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Doppler and Compression Workshop

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Practice Nurses who are dealing with leg ulcer management and oedema, requiring competency in the use of Doppler Ultrasound to support their assessment and compression products.

This is also suitable for nurses who are new to the skill of compression bandaging and can be used as an update for both Doppler and Compression therapy.

Learning Outcomes

This workshop covers the A& P of the lower limb and theory behind performing a Doppler assessment in order to assess peripheral vascular status to support leg ulcer management. Alternative compression product are demonstrated. It offers the opportunity to practice performing a Doppler assessment and compression bandaging under supervision. We also cover the MESI automated ABPI as well.

Nurses should bring with them a Sphyg, Doppler and Bandages for the practical session.

The Compression workshop covers the theory and science of compression.

There is an informal practical session when bandaging techniques will be demonstrated and there is the opportunity for each nurse to practice under supervision.

Bandages covered will be K2 system and short stretch and compression wraps.

Nurses will need to bring with them an Actico shortstretch bandage with sub bandage as well as a K2 system with tape and scissors for the practical session.

The learning outcomes include:

Understand the A & P of the Lower Limb.
Understand the theory behind performing a Doppler Assessment.
Demonstrate the correct procedure for performing a Doppler Assessment.
Understand the theory that supports the use of compression in venous leg ulcer management.
Discuss the different bandage systems available.
Demonstrate the correct application of compression bandaging.
Demonstrate the principles of bandaging science by the ability to adapt the compression bandaging for individual leg shapes, sizes and aetiology.
Discuss the alternatives to compression bandaging, such as wraps and compression hose kits.

Registration opens at 22-12-2017 00:00

Registration closes at 04-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. bridgetpearce@nhs.net
2. d.vancheri@nhs.net
3. angela.pym@nhs.net
4. katherine.polglase@nhs.net
6. jacky.stenner@nhs.net
7. Stella.mcgourty@nhs.net
8. Practice Staff
9. lucy.roberts8@nhs.net
10. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
11. alison.wilkinson6@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Phlebotomy (am)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Venepuncture Learning Objectives

Learning Outcomes

To be proficient in taking blood safely and effectively, using safe and best practice guidelines
Correct procedure for confirming identity of patient/client and understanding the importance of accuracy
Understanding the importance and 100% accuracy when taking a transfusion sample
To demonstrate a good understanding of the correct vein selection
Demonstrate correct application of tourniquet
Awareness of infection control policy and guidelines
Demonstrate hand hygiene use of gloves (ppe)
Knowledge of handling sharps safely + what to do in the event of a needle stick injury
Knowledge of correct sequence of collection tubes

Registration opens at 08-11-2018 13:09

Registration closes at 06-01-2019 13:09

Max Participants: 6

Registered Users:

1. julia.damsell@nhs.net
2. bridgetpearce@nhs.net
3. claire.ramsey2@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Dealing with Challenging People

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This workshop aims to support anyone who has to deal with challenging people in their Practice/place of work –patients or colleagues. The workshop explores the skills required to understand and manage difficult behaviour whilst maintaining self esteem in a win/win situation.

We will cover the following topics and the day will conclude with a supported Action Planning session.

Sessions will be interactive, practical and fun.

Learning Outcomes

Standing your ground and being assertive

• What is assertiveness?
• How to be assertive
• What stops us from being assertive?
• Case Studies on being Assertive

Feedback
Tools and models to help you give feedback

Influencing

• Influencing process – the key stages
• Influencing line – fun exercise
• Power words
• What makes people say yes?

Why are people challenging

• Explore what drives this behaviour
• What is the effect on you and others?
• Techniques to defuse aggressive behaviour
• Managing criticism assertively
• Hints and tips

Being confident in meetings

• Think yourself confident
• Planning what to say
• Help with what to say
• Case Study cards

Self awareness – how do I come across?

• Strengths and areas to work on?
• Co coaching

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 10:43

Registration closes at 07-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. debra.clarke8@nhs.net
2. amber.tiley@nhs.net
3. elizabethsearle@nhs.net
4. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
5. lucy.roberts8@nhs.net
6. emily.giles@nhs.net
7. caroline.hawkins2@nhs.net
8. epoynter@nhs.net
9. val.denton@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Prescription Meds Explained

Description:

Who Should Attend?

For staff dealing with prescriptions on a regular basis and who would benefit from a great understanding of trade and generic names and the use of MIMS.

Learning Outcomes

The Prescription Medicines Explained Course is designed to enable delegates to understand terminology related to prescription medicines and so carry out their roles in a more efficient and effective manner.

