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Non Medical Prescribing update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Those that require an understanding of Non Medical Prescribing.  Including Nurses, Paramedics and Pharmacists who are qualified non-medical prescribers.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session participants will have an increased understanding of:

• Legislation of Non Medical Prescribing
• The NMC / GPhC Standards for nurse & pharmacist prescribers
• Prescribing unlicensed & off-label medicines
• Mixing medicines
• Controlled drug prescribing
• Course content
• Update and latest developments in NMP
• Prescribing quiz leading to varied discussion
• Tools to help you prescribe safely
• Useful tips on using the BNF
• Update on legislation including prescribing controlled drugs
• Prescribing for children
• Auditing prescribing practice
• Discussion on competency, repeat prescribing & keeping up to date
• Scenario's for group work discussion

Registration opens at 05-12-2018 15:18

Registration closes at 06-11-2019 15:18

Max Participants: 20

Registered Users:

1. harbourside.nursemanager@nhs.net
2. ruthfoley@nhs.net
3. Maura.bowen1@nhs.net
4. liz.turner6@nhs.net
5. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
6. lucy.roberts8@nhs.net
7. mandy@almc.co.uk
8. louise.murray16@nhs.net
9. sharon.hartmann@nhs.net
10. michelle@almc.co.uk
11. karen@almc.co.uk
12. mandy.williams100@btinternet.com

Registration is currently closed.

Immunisation 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 31-07-2019 13:22

Registration closes at 07-11-2019 13:22

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. Beverley.hemmens@nhs.net
2. vivian.munday@nhs.net
3. liz.turner6@nhs.net
4. snobbs@nhs.net
5. mandy@almc.co.uk
6. michelle@almc.co.uk
7. sarah.windatt@nhs.net
8. alison.wilkinson6@nhs.net
9. mandy.williams100@btinternet.com
10. karen@almc.co.uk
11. Stella.mcgourty@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Phlebotomy (pm)

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Anyone within the practice who wishes to learn phlebotomy

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 07-02-2019 14:33

Registration closes at 10-11-2019 14:33

Max Participants: 5

Registered Users:

2. rhiandrummond@nhs.net
3. d.vancheri@nhs.net
4. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
5. mandy@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Understanding Investigations

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Those involved in test investigations and their results.
This is aimed at Non-clinical Staff and HCAs. This is not suitable for Registered Practitioners.

Learning Outcomes

The Understanding Investigations course is designed to enable delegates to better understand the purpose of test investigations and their results, as part of STP goals to upskill workforce and commitment to workforce development.
Delegates will be able to identify the normal values of common haematological investigations, decipher the more common pathology and radiology reports and recognise associated jargon and abbreviations.

The course will enable delegates to:

describe the physiology of blood;
explain frequently requested blood tests and the conditions or diseases which may be associated with them;
demonstrate knowledge of male and female screening including cytology;
describe common gastrointestinal and cardiology investigations;
identify common normal values;
state the meaning of common investigation abbreviations.

Supporting continuity of care across multidisciplinary primary care teams.

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

Registration opens at 30-01-2019 15:51

Registration closes at 11-11-2019 15:51

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. julie.lewis16@nhs.net
2. m.templer@nhs.net
3. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
4. Natalie.ford1@nhs.net
5. viki.lamb@nhs.net
6. karen.eyers100@mod.gov.uk
7. debra.clarke8@nhs.net
8. mandy@almc.co.uk
9. michelle@almc.co.uk
10. karen@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Wound and leg Ulcer management for Nurses - Intro

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Nurses new to Primary Care or who would like an update on the assessment and management of wounds and leg ulcer management.

Learning Outcomes

This training is presented as an introduction to the assessment and management of wounds for Nurses that are either new to wound care or who would like their current basic knowledge updated. It explores the assessment process of a patient presenting with a wound and demonstrates how to effectively evaluate progress. It seeks to update Nurses on current issues and recent changes in practice. It explores cost effective use of current dressings.
The leg ulcer management part of the day will cover assessment, essential skin care, steroid therapy and promoting healing. Time will be set aside at the end of the session for questions and answers relating to leg ulcer management.

Registration opens at 07-02-2019 14:42

Registration closes at 12-11-2019 14:42

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. alison.baker2@nhs.net
2. sue.hoskins@nhs.net
3. jacky.stenner@nhs.net
4. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
5. ruthfoley@nhs.net
6. marieke.strange@nhs.net
7. a.lee5@nhs.net
8. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
9. liz.turner6@nhs.net
10. sarah.tucker@nhs.net
11. mandy@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Intro

Description:

This is a 2 day course Thursday 14 November 2019 and Friday 15 November 2019

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 07-02-2019 15:04

Registration closes at 13-11-2019 15:04

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. susan.fowler@nhs.net
2. amanda.murray@nhs.net
3. kirstyedwards@nhs.net
4. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
5. christine.richardson8@nhs.net
6. Stella.mcgourty@nhs.net
7. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
8. sue.hoskins@nhs.net
9. elaine.spencer3@nhs.net
10. mandy@almc.co.uk
11. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
12. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Making Every Contact Count (MECC)

Description:

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is a national strategy which helps healthcare professional to ensure that patients are supported to make healthy lifestyle changes.

MECC enables the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information and enables individuals to engage in conversations about their health at scale across organisations and populations.

