Adult Protection

Aim:

The aim of this module is to help you to learn about how protection can be offered to people with disability and / or illness, where these affect the person's ability to protect themselves from harm and / or abuse.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

• Define and identify who may be an adult at risk
• Identify types of harm
• Carry out your duty to report any concerns about actual or suspected harm
• Identify the procedures, guidelines and individual in your organisation that would support you in reporting concerns
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles within adult support and protection legislation

Estimated time to complete: 20 mins

Business Continuity Management

Aim:

This module covers the elements of Business Continuity and provides you with the opportunity to examine the culture of Business Continuity in your workplace, and your own role and responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Understand what is meant by Business Continuity
• State the principles of Business Continuity Management
• Identify stages of Business Continuity Management
• Explain your role or responsibilities in relation to Business Continuity
• Understand why Business Continuity is required

Child Protection

Aim:

To raise awareness of the key child protection procedures, policies and legislative framework applicable to all staff, and ensure they are aware of their roles and responsibilities in protecting children.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will:

• Have an understanding of the concept of child protection
• Be able to identify the key procedures, policies and legislation that can assist in the protection of children and young people
• Be able to explain what is meant by child abuse and what the different categories of abuse are
• Have an awareness of the possible alerting signs of child abuse
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities in relation to the protection of children and young people
• Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of the child protection referral process
• Have a clear understanding of responsibilities in relation to sharing information with partner agencies, if concerned that a child is being abused, or is at risk of abuse

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Data Protection and Confidentiality *

Aim:

The purpose of this module is raise your awareness of the NHS Lothian policies surrounding confidentiality and information security to assist you in storing, transporting and transferring health records and in the secure and effective communication and handling of personal or sensitive data.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will:

• Have an understanding of the term Information Governance and how it applies to you
• Be aware of the principles of patients' right to confidentiality within the current statutory framework
• Have an understanding about sharing patient information with informed consent
• Have an understanding about disclosure of information when required to do so by law

Equality & Diversity: Overview

Aim:

To raise awareness of equality and diversity. This module should help you to understand relevant legal and policy frameworks. It was developed to show the link between equality and good employment practice, and is not an authoritative statement of law.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

1. Define the term equality with regards to the current equality and diversity agenda
2. Define the term diversity with regards to the current equality and diversity agenda
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how you can deliver an equitable service to a diverse population within your workplace
4. Identify key legislation that is related to the current equality and diversity agenda

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Equality & Diversity: Learning Disabilities

Aim:

To equip staff with the knowledge and skills to value and support the empowerment of people with learning disability, autism spectrum disorder or aspbergers syndrome.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

1. Recognise the definition of learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or aspbergers syndrome
2. Recognise personal actions, practices, policies and procedures, which may disadvantage individuals with learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or aspbergers syndrome

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Equality & Diversity: Disability Equality

Aim:

To equip staff with the knowledge and skills to value and support the empowerment of disabled people. An organisation which values the diversity of its workforce will be committed to ensuring equality and equity of access, use and outcome in the services it provides. To do this, it is important that all staff are disability confident.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

1. Explain what is meant by disability
2. Recognise personal actions, practices, policies and procedures, which may disadvantage disabled people
3. Recognise personal actions, practices, policies and procedures, which can assist in empowering disabled people

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Equality & Diversity: Age

Aim:

This module will equip you with the basic awareness, knowledge and skills to value and support people of all ages and to recognise the barriers and poor treatment some younger and older people experience because of their age.
The module should help you to understand relevant legal and policy frameworks. It was developed to show the link between equality, good employment practice and service delivery, and is not an authoritative statement of law.

Whilst this module concentrates on the age legislation as it specifically relates to employment, it should be noted that people of all ages (in particular those in the younger and older age groups) can face discrimination, bullying and harassment in the services they receive both within and out with the healthcare environment.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Appreciate the range of age groups that exist within the UK population
• Understand the content and implications of the relevant legislation
• Recognise personal actions, practices, policies and procedures which may disadvantage people from particular age groups i.e. younger and older people
• Recognise personal actions and procedures which may value, support and empower people from particular age groups

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Equality & Diversity: LGBT

Aim:

To equip staff with knowledge and understanding of what is expected of them when relating to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people – whether as service-users or as colleagues.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Recognise the diversity of transgender identities and sexual orientations which exists within the UK population
• Understand the implications of equalities and anti-discriminatory Legislation
• Recognise personal actions, practices, policies and procedures which may disadvantage LGBT individuals
• Recognise personal actions, practices, policies and procedures which are inclusive of LGBT individuals

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Fire Safety : Fire Equipment

Aim:

To ensure staff understand the different types of firefighting equipment and their uses.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Identify the colour codes of fire extinguishers
• Identify 5 different types of fires
• Identify the most suitable firefighting equipment for different types of fires

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Fire Safety : Fire Procedures

Aim:

To make staff aware of the correct procedures upon hearing the fire alarm, or raising the fire alarm.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• State the actions to take in the event of discovering a fire
• Differentiate between two different types of fire alarm
• Identify the procedures relating to fire exits and escape routes
• Identify the main characteristics of fire doors
• Identify the main principles of horizontal evacuation

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Fire Safety : What is fire?