The objectives of the course are to enable delegates to be able to:

• explain the concept of trade and generic drug names;
• recognise classifications of medicines;
• identify routes of administration;
• state the meaning of prescription abbreviations;
• make more effective use of MIMS.

Course outline:

• What is drug?
• Brand and generic drugs
• Classification of medicines and the use of MIMS
• Relevant abbreviations
• Routes and administrations
• Understanding prescriptions

Registration opens at 06-09-2017 13:20

Registration closes at 08-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. kimberley.rogers@nhs.net
2. deborah.hind@nhs.net
3. julie.lewis16@nhs.net
4. terri.small@nhs.net
5. anne.lewis8@nhs.net
6. jenniferlumsden@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Childhood Immunisation update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Qualified practitioners who Immunise

Learning Outcomes

As per National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation training (HPA, 2005) Current issues in vaccination Recent epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases Any changes to the National Immunisation Schedule Any changes to legislation relevant to vaccination Anaphylaxis recognition and management Review of current practice and identification of areas for improvement Q & A session for commonly encountered problems in practice.

Registration opens at 26-04-2017 14:20

Registration closes at 10-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. sue.gotts@nhs.net
2. judi.dewar@nhs.net
3. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
4. Sarah.monteith@nhs.net
5. liz.turner6@nhs.net
6. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
7. robyn.jackson@nhs.net
8. julie.lewis16@nhs.net
9. liz.rogers5@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Primary Care (Leading People in)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This workshop has been designed for primary care managers responsible for the performance and development of their team.

Learning Outcomes

Lead, motivate and inspire – three essential ingredients of exceptional management.

The keys objective of this workshop is to enable managers to not only master the above but also look at the effective use of delegation.

To plan creative reward systems and deal with the difficult behaviour that can lower morale and team spirit.

Registration opens at 02-02-2018 12:11

Registration closes at 13-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. janesprackman@nhs.net
2. karen@almc.co.uk
3. debra.clarke8@nhs.net
4. kathy.turner2@nhs.net
5. alison.garrod@nhs.net
6. sara.williams6@nhs.net
7. denise.williams2@nhs.net
8. val.denton@nhs.net
9. dawn.mccaffrey@nhs.net
10. laura.woodward@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Medical Terminology (Understanding) - Introduction

Description:

Who Should Attend?

A course for those who would benefit from understanding the component parts of medical terminology.

Learning Outcomes

An understanding of medical terminology is essential for anyone working in the medical industry. Delegates will reap the benefits of the course immediately and will be able to apply the learning to every day situations in their place of work.

The objectives of this course are to enable delegates to:

• Explain the concept that medical terminology can be broken down into component parts of prefixes, root words and suffixes;
• State the meanings of commonly used prefixes, suffixes and root words in medical terms;
• Decipher terminology associated with various diseases;
• Recognise commonly used abbreviations and medical symbols;
• Obtain a fundamental understanding of the body structure and systems;
• Explain the six categories in which the body is studied.

All delegates will be provided with a course manual and will be issued with a certificate upon completion of the course.

Registration opens at 12-02-2018 11:22

Registration closes at 13-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. tracey.fitzpatrick@nhs.net
2. lucy.roberts8@nhs.net
3. Practice Staff
4. michelle@almc.co.uk
5. kathy.turner2@nhs.net
6. clare.wilton@nhs.net
7. Mirinda.rowell@nhs.net
8. a.lee5@nhs.net
9. christineperks@nhs.net
10. laura.woodward@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Infection Control for Nurse Leads

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Infection Prevention is best achieved when healthcare staff understand the principles governing the prevention of transmission of pathogenic organisms, and have the confidence to be able to apply these in their own practice.

Learning Outcomes

The objective of this session is to consolidate learners understanding about how to protect themselves and their patients from healthcare associated infections, through a comprehensive review of the Chain of Infection.
Infection prevention and control guidance and training is often aimed at acute and secondary care staff working in hospitals settings. This interactive session allows delegates to focus on preventing the transmission of infection in community settings.

The session includes hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment, sharps safety, infection control in the built environment and relevant legislation along with prevention of transmission of specific microorganisms.
This is an interactive session, which includes group activities and an opportunity for learners to demonstrate that they can perform a successful hand decontamination using the UV light box.

Registration opens at 19-07-2018 13:58

Registration closes at 13-01-2019 13:58

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. charlotte.rose10@nhs.net
2. mandy.white1@nhs.net
3. alison.baker2@nhs.net
4. sarah.windatt@nhs.net
5. sue.gotts@nhs.net
6. pennygoodman@nhs.net
7. ruth.dawes3@nhs.net
8. Practice Staff

Registration is currently closed.

