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Flu Update

Description:

Venue: Leap Valley Medical Centre, Beaufort Road, Downend, Bristol BS16 6UG

Times: 09:30 - 12:30

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:05

Registration closes at 03-09-2017 13:05

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Flu Update

Description:

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:09

Registration closes at 03-09-2017 13:09

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Ear Care for Nurses Update

Description:

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 00:00

Registration closes at 04-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 10

Registered Users:

1. admin

Registration is currently closed.

Flu Update

Description:

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:15

Registration closes at 05-09-2017 13:15

Max Participants: 20

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Understanding Diabetes for HCAs (am)

Description:

 Understanding Diabetes for HCA’s

[Course duration – 3.5hrs…. 9am-12.30pm or 1pm-4.30pm]

Registration 9-9.15am or 1-1.15pm

Learning Outcomes:

An overview of -

• What Diabetes is.
• Types of Diabetes.
• Symptoms.
• Risk Factors.
• Impact of Diabetes.
• Treatments for Diabetes.
• Food/Dietary requirements.
• Monitoring

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

Registration opens at 27-04-2017 12:01

Registration closes at 06-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 5

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Flu Update

Description:

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:19

Registration closes at 05-09-2017 13:19

Max Participants: 20

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Collaborative Working

Description:

Partnership Working

Increasingly we find ourselves needing to operate across traditional boundaries and partnership working is therefore an essential leadership skill, especially when operating in a team environment without any direct authority over others. In such an environment, we need to use influencing skills every day in interactions with managers, colleagues and patients.

We will work with delegates to:

·         Examine how partnerships work

·         Identify the barriers to Partnership Working

·         Explore the skills required

·         Work on some case studies

·         Create a personal action plan for beyond today

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 09:53

Registration closes at 06-09-2017 09:53

Max Participants: 5

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Understanding Medical Terminology - Introduction

Description:

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

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.

Course objectives

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 17-05-2017 15:56

Registration closes at 06-09-2017 12:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Doppler Training

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Practice Nurses who are dealing with leg ulcer management and need to be competent in the use of Doppler Ultrasound to support their assessment. 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 Bandaging.

Learning Outcomes

This workshop covers the theory behind performing a Doppler assessment in order to assess peripheral vascular status to support leg ulcer management. The workshop offers the opportunity to practice performing a Doppler assessment under supervision. Nurses should bring with them a Sphyg and a Doppler for the practical session.

The Bandage workshop covers the theory and science of compression bandaging. 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 Multilayer, K2 system and short stretch. Nurses will need to bring with them an Actico shortstretch bandage with sub bandage as well as a K2 system and a K4 system with tape and scissors for the practical session. The learning outcomes include:

• 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.

Registration opens at 26-04-2017 11:50

Registration closes at 07-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 2

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

HCA Foundation Programme

Description:

This is a 4 day course, you must be able to attend all 4 dates

Mondays 11th September, 2nd October, 30th October and 20th November 2017

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 12:10

Registration closes at 11-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 10

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Fine Tune Your Appraisal Skills

Description:

Workshop Objective

Appraisal is a considerable investment in terms of time and resources for practices. This interactive workshop will provide managers with the skills and tools to reinvigorate their process to ensure that it achieves tangible objectives. The workshop will provide guidance and paperwork to support create appraisals including team based appraisal and using a 360° approach.

Learn how to create and implement an appraisal process that motivates the team and gives a clear development plan to take the practice forward. Designing paperwork, getting the team interested and carrying out productive meetings - it's all covered in this interactive, one day course that will help you meet the CQC requirements. By the end of this workshop managers will be able to:

• Implement a positive dynamic forward looking performance management system
• Establish individual targets
• Identify individual needs and produce their personal development plans.

Who should attend

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

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 12:23

Registration closes at 11-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 6

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Wound Management for Nurses New to Primary Care

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This study day is aimed at Nurses new to Primary Care and HCA's who require an introduction into the assessment and management of wounds and/or who have never attended any formal training on leg ulcer management or are new into Practice.

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 maintaining healing.  Time will be set aside at the end of the session for questions and answers relating to leg ulcer management.   Learning outcomes include:

• Able to complete all aspects of a basic wound assessment
• Accurately evaluate and monitor wound progress
• Understand the basic wound dressing groups and their appropriate use
• Recognise signs and symptoms of venous and arterial leg ulceration
• Understand the benefits of essential skin care in leg ulcer management
• Able to discuss the best practice in leg ulcer treatment.

Registration opens at 19-05-2017 10:46

Registration closes at 12-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 7

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Coaching Skills

Description:

Coaching - This workshop is for anyone in the practice who wants to learn a new way of having positive conversations that can be useful and lead to an outcome in 5 minutes over a cup of coffee. It is about using some simple coaching skills to have conversations with a purpose whilst standing in a queue or chatting in the corridor.

Learning Outcome

Understanding what coaching is and how you can use it easily in the workplace and at home with your family and friends.

The workshop explores the following and will conclude with an action plan:

What is coaching?

Why and when to use coaching?

The necessary skills and qualities required for coaching

How to be good at listening and asking questions?

Being aware in coaching of body language, building rapport, awareness and responsibility

Basic GROW model principles – what are they?

Coaching conversation practice

Action plan and reflection

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 13:11

Registration closes at 13-09-2017 13:11

Max Participants: 8

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Test

Description:

Registration opens at 14-09-2017 12:24

Registration closes at 21-11-2017 12:24

Max Participants: 1

Registered Users:

1. mandyjayne1965@gmail.com

Registration is currently closed.

