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About Us
Younger 4 Longer
Training is a 'Not-for-Profit' training provider which grew out of the
successful community based 'Younger 4 Longer'
© exercise
programme. Our Diploma courses are designed specifically for caring people who
work, or plan to work with, people with chronic health conditions or older
people in a variety of settings: paid employment, voluntary work or family
carers. In the event of income exceeding expenditure the excess is sent to
charities working with disadvantaged children and older people in the UK and
overseas.
The Younger
4 Longer Exercise Programme for Older People was set up in
Wimborne, Dorset, in January 2000 by a Registered Nurse who is also a qualified
teacher, specialist exercise instructor and personal trainer. The number of
classes in the programme rapidly increased to 16, totalling 321 participants,
88% of whom have continued attending long term. There were also requests to
run several additional classes within a 30 mile radius indicating the need to
train more teachers.
The Y4L
programme offers a variety of exercise classes:
►
seated classes for
less active older people
►
exercise to
prevent falls and injuries
► cardiac
rehabilitation classes
►
circuit training
sessions
►
exercise to music
for active older people
In addition a
variety of other opportunities are provided, for example:
►
learning new
things, e.g. a number of older people have recently gained the OCN
'Learning
Champions'
certificate
and two older people recently gained a certificate in Complete First Aid,
Emergency Life Support & CPR
►
helping to enrich
the lives of others, e.g., taking part in the
'Operation
Christmas Child'
appeal
►
day trips to
parks, houses and places of interest
► 'bring
& share' lunches and teas
►
'Carols by
Candlelight' services at Christmas
The sessions take
place in a variety of venues:
►
private homes
► retirement
flats
►
sheltered
accommodation
► church
and community halls
►
luncheon clubs
The Increasing Need
It is well known
that many older people in the UK live alone (Census
2001), and we are aware that our local programme is only reaching
the tip of the iceberg. As in many other countries, the average age of the
population in the UK is increasing, in fact
The World Health Organisation
estimates that by the year 2020 there will be two billion people who are 60
years of age or more. It is estimated that by the year 2050, for the first
time in history, there will be more older people than children living on the
earth (Laurence,
2006).
Research has shown that:
►
many older people
in the UK today experience social isolation and an unnecessary decline in health
and wellbeing. 25% of older people report that they have no close friends; 33%
see the supermarket as being the best place to socialise; 1 in 5 older people
eat their meals in the supermarket rather than eating alone at home (Age
Concern, 2005)
►
studies by
Help the Aged, 2007 revealed that
one and a half million older people feel socially isolated, nearly 300,000
stating that they can go for a whole month without speaking to a member of the
family or to a neighbour
Research has also shown that:
►
regular physical
activity decreases the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and diabetes, high
blood pressure and obesity and also has a role in preventing falls among older
people
(Department
of Health, 2007)
And evidence suggests that:
►
it is never too
late for older people to learn (Age
Concern, 2007)
However
Many older people
in the UK lack the encouragement, motivation, transport or finances required to
enjoy their lives to the full, for opportunities that are affordable, beneficial
and of interest to older people are becoming more and more difficult to find.
Younger 4 Longer Training has been established in order to help
address this ever growing need.
Why Train With Us
·
Our main course tutors and assessor are highly skilled healthcare
and/or exercise professionals who are able to combine their academic expertise
with their practical experience as they deliver the courses
·
Our guest tutors are experts in their field and are known to be
excellent communicators
·
We are constantly updating the course content as a result of
research and current Government guidelines and are continually look for ways to
improve the course
·
We offer extremely good value for money
·
We are a not-for-profit organisation - the event of income
exceeding expenditure we will donate the excess to charities working with
disadvantaged children and older people in the UK and overseas
Testimonials
These are some of the comments that we have
recently received about the course and the training:
·
"Our tutor, who used to be a nurse, has excellent background
knowledge and practical experience which was invaluable. Her support and
encouragement was very helpful as I don't come from a nursing background and
know very little about the body."
·
"I particularly enjoyed the sessions on falls and injuries, in
fact, I was fascinated by the different trials that have been carried out.
There is so much room for help and improvement and I can immediately apply these
findings to individuals I know in my work setting who would have benefitted
hugely from some sort of falls prevention work." Nicola from Bournemouth.
·
"It was excellent to carry out an actual health assessment
interview on an older volunteer. It has made me realise how complex this is as
elderly people are on such a lot of medications these days."
·
"Our tutor (Diane) was very encouraging and equipped us with
all the relevant skills – she made it fun so we will remember it, thank you, and
the assessor (Miles) really put us at our ease."
·
"Our instructor, James, was a super young man who really conveyed
his passion and enthusiasm for his subject. A real find! His presentation
was good and I enjoyed the activities and the wine tasting!!!"
·
"I had been looking for training to teach exercise to older
people, so to find this course locally was brilliant. The depth of the
syllabus and the professionalism of the tutoring have exceeded my expectations,
and learning has been fun." Julie from Wareham, Dorset.
·
"I was looking for something where I could use my brain, work
with older people and make me feel useful and fulfilled - this course has
answered all of those things. It has been challenging and great fun and I have
already got four classes set up and ready to go." Ann from Verwood, Dorset.
·
"The information on obesity was really very interesting, I
plan to set up an obesity exercise class in the community"
·
"The course has given me the knowledge and confidence to set up
an exercise class and to prescribe individual exercise programmes" Kath from
Wimborne, Dorset.
·
"It was a privilege to be allowed to visit and join in some
real Younger 4 Longer exercise sessions at the local community hall and the
retirement home."
·
"It was great fun organising and planning the 'Holiday in the
Hall'. I'm excited by the prospect of organising a health promotion event
during part 2 of the course."