Aim:

To provide an understanding of the legal requirements of fire safety training, to explain the fire triangle, and the methods by which fire spreads.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• State the legal requirements with regard to fire safety training
• Identify the 3 elements that make up the fire triangle, and explain what happens when one of the elements are removed
• Identify the 3 ways that fire spreads

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Food Hygiene: Food Contamination

Aim:

This module will provide an understanding of how food can become contaminated.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Understand how food can become contaminated by food poisoning bacteria
• Explain how food can become contaminated by chemicals
• Describe how food can become physically contaminated

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Food Hygiene: Preventing Food Poisoning

Aim:

This module will provide an understanding of the practical steps which can be taken to reduce the risk of food becoming contaminated.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Define the 3 main ways of breaking the food poisoning chain
• Describe 2 practical measures you can take in your work area to ensure that food is protected from contamination
• Explain how you can ensure that food poisoning bacteria do not grow and multiply on food
• Explain how bacteria can be destroyed in food

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Food Hygiene: Legal Requirements, Food Poisoning and Bacteria

Aim:

This module will provide an understanding of the legal requirements of food hygiene training, the costs of poor hygiene as well as explaining what food poisoning is and what causes it.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• State the legal requirements with regard to food hygiene training
• Explain what would be the most serious outcome of poor food hygiene standards
• Define what food poisoning is and the commonest cause
• Explain what conditions bacteria need to multiply

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Health & Safety: Hazards and Risks

Aim:

This module will provide an understanding of hazards and risks.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Define the terms hazard and risk
• Explain the process of risk assessment
• Identify at least 5 hazards which create serious risks in a healthcare environment
• Select appropriate safety measures relating to identified hazards

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Health & Safety: Incident Reporting

Aim:

This module will provide an understanding of incident reporting and the incident reporting procedure.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Identify what needs to be reported
• Explain why incidents need to be reported
• Describe how and to whom incidents should be reported
• Explain what action may be taken when an incident is reported  

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Health & Safety: Health and Safety Law

Aim:

This module will provide an understanding of the law relating to health and safety.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate a knowledge of the key features of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 including terminology used, employers' responsibilities and employees' responsibilities
• Demonstrate an awareness of health and safety regulations dealing with specific aspects of health and safety

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Health & Safety: Structure and Purpose

Aim:

This module will provide knowledge of the structure and raise awareness of the purpose of health & safety management.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the health & safety management structure
• Identify the roles and responsibilities of those involved in resolving health and safety issues
• Identify who is responsible in local areas for assessing health and safety problems
• Identify who is responsible in local areas for ensuring the safety of staff
• Explain the purpose of health and safety management

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Healthcare Associated Infection: Structure and Background

Aim:

To understand the infrastructure for infection control within the local organisation, and the background of the prevention and control of healthcare associated infection (HAI).

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Identify the roles and the responsibilities of the Infection Control Team, Microbiology services and the Cleanliness Champions Programme
• Identify where to obtain appropriate infection control advice and guidance
• Describe the chain of infection and various means of breaking it

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Infection Control: Decontamination

Aim:

To introduce healthcare workers to decontamination systems and procedures that reduce healthcare associated infection and therefore provide a safe environment.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Explain the difference between and importance of cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation
• State what the different symbols on manufacturers' packaging represent

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Infection Control: Hand Hygiene

Aim:

To provide an understanding of when and how to wash your hands.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Explain the key moments of hand hygiene
• Understand how healthcare associated infections are acquired from hands
• Outline the steps that should be taken to decontaminate your hands correctly and efficiently
• Explain the importance of skin care in relation to hand hygiene

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Infection Control: Segregation of Waste and Linen

Aim:

To provide knowledge and understanding of the safe segregation and handling of waste and used linen.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Explain how to dispose of, and handle safely, both waste and used linen
• Identify the correct colour coded bag / container for the safe disposal of waste and used linen
• Identify who is responsible for the management of blood and body fluid spillages
• Explain the management of an unprotected exposure to blood or body fluids, including a sharps injury

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Infection Control: Standard Precautions

Aim:

This module will raise awareness of standard infection control precautions.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Explain what standard infection control precautions are
• Explain why standard infection control precautions are important
• Describe your own responsibility in terms of standard precautions

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

IT Security *

Aim:

To provide important information on the area of IT security, and how it applies to the NHS.

