Book Training - Calendar

Wound Management for Nurses New to Primary Care

Description:

Venue: Avon LMC, 14a High Street, Staple Hill, Bristol

Time: 09.30 - 16.30

Registration opens at 19-05-2017 10:46

Registration closes at 04-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Spirometry for Nurses

Description:

Venue: Freeways, Abbots Leigh, Bristol

Time: 09.30 -16.30

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is designed to increase the confidence and competence of Nurses who perform spirometry. There will be plenty of opportunity to practice performing and interpreting results in a supportive environment.

Learning Outcomes

The Workshop will include: Role of spirometry in the primary care management of respiratory care Indications for the test Performing the test Interpreting the results - what is a quality test/understanding validity and reliability Understanding the difference between normal, obstructive and restrictive patterns of lung disease Care and maintenance of equipment After attending the workshop the participants will be expected to develop a portfolio of learning to demonstrate their competence in performing spirometry. All aspects of the learning will be supported by BCH\'s community respiratory team.

Registration opens at 18-05-2017 12:26

Registration closes at 05-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Introduction to Practice Finance

Description:

Venue: Helios Medical Centre, 17 Stoke Hill, Stoke Bishop, Bristol BS9 1JN

Times: 09:30 - 04:30

Workshop Objective

By the end of this one day workshop, delegates will have a clear understanding of the revenue streams available to their Practices, as well as a practical awareness of a number of tools, techniques and approaches which will enable them to control costs and optimise practice profitability.

The workshop provides grounding in the basics of managing a practice’s finances. Attendees will gain confidence of how to control the day-to-day operations, whilst at the same time developing an awareness of planning and forecasting skills so as to successfully deal with the financial challenges ahead.

Who should attend

This workshop is designed for Practice Managers or Partners dealing with the finances and contracts

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 11:31

Registration closes at 06-06-2017 11:31

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

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 07-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 16

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Cytology Update

Description:

Venue: Seminar Room, Cytology Training Centre, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, BS10 5NB

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Registration opens at 11-05-2017 11:48

Registration closes at 07-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 30

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Update

Description:

Venue: Kingswood Health Centre, Bristol

Time: 09.30 - 16.30

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 18-05-2017 12:53

Registration closes at 11-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 20

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Stress Management and Personal Resilience

Description:

Venue: Whitchurch Health Centre, Armada Road, Whitchurch, Bristol BS14 0SU

Times: 09:30 - 04:30

The workshop is aimed at providing the team with some time to reflect on their own current best practice, identify some techniques to try and to share this with each other.

Objectives

• Explore ways of dealing with stress and helping each other to build resilience
• Identify the importance of team work for workplace wellbeing
• Understand the need for continually embracing change and supporting others to do so  Which of these can I use?
• What small changes can I make to help me cope with stress
• What help might I need from others and how am I going to get this?

About this workshop:

Outline of the day

Welcome and Introductions – including a brief explanation

Icebreaker:  Alliteration names and facts

Share objectives

The Belbins Story a refresher to include new team members.

Short ‘Belbins Story’ narrative to refresh memories and update newer members

Handouts which explain the strengths and ‘allowable weaknesses’ of the role and how best to handle this.

Tips for managing our workplace stress

Short Facilitated discussion:  How stress manifests itself at work (this makes it acceptable - not shameful to admit to being stressed)

Link to aggressive behaviour and how this gets confused with assertiveness.

Card game to highlight this and stimulate a debate with learning points.

Top Tips for coping with workplace stress – explanation and facilitated discussion. Co coaching in pairs.

Understanding and Coping with Change

Brief discussion about how we cope with change using the DADA clock

Circle of Influence and Circle of Concern model,. Explanation and applying this to our workplace. This also covers the difference between consultation and being informed (ie not involved in the decision)

Working together

Team activity which only works if everyone works together and pools their information.

Facilitated discussion about which behaviours helped and hindered and how these align to our workplace behaviour.

 Action Plan from Today

Each person to write a letter to themselves detailing one thing they will do differently as a result of this session.  To include a timeline and specifics.  This is sealed and self-addressed and we will post this back – timeframe to be agreed on the day.

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 14:08

Registration closes at 13-06-2017 12:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Clinical Observations for HCAs

Description:

Venue : 168 Medical Weston Super Mare

Time: 09.00am - 16.00pm

Learning Outcomes:

Understand relevant Legislation/National Guidelines/Policies.