·
"The teaching practice was valuable and the feedback from
everyone was very helpful."
·
"I enjoyed the group work, it was good to bounce different ideas
off each other and consider all the possibilities."
·
"It was really good to be able to watch a real class in
action! I was amazed at the old folk's agility and it was wonderful to see how
much they enjoyed it all! I want to get going on a class of my own now!"
·
"I've enjoyed it all, especially the practical sessions."
·
"All very interesting - I loved the clog dance by Julie and
her paint brush routine was brilliant!"
·
"James made it interesting, funny and varied."
·
"I really enjoyed visiting the circuit training session and
was impressed with the fitness level of the ladies who regularly take part each
week."
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
We look forward to
the day when there is an abundance of community groups, day centres and luncheon
clubs across the UK where a wide range of needs are being met - physical,
social, emotional, cognitive and spiritual; where at least one member of staff
has the knowledge, confidence and skills required to provide a range of
activities that will enrich the lives of those in their care, improving health,
quality of life and feelings of self worth.
We will seek to
realise this vision by:
·
offering good quality, evidence based training which has been
designed specifically for those working with older people and which provides the
knowledge, skills and confidence required to deliver this much needed service
·
adapting the training in order to meet the specific needs and
requirements of individual applicants and care providers
·
seeking to attract funding which will help to keep the costs low
·
working in partnership with other organisations in order to
maintain quality assurance
·
keeping our tutors and candidates up to date with the results of
relevant research
Our Mission
We are passionate
in our desire to train dedicated individuals who share our vision to promote the
health and well-being of this valuable group in our society. We believe that
by working together, we will be able to guarantee easy access to opportunities
that will help to maintain health, strength and independence, enhance feelings
of self worth and enrich the lives of countless older people, thereby ensuring
that no older person is forced to live a lonely, isolated life which is devoid
of meaningful relationships.
Our Values
Honesty
We found all of
our activities on openness and honesty, believing that by cultivating honesty,
each individual is given the strength to make difficult choices and to accept
responsibility for the consequences of their own actions.
Trust
We believe that
total honesty will encourage mutual trust to flourish, trust between tutors,
candidates and the older people we serve; between Younger 4 Longer, employers
and partnership organisations.
Fairness
We are committed
to ensuring that every individual, whether staff or candidate, is treated fairly
at all times.
Respect
We believe that
all candidates and staff must be treated with equal respect at all times;
equality and diversity will be recognised, valued and promoted.
Responsibility
We believe that
all candidates and staff should take responsibility for their own behaviour and
should seek to discourage all acts of bad behaviour or dishonesty.
Course Tutors & Assessors
Tutors
Diane is a
Registered General Nurse, Qualified Teacher and Specialist Exercise Instructor
Level 4. She has been teaching evidence based exercise sessions to older
people in the community for 11 years, including Phase lV Cardiac Rehabilitation,
Falls Prevention, Circuit Training, Chair Based Exercise and Exercise to Music
sessions.
In addition to her
nursing and exercise instructor qualifications Diane has a BA (Hons) Education &
Training and a Certificate in Education. In 2006, while working as a tutor for
Poole Adult Learning, as a result of an excellent report following an ALI/OFSTED
inspection, Diane was invited to join the Tutor Observation Team, a role which
she took on and enjoyed.
Hello! I am James and I run
East to West which is a small catering and events business with a big
capacity! We cater for all types of events, and work with local business to
support their specific needs, which means our size plays to your strengths! My
passions include all things food, which is why I love teaching about food,
nutrition and food safety on the Younger 4 Longer Diploma courses.
I have two degrees in hospitality and tourism
subjects, and have eight years experience working in the busy catering and
hospitality industry – and I’ve loved every moment! As well as running a busy
business I am also a trustee for Living Hope Africa, a small charity helping
support young people who need a second chance in Kenya. It’s a great way to
help keep young people off the streets and out of poverty, offering them a fresh
start and fresh opportunities.
Check out my business and charity websites for
lots more info:
www.ewevents.co.uk
www.livinghopeafrica.com
Assessors
Karen Walls and Miles Jarvis
are both Registered Nurses. Along side her nursing qualification Karen has a
BA (Hons) degree in Education & Training. Miles is a senior nursing
professional with extensive clinical skills developed over ten years while
supervising a busy UK hospital Accident and Emergency Department
Guest Tutors
We also invite a
number of local guest tutors who are experts in their field and have up-to-date
knowledge and skills. Where possible guest tutors with a range of backgrounds
will be included, for example:
·
Geriatrician / Nurse Practioner
·
Cardiologist / Nurse Practioner
·
Physiotherapist
·
Pharmacist
·
Royal Society for Public Health approved instructor
·
First Aid Instructor
·
Tai Chi Instructor
·
Bereavement Counsellor
·
Representative from Age Concern
·
Representative from Help the Aged
·
Minister of religion
Our Partners
Younger 4 Longer
Training has been delighted to receive support and encouragement from several
organisations, we thank them all most sincerely for their expertise, support and
generosity.
Our partners
include:
·
Help the Aged
·
The Royal College of Nursing
·
The Royal Society for Public Health
·
Association of First Aiders
·
Poole Adult Learning
·
Citygate Church, Bournemouth
·
The Co-operative Foundation
·
The Anchor Foundation
·
East Dorset District Council
·
The Seedbed Trust
-
an anonymous group who kindly donated £5,000 to
be used as required in the training of volunteers.
