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.

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
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

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 (eLearning must be completed before the course) 1 day £0 (Funded until June 2026)

Safeguarding adults

Course name Duration Cost per person
Awareness Half day £44
Developing Practice (Refresher) Half day £44

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 £0 (Funded by Solent NHS)

Prevent training

This is part of the UK’s counter terrorism strategy and costs £44 per person. View full details in the course catalogue.

Food safety

Level 2 in Food Safety & Hygiene (RSPH accredited). View full details in the course catalogue.

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.