• Understand the physiological states that can be measured.
• Understand the preparation and undertaking of physiological measurements –

Temperature

Pulse

Respiration

Blood Pressure

Waist circumference

BMI

Weight

Pulse oximetry

Blood glucose   -  theory

Urine Testing [collection/handling/storage/transport] theory

• Understand the recording and reporting of results.
• Understand the major factors that influence changes in physiological measurements.
• Understand a few common conditions which require recording of physiological measurements.

Training follow up – assessment in work environment by RN.

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

Registration opens at 27-04-2017 11:03

Registration closes at 14-06-2017 11:03

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Infection Control

Description:

Venue: Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PY

Times: 09:30 - 16:30

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 11:41

Registration closes at 14-06-2017 11:41

Max Participants: 16

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Advanced Phlebotomy (am)

Description:

Venue: 168 Medical WSM

Time: 09.30 - 12.30

At least 3 years’ experience  in venepuncture.

The course would entail:

hand vein selection;

using a butterfly needle with a selection of attachments from the  BD vacutainer system;

How to insert a butterfly into a vein;

safe disposal of butterfly needle (sharps safety)

Registration opens at 27-04-2017 12:22

Registration closes at 12-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 6

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Phlebotomy Advanced

Description:

Venue: 168 Medical, Weston Super Mare BS23 3HQ

Times: 09:30 - 12:30

You should have at least 3 years’ experience  in venepuncture.

The course would entail hand vein selection, using a butterfly needle with a selection of attachments from the  BD vacutainer system.

How to insert a butterfly into a vein , safe disposal of butterfly needle (sharps safety).

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 15:33

Registration closes at 15-06-2017 15:33

Max Participants: 6

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Prescription Meds Explained

Description:

Venue: Freeways,  Pill Road, Abbots Leigh,  Bristol BS8 3RA

Times: 09:30 - 04:30

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 13:27

Registration closes at 19-06-2017 13:27

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Cardiology Masterclass

Description:

Venue:  Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Southmead, Bristol BS10 5PY

Times: 09:30 - 16:30

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:52

Registration closes at 18-06-2017 13:52

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Ear Care for Nurses

Description:

Venue: Helios Medical Centre, Stoke Bishop, Bristol

Who Should Attend?

This study day is intended to give the practitioner more confidence when dealing with ear problems. The knowledge gained from this day enables safer practice which can reduce patient discomfort, speed up resolution and make referrals more appropriate. It enables nurses to take a more active role in the prevention of ear problems, thus saving general practitioner consulting time and prescribing costs.

Learning Outcomes

Attending this course the student with gain: An understanding of the basic anatomy and physiology of the ear. An understanding of the prevention of ear problems. Gain the knowledge which can be used to practice aural toilet, wax instrumentation and ear irrigation according to the attendees’ level of practice and competence. An improved understanding of people with hearing loss and hearing aids. Reflection on accountability and documentation. An understanding of decontamination of equipment. Considered the patient with ear problems holistically. The ability to undertake ear care within the boundaries and limits of their professional competence, responsibility and accountability. An understanding to complete achieved competencies as documented in the competency handbook, consistent with their individual level of skill and knowledge. These will be achieved through structured teaching, practical demonstrations, discussion and practical workshops. Certificates of attendance will be issued but the practitioner will need to complete competencies to enable safe practice.

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 11:38

Registration closes at 20-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 10

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Dermatology for Nurses

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Experienced Practice Nurses dealing with adults or children with dermatology conditions.

Learning Outcomes

Overview of managing eczema and psoriasis in the community. Practical application of topical treatments. When to refer on to community dermatology team.

Registration opens at 11-05-2017 12:03

Registration closes at 21-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 2

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Introduction to Childhood Immunisations

Description:

Venue: Eastville Medical Practice

Time: 22 & 23 June 2017

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Registration opens at 28-04-2017 12:23

Registration closes at 19-08-2017 12:23

Max Participants: 2

Registered Users:

1. tester

Registration is currently closed.

Introduction to Childhood Immunisations

Description:

Venue: Eastville Medical Practice

Time: 22 & 23 June 2017

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Registration opens at 28-04-2017 12:23

Registration closes at 19-08-2017 12:23

Max Participants: 2

Registered Users:

1. tester

Registration is currently closed.

HCA Vaccination Training (2 days)

Description:

Venue: Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, Bristol BS16 2QQ

Dates & Times:  26 & 27 June 2017   09:30 - 04:30

Mentors should make every effort to attend the afternoon of Day 2 from 1pm

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 11:32

Registration closes at 25-06-2017 11:32

Max Participants: 25

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Diabetes Update

Description:

Venue: Freeways, Abbotts Leigh

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 11-05-2017 12:23

Registration closes at 28-06-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.