This lunchtime session is aimed at primary care staff, health care assistants may find it of particular benefit.

Registration opens at 07-10-2019 10:53

Registration closes at 13-11-2019 10:53

Max Participants: 5

Registered Users:

1. mandy@almc.co.uk
2. liz.turner6@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

Travel Health Intro

Description:

This is a 2 day course Thursday 14 November 2019 and Friday 15 November 2019

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 07-02-2019 15:04

Registration closes at 13-11-2019 15:04

Max Participants: 13

Registered Users:

1. susan.fowler@nhs.net
2. amanda.murray@nhs.net
3. kirstyedwards@nhs.net
4. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
5. christine.richardson8@nhs.net
6. Stella.mcgourty@nhs.net
7. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
8. sue.hoskins@nhs.net
9. elaine.spencer3@nhs.net
10. mandy@almc.co.uk
11. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
12. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Making Every Contact Count (MECC)

Description:

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is a national strategy which helps healthcare professional to ensure that patients are supported to make healthy lifestyle changes.

MECC enables the opportunistic delivery of consistent and concise healthy lifestyle information and enables individuals to engage in conversations about their health at scale across organisations and populations.

This lunchtime session is aimed at primary care staff, health care assistants may find it of particular benefit

Registration opens at 07-10-2019 11:20

Registration closes at 17-11-2019 11:20

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

1. hayley.goodall1@nhs.net
2. mandy@almc.co.uk
3. joanne.butters@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.

BLS & Anaphylaxis

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Practice Staff

Learning Outcomes

The training complies with the Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines. Following the course you will be able to –
recognise cardiorespiratory arrest;
summon help;
start CPR;
attempt defibrillation (if appropriate) with an automated external defibrillator (AED) with the minimum of delay, whenever possible within 3 minutes of collapse.

Registration opens at 12-03-2019 14:03

Registration closes at 18-11-2019 14:03

Max Participants: 8

Registered Users:

1. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
2. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
3. mandy@almc.co.uk
4. angela.cook2@nhs.net
5. michelle@almc.co.uk
6. mandy.williams100@btinternet.com
7. karen@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Immunisation update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Registered practitioners who are 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 17-12-2018 15:22

Registration closes at 19-11-2019 15:22

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. sue.hooper@nhs.net
2. aconway2@nhs.net
3. d.vancheri@nhs.net
4. ruthfoley@nhs.net
5. elaine.spencer3@nhs.net
6. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
7. louise.murray16@nhs.net
8. juliet.bodman@nhs.net
9. megan.paxton@nhs.net
10. mandy@almc.co.uk
11. sandra.green11@nhs.net

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 19-12-2018 15:31

Registration closes at 20-11-2019 15:31

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. nick.stone2@nhs.net
2. lesley.williams13@nhs.net
3. m.templer@nhs.net
4. c.court@nhs.net
5. mandy@almc.co.uk
6. dawn.mccaffrey@nhs.net
7. maryhunter@nhs.net
9. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
10. michelle@almc.co.uk

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 30-07-2019 13:47

Registration closes at 20-11-2019 13:47

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. emily.redshaw@nhs.net
2. liz.rogers5@nhs.net
3. mandy@almc.co.uk
4. kim.ball5@nhs.net
5. andrew.smith38@nhs.net
6. valpicton@nhs.net
7. alison.wilkinson6@nhs.net
8. Sarah.monteith@nhs.net
9. michelle@almc.co.uk
10. kylie.cusack@nhs.net
11. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
12. d.vancheri@nhs.net
13. karen@almc.co.uk
14. mandy.williams100@btinternet.com

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.

It aims to significantly increase capability and capacity of all staff (Clinical and Non-Clinical) to resolve conflict effectively and efficiently

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
Staff motivated to resolve conflict promptly
Staff work flexibly to consider range of methods to resolve complaints as a highly-skilled member of the Practice team
Management to seek staff engagement as to appropriate method of dealing with challenging people
Staff working collaboratively to promote health and wellbeing of colleagues and patients

Registration opens at 06-02-2019 14:45

Registration closes at 25-11-2019 14:45

Max Participants: 14

Registered Users:

1. mary.mellor2@nhs.net
2. angela.cook2@nhs.net
3. Natalie.ford1@nhs.net
4. tracey.fitzpatrick@nhs.net
5. karen.eyers100@mod.gov.uk
6. rachel.abernethy@nhs.net
7. amber.tiley@nhs.net
8. mandy@almc.co.uk
9. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Spirometry for Nurse update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is aimed at Nurses already performing Spirometry to update their skills and knowledge.

Learning Outcomes

There will be plenty of opportunity to revisit Spirometry technique and participants are invited to bring their practice spirometer although this is not essential.

Learning outcomes include:

Care and maintenance of the equipment
Preparation of the patient
Performing the test
Rationale for performing Spirometry
Practice protocols

Registration opens at 28-12-2018 11:50

Registration closes at 26-11-2019 11:50

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

1. Lisa.Kift@nhs.net
2. jackie.garde-evans@nhs.net
3. Amanda.smith38@nhs.net
4. miffy.saunders@nhs.net
5. susan.baber@nhs.net
6. anna.byrneyoung@nhs.net
7. harbourside.deputymanager@nhs.net
8. sarah.windatt@nhs.net

Registration is currently closed.