Health and Social care
Welcome to e-Learning. Discover the extensive range of online training modules available from DSTO in the Health & Safety, Business Skills and Health & Social care sectors. Our approved and accredited courses deliver easy to follow and up to date information, handpicked and tailored to your training needs.
Dementia
Awareness
Understanding and dealing with types and symptoms of dementia.
Safeguarding Adults
Taking necessary measures for the protection of adults in your care.
Mental Health awareness
What to expect when working with mental health sufferers.
End of life
care
What to expect and how to handle emotions attached to EOL care.
Understanding your role in care
Know the duties, responsibilities and boundaries of your job.
Positive Handling in schools
How to de-escalate an aggressive situation in school environments.
Nutrition and hydration
Understanding the symptoms and basic elements of a healthy diet.
Person-centred care
An overview of care plans, daily reports, obtaining consent and more.
Your personal development
Develop your skills and knowledge within the adult social care sector.
Dignity
& Privacy
Understanding the relationship and importance of dignity and privacy.
Safeguarding
Children
Safeguarding legislations to minimise the abuse of children.
Handling infortmation in a care setting
Confidentiality and the correct handling of personal information.
Sharps
Awareness
How to report discarded sharps and the correct procedures to follow.
Principles
of
communication
Ensure your communication is appropriate and effective.
Introduction to safe handling of medicines
Support to patients, infection control, label interpretation.
Diabetes
Awareness
Recognise the symptoms and know how you can help manage diabetes.
Stroke
Awareness
The types of strokes, the symptoms, risk factors and treatment.
Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage
EYFS is a framework that all Early Years providers must follow.
Epilepsy
Awareness
Possible triggers and what to do when someone has a seizure.
Autism
Awareness
How you can provide effective support for those with the condition.
Learning
Disability Awareness
The different characteristics of learning disabilities.
Duty of
Care
The concept of duty of care, and how duty of care affects your work.