Bradford

VAAD Bradford

Excellence in Healthcare Education


VAAD Training Academy delivers exceptional healthcare training that transforms professional capability and enhances patient outcomes. Our CPD Standards Office accredited programmes ensure full compliance with Skills for Care requirements, CQC guidelines, and NICE standards. With industry-recognised certifications from the Resuscitation Council (UK) and Royal College of Nursing, our evidence-based courses combine practical skills development with essential theoretical knowledge. Whether you choose classroom-based learning at our nationwide training centres or flexible e-learning options, VAAD provides the highest quality professional development for today's healthcare professionals. Explore our comprehensive course catalogue below to advance your career and elevate your care standards.

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Patient Moving & Handling

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Training combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practice in our purpose-built simulation suite. Our experienced instructors provide personalised guidance and feedback in small group settings.

Certification

Upon successful completion, participants receive certification valid for one year in accordance with UK healthcare standards. Refresher courses are available to maintain compliance and reinforce skills.

Benefits

  • Reduced workplace injuries and associated costs
  • Enhanced patient safety and dignity
  • Improved confidence in handling challenging situations
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Practical solutions for everyday clinical scenarios

Would you like me to focus on any particular aspect of the patient moving and handling training, such as equipment demonstrations, bariatric considerations, or legal compliance requirements?


Basic Life Support


Our comprehensive Basic Life Support course equips healthcare professionals with essential life-saving skills for emergency situations. Following Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines, participants develop confidence in recognising cardiac arrest and responding appropriately.

  • Hands-on practice with high-fidelity mannequins
  • Complete CPR techniques for adults, children and infants
  • AED operation and emergency response protocols
  • Choking management and recovery position


Delivery Methods Training combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practice in our purpose-built simulation suite. Our experienced instructors provide personalised guidance and feedback in small group settings.

Certification Upon successful completion, participants receive certification valid for one year in accordance with UK healthcare standards. Refresher courses are available to maintain compliance and reinforce skills.


Benefits

  • Reduced workplace incidents and associated costs
  • Enhanced patient survival rates
  • Improved confidence in emergency situations
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Practical solutions for real-life emergencies


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Medication Administration

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Medication Administration


Our Medication Administration training delivers comprehensive skills for safe and effective medicine management across all healthcare settings. Aligned with NMC standards and regulatory requirements.


  • Rights of medication administration
  • Calculation accuracy and dosage verification
  • All administration routes covered with practical demonstrations
  • Error prevention strategies and reporting procedures
  • Legal frameworks and professional accountability


Delivery Methods Training combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practice in our purpose-built simulation suite. Our experienced instructors provide personalised guidance and feedback in small group settings with realistic medication scenarios and calculation workshops.

Certification Upon successful completion, participants receive certification valid for one year in accordance with UK healthcare standards and NMC requirements. Refresher courses are available to maintain compliance and reinforce skills.


Benefits

  • Reduced medication errors and associated risks
  • Enhanced patient safety and treatment efficacy
  • Improved confidence in medication management
  • Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Practical solutions for complex medication regimes


Foundation Programmes

New to Care

Our New to Care programme provides comprehensive entry-level training for those beginning careers in healthcare settings, building confidence through accessible learning modules.

  • Personal care delivery with dignity and respect
  • Basic observations and monitoring techniques
  • Communication fundamentals for healthcare settings
  • Understanding vulnerability and appropriate support
  • Professional boundaries and ethical practice


Delivery Methods Training combines theoretical instruction with extensive hands-on practice in our supportive simulation environment. Our experienced instructors provide personalised guidance and feedback in small group settings with particular attention to building confidence in those new to healthcare roles.


Certification Upon successful completion, participants receive certification recognised across the sector as evidence of their fundamental care skills. This provides a direct pathway to the Care Certificate and further professional development opportunities.


Benefits

  • Strong foundation for a successful caring career
  • Enhanced confidence in delivering basic care
  • Improved communication with patients and colleagues
  • Compliance with induction requirements
  • Practical solutions for everyday caring challenges


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Mandatory Courses

(CSFT Aligned)

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We deliver comprehensive mandatory training that ensures regulatory compliance and enhances patient safety. Our specialist-led programmes combine essential theory with practical application, providing healthcare professionals with the core competencies required for safe and effective practice.


