditions.

Understanding stress, its impact on the body and mind, and effective strategies to manage and reduce stress.

The goal of this session is to provide unpaid carers with a comprehensive understanding of Care support plans.

This practical course is designed for unpaid carers who want to confidently support the people they care for with eating and drinking.

This practical course is designed for unpaid carers who want to safely support the people they care for with moving, repositioning, and transferring.

This practical course supports unpaid carers to provide safe, respectful, and person-centred personal care at home.

This course helps unpaid carers recognise and respond to mental health challenges with confidence and compassion.

The aim of this important service at CTC is to ensure safe practices and techniques when using manual handling equipment, increase confidence and raise awareness across the region.

At CTC our mission is to improve the quality of care within our community through education, training and exceeding standards.

Prepare for a successful career in Health and Social Care with SVQ’s and PDA’s designed to help learners become knowledgeable and confident care professionals.

Take your career to the next level with our specialist care management courses and gain internationally recognised qualifications.

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The Award in Volunteering Skills at SCQF Level 3, 4 and 5 provides formal recognition of volunteering activity. Through participation in volunteering activities. Through participation in volunteering Activities, Candidates will develop range of skills and personal development experiences which will help to prepare them for responsibility, further education and employment.

SVQ’s (Scottish Vocational Qualifications) and PDA’s (Professional Development Awards).

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If you are are unpaid carer, or supporting an unpaid carer, and you are looking for support to assist you in your role, browse our extensive directory of support services ho will be happy to help.

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