Our Vacancies
We are currently
working to expand our team of trainers in order to offer the course in other
areas of the UK
Do you share our
vision, mission and values? Do you have one or more of the following
qualifications:
·
general nursing
·
health and social care
·
exercise to music instructor
·
fitness instructor
·
Extend teacher (or similar)
·
BACR phase lV exercise instructor
·
postural stability instructor
·
GP referral consultant
·
first aid at work
·
assessor
·
verifier
·
anatomy & physiology level 3 or above
·
diet & nutrition level 3 or above
·
supervising food safety level 3 or above
·
health & safety level 3 or above
·
pastoral care/counselling level 3 or above
If yes, would you like to join our team of part
time, freelance tutors?
All of our tutors must either hold, or be
willing to study and gain the Diploma for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning
Sector, must register with the Institute for Learning and maintain their
continuing professional development programme
All of our tutors must have good experience of
working with older people and be currently working with older people
All of our tutors must be highly organised,
self motivated and have a desire to teach others to serve older people
All of our tutors must have their own insurance
cover and professional indemnity
If you have the relevant qualifications and
experience and are interested in joining our team of trainers please email your
CV to
Younger
4 Longer
Qualifications
Life Enrichment Facilitator
Diploma
This short professional course is accredited by
the
Royal College of Nursing Accreditation Unit
and is ideal for anyone who works with, or plans to work with, older people in a
range of community based settings.
Course Aims
This course will give caring people the
knowledge, competence and confidence required to:
·
set up and run new community groups for older people in their
church, village or community hall, including new luncheon clubs & new exercise
groups
·
ensure that they meet the requirements of the law
·
develop the provision of existing community groups
·
assess a persons levels of general health, fitness and lifestyle
And to offer some or all of the following:
·
safe, simple yet effective evidence based exercise advice to
older people that will help to prevent falls and injuries and help improve and
maintain the health, strength, mobility and independence
·
fun and social interaction, e.g. 'Holiday in the Hall', day
trips, tea dances
·
lifelong learning opportunities, e.g. through participation in
the 'Dark Horse Project' and the 'Younger for Longer Award'
·
simple health checks, e.g. monitoring of blood pressure
·
gentle advice and guidance concerning changes required for a more
healthy lifestyle
·
pastoral care
·
opportunities for older people to help enrich the lives of others
By doing this, countless numbers of older
people will be assisted to live life to the full and avoid the loneliness,
isolation, low self esteem, ill health, falls, injuries, loss of mobility and
independence that might otherwise be theirs. They will know that they are
valued, loved and cared for, and will have the opportunity to show that they
still have an important role to play in the community.
Syllabus
This is a very practical course, however it is
vitally important that the skills gained are founded upon a good understanding
of sound, evidence based theory, both are therefore included in the course
syllabus.
Module 1 - Anatomy & Physiology
·
the human body & how it works
·
basic human needs
·
introduction to good nutrition & healthy eating
Module 2 - Ageing & Disease
·
the effects of ageing
·
diseases & conditions associated with ageing
·
relevant medications
·
promoting safety in the home & the prevention of accidents
Module 3 - Promoting Health, Strength &
Independence
·
promoting an active lifestyle
·
principles of exercise
·
evidence based exercise for people with ongoing health conditions
& diseases including frequent falls, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
includes the FaME and Otago programmes and an introduction to Tai Chi exercises
·
planning to teach a range of safe & simple exercises to older
people
·
teaching a range of safe & simple exercises to older people
·
evaluating the session and own performance
Module 4 -
Promoting Lifelong Learning
·
communication skills
·
can older people
really learn new things?
·
promoting lifelong
learning
·
overcoming barriers to
learning
·
learning styles
·
identifying interests
·
teaching / learning strategies
·
providing suitable and
worthwhile learning opportunities
Module 5 - Promoting
Spiritual, Social & Emotional Well-being
·
providing opportunities to express spiritual beliefs
·
providing opportunities for pastoral care & counselling
·
dying, bereavement and the grieving process
·
providing opportunities for exciting and fun packed social
interaction
·
providing opportunities to promote feelings of belonging, worth
and having a role in life
Module 6 - The Tool Kit
·
communication skills
·
equality & diversity
·
data protection
·
health, safety & risk assessment
·
basic first aid
·
CPR skills
·
essential food hygiene
·
manual handling
·
business awareness - staying within the law
Assessments
The assessments for the Life Enrichment
Facilitator Diploma are as follows:
Ongoing Assessments:
These will be made throughout the course to
ensure that all candidates gain knowledge, understanding and competence - pass
or fail will not be an issue.
·
quizzes
·
group activities
·
problem solving
·
case studies
·
assessing a persons level of health and fitness
·
preparing and giving a short presentation
·
multi choice question tests
·
preparing and providing an opportunity for older people to help
enrich the lives of others - this may be an individual or group project
·
organising and supervising a day trip to a place of interest or a
social activity of your choice for local older people - this may be an
individual or group project
·
organising a learning opportunity for older people in your
locality - this may be an individual or group project
Final Assessments:
There are no final assessments for applicants
wishing to attend for personal interest only and who do not require a formal
qualification.
Candidates requiring a formal qualification
will be required to pass the following assessments:
At the end of Part 1:
·
preparation of a 1 hour seated exercise session for less active
and able older
people or people with chronic illnesses or
conditions which includes exercises to prevent falls and injuries
·
teaching part of the prepared session
·
multiple choice and short answer question paper
At the end of Part 2:
·
preparation of a 1 hour exercise to music / circuit training
session which is suitable for beginners to exercise, active older people, Phase
lV Cardiac Rehabilitation
·
teaching part of the prepared session
·
multiple choice and short answer question paper
Additional assessments where required:
·
first aid at work
·
level 2 health & safety in the workplace
·
level 2 food safety in catering
·
level 2 healthier food and special diets
·
level 2 health promotion
Cost
The cost of the
Life Enrichment Facilitator Diploma is £1,598 which can be paid in full or in
instalments.