  • Basic Life Support & First Aid (Practical) – Resuscitation Council (UK) compliant training in emergency response and lifesaving interventions
  • Anaphylaxis Management – Recognition and emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions including adrenaline administration
  • Complaints Handling – Effective response to concerns and service improvement strategies
  • Conflict Resolution & Management – De-escalation techniques and managing challenging situations safely
  • Covid-19 – Current infection prevention protocols and practice adaptations
  • Equality & Diversity – Inclusive practice and legal obligations in healthcare settings
  • Health & Safety, COSHH & Fire Safety Awareness – Risk assessment and legislative compliance
  • Infection Control & Food Hygiene – Prevention of cross-contamination and safe handling practices
  • Information Governance – Data protection, confidentiality, and secure record management
  • Lone Working – Risk mitigation and personal safety strategies for isolated practice
  • Mental Capacity Act/DoLS – Decision-making frameworks and legal safeguards
  • People Moving/Manual Handling (Practical) – Safe techniques for patient transfers and positioning
  • Preventing Radicalisation – Recognising vulnerability and appropriate reporting pathways
  • RIDDOR – Incident reporting requirements and procedural compliance
  • Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults & Children (Level 3) – Identification of abuse and protective interventions


Specialist Training for Senior Carers at Wolverhampton Healthcare Centre

At Vaad Taining Academy, we deliver advanced professional development specifically designed for senior carers transitioning to leadership roles. Our comprehensive programmes build on core skills to develop clinical expertise, supervisory capabilities, and quality assurance competencies required for excellence in senior positions.


  • Competence Assessment Frameworks – Evidence-based techniques for objectively evaluating staff performance and identifying development needs
  • Patient Weekly Health Checks – Systematic assessment protocols to identify early signs of deterioration and ensure proactive care planning
  • Quality Audit Implementation – Design and execution of internal audits across medication, care planning, and environmental standards
  • Supervisory Skills Development – Effective delegation, performance management, and team leadership in challenging care environments
  • Field-Based Staff Support – Remote supervision techniques and mobile working best practices
  • Documentation Excellence – Advanced record-keeping to meet regulatory requirements and evidence quality care delivery
  • Mentorship Training – Structured approaches to developing junior staff and fostering professional growth
  • Regulatory Compliance Leadership – Translating CQC requirements into practical operational systems
  • Clinical Decision-Making – Enhanced assessment skills and escalation protocols for complex care situations
  • Service Improvement Methodologies – Identifying opportunities and implementing change to enhance care quality


Senior Care Course

Care Certificate

15 Standards

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We deliver comprehensive Care Certificate training that provides the perfect foundation for those new to health and social care. Our specialist-led programme aligns with Skills for Care standards, combining theoretical understanding with practical skill development to create confident and competent care professionals.

  • Standard 1: Understand Your Role – Responsibilities, boundaries and working within organisational policies
  • Standard 2: Your Personal Development – Creating development plans and identifying learning needs
  • Standard 3: Duty of Care – Legal obligations and managing dilemmas in care delivery
  • Standard 4: Equality and Diversity – Promoting inclusive practice and respecting individuality
  • Standard 5: Work in a Person-Centred Way – Tailoring care to individual preferences and needs
  • Standard 6: Communication – Effective techniques across diverse needs and situations
  • Standard 7: Privacy and Dignity – Maintaining confidentiality and respectful care practices
  • Standard 8: Fluids and Nutrition – Supporting hydration and nutritional wellbeing
  • Standard 9: Mental Health, Dementia and Learning Disabilities – Awareness and appropriate support
  • Standard 10: Safeguarding Adults – Recognising and responding to abuse or neglect
  • Standard 11: Safeguarding Children – Protection and welfare of young people
  • Standard 12: Basic Life Support – Emergency responses and lifesaving interventions
  • Standard 13: Health and Safety – Risk assessment and safe working practices
  • Standard 14: Handling Information – Secure data management and record keeping
  • Standard 15: Infection Prevention and Control – Maintaining hygiene and preventing cross-contamination


PMVA


This comprehensive PMVA course equips healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills to prevent, de-escalate and safely manage aggressive behaviour in clinical settings. Participants learn evidence-based techniques for recognising warning signs, implementing preventative measures, and applying appropriate physical interventions when necessary. The training covers legal frameworks, risk assessment, breakaway techniques, and restraint procedures. Professionals will develop confidence in maintaining safety whilst preserving patient dignity through person-centred approaches to challenging behaviour management.


Course Benefits:

  • Reduces workplace violence through improved de-escalation techniques
  • Enhances staff confidence in managing challenging situations safely
  • Develops competence in appropriate physical intervention methods
  • Creates safer environments through preventative approaches to aggression


CQC Recommendations:

  • Essential for meeting Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment)
  • Supports compliance with least restrictive practice requirements
  • Demonstrates commitment to staff and patient safety



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