Contraception Update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed as an introduction for Practice Nurses who have not completed any formal qualification in Contraception and Sexual Health, or nurses that are CASH trained but would like an update.

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes include: · A & P revision of the reproductive organs. · Revision of the menstrual cycle. · Overview and updates of all the methods of contraception including emergency contraception. · Overview and updates on common sexually transmitted infections and testing.

Registration opens at 31-10-2017 13:34

Registration closes at 14-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 18

Registered Users:

1. terri.small@nhs.net
2. christine.richardson8@nhs.net
3. dianenewcombe@nhs.net
4. richard.harrison@nhs.net
5. sue.gotts@nhs.net
6. ellie.truss@nhs.net
7. angela.cook2@nhs.net
8. jenny.ryan@nhs.net
9. rhiandrummond@nhs.net
10. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
11. Amanda.smith38@nhs.net
12. liz.rogers5@nhs.net
13. pauline.cole1@nhs.net
14. sarah.windatt@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Diabetes Update (pm)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at Practice Nurses undertaking Diabetes clinics.

Learning Outcomes

This training session aims to update your current knowledge on new drug therapies, NICE guidelines and how to relate this to practice.

To share best practice within the room.

To understand local and national diabetes guidelines and how to implement them in practice.

Know when to refer to secondary care.

The update will be practical and will relate to real case studies.

Registration opens at 22-12-2017 00:00

Registration closes at 15-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. barbara.corcoran@nhs.net
2. claire.ramsey2@nhs.net
3. samanthahacker@nhs.net
4. robyn.jackson@nhs.net
5. christine.richardson8@nhs.net
6. mjenkins2@nhs.net
7. andrew.smith38@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This update is suitable for Practices Nurses.

Learning Outcomes

After this study day you will be: Confident to carry out and understand the importance of the travel consultation and pre-travel assessment. Demonstrate knowledge of common travel related illnesses and the use of vaccines to prevent them. Demonstrate knowledge of recent disease outbreak. Describe the main risks to travellers and how they may be minimised. Demonstrate knowledge of Malaria. Outline the role and restrictions of anti-malaria chemoprophylaxis. Knowledge of how to access the relevant tools and resources available to Travel Health.

Registration opens at 20-02-2018 12:02

Registration closes at 15-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. liz.pemberton1@nhs.net
2. joanne.butters@nhs.net
3. pmg.pat@nhs.net
4. Maura.bowen1@nhs.net
6. louise.murray16@nhs.net
7. liz.turner6@nhs.net
8. samanthahacker@nhs.net
9. robyn.jackson@nhs.net
10. karen.eyers100@mod.gov.uk
11. mandy@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Chaperone Training (pm)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for non clinical staff - receptionists/admin and HCA's

Reference base - NHS Clinical Governance Support Team 2005: A Model Chaperone Framework - Guidance on the role and effective use of chaperones in Primary and Community Care.

A chaperone is an independent person, whose role is to impartially observe an examination, procedure or consultation undertaken by a Health Care Professional, and is present as a safeguard for all parties (patients and practitioners) and is a witness to continuing consent.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session Candidates will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills and having completed practical assessment and competencies at their work place – (working from their Practice Protocol) will be able to carry out their role safely and effectively.

Agenda

• To understand what is meant by the term
• To identify when and for what a chaperone may be required
• To understand who can chaperone
• To understand what an intimate examination is (theory)
• To understand the role and responsibilities
• To understand what rights the patient has
• To know how and to whom to raise concerns
• Awareness of issues specific to - Religion / Culture / Ethnicity / MH / LD / Children / Same gender/lone working.
• A Chaperone Policy - what should be included.

Registration opens at 12-04-2017 11:44

Registration closes at 17-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. caroline.hawkins2@nhs.net
2. ros.taylor1@nhs.net
3. lucy.roberts8@nhs.net
4. angela.cook2@nhs.net
5. sara.williams6@nhs.net
6. Nicole.Canty-Davis@nhs.net
7. mandy@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Infection Control Update (am)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Practice staff

Learning Outcomes

• About the ‘Chain of Infection’, and how standard precautions are used to break these links to reduce the likelihood of an organism causing harm
•  About your role and responsibilities in implementing standard precautions to reduce the risk of infection to yourself, your colleagues and your patients
•  To understand and demonstrate standard infection control precautions in practice, including
  • Hand Hygiene
  • Personal Protective Equipment 
  • Sharps handling 
  • Specimen handling
  • Decontamination of Medical Devices
  • Safe handling of spillages
  • Occupational Health

Registration opens at 20-03-2018 11:47

Registration closes at 20-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. Sarah.monteith@nhs.net
2. marieke.strange@nhs.net
3. bridgetpearce@nhs.net
4. mjenkins2@nhs.net
5. jose.tarnowski1@nhs.net
6. a.lee5@nhs.net
7. sarah.tucker@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Diabetes for HCAs (understanding) (pm)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for HCA’s in Primary Care.

