Introduction to Basic Seated Exercises in a Social Care Setting - Level 1
Suitable for Health & social care employees, Residential teams, Nursing teams, Domiciliary carers, HCSWs, Volunteers, Sheltered housing teams, Exercise professionals wishing to work in the care sector.
NB: This course has been mapped against the Health & Social Care Standards at Level 2
The Core and Optional units have been identified as where evidence may be generated through direct observation, witness testimonies and knowledge by both demonstration and questioning from the assessor to meet some of the requirements. Full details are available on request
Course aims to :
- Provide an understanding of basic seated physical activities
- Explain how to deliver gentle seated exercises in learners environment
- Demonstrate how to encourage participation in sessions
- Encourage the evaluation & assessment of activities
- Explore opportunities to include physical activities into daily life
- Enable the delivery of unique person-centred care to less able persons
- Motivate learners to expand their activity programmes
- Promote independence and well being
Learners receive:
- A comprehensive workbook with appropriate reference sections
- A range of templates for learners to reproduce and use
- NOCN certificate on successful completion/ submission of case study
- Vitalyz certificate of attendance
How long is the accredited course?
6 hrs contact learning delivered in a single day with a qualified Vitalyz trainer.
Includes group discussion, trainer demonstration, and practical group work, use of the training literature, record keeping and a short theory paper.
4 hrs work/home study which involves conducting and assessing seated exercise sessions for groups OR individuals. Learners need to produce evidence and assessments of the sessions then submit this to Vitalyz within 4 weeks of the course date.
NB: Learners are encouraged to take responsibility for their own work and on successful completion of the case study Vitalyz will apply for the NOCN certificate, which will be posted to the learner.
How are learners taught?
Learners are motivated to deliver a physical activity programme which is tailor made for their service users and can be delivered when they are most likely to participate. Training is held onsite, except Open Courses. Each section has a broad range of experience including discussion, motivation, role-play and simulation. There is an emphasis on health and safety, equal opportunities, caring skills and communication.
What is the qualification?
This course is accredited by the Open College Network. NOCN provide opportunities for learners to progress to qualifications within the National Qualification Framework. Quality assurance, supported at the point of delivery, underpins all NOCN qualifications.
How is Vitalyz training cost-effective for residential care?
Carers are probably the best people to deliver seated exercise as they know their service users and understand their medical status. So why pay for an outside provider when the care team can be trained by Vitalyz?
Vitalyz training is an investment in carers continued learning development as they become motivated to ensure ALL service users are offered this unique activity in a way that is suited to their needs and abilities.
Insurance
Insurance is an issue for people who want to deliver seated exercise to less able persons and Vitalyz have now found an insurance company who can supply reasonably priced appropriate insurance for learners who successfully achieve this Level 1 accredited course.
Learners who have activities provision as part of their job description will be covered by their employers insurance
Individual learners need to ensure they have adequate insurance in place if they are to deliver this activity within the community or in private locations.
Other information
This course is NOT 'train the trainer', it is aimed at those who will be providing this activity because activities provision is part of their job description and therefore covered by their
In order to help more people access seated exercise training, Vitalyz host a number of open courses, details of which are posted as they are confirmed.
There will be progression training available and Vitalyz will keep all learners up to date with details of new courses and opportunities as they arise.
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Booking terms & conditions
Reservations provisionally agreed with the customer by telephone or E-mail. Written confirmation posted to customer within 7 days, accompanied by the invoice.
The full amount of the invoice is to be received by Vitalyz 30 days BEFORE the training date. Payment is to be made by cheque to Vitalyz Ltd or BACS as agreed at the time of booking. Vitalyz cannot guarantee training will take place if payment is NOT received before training date.
Cancellations by Vitalyz - It is the intention of Vitalyz that training shall take place on the agreed date, at the agreed venue. In the unlikely event that Vitalyz cannot attend a booking, a full refund will be offered. Should an alternative date be agreed which is in the following 3 calendar months, Vitalyz will offer a 10% discount as a gesture of goodwill.
Cancellations by Customer - Refunds will only be at the discretion of Vitalyz and after full discussion with the customer.