Our Next Live Online Q&A - Advantage's Newest Courses

New Courses Q&A

Our Next Live Online Q&A – Advantage’s Newest Courses

We recently launched four all-new Health and Social Care courses:

  • Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care
  • Level 2 Award in Strengths-Based Approaches
  • Level 2 Award in Crisis Management in Care
  • Level 3 Award in Crisis Management in Care

Learning materials for these courses are available now to our accredited training centres.

 

To help you understand these courses and decide if they’re the right fit for your organisation, we’re hosting a free, live Q&A. The online Q&A is open to existing accredited centres, plus anyone interested in pursuing accreditation.

Wednesday 9th April, 2pm-3pm

This interactive session is your opportunity to:

  • Learn about the content and structure of each new course
  • Find out how these topics are relevant to your organisation
  • Get direct answers from our team

 

Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care

Duration: 1 day

This course explains what trauma is, how it impacts individuals, and how trauma-informed practices can improve care outcomes.

It explores how trauma may influence an individual’s engagement with care services, and how services can unintentionally cause further harm.

Through this training, learners can adapt their practice and communication to better support those affected by trauma.

 

Level 2 Award in Strengths-Based Approaches

Duration: 1 day

This course introduces strength-based approaches in care. Learners will understand what strength-based approaches are and develop skills to implement strengths-based practices.

The training also covers how to assess the effectiveness of strength-based models, and how to accurately document practices in care and support plans.

 

Level 2 Award in Crisis Management in Care

Duration: Half day

Learners will gain a foundational knowledge of crisis management within care settings. This course covers risk assessment, prevention strategies and emergency response techniques.

The training teaches how to communicate with a person-centred approach while under pressure. Plus, learners will understand their legal and ethical responsibilities and how to evaluate crisis responses for continuous improvement.

 

Level 3 Award in Crisis Management in Care

Duration: 1 day

A more in-depth alternative, this training is intended for managers and team leaders in Health and Social Care settings. 

Like the Level 2 version, the course covers risk assessment, prevention, communication, responsibilities and continuous improvement. In addition, the Level 3 version discusses specific critical incidents, including medical emergencies, fires, floods, and missing persons.

 

Sign Up for Our Q&A

To join our live online Q&A about our new courses, simply contact us and we’ll send you an invitation to the Microsoft Teams call.

The Q&A will take place Wednesday 9th April, 2pm-3pm.

New Course Trauma-Informed Care

Introducing New Trauma-Informed Care Course

Announcing the launch of our latest accredited course: Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care.

The course is available to our accredited training centres. If you would like to deliver this course, please get in touch.

Why Trauma-Informed Care Matters

1 in 3 adults in England have experienced trauma (Mental Health Foundation). Trauma impacts all aspects of life, including how a person interacts with Health and Social Care services. Staff need to know how to effectively support those who have experienced trauma.

Trauma-informed care prevents re-traumatisation: reliving the emotional or psychological impact of a traumatic event. Aspects of health and social care could trigger re-traumatisation. For example, an individual may feel powerless if their personal preferences are ignored. This could remind them of past experiences of powerlessness.

Through education on trauma-informed care, we aim to create care settings where everyone feels safe. This will, in turn, improve engagement and improve overall outcomes.

Level 3 Award in Trauma-Informed Care

As a level 3 award, the 6-hour course provides an in-depth understanding of trauma, its impact, and strategies to apply trauma-informed practice.

Course contents:

  • Trauma and its effects
  • How trauma impacts service users’ well-being and engagement
  • Ways to adjust practice to avoid re-traumatisation
  • Trauma-informed personal care
  • Signs of trauma and PTSD, and when to refer
  • Self-care and accessing support
  • Assessment

Learning resources available:

  • Slide presentation
  • Lesson plan
  • Syllabus
  • Trainer notes/guidance
  • Assessment materials
  • Group activities and scenarios

Mapping

The course is mapped to national guidelines and frameworks, including:

  • UK Government’s Working Definition of Trauma-Informed Practice
  • NICE PTSD Guidelines (NG116)
  • Care Act 2014
  • Equality Act 2010

Access the Course

If you are already an accredited centre with us, please contact Advantage.

If you are not already an accredited centre with us, click here to learn more about our accreditation service for health and social care organisations.

Save Thousands on Staff Training

Save Thousands on Staff Training

The idea that accreditation saves you money might seem counterintuitive. Accreditation costs money, right?

Accreditation looks like an added expense, but delivering in-house training can save you thousands.

 

Cost Comparison: External Training vs. Advantage Accreditation

Let’s use the example of a typical UK care home.

Staff need to complete training in topics like:

  • First Aid
  • Moving and Assisting
  • Safe Handling and Administration of Medication
  • Safeguarding Adults
  • Health, Safety and Fire
  • Infection Control and Prevention
  • Food Safety, Nutrition and Hydration

 

Many care homes pay external training providers. Courses cost around £500 each, depending on location, topic, duration and delivery method. Just two courses per month would add up to £12,000 per year.

 

Advantage Accreditation can save you £9,680 per year.

 

How the Savings Work

As an accredited centre, you pay:

£120 per month for course approval, learning materials and our support (£1440 per year)

£600 to approve your centre, trainers and courses (you only pay this once)

£1 per learner to process certificates using our training management system (if training 40 staff in 7 course topics, that’s £280 per year)

 

£1440 membership fees + £600 one-off set-up fee + £280 certification fees = £2320

 

Priceless Benefits  

Unlimited training—Run as many sessions as needed at no extra cost; we don’t charge per session

Flexible scheduling—Train staff around shifts to reduce disruptions

Customised content—Adapt training to your specific needs

Potential income—Offer training to external learners to generate extra revenue

 

If you’re interested in becoming an Advantage-accredited centre, please contact us or book a consultation.