Overview
Due to a security concern, we are removing the translation option within our courses. We hope to bring an improved translation option out later this year, in the meantime, where translation is required, please launch in the browser and use the browser translation feature.
Subject matter experts continue to review our courses on a periodic cycle and, whilst implementing their feedback, the team ensure the latest quality and consistency guidance is applied. Find out more about phasing out inbuilt voiceover.
We continue to bring our new design to the downloadable Course Resources PDF provided within our courses with a more subtle colour palette, appropriate font format and page layout to ensure enhanced accessibility.
The new design will help you:
Recognise the hyperlink's purpose.
Explore the hyperlinks based on your interests with reduced click fatigue.
Associate the description of each hyperlink with your knowledge gaps.
Avoid cognitive overload and only retain information that is relevant to you.
Changes -Data Protection courses
Data Protection UK including GDPR
This course was updated in April with new modules covering all the requisite content in an engaging way. The subject matter experts determined there was no need for a separate course aimed at managers, and so all learners should be allocated this course. Check the rules set up in your instance, there should be at least one for allocation and one for renewal: Read more>
If you want to access the new modules, your admin can reset your Learning Management System (LMS) progress. Once this is done, you’ll be able to view the latest content. All new users will immediately see the new content.
UK Data Protection for Managers
Based on the updates to the Data Protection UK including GDPR course described above, the content within this course has been archived and the course itself will be archived at the end of July. Please ensure you remove all associated rules.
Released in May
Your Personal Development
Our SME has reviewed the course content and assessment to ensure compliance. References to external links were moved to the Resources document. There were minor amendments to the text for clarity on supervisory meetings.
The updates will help you:
Navigate and absorb up-to-date content with greater ease.
Explore further learning material and resources.
Use the transcript to work through the course material on the go.
Mental Health
Our SME has reviewed the course content and assessment to ensure compliance. There were some updates to QB following the SME review. Minor text improvements were made to the content for clarity. Inaccessible components were removed and replaced. The resources document has been updated with descriptions of the hyperlinks.
The updates will help you:
Better understand and consume the content.
Easily navigate and absorb the content.
Test your knowledge more practically.
Learn on the go, using the course transcript.
Sepsis Awareness
In collaboration with our Subject Matter Expert, we have decided to update the course content along with the assessment to ensure compliance is met. Several updates made to the course content regarding more in-depth signs and symptoms of sepsis in adults and children. We have removed out of date and incorrect content such as other names for sepsis. We have added examples of conditions that are prone to sepsis, such as diabetes, or those with a weak immune system due to various treatments, for example, chemotherapy. We have explained more in-depth about how damaged capillaries and low blood pressure can lead to vital organ failure. We have provided examples of drug therapy for sepsis treatment, such as antibiotic, antifungal or antiviral medication, depending on the pathogen that is causing the infection. Accessibility improvements have been made by removing hyperlinks within the course content and providing a resource document for the learner. We have replaced out of date and inaccessible interactive components.
The course updates will help you:
Strengthen your knowledge about how sepsis occurs.
Identify why a systemic infection can lead to organ failure.
Recognise signs and symptoms in adults and children.
Identify individuals prone to develop sepsis due to other medical conditions.
Navigate the course Resources to learn more.
Conducting Effective Interviews
Our subject matter expert has reviewed the course, ensuring accuracy and clarity throughout. Updates to this course include a new resources page and a simplified learning objectives section. The content, including interactive elements, has been reviewed for accessibility. Inaccessible components have been removed or replaced.
New knowledge checks have been added, along with enhanced feedback. A transcript and resources section have been added. Improvements in grammar, punctuation, and overall clarity have also been made, with better formatting for improved readability.
The course updates will help you:
Consume up to date content.
Easily navigate and absorb the learning.
Conduct interviews with confidence.
Access learning on the go using the course transcript.
Navigate the course resources to learn more.
Released in June
Learning Disabilities
Our SME has reviewed the course and assessment to ensure compliance. There have been minor amends to improve text and punctuation. The question bank has had a minor wording update to increase clarity. Built-in voiceover and inaccessible components have been taken out. Unhelpful statistics have been removed for improved readability. External links have been moved to a new resources document and a transcript has been added to the course.
The course updates will help you:
Easily navigate and absorb the learning.
Recognise the different types of learning disability.
Distinguish between learning disabilities and difficulties.
Access learning on the go using the course transcript.
Navigate the course resources to learn more.
Still to come this month
Medication Administration Awareness
It is vital that colleagues understand medication and related healthcare tasks. We’ve completely rewritten and evolved this course content with the subject matter expertise of Sharan Giller, MRPharmS, Director of The Medications Management Group Ltd. It presents the information needed for staff working in either residential or community settings. Join two dedicated team members to rise to the challenges of high-risk medicine management, ensuring safe storage and administration in care settings and the community. Embrace the guidelines to minimise errors and take pride in reporting mistakes responsibly.
Medication in Community Care
This course has been combined with the title Medication Administration Awareness. This course is therefore no longer suggested by Access and will be archived shortly as it is removed from the catalogue.
Please:
Remove any registration and renewal rules you have on the Medication in Community Care eLearning, read more>
Create new rules on the Medication Administration Awareness eLearning, one for allocation and one for renewal, read more>
📌 Note: We'll archive the Medication in Community Care at the end of July. You must have removed associated rules on these titles by then. These titles are no longer maintained.
Care Certificate
We've been implementing changes to align with the updated Care Certificate Standards launched in March 2025. For the new Standard 16: Awareness of learning disability and autism, your organisation should consider what training is required. An introduction will still be covered in our Care Certificate course. If required, the Oliver McGowan eLearning is available on our platform, please follow the link for guidance on requesting it.