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Ear Care (Nurses)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Registered nurses and nursing associates.

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 will 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.

Registration opens at 17-01-2023 13:11

Registration closes at 03-05-2023 13:11

Max Participants: 1

Registered Users:

1. pmg.pat@nhs.net
2. mandy@almc.co.uk
3. michelle@almc.co.uk
4. karen@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Travel 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 05-01-2023 10:34

Registration closes at 04-05-2023 10:34

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. amy.gibson6@nhs.net
2. kirstie.whitelock@nhs.net
3. pmg.pat@nhs.net
4. m.dopierala@nhs.net
5. sacha.hynes@nhs.net
6. mandy@almc.co.uk
7. rhiandrummond@nhs.net
8. amyduckworth@nhs.net
9. fran.tucker@nhs.net
10. una.mckay1@nhs.net
11. marieke.strange@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

HCA Foundation

Description:

This is a 3 day course Tuesday 9 May, Tuesday 6 June and Tuesday 27 June 2023 (all days to be attended)

Day 1

• Housekeeping/ Introductions/ Plan for the day
• Setting the Scene and the Role of the HCA
• Introductions to

Tasks, Behaviours and Standards of Work

Partnership Working

Reflective Practice

Continuing Professional Development

Accountability and Delegation

Health and Safety-Adverse Events-Incidents, Errors-Workplace Safety

Whistleblowing

Consent

Capacity

• Introduction to Safeguarding Adults/Safeguarding Children
• Introduction to Infection Control and Handwashing

Day 2

• Clinical Skills
• Protocols
• Record Keeping
• Competencies
• Preparation for Day 3- Reflection

Day 3

• Reflections
• Communication Skills
• Making Ever Contact Count

Registration opens at 05-01-2023 10:42

Registration closes at 08-05-2023 10:42

Max Participants: 9

Registered Users:

2. rachel.simpson2@nhs.net
3. amy.sampson4@nhs.net
4. lucy.murrell@nhs.net
5. mandy@almc.co.uk
6. michelle@almc.co.uk
7. karen@almc.co.uk
8. Beverley.hemmens@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Wound Healing Managing Complex wounds

Description:

This is being run by Medicare Plus

Wound Healing Process

Factors delaying healing

Assessment

Addressing hard to heal wounds

Epithelialization

Registration opens at 13-03-2023 11:22

Registration closes at 10-05-2023 11:22

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. mandy@almc.co.uk
2. michelle@almc.co.uk
3. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
4. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
5. kirstie.whitelock@nhs.net
6. carol.degay@nhs.net
7. nicola.lawton1@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Medical Terminology (am)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

A course for those who would benefit from understanding the component parts of medical terminology. Ensuring a highly skilled and motivated Practice team who can effectively communicate and utilise terminology appropriately across multidisciplinary teams

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.

Registration opens at 05-01-2023 11:48

Registration closes at 14-05-2023 11:48

Max Participants: 18

Registered Users:

1. jenniferlumsden@nhs.net
2. elizabeth.thomson6@nhs.net
3. dawn.mccaffrey@nhs.net
4. carol.degay@nhs.net
5. sarah.tucker@nhs.net
6. mandy@almc.co.uk
7. una.mckay1@nhs.net
8. jane.stevens7@nhs.net
9. debbie.redfern2@nhs.net
10. phoebe.rogers@nhs.net
11. laraine.pountney@nhs.net
12. Angela.Carter6@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Diabetes - Type 2s on Insulin

Description:

Type 2s on Insulin

Registration opens at 05-01-2023 10:49

Registration closes at 15-05-2023 10:49

Max Participants: 18

Registered Users:

1. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
2. amyduckworth@nhs.net
3. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
4. amy.sampson4@nhs.net
5. sue.gotts@nhs.net
6. natalie.hope@nhs.net
7. amanda.bamford@nhs.net
8. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
9. mandy@almc.co.uk
10. susan.baber@nhs.net
11. juliet.bodman@nhs.net
12. peta.radford@nhs.net
13. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Essential Skills for Practice Management

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Designed for new Practice Managers, Deputies of those supporting the traditional Practice Manager role (Operational Managers, Finance Managers, Office Managers), to provide an overview of the role of the Practice Manager in terms of the contractual requirements and the finances.