Cytology Sample Taker Training

Description:

Venue:

South West Regional Cytology Training Centre, Pathology Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol,

BS10 5NB

Please contact the ALMC for an Application form to be sent to delegate

Registration opens at 11-05-2017 11:53

Registration closes at 17-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Spirometry for HCAs

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is aimed at HCA's to enable them to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to perform spirometry correctly.

Learning Outcomes

There will be plenty of opportunity to practice performing spirometry and after attending the study day the participant will be expected to perform spirometry in practice and have their competency assessed by a trained HCP with the appropriate level of spirometry competence. All participants will be supported in their learning by the BCH community respiratory team.

Learning outcomes are:

• Care and maintenance of the equipment.
• Preparation of the patient.
• Performing the test.
• Assessment of competence.

Registration opens at 18-05-2017 12:45

Registration closes at 17-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 8

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Cytology Sample Taker Training

Description:

Venue:

South West Regional Cytology Training Centre, Pathology Sciences Building, Southmead Hospital, Bristol,

BS10 5NB

Please contact the ALMC for an Application form to be sent to delegate

Registration opens at 11-05-2017 11:53

Registration closes at 17-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 12

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Introduction to General Practice

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Designed for new or existing Practice staff to give them the essential background to General Practice. Ensure your practice team understand:

Learning Outcomes

• 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 the practice team contribute to this
• What Enhanced Services are, and the importance of accurate coding
• What the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) is, plus the importance of prevalence and exception reporting
• The importance of confidentiality and the responsibility of all members of staff in maintaining confidentiality
• What the Care Quality Commission is (CQC) and staff members potential role in a visit

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 11:27

Registration closes at 26-11-2018 00:00

Max Participants: 11

Registered Users:

1. carol.degay@nhs.net
2. debra.clarke8@nhs.net
3. Practice Staff
4. judi.dewar@nhs.net
5. bridgetpearce@nhs.net
6. janesprackman@nhs.net
7. anne.lewis8@nhs.net
8. clare.wilton@nhs.net
9. michelle@almc.co.uk

Registration is currently closed.

Advanced Asthma - Adults

Description:

Who Should Attend?

Advanced course – practice nurses who have completed as asthma course / diploma and run regular asthma clinics.

Learning Outcomes

Advanced – differentials such as GORD, VCD, dysfunctional breathing. Pregnancy. Spirometry and other physiology tests. Discussion of difficult cases.

Registration opens at 28-04-2017 11:26

Registration closes at 18-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 8

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Flu Update

Description:

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:22

Registration closes at 21-09-2017 13:22

Max Participants: 20

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Flu Update

Description:

Registration opens at 16-05-2017 13:25

Registration closes at 21-09-2017 13:25

Max Participants: 20

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Spirometry for Nurses Update

Description:

Who Should Attend?

This practical workshop is aimed to provide an update to nurses who are already performing spirometry in Primary Care.  The session will provide an update into performing spirometry, achieving quality standards and interpretation exercises.

Learning Outcomes

• An Update on the role of spirometry.
• Performing the test.
• Interpreting the results – what is a quality test/understanding validity and reliability.
• Care and maintenance of equipment.

Registration opens at 18-05-2017 12:33

Registration closes at 24-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 1

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Bone Health - Osteoporosis

Description:

Learning Outcomes

What is osteoporosis?

Drug treatments for osteoporosis

How can we promote concordance with osteoporosis treatments?

A patients prospective

Diet and physical activity information

Falls and Frailty

FLS overview

Overview of The Hip Fracture Database

Role of the Primary Care Team

Registration opens at 28-04-2017 12:14

Registration closes at 25-09-2017 00:00

Max Participants: 15

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Chaperone Training

Description:

This course is designed for all staff working in practice that may be called upon to chaperone during examination and consultation.

The course is set against the recommendations of the NHS Clinical Governance Support Team recommendations.

The course will enable staff to support and chaperone in the appropriate manner, in a professional way.

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 12:53

Registration closes at 25-09-2017 12:53

Max Participants: 1

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Chaperone Training

Description:

This course is designed for all staff working in practice that may be called upon to chaperone during examination and consultation.

The course is set against the recommendations of the NHS Clinical Governance Support Team recommendations.

The course will enable staff to support and chaperone in the appropriate manner, in a professional way.

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 12:50

Registration closes at 25-09-2017 12:50

Max Participants: 2

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Chaperone Training

Description:

This course is designed for all staff working in practice that may be called upon to chaperone during examination and consultation.

The course is set against the recommendations of the NHS Clinical Governance Support Team recommendations.

The course will enable staff to support and chaperone in the appropriate manner, in a professional way.

Registration opens at 12-05-2017 12:23

Registration closes at 25-09-2017 12:23

Max Participants: 2

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.

Managing Pressure at Work

Description:

Workshop Objective

Balancing the positive impact of pressure with the negative impact of stress is a major concern to every employer - this thought provoking course will equip delegates with the skills they need to contribute effectively at work. The course features both short term and long term stress management techniques as well as ways to change the way people behave when pressure hits high levels.

The aim of this one day workshop is to enable primary care staff to work more effectively and gain greater job-satisfaction by taking pro-active steps to control the effect of constantly changing pressures. It has been specifically written for primary care staff and will enable participants to identify sources of pressure and develop practical techniques for productive working both individually and in teams. Delegates will also learn how to thrive on change rather than resist it!

Who should attend

This workshop has been designed particularly for front-line staff but is suitable for all those who work in supporting functions in the primary care environment such as:

• Receptionists & Secretaries
• Administrative & other support staff

Registration opens at 15-05-2017 12:29

Registration closes at 27-09-2017 12:00

Max Participants: 1

Registered Users:

None found.

Registration is currently closed.