Please don't let the cost be a barrier to training as some
funding is available to help towards the cost of the training where required (up
to 50%).
Methods of payment
are as follows:
·
two payments of £440 to be paid before the commencement of the
course + ten weekly payments of £80 to be paid during the first term
or
·
two payments of £440 to be paid before the commencement of the
course + four monthly payments of £200 to be paid during the first term
or
·
two payments of £840
or
·
one payment of £1,598
These includes all
tuition fees, course materials and Younger 4 Longer Assessment fee.
Plus additional assessment fees for external examinations (if
required)
Cost of Individual Externally Set & Marked Courses
·
First Aid at Work - £90.00
·
Level 2 Award in Healthier Food & Special Diets - £40.00
·
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering - £40.00
·
Level 2 Award in Health Promotion - £90.00
·
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Work Place
-
£40.00
Diploma in Teaching Evidence
Based Exercise
This short professional course is accredited by
the
Royal College of Nursing Accreditation Unit
and is ideal for healthcare and exercise
professionals, anyone who works with older people in a range of settings and
anyone interested in maintaining their own health and fitness.
Course Aims
This course will give caring people the
knowledge, competence and confidence required to:
·
give safe, simple yet effective evidence based exercise advice to
adults of all ages suffering with chronic diseases and conditions and to older
people, for example, exercises to prevent falls and injuries, to improve the
cardiovascular system, to promote weight loss, to reduce health risk factors
·
give safe, simple yet effective evidence based exercise advice to
generally fit and healthy adults, including a variety of exercises that will
help improve and maintain health, strength, mobility and independence
·
ensure that they meet the requirements of the law
·
set up and run new exercise groups for older people in the
community
·
assess a persons levels of general health, fitness and lifestyle
·
perform simple health checks, e.g. monitoring of blood pressure
·
give gentle advice and guidance concerning changes required for a
more healthy lifestyle
By doing this, countless numbers of adults and
older people will be assisted to live life to the full, maintaining health
strength and independence and avoiding falls, injuries and other health
problems.
Syllabus
This is a very practical course, however it is
vitally important that the skills gained are founded upon a good understanding
of sound, evidence based theory, both are therefore included in the course
syllabus.
Module 1 - Anatomy & Physiology
·
the human body & how it works
·
basic human needs
·
introduction to good nutrition & healthy eating
Module 2 - Ageing & Disease
·
the effects of ageing
·
diseases & conditions associated with ageing
·
relevant medications
·
promoting safety in the home & the prevention of accidents
Module 3 - Promoting Health, Strength &
Independence
·
promoting an active lifestyle
·
principles of exercise
·
evidence based exercise for people with ongoing health conditions
& diseases including frequent falls, obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
includes the FaME and Otago programmes and an introduction to Tai Chi exercises
·
planning to teach a range of safe & simple exercises to older
people
·
teaching a range of safe & simple exercises to older people
·
evaluating the session and own performance
Module 4 - The Tool Kit
·
communication skills
·
equality & diversity
·
data protection
·
health, safety & risk assessment
·
basic first aid
·
CPR skills
·
essential food hygiene
·
manual handling
·
business awareness - staying within the law
Course Structure
The Teaching Evidence Based Exercise course is
divided into two parts. Candidates may opt to study part 1 only in order to
meet their educational and professional needs. However, candidates are
encouraged to progress to part 2 and so gain the knowledge and skills required
to give advice and guidance to adults with a wide range of health and fitness
needs.
Coming soon - a CPD unit concerning teaching
ante and post natal exercise.
Part 1
This focuses on the needs of beginners to
exercise, frail, less active and less mobile people and the prevention of falls
and injuries.
Candidates who study part one only will gain
the
Certificate in Teaching Evidence Based Exercise
and
will be qualified to teach a range of safe, suitable and evidence based
exercises in a chair based exercise session:
·
that will help improve / maintain muscular strength and
endurance, mobility, independence, balance and co-ordination and prevent falls
and injuries
·
to wheelchair users
·
to frail older people
·
to people who have suffered a stroke
Part 2
This focuses on the needs of the more active
and able adult with particular reference to cardiovascular disease, obesity and
diabetes and newcomers to exercise.
Candidates who progress to part two will gain
the full
Diploma in Teaching Evidence Based Exercise
and
will also be qualified to prescribe and teach a range of safe, suitable and
evidence based exercises:
·
to newcomers to exercise
·
for people who have entered Phase lV Cardiac Rehabilitation
·
designed specifically to meet the needs of people suffering with
high risk diseases and conditions associated with ageing, for example, coronary
heart disease, diabetes, obesity
·
that will help reduce intermittent claudication
·
that will help reduce risk factors associated with ill health by
improving general health, strength mobility and independence
·
suitable for active older people suffering with low risk
conditions and diseases associated with ageing
Assessments
The assessments
for the Diploma in Teaching Evidence Based Exercise are as follows:
Ongoing Assessments:
These will be made
throughout the course to ensure that all candidates gain knowledge,
understanding and competence - pass or fail will not be an issue.
·
quizzes
·
group activities
·
problem solving
·
case studies
·
assessing a persons level of health and fitness
·
multi choice question tests
Final Assessments:
There are no final
assessments for applicants wishing to attend for personal interest only and who
do not require a formal qualification.
