Short Courses

At Ascend Training all the courses are classroom based taught because we believe that learners benefit from face-to face communication. A classroom taught subject gives the learner the opportunity to ask questions and to understand the topic better.

Our tutors use different teaching methods that bring the fun back into learning, because researches show that we learn better in a relaxed environment. Whether you are looking to improve your own practice or you wish to book a training for your team, we have got it here for you.

Dementia Awareness

This course is for carers working with people with dementia and want to improve their practice. The course is suitable for carers working in domiciliary care, nursing home or for people who want to understand better what their loved ones go through.

The course covers different types of dementia and it is meant to help the learners understand how to meet better the needs of people with dementia and how to support them have better relationships. . The course explains the reasons of the change in behaviour of people with dementia and it helps the learner understand what the people with dementia feel. 

This course can be used towards gaining:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

Duration: 3 hours

Price: £30/ learner



Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults

This course is designed for people working with vulnerable. It is suitable for carers working in domiciliary care, nursing homes, mental health settings or looking after a vulnerable adult who is a member of the staff.

The course covers the meaning of the term ‘vulnerable adult, different forms of abuse that might take place and how to recognise them. The learners will understand their roles and responsibilities towards vulnerable adults, the legislation concerning safeguarding vulnerable adults.

This course can be used towards gaining:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England
  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

Duration: 3 hours

Price: £30/ learner



Safeguarding Children

This course is designed for people looking after children in nurseries, in their own homes.

During this course, the learners will develop an in-depth understanding of how to safeguard and protect children, young people and adults. Topics covered include: safeguarding and protection responsibilities, different forms of abuse and how to respond to disclosure or suspected abuse.

This course can be used towards gaining:

  • Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People

  • Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People

  • Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education

Duration: 3 hours

Price: £30/learner



Infection Control

This course is designed for those who have a responsibility in infection prevention and control in their roles such us working in care home or in nurseries.

At the end of this course, the learners will understand the importance of controlling and prevention of infection in the workplace. They will understand their roles and responsibilities in their organisation as well as the importance of the PPE and personal hygiene in the workplace.

This course can be used towards gaining:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

Duration: 3 hours

Price: £30/ learner


Health and Safety in the Workplace

This qualification is designed for all individuals in a work environment that needs to ensure the safety of all present. It will give the learners a better understanding of the legislation in place that protects the safety in the workplace.

This course can be used towards gaining:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) for England

  • Level 2 Certificate in Children and Young People Workforce

  • Level 3Certificate in Children and Young People Workforce.

  • Level 3 Diploma In Early Years Educator.

Duration: 3 hours

Price: £30/ learner



Group bookings for employers are available with the following benefits:

  • We come to your location
  • We offer further discounts
  • We offer week-end training
  • We deliver the training on the day when you are available

Call or fill in the form to find out more and to get a quote.