Introduction to Social Care Practice & Theories Course This course is an introduction to a particularly broad & complex topic: the relationship between ideas about social work & what social workers actually do. The sorts of questions that we will be considering in this course are: What is it that social workers actually do? What is social work supposed to be trying to achieve - & how should we go about it? What ideas or theories do in fact - or should - underlie social work practice? On what basis should - or do - social workers make decisions about how to respond to different situations? What techniques are available to social workers? How does social work relate to other professional groups who may work with the same service users? How do social work values relate to theory & practice? ...

Introductory Psychology Course Students enrol for courses in psychology for a number of reasons, but few are motivated by a desire to know what psychologists do. They want to know what is relevant to their lives, to their futures & how to cope with problems they themselves face & those they must confront within society. Psychology touches almost every part of our lives & in its various forms addresses the entire person; present & past history, needs & wants, joys & complaints, & in doing so presents us with the opportunity to bring the mind, the body & the spirit into alignment enabling all aspects of personality to function in harmony. ...

Intuitive Healing Course Contrary to popular belief healers are not the only people blessed with a remarkable gift, we all possess an intuitive healing code, an intuitive intelligence so powerful it can tell us how to heal. The mind is a powerful aid & just imagine the possibilities if we were able to tap into our intuition, which is often locked away from birth & never rediscovered. This course explores the realms of both spirit & mind & you will learn how to enhance your touch & intuition. Regardless of what life force you believe in the course will resonate within you & allow you to become more understanding of both the universe & your own spiritual capacity & inherent gifts. ...

Iridology Course When Iridology originated back in Biblical times, it was thought that a healthy eye indicated a healthy body Iridology is an extremely powerful naturopathic diagnostic tool. Diagnosis from the iris of the eye is an invaluable & fascinating technique for both immediate self-daignosis & patient diagnosis in any alternative medicine approach, but especially in holistic nutritional medicine. When you know how to read the sign language of the iris you will be able to make a naturopathic & vitalistic diagnosis of energy & toxin levels in any location of the body. Such diagnosis proves to be of immeasurable help in focusing & monitoring of treatment. Iridology is entirely non-invasive & time & time again proves to be uncannily accurate. ...

Issues in Measuring Profit & Financial Position Course The measurement of profit & financial position is not as precise & objective as you may, at first, imagine. In order to prepare the profit & loss account & balance sheet, we have to employ estimates & assumptions. As a result, the portrayal of the financial health of a business can vary according to the particular estimates & assumptions that we make. There are three measurement areas that are critical to the measurement of profit & financial position: depreciation, stock valuation & the problem of bad & doubtful debts. In this course we examine each of these areas in turn. By the end of this course, you should be able to: explain the concept of depreciation   explain the main methods of depreciation & make appropriate calculations explain the various approaches to stock valuation & make appropriate calculations illustrate how different stock valuation methods impact on the calculation of profit   explain how a business should account for bad & doubtful debts   adjust the financial statements to reflect bad debts & changes in the provision for doubtful debts   discuss the role of subjectivity in the measurement of profit & financial position ...

IAB Computerised Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2 Combined (QCF) Course This distance learning course in Computerised Bookkeeping combines levels 1 & 2 into a complete, home learning course accredited by the IAB & recognised on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF numbers: 500/9405/1 & 500/9261/3). The IAB Computerised Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2 course covers 4 units of theoretical & practical information on the essential elements of computerised bookkeeping. It covers routine bookkeeping transactions, sales & purchase documents, & routine payments & receipts, all using computerised bookkeeping systems. After successfully completing this IAB Computerised Bookkeeping course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'AIAB' after your name. ...

IAB Computerised Payroll Levels 1 & 2 Combined (QCF) Course This distance learning course in Computerised Payroll combines levels 1 & 2 into a complete, home learning course accredited by the IAB & recognised on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF numbers: 601/0733/9 & 601/0475/2). The IAB Computerised Payroll Levels 1 & 2 course covers 4 units of theoretical & practical information on the essential elements of computerised payroll, including the fundamental administration, theory & skills. After successfully completing this IAB Computerised Payroll course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'AIAB' after your name. ...

IAB Manual Bookkeeping Level 3 (QCF) Course This home learning level 3 Manual Bookkeeping course is accredited by IAB & listed on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF number 500/9260/1). The IAB Manual Bookkeeping Level 3 course covers how to prepare financial statements for different types of organisations as well as preparing VAT returns & making accounting adjustments. After successfully completing this IAB Manual Bookkeeping course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'MIAB' after your name. ...

IAB Manual Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2 Combined (QCF) Course This distance learning course in Manual Bookkeeping combines levels 1 & 2 into a complete, home learning course accredited by the IAB & recognised on the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) (QCF numbers: 601/0473/9 & 601/0480/6). The IAB Manual Bookkeeping Levels 1 & 2 course covers 13 units of theoretical & practical information on the essential elements of manual bookkeeping. It covers the basics of bookkeeping as well as how to keep financial records using both single-entry & double-entry manual bookkeeping systems. This course will teach you the fundamentals necessary to progress further to computerised bookkeeping & accounts courses. After successfully completing this IAB Manual Bookkeeping course you could apply to the IAB for membership & to use the letters 'AIAB' after your name. ...

Identity Theft Course Identity theft is not a new crime, it is probably as old as crime itself, it was until not so long ago known as impersonation. At the present moment it is estimated that one in four will be a victim of identity theft in the next twelve months & an estimated five hundred percent increase will occur in growth annually. The results of identity theft can be devastating for the victim. We tend to think of financial loss when we think of becoming a victim of this crime; this though is only part of the many problems that may come about. This course aims to make the student aware of the different types of identity theft that are currently employed as well as how to identity the signs of identity theft & ways & means of reducing the risk of identity theft. ...