Candidates
requiring a formal qualification will be required to pass the following
assessments:
At the end of Part 1:
·
preparation of a 1 hour seated exercise session for less active
and able older
people or people
with chronic illnesses or conditions which includes exercises to prevent falls
and injuries
·
teaching part of the prepared session
·
multiple choice and short answer question paper
At the end of Part 2:
·
preparation of a 1 hour exercise to music / circuit training
session which is suitable for beginners to exercise, active older people, Phase
lV Cardiac Rehabilitation / obesity
·
teaching part of the prepared session
Additional assessments where required for:
·
first aid at work
·
RSHP qualifications
Cost
Diploma Course
The cost of the
full Diploma in Teaching Evidence Based Exercise (parts one and two) is £1598
which can be paid in full or in instalments.
Please don't let the cost be a barrier to training as some
funding is available to help towards the cost of the training where required (up
to 50%).
Methods of payment
are as follows:
·
two payments of £440 to be paid before the commencement of the
course + ten weekly payments of £80 to be paid during the first term
or
·
two payments of £440 to be paid before the commencement of the
course + four monthly payments of £200 to be paid during the first term
or
·
two payments of £840
or
·
one payment of £1598
Certificate Course
The cost of the
Certificate in Teaching Evidence Based Exercise (part one only) is £800 which
can be paid in full or in instalments.
Methods of payment
are as follows:
·
two payments of £2210 to be paid before the commencement of the
course + ten weekly payments of £40 to be paid during the first term
or
·
two payments of £220 to be paid before the commencement of the
course + four monthly payments of £100 to be paid during the first term
or
·
two payments of £420
or
·
one payment of £800
These includes all
tuition fees, course materials and Younger 4 Longer Assessment fee.
Plus, when required - the additional assessment fees for the First
Aid at Work qualification - £90.00
First Aid Courses
We will run HSE
approved first aid courses in and around Wimborne, Poole and Bournemouth
according to local demand, including:
First Aid at Work
This is an HSE
approved qualification which meets the statutory requirements of the Health and
Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 for the First Aider in the workplace. It
is suitable for all people wishing to gain the knowledge, competence and
confidence required to provide emergency life support, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid. The course is based on the most
recent edition of the First Aid Manual.
The course is
based on the most recent edition of the First Aid Manual (currently the 9th
edition) and will cover the following:
·
duties of a first aider
·
managing an incident
·
assessing a casualty
·
the unconscious casualty
·
medical emergencies
·
conditions affecting the respiratory system
·
conditions affecting the circulatory system
·
conditions affecting the nervous system
·
injuries to bones, joints & muscles
·
burns & scalds
·
the effects of heat & cold
·
foreign objects, poisoning, bites & stings
·
maintaining accurate records
·
techniques and equipment
·
the first aid kit and other resources
·
first aid at work and the law
Duration of the Course
The course will
last for 21 hours
Assessments
As well as the
ongoing assessment of knowledge and skills gained, you will be required to take
part in incident role plays in order to demonstrate an active knowledge of
current recommendations concerning CPR, emergency life support and first aid
treatment. There will be three parts to the assessment:
·
cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin - the assessor will
act as a willing bystander
·
the management of an unconscious but breathing casualty - no help
will be available
·
the correct treatment of a casualty suffering with one or more of
the following:
P
medical emergency
P
severe bleeding
P
shock
P
severe burn
P
choking
P
sprain or strain
A first aid box
will be available and the assessor will be a willing bystander
The certificate is
valid for 3 years, but the current guidelines strongly recommend that first aid
trained staff should attend a half-day update every twelve months, and in order
to maintain the qualification it is necessary to attend a First Aid at Work
Requalification course before the certificate expires.
Cost
£230.00 this
includes tuition fees, course materials and assessment fees.
Emergency First Aid at Work
This course is an HSE approved qualification
which meets the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations 1981. It is suitable for all people wishing to gain a basic
knowledge, competence and confidence required to provide emergency life support,
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid, but is particularly suitable
for people wishing to become the First Aider in their lower risk workplace.
The course is based on the most recent edition of the First Aid Manual and will
cover the following:
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first aid priorities
·
managing an incident
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assessing a casualty
·
emergency life support
·
the unconscious casualty
·
the control of bleeding
·
burns & scalds
·
maintaining accurate records
·
techniques and equipment
·
the first aid kit and other resources
Duration of the Course
The Emergency First Aid at Work course takes
approximately 6 hours to complete and includes both theory and practical
sessions. There is no final examination or assessment, candidates who
demonstrate a sound knowledge and safe first aid skills during the practical
parts of the day will be awarded the Emergency First Aid at Work certificate
which is valid for 3 years. The current guidelines strongly recommend that
first aid trained staff should attend a half-day update every twelve months.
Cost
£72.00 this includes tuition fees and course
materials.
First Aid at Work
Requalification
This is an HSE approved qualification which
meets the statutory requirements of the Health and Safety (First Aid)
Regulations 1981 for the First Aider in the workplace. The course is based on
the most recent edition of the First Aid Manual and will cover the following:
·
managing an incident
·
assessing a casualty
·
priorities of treatment
·
emergency life support
·
the unconscious casualty
·
medical emergencies
·
the control of bleeding
·
burns & scalds
·
injuries to bones, joints & muscles
·
eye injuries
·
maintaining accurate records
·
techniques and equipment
·
the first aid kit and other resources
·
first aid at work and the law
Assessments
As well as the ongoing assessment of knowledge
and skills gained, you will be required to take part in incident role plays in
order to demonstrate an active knowledge of current recommendations concerning
CPR, emergency life support and first aid treatment. There will be three parts
to the assessment:
·
cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a manikin - the assessor will
act as a willing bystander
·
the management of an unconscious but breathing casualty - no help
will be available
·
the correct treatment of a casualty suffering with one or more of
the following:
P
medical emergency
P
severe bleeding
P
shock
P
severe burn
P
choking
P
sprain or strain
A first aid box will be available and the
assessor will be a willing bystander
Duration of the Course
The First Aid at Work Requalification course
takes approximately 14 hours to complete and includes both theory and practical
sessions and final assessments. The certificate is valid for 3 years, but the
current guidelines strongly recommend that first aid trained staff should attend
a half-day update every twelve months. In order to maintain the qualification
it is necessary to attend a First Aid at Work Requalification course before the
certificate expires.