Learning Outcomes

To provide a capable and competent high skilled management team that is motivated and flexible
Overview of the reforms, including STP’s
What services you are contractually obliged to provide
Which patients the practice have a responsibility to see, and when
What the practice income streams are and how these relate to the contract & tips on how to ensure you are receiving all your income and maximising profit
What Enhanced Services (ES) are, the importance of accurate coding and deciding whether to provide an ES
What the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is, plus the importance of prevalence and exception reporting to maximise income
What the Care Quality Commission is (CQC), how to prepare and staff members potential role in a visit.
Skills to support development and ongoing management of PCNs as part of Practice management.
Support achievement of STP goals 1, 2 & 3
To be an enabler of STP goals
Ensure robust workforce models are developed and maintained to produce effective multi-disciplinary teams

Registration opens at 05-01-2023 10:54

Registration closes at 17-05-2023 10:54

Max Participants: 18

Registered Users:

1. jenniferlumsden@nhs.net
3. pmg.pat@nhs.net
4. una.mckay1@nhs.net
5. dawn.mccaffrey@nhs.net
6. michelle.marley3@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Intro (2 day)

Description:

This is a 2 day course Thursday 18 May and Friday 19 May 2023 (both days to be attended)

Who Should Attend?

Practice Nurses who are new to Travel Health and have limited or no experience in the field.

Learning Outcomes

New to travel health?
This course focuses on the basic knowledge needed to provide a competent travel health consultation within the NHS. The demand for this service continues to increase and an ability to access all the required up to date information is imperative. This course aims to help you feel confident and competent in your practice.

Registration opens at 05-01-2023 11:09

Registration closes at 17-05-2023 11:09

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. peta.radford@nhs.net
2. kirstie.whitelock@nhs.net
3. mandy@almc.co.uk
4. pmg.pat@nhs.net
5. judi.dewar@nhs.net
6. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
7. amie.hutkin@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Intro (2 day)

Description:

This is a 2 day course Thursday 18 May and Friday 19 May 2023 (both days to be attended)

Who Should Attend?

Practice Nurses who are new to Travel Health and have limited or no experience in the field.

Learning Outcomes

New to travel health?
This course focuses on the basic knowledge needed to provide a competent travel health consultation within the NHS. The demand for this service continues to increase and an ability to access all the required up to date information is imperative. This course aims to help you feel confident and competent in your practice.

Registration opens at 05-01-2023 11:09

Registration closes at 17-05-2023 11:09

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. peta.radford@nhs.net
2. kirstie.whitelock@nhs.net
3. mandy@almc.co.uk
4. pmg.pat@nhs.net
5. judi.dewar@nhs.net
6. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
7. amie.hutkin@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Contraception Update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This course is aimed at Practice Nurses

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 05-01-2023 11:15

Registration closes at 18-05-2023 11:15

Max Participants: 17

Registered Users:

1. sacha.hynes@nhs.net
2. charlotte.tearney@nhs.net
3. dawn.mccaffrey@nhs.net
4. una.mckay1@nhs.net
5. rhiandrummond@nhs.net
6. sarah.tucker@nhs.net
7. rebecca.coyle2@nhs.net
8. phoebe.rogers@nhs.net
9. nicki.woollven@nhs.net
10. laura.cox13@nhs.net
11. amanda.bamford@nhs.net
13. nicola.boothman1@nhs.net
14. amyduckworth@nhs.net
15. peta.radford@nhs.net
16. elaine.spencer3@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

End of life care

Description:

Symptom management (to include anticipatory, and opioid prescribing)

Registration opens at 19-01-2023 10:49

Registration closes at 22-05-2023 10:49

Max Participants: 10

Registered Users:

1. Alexandra.richards@nhs.net
2. carol.degay@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Imms Update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Registered practitioners who are currently involved in immunisation

Learning Outcomes

As per National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation training (2018) 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 05-01-2023 11:19

Registration closes at 23-05-2023 11:19

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. pmg.pat@nhs.net
2. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
3. mandy@almc.co.uk
4. sacha.hynes@nhs.net
5. peta.radford@nhs.net
6. michelle@almc.co.uk
7. charlotte.tearney@nhs.net
8. a.lee5@nhs.net
9. sarah.webb3@nhs.net
10. laura.cox13@nhs.net
11. karen@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Lower Limb Ulceration

Description:

This is being run be Medicare Plus

Cause of lower leg ulcers

Assessment & Theory of Doppler

Management & Theory of bandaging

Management of arterial ulcers

Skin and wound care

Registration opens at 13-03-2023 11:39

Registration closes at 24-05-2023 11:39

Max Participants: 23

Registered Users:

1. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
2. mandy@almc.co.uk
3. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
4. liz.turner6@nhs.net
5. michelle@almc.co.uk
6. karen@almc.co.uk
7. helen.russell15@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Doppler & Compression

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 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 05-01-2023 11:22

Registration closes at 25-05-2023 11:22

Max Participants: 1

Registered Users:

1. pmg.pat@nhs.net
2. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
3. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
4. mandy@almc.co.uk
5. michelle@almc.co.uk
6. karen@almc.co.uk
7. mandyjayne1965@gmail.com
8. amy.sampson4@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.