Information

In the UK 3.7 million people have been diagnosed with Diabetes – estimated to rise to 5 million by 2025.

It is estimated there are around 1 million people in the UK with Type 2 Diabetes undiagnosed.

The cost to the NHS is over £1.5million an hour or 10% of the NHS budget for England and Wales.

[Diabetes UK - A Cost of Diabetes Report V2 Jan 2014]

This course has been specifically designed for HCA’s in Primary Care who are assisting health care professionals in the care and management of patients with Diabetes.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this session Candidates will have gained the necessary knowledge and skills and having completed practical assessment and competencies at their work place – [working from their Practice Protocol] will be able to carry out their role safely and effectively.

Enable candidates to develop essential knowledge to better understand:

• what Diabetes is
• the different [main] types of Diabetes
• the common symptoms of Diabetes
• the risk factors
• the impact of Diabetes
• examples of Treatments
• foot care and foot screening
• and state the main principles of Food and Diabetes

Agenda

• What is Diabetes?
• The main types of Diabetes
• Symptoms
• Risk Factors
• Impact of Diabetes
• Treatments for Diabetes
• Foot care and foot screening – what care patients should expect
• Food and Diabetes
• Monitoring

This interactive session will include group discussion.

Registration opens at 27-04-2017 12:01

Registration closes at 21-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. bridgetpearce@nhs.net
2. liz.rogers5@nhs.net
3. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
4. janesprackman@nhs.net
5. jacky.stenner@nhs.net
6. jose.tarnowski1@nhs.net
7. Mirinda.rowell@nhs.net
8. sue.gotts@nhs.net
9. pauline.cole1@nhs.net
10. claire.ramsey2@nhs.net
11. Practice Staff

Registration is currently closed.

The Sick Child

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Advanced Registered Practitioners

Learning Outcomes

Recognition of the sick child

Physical examination skills relevant to age

Common presentations in primary care

Differential’s

When to refer.

Registration opens at 18-10-2018 15:10

Registration closes at 22-01-2019 15:10

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
2. susanbiddlecombe@nhs.net
3. claire.ramsey2@nhs.net
4. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
5. jacky.stenner@nhs.net
6. janesprackman@nhs.net
7. sue.gotts@nhs.net
8. miffy.saunders@nhs.net
9. ruth.dawes3@nhs.net
10. dianenewcombe@nhs.net
11. sue.hoskins@nhs.net
12. sarah.tucker@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Wound & Leg Ulcer Management - Masterclass

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Nurses who already currently have some knowledge of wound care and should be familiar with the wound healing process and basic assessment of wounds.  The nurses should also have been caring for patients with leg ulcers but feel their skills need to be updated.

Learning Outcomes

This training is presented as a master class for nurses that already have some knowledge around assessment and management of wounds.  It seeks to update Nurses on current issues and changes in practice and build on current knowledge in terms of assessment and decision making in the management of wounds.  It explores cost effective and innovative dressings and the identification of indolent wounds, the causes and possible management strategies.

The leg ulcer management part of the day updates nurses on patient assessment who have been managing patients with leg ulcers.  The use of a mini leg ulcer assessment in leg ulceration and compression hose application.  Also covering unusual causes of ulceration.  Time will be set aside for a question and answer session at the end of the workshop.   Topics covered include:

• Undertake a comprehensive and advanced assessment of wounds
• Identify static wounds and factors that contribute to delayed healing
• Recognise bacterial burden and infection in wounds
• Have an up to date knowledge of wound care issues
• Assess patients confidently, using leg ulcer assessment care-pathway
• Identify unusual aetiologies
• Understand the importance of hosiery in reducing reoccurrence.

Registration opens at 19-05-2017 10:30

Registration closes at 29-01-2019 00:00

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. debra.clarke8@nhs.net
2. dianenewcombe@nhs.net
3. Annette.thomas6@nhs.net
4. pmg.pat@nhs.net
6. alison.wilkinson6@nhs.net
7. Maura.bowen1@nhs.net
8. jacky.stenner@nhs.net
9. jane.tranter@nhs.net
10. Practice Staff

Registration is currently closed.