Cost
£160.00 this includes tuition fees, course
materials and assessment fees.
Level 2 Award in Health Promotion
This will provide a good understanding and
skills required to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Cost £280.00.
Level 2 Award in Healthier Food and Special Diets
This will provide a good understanding of the
role of nutrition in the maintenance of good health, along with the basic
principles of nutrition which underpin the production of healthy food and the
preparation of special diets. Cost
£55.00.
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Catering
This will provide a knowledge and understanding
of the importance of food hygiene, associated food hazards, good hygiene
practice and controls based upon an awareness of food safety management
systems. Cost £55.00.
Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Work Place
This qualification will provide the knowledge
and understanding required to identify potential hazards to health and safety in
the workplace. It will enable a person to maintain the safety of themselves
and others. Cost
£55.00.
Who Should Attend?
All of our courses are open to all people
wishing to enrich their own lives and improve their own health and fitness or
who wish to enrich the lives of others, no matter what their background or
previous work experience, including:
·
any caring person who wishes to enrich the lives of others by
providing a range of exciting and stimulating activities and opportunities
·
any caring person who wishes to teach evidence based exercise to
adults of all ages in order to help improve and maintain their health, strength
and quality of life
·
any caring person who wishes to help an older person to improve
and maintain their health, strength and quality of life
·
churches and other faith and community based groups wishing to
provide a valuable service for adults of all ages, including older people, which
will help to meet the needs of the whole person.
·
registered nurses, healthcare support workers and other caring
people
P
who are already working with older people and
who
wish to add a new and worthwhile aspect to their work
P
who are in employment but would like to earn a little extra
'pocket money by doing something really worthwhile
P
who
find themselves out of work, or taking time out to raise a family, but who wish
to find employment / self employment which is related to healthcare and which
has ‘family friendly hours’.
·
staff of existing community based groups which already provide a
luncheon club and other stimulating activities and opportunities, but would like
to add to their service by providing safe and simple evidence based exercise
advice and guidance to those who attend.
·
anyone wanting to know how to safely maintain their own health,
strength, mobility and independence without the expense of joining a leisure
centre or club.
·
exercise instructors wanting to teach exercise to older people
·
day centre staff, rest home activity leaders and staff working in
existing community based groups which provide coffee mornings but would like to
offer a wider variety of worthwhile activities and opportunities.
Requirements
There are no specific requirements for
applicants wishing to attend a Younger 4 Longer Training course for personal
interest only and who do not require a formal qualification or for applicants
wishing to attend an RSPH course or the First Aid course.
For applicants wishing to gain the Teaching
Evidence Based Exercise and the Life Enrichment Facilitator Diplomas the
following will normally be required:
·
applicants must be over the age of 18 years, there is no upper
age limit
·
applicants must have a working understanding of spoken and
written English
·
applicants must be working with or planning to work with older
people
·
a satisfactory character reference and CRB check
·
as the course requires some physical exertion a reasonable degree
of physical fitness is required, but applicants do not need to be 'super fit' or
to have 'perfect bodies'. Applicants will find that as the course progresses
their physical fitness will improve - one of the many benefits of attending!
·
applicants must be prepared to take part in all practical
workshops
·
applicants should have good interpersonal and communication
skills
·
applicants must be prepared to engage in additional private study
as required to ensure a good understanding of each topic
·
previous relevant experience and qualifications will be taken
into consideration
Study Options for the Diploma
Courses
The mode of study may be adapted to meet
individual requirements. Depending on local demand there are three possible
options:
Option 1
Fully taught - this is the recommended option,
particularly for applicants with little or no up-to-date knowledge of the
subjects to be covered, as it provides sufficient time to learn the theory
content as well as develop excellent teaching and demonstration skills. The
full course will run over 3 terms, part 1 only will run over 1½ terms.
·
candidates attend for training on one full day per week during
term time
Option 2
Home study plus practical study blocks
(suitable for those who prefer to study alone or who have a sound and up-to-date
knowledge and understanding of the subjects to be covered).
·
candidates will attend one introductory day at the commencement
of the course
·
the theory content is studied at home by e-learning and / or
paper based workbooks
·
progress will be monitored by the course tutor through the
completion of short written assignments and short video clips
·
candidates will attend 2 x five day practical workshops, one for
each part - these will coincide with school half terms
Please contact us for more information and
commencement dates.
Option 3
Home study/revision plus fortnightly practical
study days (suitable for those who prefer to study alone or who have a sound and
up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the subjects to be covered). The
full course will run over 3 terms, part 1 only will run over 1½ terms.
