Health and Social Care SVQ and Professional Training
We offer a range of professional qualifications to meet registration requirements and enable support workers, practitioners and managers to progress in their chosen careers. We also offer continuous professional learning opportunities to refresh knowledge and build skills.
Our courses can be delivered on campus, at your workplace or virtually via MS Teams or online open learning packages.
SVQ Qualifications
Many of our courses are designed to meet the registration requirements of the Scottish Social Services Council.
The SVQ courses we currently deliver in Health & Social Care are:
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 -This qualification is suitable for support workers in care home services who wish to obtain a formal qualification.
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 7 - This qualification is suitable for people who are employed in the health and social care sector in a practitioner or a key worker role (these roles may include elements of supervision but are not exclusively supervisory)
- PDA Health and Social Care Supervision SCQF Level 7 - The PDA in Health and Social Care is designed for those involved in supervising others in social services and related settings.
- SVQ Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 9 - This qualification is suitable for people currently in a leadership role within the health and social care sector.
- SVQ Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 - This qualification is suitable for those with a management role in a care service.
Bespoke Professional Training
Edinburgh College serves professionals looking for qualifications to progress within their chosen career but we also offer customised training programmes tailored specifically to your business requirements.
Customised Learning could include:
- Digital Skills for the Health Sector
- First Aid Training
- A range of Mental Health courses
- Workplace Mentoring in the Care Sector
- Report Writing and Communications Skills in Healthcare
- Stoma Care Awareness
- Medical Terminology courses
We offer industry-specific courses in Health and Social Care. We have a range of SVQ, PDA, NPA and soft skill courses in areas such as Counselling, Social Services and Practical Skills.
| Course | Course Description | Course Delivery | Course Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| COSCA Certificate in Counselling | This unique course is designed for those working in or looking to work in a helping, listening, or counselling role. This course will develop your ability to establish a safe, trusting and helpful relationship with another person by becoming a Reflective Practitioner. | On Campus | 12 Weeks part-time or evening |
| VR Experience Dementia Awareness | Anyone who works in the care sector and looks after people with dementia would benefit and enjoy this immersive and fun training programme. Some prior knowledge of dementia would be beneficial before attending this course. Edinburgh College is proud to offer this VR experience combined with Dementia Awareness training to all care sectors in Scotland. |
On Campus | Half-day |
| Acquired Brain Injury | Learn what life is like for a person with Acquired Brain Injury and understand how to communicate with them. This course can be delivered as a basic introduction or a longer Professional Learning option. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Adult Support and Protection/Safeguarding | Learn about the factors that can harm vulnerable people in the community and how to safeguard them from harm. | On Campus | 1 Day |
| Adults with Incapacity | Learn about the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000 and what it means for those caring for adults who lack capacity. | On Campus | 1 Day |
| Dysphagia IDDSI | Learn how to improve the safety of patients in care homes with Dysphagia and understand the IDDSI Framework. | On Campus | 1 Day |
| End of Life Care | Understand how to provide end-of-life care with compassion and respect and learn how health and social care workers can become better prepared emotionally to provide this care. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Medication Management | Understand the requirements and legislation relating to medication management, including safe handling, confidentiality and management of drugs and medication for health and care service providers. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Person Centred Care Planning | Understand the process of putting the person who receives care in the centre of their care planning, providing information to help them make decisions for themselves and collaborating with care providers. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Sepsis Awareness | Understand what sepsis is and its serious consequences if not identified and treated quickly. Learn how to recognise the early signs and know-how to raise concerns. |
On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Post Incident Stress Debrief | Learn about the process for dealing with the impact of stressful and traumatic events and learn techniques for sharing experiences and how to cope with stress reactions and symptoms. |
On Campus | 1 Day |
| Record Keeping | Understand the importance of effective record keeping in health and care settings, and how this is essential to the provision of good care and support. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Staff Supervision | Understand the role of the supervisor in a health and care setting, how to manage your team’s performance, and communicate goals and objectives effectively. |
On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Infection Prevention Control | Understand the standards of infection prevention and control to minimise the risk of infection of patients, staff and visitors to health and care settings, and how these can be continuously improved. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
| Manual Handling | Learn the principles of safe manual handling as a health care provider. Understand how to carry out risk assessments to prevent or reduce the likelihood of accidents and ensure control measures are in place. | On Campus | 1 Day |
| Menopause Awareness | Identify and understand the impact of menopause and how it can affect home, social life and work. Learn how to raise awareness of menopause in the workplace and support colleagues. | On Campus | 1 Day |
| Mental Health Awareness | Understand mental health and wellbeing in the workplace and learn how to identify signs and respond appropriately. Additional content can be made for Managers to understand their roles and responsibilities. | On Campus | 1 Day |
| Train the Trainer (Moving & Handling) | Learn how to train health and care workers in Moving and Handling within the health and care setting. Develop the skills required to design, deliver and evaluate training sessions. |
On Campus | Half-day |
| Trauma Informed Practice | Understand the impact of trauma on colleagues in the workplace and learn how to better support them. Additional content can be made available to include how senior managers can adopt a trauma-informed approach in the workplace. | On Campus or hybrid | 1 Day Introduction or 8 weeks of Professional Learning |
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For bespoke training please contact us:
CommercialUK@edinburghcollege.ac.uk
For scheduled training view our Health Professions and Social Services courses.