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.
- First Aid
- Handling of people
- Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
- Medication training
- Learning disability and autism
- Safeguarding adults
- Other courses
- Courses by the Independence and Wellbeing team
Please note prices are reviewed every year and may be subject to change. Cancellation fees may apply, please check the adult social care training terms and conditions.
First Aid
| 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 |
Handling of people
| Course Name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Induction training | 1 day | £44 |
| Refresher training | Half day | £44 |
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| MCA: Level 2 - Practitioners & Provider Services | 1 day | £44 |
| MCA: Level 3- Coping with Complexity in Mental Capacity Assessment | 1 day | £44 |
| MCA: Level 3- Restrictions, Restraint and Deprivation of Liberty under MCA | 1 day | £44 |
Medication training
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medication (includes buccal midazolam) | Half day | £44 |
| Practical Competencies in Medicines Administration | 1 day | £44 |
Learning disability and autism
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Tier 2 Classroom (eLearning must be completed before the course) | 1 day | Booking & Fees TBC |
| Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training Tier 1 Webinar (eLearning must be completed before the course) | 1.5hrs | Booking & Fees TBC |
Safeguarding adults
| Course name | Duration | Cost per person |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguarding Adults: Level 2- Raising Safeguarding Concerns | 1 day | £44 |
| Safeguarding Adults: Level 3- Responders and Specialist Staff: Safeguarding Section 42, Making Safeguarding Enquiries | 1 day | £44 |
Additional Safeguarding Training events in Portsmouth are available via the Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board website.
Other courses
| 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 | Book via The Portsmouth PBS network |
Prevent training
This is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy and costs £44 per person.
View full details in adult social care training course catalogue (PDF).
Food safety
Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene (RSPH Accredited)
Book direct via Portsmouth Community Learning Service.
Courses by the Independence and Wellbeing team
These courses are free for people working in PO1 - PO6 postcodes or supporting Portsmouth residents:
- Community Connector Overview
- Introduction to Cultural Awareness
- Independence & Wellbeing Team Info Session
- Making Every Contact Count (MECC)
If you work outside of Portsmouth, there is a charge of £44 per person, per course.