·
the theory content is studied at home
·
a topic or topics will be set each week which are to be studied
prior to the following practical study day
·
progress will be monitored by the course tutor who will be
available to explain any difficult areas during the following the practical
study day
·
candidates will then attend practical study days on one day per
fortnight during term time
Benefits of Diploma Training
For those who attend the training courses
·
the opportunity to work in the community as self employed with
'family friendly' hours
·
improvement in own health and fitness levels
·
greater job satisfaction due to the new and worthwhile aspect
added to their work
·
improved employment prospects
·
the opportunity to provide a much needed service in the community
·
the opportunity to learn something new
For people attending the exercise sessions
Each person trained could greatly improve the
quality of life and the feeling of self worth of up to 200 or more people by
giving them opportunities:
·
which will lead to the improvement / maintenance of strength,
mobility and independence, with the associated health benefits
·
that will help reduce the risk of falls and injuries, reduce body
weight, reduce other health risk factors
·
to take part in social activities
·
to learn new things
·
for regular health checks, e.g. blood pressure, visits from the
chiropodist
·
to access pastoral care or counselling if required
·
for good preparation if hospital treatment is required
For employers e.g. NHS & Social Services
·
reduced costs due to the reduction in need for admission to
hospital or care homes
·
improved health and fitness levels of staff
For church and other community based groups
·
the opportunity to reach out to the community with a much needed
practical service that is not fully provided by any other organisation
·
the opportunity to enrich the lives of many people who are so
often neglected by so many in society today
·
skilled personnel who have the competence and confidence to offer
a wide range of activities for its own members
Progression
Advice will be
given to all students concerning possible progression and further training, for
example:
Healthcare Training:
·
nursing
·
healthcare support worker
·
physiotherapy
·
occupational therapy
Exercise Instructor Training:
·
G.P. referral consultant
·
personal trainer
·
choreography and conditioning skills
·
pilates instructor
Teacher Training:
·
diploma for teaching in the lifelong learning sector
·
B.A. degree in education & training
·
assessor award
·
verifier award
Other Training:
·
health & safety - law & practice
·
level 3 award in supervising food safety in catering
·
diploma in nutrition
·
diploma in counselling
Younger 4 Longer Exercise
Classes
The following details refer to the Younger 4
Longer Exercise Sessions that are lead by Diane Priest, Registered Nurse /
Specialist Exercise Instructor. Her community based open classes include:
·
Exercise to Music Sessions
·
Circuit Training / Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation
Sessions
·
Chair Based / Falls Prevention Sessions
We now have:
Exercise classes in Wimborne Dorset
Exercise classes in Verwood Dorset
Exercise classes in Ferndown Dorset
Exercise classes in Bournemouth
Dorset
Exercise classes in Wareham Dorset
Exercise to Music sessions
Who are they for?
Ideal for the more active and able ladies and
gentlemen who want to improve / maintain general health and strength
What do we do?
During the first half of the class we:
·
begin with a warm up
·
do some cardiovascular exercise to music to improve / maintain
the condition of the heart
·
end with a cool down
During the second half we do a selection of the
following:
·
muscle strengthening exercise using: small hand weights, ankle
weights and resistance bands
·
abdominal exercises
·
pelvic floor exercises
·
balance and co-ordination exercises
·
flexibility stretches
·
learn how to get down and up from the floor safely so that we can
keep playing with the grandchildren!
We usually end with:
·
a short period of relaxation
·
a cup of tea or coffee
Circuit Training Sessions /
Phase lV Cardiac
Rehabilitation
Who are they for?
·
Ideal for the more active and able ladies and gentlemen who want
to improve / maintain general health and strength
·
Ideal for cardiac rehabilitation, weight loss and general
maintenance of health and strength
What do we do?
·
begin with a warm up
·
exercise the cardiovascular system using: steps, stationary
bikes, rowing machines and rebounders
·
at the same time improve / maintain upper body strength and
endurance using small hand weights
·
end the circuit with a cool down, some balance exercises and some
flexibility stretches
Chair Based Exercise to Music /
Prevention of Falls sessions
Who are they for?
·
Ideal for the less active and less able older person who wishes
to improve / maintain general health, strength mobility and independence
·
Ideal for people who have had one or more falls and wish to
improve their balance
·
Wheelchair users and carers welcome
What do we do?
·
begin with a warm up
·
muscle strengthening exercise using: small hand weights, ankle
weights and resistance bands
·
abdominal exercises
·
pelvic floor exercises
·
balance and co-ordination exercises to improve balance and
prevent falls and injuries
·
learn how to get down onto and up from the floor safely so that
we can continue to play with the grandchildren!
·
flexibility
stretches
We also use a variety of small, household items
to add an element of fun! e.g.
·
chiffon scarves
·
tennis balls and 7" balls
·
ribbons
·
cake boards
·
small hoops
·
batons
·
Christmas crackers, tinsel and other Christmas decorations
We usually end with:
·
a short period of relaxation
·
a cup of tea or coffee
About Diane
Diane is a
Registered General Nurse, Qualified Teacher and Specialist Exercise
Instructor. She has been teaching evidence based exercise sessions to older
people in the community for 11 years, including Phase lV Cardiac Rehabilitation,
Falls Prevention, Circuit Training, Chair Based Exercise and Exercise to Music
sessions.
In addition to her
nursing and exercise instructor qualifications Diane has a BA (Hons) Education &
Training and a Certificate in Education. In 2006, while working as a tutor for
Poole Adult Learning, as a result of an excellent report following an ALI/OFSTED
inspection, Diane was invited to join the Tutor Observation Team, a role which
she took on and enjoyed.
Along side the
exercise sessions, Diane performs simple health checks at the classes and
promotes healthy lifestyles, makes pastoral visits to members who are unwell or
in hospital, organises day trips, bring & share lunches & teas and other social
activities. She also provides occasional new learning opportunities for
members of the exercise classes.
Diane is a member
of the
Royal College of Nursing, is a
member of the
Institute for Learning, is entered
at Level 4, Specialist Instructor, on the
Register of Exercise Professionals
and is the founder of the 'Younger 4 Longer' © exercise
programme in Wimborne. In recent years Diane has developed a new training
course which is accredited by the Royal College of Nursing and which will train
caring people to work with older people, teaching evidence based exercise and
providing a range of additional and worthwhile activities and opportunities.