Management of Aggression

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide you with a learning opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge, awareness and understanding of the key factors involved in the prevention and management of aggression at work.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Identify key legislation , policies and guidance applicable to all staff
• Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the employer and the employee
• Have an understanding of  the background to the assault cycle model
• Identify the five interrelated phases of the assault cycle model
• Identify potential trigger factors, non verbal and verbal warning signs that indicate a move away from base line behaviour  

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Anatomy

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the anatomy and functions of the spine.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The curves of the spine
• The 4 main functions of the spine
• The tissues of the spine
• Disc problems

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Cause of Injury

Aim:

The aim of this module is to raise awareness of how injury may occur during manual handling procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The positions and movements, which are most likely to cause strain or injury
• The main adverse effects of unbalanced movement
• The risk factors that may lead to injury

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Efficient Movement

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of efficient movement.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The definition of efficient movement
• The 3 key points of efficient movement
• The benefits of moving efficiently

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Ergonomics

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide knowledge of ergonomic principles and their application.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The aims of ergonomics
• The 4 key components of an ergonomic risk assessment
• Other factors affecting an ergonomic risk assessment
• Four characteristics of each component
• Ergonomic recommendations to improve a given situation

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Legislation

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide knowledge of legislation in relation to manual handling.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The key points of manual handling policy
• The 3 main responsibilities of the employer under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
• Your own responsibilities under the MHOR
• The HSE guideline weights
• The organisation’s incident reporting procedure

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Workstation

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide information on display screen equipment legislation and visual display unit workstation set up.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The 3 main responsibilities of your employer under the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations
• The key points of good computer workstation design
• The postures to adopt when sitting at a computer
• The procedure for carrying out a computer workstation assessment
• The recommended length of breaks to take when working at a computer

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Anatomy

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of the anatomy and functions of the spine.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The curves of the spine
• The 4 main functions of the spine
• The tissues of the spine
• Disc problems

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Cause of Injury

Aim:

The aim of this module is to raise awareness of how injury may occur during manual handling procedures.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The positions and movements, which are most likely to cause strain or injury
• The main adverse effects of unbalanced movement
• The risk factors that may lead to injury

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Efficient Movement

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide an understanding of efficient movement.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The definition of efficient movement
• The 3 key points of efficient movement
• The benefits of moving efficiently

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Ergonomics

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide knowledge of ergonomic principles and their application.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The aims of ergonomics
• The 4 key components of an ergonomic risk assessment
• Other factors affecting an ergonomic risk assessment
• Four characteristics of each component
• Ergonomic recommendations to improve a given situation

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Legislation

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide knowledge of legislation in relation to manual handling.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The key points of manual handling policy
• The three main responsibilities of the employer under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR)
• Your own responsibilities under the MHOR
• The organisation’s incident reporting procedure
• Controversial lifting manoeuvres

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Workstation

Aim:

The aim of this module is to provide information on display screen equipment legislation and visual display unit workstation set up.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to correctly identify the following:

• The 3 main responsibilities of your employer under the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations
• The key points of good computer workstation design
• The postures to adopt when sitting at a computer
• The procedure for carrying out a computer workstation assessment
• The recommended length of breaks to take when working at a computer

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Mental Health and Wellbeing *

Aim:

To provide an awareness and knowledge of the basic ideas and initiatives concerning mental health and wellbeing in Scotland.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will:

• Have gained a general understanding of mental health and wellbeing
• Have an understanding of the effect of inequalities on mental health and wellbeing
• Be able to explore the impact of stigma and discrimination
• Have increased knowledge of suicide awareness
• Know how and where to access support for mental health problems
• Have an understanding that people can and do recover from mental health problems
• Be able to recognise Scottish Government initiatives for improving mental health and wellbeing

Risk Management

Aim:

This module covers the elements of risk management and provides you with the opportunity to examine the culture of risk management in your workplace, and your own role and responsibilities.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• State the aims of risk management
• Identify the stages of the risk management process
• Describe what is meant by culture in relation to risk management
• Recognise the component parts of risk management
• Explain your responsibility in relation to risk management

Estimated time to Complete: 20 mins

Understanding and Supporting the Carer *

Aim:

This module will raise awareness of all carers and provides information about the support and resources available which enables them to fulfil their caring role.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Define the term unpaid carer
• Be able to identify carers and young carers in the lives of patients whether they live with the patient or not
• Offer support and information to carers in an appropriate and timely manner
• Have knowledge of the prevalence of caring and an understanding of the diversity of caring roles
• Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of caring on carer physical and emotional health, finances and quality of life
• Demonstrate knowledge of carer support networks and agencies outside the NHS
• Demonstrate increased understanding and confidence to signpost and refer carers to relevant support agencies

Working in Partnership with the Carer *

Aim:

This module is for NHS Lothian clinical staff who are undertaking mandatory update training. It builds on the learning from Module one: Understanding and Supporting the Carer, and will provide information about carers of people with specific medical or long term conditions and an understanding of the impact that caring has on specific carers in particular situations. It will focus on carer's assessments as a means of supporting carers. For some staff, the e-learning module will be followed by face-to-face training.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module you will be able to:

• Demonstrate an increased understanding of the impact specific medical or long term conditions have on the caring role
• Demonstrate an increased ability to offer support appropriate to carers in specific caring situations
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need to identify carers and the importance of the carer assessment process and know how and where to refer appropriately for a carer assessment
• Demonstrate an understanding of the need for person-centred and outcome focussed working
• Demonstrate an understanding of NHS Lothian Carer Information Strategy and your own professional role in the implementation plan
• Demonstrate an understanding of service redesign through knowledge of key policy documents and have an ability to shift professional practice