Here are the training courses available for adult social care providers and professionals in Portsmouth, along with how long they take and how much they cost.
Please note prices are reviewed every year and may be subject to change. Cancellation fees may apply, please check the terms and conditions.
| Course Name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Life Support | 3.5 hours | £44 |
| Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3 RQF) | 1 day | £60 |
| First Aid at Work | 3 days | £180 |
| Course Name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Induction training | 1 day | £44 |
| Refresher training | Half day | £44 |
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Refresher – Learning from Court of Protection Cases | 1 day | £44 |
| MCA and Inherent Jurisdiction | Half day | £44 |
| Best Practice for Best Interest Decisions & Meetings | 1 day | £44 |
| Executive Functioning of the Brain & Capacity Questions | Half day | £44 |
| MCA Awareness (Part 1) | 1 day | £44 |
| MCA Advanced (Part 2) | 1 day | £44 |
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medication (includes buccal midazolam) | Half day | £44 |
| Practical Competencies in Medicines Administration | 1 day | £44 |
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (eLearning must be completed before the course) | 1 day | £0 (Funded until June 2026) |
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Awareness | Half day | £44 |
| Developing Practice (Refresher) | Half day | £44 |
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Neglect & Hoarding | 1 day | £44 |
| Supporting Autistic People Through Social Care Assessments | 1 day | £44 |
| Dementia Awareness (virtual) | Half day | £44 |
| Dementia – Supporting Physical & Mental Health | 1 day | £44 |
| Dementia – Understanding Behaviour & Communication | 1 day | £44 |
| Positive Behaviour Support & Next Steps | 2 days | £0 (Funded by Solent NHS) |
This is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy and costs £44 per person. View full details in the course catalogue.
Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene (RSPH accredited). View full details in the course catalogue.
These courses are free for people working in PO1 – PO6 postcodes or supporting Portsmouth residents:
If you work outside of Portsmouth, there is a charge of £44 per person, per course.