Diane is married
to Jim, has two adult sons, David and Samuel, and is an active member of
Citygate Church Bournemouth where
she leads the first aid team, is part of the audio-visuals team and cooks for
the young people at the annual
New Frontiers youth camp 'Newday'.
Testimonials from Y4L Members
Attendance at community based exercise sessions
designed specifically for older people can help many different conditions and
situations, for example:
Heart Disease & Diabetes
Ann, a newly
qualified Younger 4 Longer teacher emailed us to say, "I have just finished my
11th Chair Based class at the Leisure Centre. Joan, aged 73 and who has had 2
heart attacks and Type 2 Diabetes, has been coming every week and gave me the
following feedback:
"I have been
coming to the chair based class since it started on April 14th 2011. Since
attending I have:
- been walking
better
- started
gardening again
- been able to get
up out of the chair better
- been able to do
more housework than I have for ages, even mopping the floor
- gained the
confidence to go out shopping on my own, something I haven't done since my last
heart attack"
She has said she
can be quoted in any publicity materials etc. I was quite pleased I must say!"
High Blood Pressure
Roger says, "I only went along to the classes to
keep my sister company but I'm so glad that I did. The nurse who runs the
classes invited me for a simple health check and, as I believed myself to be a
very fit and healthy sort of chap, thought I'd pass with flying colours!
I was shocked when she checked my blood pressure
and found it to be dangerously high. She was very good about it and wouldn't
let me join in the class until I had been checked out by my GP. I would never
have thought about going to get it checked because I felt so fit and healthy -
if she hadn't checked it who knows what would have happened - I dread to think!
It was several weeks before I was able to return
to the exercise classes for it took a while to get the blood pressure down to an
acceptable level."
Arthritis & Hip Replacement
Sheila writes, "I suffer from painful arthritis
in many of my joints, and receive great benefit from regular attendance, twice a
week, at the exercise classes. I am convinced that I achieved greater mobility
than would otherwise be expected by participating in these classes. The
exercises are set to music and with genial, friendly company; the atmosphere is
most relaxing which helps to encourage us all to exert ourselves with that
necessary extra effort.
Nearly five years ago I was given a total hip
replacement and I credit my swift recovery being considerably helped by
membership of the classes both before and after my operation. Interestingly
many of the exercises already in our routine were those also recommended by the
physiotherapist in my post operative care.
I look forward to my exercise sessions each
week where I enjoy the social contact and have made many new friends."
Calf Pain
Anne says, "Thank you so very much for setting up
the Younger 4 Longer clubs. When I first started to attend the exercise
sessions 9 years ago, I found that I had to stop 3 or 4 times during the session
to rest because of pains in my calves. Now I can get through the whole session
without any pain.
We all really enjoy the day trips too, especially
the one to the Isle of Wight, the ride on the ferry made it seem like a real
holiday. I have never been to the Island before and would never have gone on
my own, I can't wait for the next outing."
Following a Broken Leg
Betty says, "I have been coming to the 'Younger
for Longer' exercise classes for about 8 years. Last year, as the result of a
fall I fractured my femur.
I have returned to my exercise class and am
finding the exercises very beneficial. It is so important to strengthen the
muscles and get them working properly again - I thoroughly recommend it. An
added bonus is exercising with other people, it is great fun and very good
therapy!"
Being a Little Overweight
Gwen wrote, "Thank you for your very enjoyable
classes which, over the five years I have been coming, have improved my fitness
and reduced my weight by a whole stone!
I find the classes energising, stimulating and
beneficial, I look forward to many more years of exercising together,"
Blindness & Loss of Balance
Daisy says,
"Just before my 90th birthday I fell and broke my hip, but I made a good
recovery and have returned to my exercise class. Going back to the classes in
our local village hall has been a real help to regaining my confidence and
mobility. I've learned how to get up off the floor safely if I do fall again
and, even though I'm registered blind, I've been able to get out and about on
the buses again."
Following Heart Surgery
June said, "I have been a member of Younger 4
Longer for 9 years now. A few years ago I had to have emergency open heart
surgery over in Brighton. Throughout my time in hospital I practiced the
exercises that I had been taught at the exercise classes. I know it was doing
that that helped me get through it all - I know that doing the exercises that I
had learned at the classes helped me to get walking again and on to a speedy
recovery.
After a few months of convalescence I joined the
sitting down classes to begin with in order to regain my confidence and was
delighted to be able to return to the active class where I was able to fully
take part."
Following a Broken Hip
Janet says, "I tripped while playing
badminton and broke my hip. After recovering, I hadn't the confidence to return
to the sport but felt I needed the exercise.
I joined the Younger 4 Longer exercise classes
and found the leg exercises especially helpful to regaining the strength in my
leg. I find the other exercises are beneficial for keeping fit generally."
Loneliness & Isolation
Margaret says, "The best thing about the Younger 4
Longer group is getting out and meeting people, it's the highlight of my week.
I have done so many things there that I would
never have thought possible, going on outings, meeting new friends, knitting
hats and gloves and things for poor children overseas and packing the little
shoe boxes with presents for them - I don't have any close family of my own, so
I'm pleased to be able to do it for them instead.
I have never been one for exercising, but I do
join in the classes because everyone tells me it's good for me, I do have to
admit though, even the exercises can be good fun!"
Contact Us
For more information, or to apply to join a
course near you, please contact Younger 4 Longer Training by Email at:
younger4longer@btinternet.com
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