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Altura Learning Recognising & Responding to Abuse Online Care Course
Recognising and Responding to Abuse
March 20, 2018

Altura Learning is proud to present their new course Recognising and Responding to Abuse which develops greater awareness of common types of abuse, whilst examining the carer’s role in recognising and reporting signs of possible abuse.

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Altura Learning Medication Management Online Care Training
Medication Management: A Framework
March 19, 2018

Altura Learning is proud to present their course Medication Management: A Framework designed to familiarise staff with their role in medication management using a systematic approach, which ensures both the safe use of medications and quality outcomes for the older person.

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Altura Learning Infection Control: An Introduction Online Care Course
Infection Control: An Introduction
March 16, 2018

Altura Learning is proud to present their course Infection Control: An Introduction, detailing the key principles of good infection prevention and control. This new ACC course teaches how infectious agents spread and identifies simple precautions for use in the home environment.

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Altura Learning Outstanding Learning: Engaging Hearts Online Care Course
Outstanding Learning: Engaging Hearts
March 15, 2018

ACC proudly present Outstanding Learning: Engaging Heart exploring the ACC library’s many features and how ACC supports a culture of learning, education and development.

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Altura Learning Infection Control: An Overview Online Care Course
Infection Control: An Overview
March 14, 2018

Altura Learning is proud to present their course Infection Control: An Overview which explores how infectious agents spread and identifies simple precautions which you can use to control, prevent and reduce the risk of infection.

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Anamnesis: Remembering Home – Part 2 blog by Gary Campbell
March 2, 2018

Within this blog, I hope to stimulate our thoughts and, in turn, our actions with regards to the ways we may best be able to support residents living with dementia who are living within environments which we contribute to on a daily basis every time we go to work.

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Altura Learning Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace Online Course
Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace
February 28, 2018

Altura Learning is proud to present their new course Bullying and Harassment in the Workplace. This course identifies what constitutes bullying and harassment in the workplace, how you can play a role in preventing these behaviours and explores how you should respond.

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Anamnesis: Remembering Home – Part 1 blog by Gary Campbell
February 27, 2018

Within this blog, I hope to stimulate our thoughts and, in turn, our actions with regards to the ways we may best be able to support residents living with dementia who are living within environments which we contribute to on a daily basis every time we go to work.

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Altura Learning Social Care Activities Online Training
Five of the Best Social Activities for Seniors
October 12, 2017

Although you may not enjoy getting older, there are several perks. Now that your children are grown, and you’re no longer working, you finally have more time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. For example, you could explore new hobbies. Unfortunately, some senior citizens do their hobbies, alone, failing to interact with others. As a result, they suffer from isolation, which can also affect both their physical health and mental well-being. Here are Five of the Best Social Activities for Seniors.

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Altura Learning Online Customer Service Care Training
10 Ways Care Organisations Can Improve Customer Service
September 21, 2017

When running a successful care organisation, your care staff are constantly dealing directly with people in their most personal and often private moments. From companionship to personal care, it’s important to always show compassion and empathy to those you are caring for and adapt quickly to their needs. Here are 10 Ways to Improve Customer Service at Your Care Organisation.

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Altura Learning Online Privacy Care Training
Privacy and Confidentiality
July 28, 2017

Via ACC on demand, explain legislative requirements and the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality as well as principles around information sharing.

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Altura Learning Online Empathy and Understanding Care Training
The Power of Active Listening: How to show Empathy and Understanding
July 25, 2017

Communication is never easy. Taking a thought from your mind, translating it into words, and then having those words heard, and properly interpreted into meaning by another person is going to be difficult under the best of circumstances. One way to make the process easier, though, is for the listener to be active. Active listening is about more than hearing the words someone is speaking; it’s about being really and truly involved in the conversation.

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