Professional and short courses
The Military Human: Understanding Military Culture,Transition and Adjustment
Gain an in depth understanding of military culture and the emotional transition adjustment experienced by service leavers and their families.
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Recent research has found that there should be improved training around armed forces community cultural issues. We believe a person-centred approach is the solution. By attending this high quality certificated and evidence based CPD training, organisations can evidence their commitment to the armed forces covenant and provide improved services to help support veterans and their families. We also offer bespoke courses for organisations wishing to book for a group.
Armed Forces Covenant
Online, York campus
- Course leader – Nick Wood MSc FHEA (Armed Forces and Uniformed Services Manager at York St John University)
- Duration – 1 day
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Dates and times
Monday 12 May 2025 - online
Wednesday 11 June 2025 - online
Wednesday 16 July 2025 - online
Course Fees
£150 per person at our York campus. £2,000 for in person on our York campus or externally for organisations wishing to book up to 16 staff (plus additional costs of car hire and accommodation if external)
£150 per person for online delivery. £1,500 for online delivery for organisations wishing to book up to 12 staff
Course information
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for anyone who is likely to interact with veterans and their families in a professional setting. This could include those working in:
- Nursing
- Health and social care
- Social work
- Education
- Physiotherapy
What will I learn?
This course will give you an in-depth understanding of the needs of this specific client group.
We will provide you with a range of resources, and a tool kit to make your work with the Armed Forces Community more effective and efficient.
By completing the course you will:
- Gain an in-depth understanding of military culture and how this may impact on accessing services
- Gain a greater understanding of the issues facing ex Armed Forces personnel, Reservists or Dependants
- Observe how the change curve (Kübler-Ross,1969) and culture shock (Adler,1975) influence transition adjustment when entering civilian life
- Learn about the human journey of development how this may play a part in the transition and emotional adjustment experience to civilian life for service leavers and their families
The Military Human in numbers
- Over 5,000 staff from a wide range of community service providers have already benefited from the CPD training including: Councils, HMPPS, NHS Trusts and NHS Veterans Mental Health teams.
- Services for the Armed Forces community: 1,000 trained staff now providing services for the Armed Forces community
- Bringing the Armed Forces Covenant to life: 150 attendees at our inaugural Military Human Conference
- Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme: York St John University was awarded silver in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in 2018
Course leader biography
Nick Wood
Armed Forces and Uniformed Services Manager at York St John University
Nick served in the Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm) and saw active service during the Falklands War in 1982. In 2010 he was awarded the Butler Trust HRH Princess Royal Award for services to veterans, following the development and national roll out of the Veterans In Custody Support model.
Nick has provided the Military Human CPD for military charities, NHS Op Courage, NHS Trusts and local authorities. Over 5000 staff have received the training since 2012. In 2018, he was nominated by Forces in Mind Trust at their Soldiering On Awards (SOA) candidate and is now a judge on the SOA panel.
Nick has contributed to the Office for Veterans Affairs supporting public awareness campaigns. His other ongoing projects include supporting NHS Op Courage teams and continuing to support His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service Creating Future Opportunities.
Nick's extensive research and impact report portfolio has gained international interest due to the person-centred approach, which can be applied to other militaries outside of the UK.
The Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant has been signed by all of the Local Authorities in the UK (including 3 in Northern Ireland) and is part of the NHS Constitution (NHS, Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) or commissioned Health and Social Care providers
How to apply
You can book your place on this course for any of the upcoming dates through our online store.
We also offer bespoke courses for organisations wishing to book for a group of staff members. Get in touch using the form below to find out more.
Facts and figures
York St John University was awarded gold in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) in 2020.
150 attendees at our inaugural Military Human Conference
1000 trained staff now providing services for the Armed Forces community
2000 Staff trained across England and Wales since 2012
Enquire now
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