Updated 15th March 2018 PROSPECTUS - COURSES FROM 1 MARCH NOVEMBER 2018 More courses added throughout the year Key: Courses held at our Shrewsbury Hospice, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HS = Course held at our Telford Hospice, Apley Castle, Telford, TF1 6RH = COURSE TITLE DATE TIME VENUE TUTOR COST 2018 Pain Control This session will explore the following: 1 March 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew Pain what is it, measurement in practice and assessment It will recognise the challenge(s) Pain management Drug and none drug, exploring the Analgesic Ladder and tools of assessment, their roles in facilitating effective pain management.
Essential Elements in Palliative Care for BAND 5 Community Nurses and nurses working in nursing homes ONLY This is a three day course run by our Clinical Nurse Specialists covering: Common palliative symptoms Palliative care emergencies Concept of pain Management of pain Communication End of life symptoms and planning The course is only open to trained nurses working in the community. On applying a questionnaire will be sent to see of suitability to attend. 1/8/22 March 2018 9.00 5.00 Telford CNS s free McKinley Syringe Pump training for Beginners This is a hands-on course, its focus an introduction to the use of the T34 syringe driver for the novice. The session will cover all aspects of the T34 Syringe drivers use in practice. It is a practical hands-on competence based session. It will include all do s and don ts and an overview of appropriate drugs use will also be a part of the session. 5 March 2018 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew Verification of Death training This session is for trained and untrained staff, who verify death as part of their role. The training applies to ward, the community and nursing homes. It will include local policy and demonstration of the practical skills necessary. A certificate of competence will be given at the conclusion of this session once competence has been demonstrated and 7 March 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew
attained. Mouth & Oral Care The mouth and its care is vital, through it we taste, speak and even kiss. So in Palliative and End of life care the MOUTH CARE is important. Its state in dying and death lingers in the memory of family and significant others What can you do? When conventional approaches end and or / are not enough? Why not come and see? CANCELLED See 16 MAY 2018 21 March 2018 CANCELLED see 16 MAY 2018 9.30 12.30 Telford Garry Kirlew Bereavement to include Bereaved children Morning Theory, what happens when people are bereaved and what responses from us as carers can be useful. Afternoon Interactive session using case examples and activities to develop our thinking about our own attitudes and ideas about death and how this can impact those we deal with. 21 March 2018 9.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Vicki Kerwin & Jeff Dixon 40 McKinley Syringe Pump training for Beginners This is a hands-on course, its focus an introduction to the use of the T34 syringe driver for the novice. The session will cover all aspects of the T34 Syringe drivers use in practice. It is a practical hands-on competence based session. It will 28 March 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew
include all do s and don ts and an overview of appropriate drugs use will also be a part of the session. Verification of Death training This session is for trained and untrained staff, who verify death as part of their role. The training applies to ward, the community and nursing homes. It will include local policy and demonstration of the practical skills necessary. A certificate of competence will be given at the conclusion of this session once competence has been demonstrated and attained. 3 April 2018 9.30 12.30 Telford Garry Kirlew Verification of Death training This session is for trained and untrained staff, who verify death as part of their role. The training applies to ward, the community and nursing homes. It will include local policy and demonstration of the practical skills necessary. A certificate of competence will be given at the conclusion of this session once competence has been demonstrated and attained. 4 April 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew Level 1 / 2. 4 April 2018 2.00-4.00 Shrewsbury Harry Edwards
if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. Chronic Respiratory disease and breathlessness management Palliative management of breathlessness in advanced respiratory disease. 12 April 2018 2.00 3.00 Shrewsbury Dr Alice O Connor 15 Pain Control This session will explore the following: 16 April 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew Pain what is it, measurement in practice and assessment It will recognise the challenge(s) Pain management Drug and none drug, exploring the Analgesic Ladder and tools of assessment, their roles in facilitating effective pain management.
Food Hygiene General intro- why we still have food poisoning cases. Basic groups of bacteria Contamination and food hazards Personal hygiene Cleaning and disinfection Dates and temperatures Legislation. 17 April 2018 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Jane Taylor Level 3. if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 3 Competency Assessing Spiritual Needs and appropriate referral. Assessment Written assessment based on a case study 18 April 2018 2.00-4.00 Telford Harry Edwards Preferred Priorities of Care What is a priority in Palliative care? What is a Preferred Priority in care? How can it be respected and by who? Whose priorities come first, patient family or other? Are priorities easy to discuss and record, how do we 24 April 2018 9.30 12.30 Telford Garry Kirlew 30
get them? The value of a P.P.C.? Who can and can t make one? Have you made yours? Your questions will be answered McKinley Syringe Pump training for Beginners This is a hands-on course, its focus an introduction to the use of the T34 syringe driver for the novice. The session will cover all aspects of the T34 Syringe drivers use in practice. It is a practical hands-on competence based session. It will include all do s and don ts and an overview of appropriate drugs use will also be a part of the session. 24 April 2018 1.30 4.30 Telford Garry Kirlew 30 Food Hygiene General intro- why we still have food poisoning cases. Basic groups of bacteria Contamination and food hazards Personal hygiene Cleaning and disinfection Dates and temperatures Legislation. 2 May 2018 1.30 4.30 Telford Jane Taylor 30 Level 3. 2 May 2018 2.00-4.00 Shrewsbury Harry Edwards
if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 3 Competency Assessing Spiritual Needs and appropriate referral. Assessment Written assessment based on a case study McKinley Syringe Pump training for Beginners This is a hands-on course, its focus an introduction to the use of the T34 syringe driver for the novice. The session will cover all aspects of the T34 Syringe drivers use in practice. It is a practical hands-on competence based session. It will include all do s and don ts and an overview of appropriate drugs use will also be a part of the session. 15 May 2018 9.30 12.30 Telford Garry Kirlew 30 Verification of Death training This session is for trained and untrained staff, who verify death as part of their role. The training applies to ward, the community and nursing homes. It will include local policy and demonstration of the practical skills necessary. A certificate of competence will be given at the conclusion of this session once competence has been demonstrated and attained. 15 May 2018 1.30 16.30 Telford Garry Kirlew 30 Level 1 / 2. 16 May 2018 2.00-4.00 Telford Harry Edwards
if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. Mouth & Oral Care The mouth and its care is vital, through it we taste, speak and even kiss. So in Palliative and End of life care the MOUTH CARE is important. Its state in dying and death lingers in the memory of family and significant others What can you do? When conventional approaches end and or / are not enough? Why not come and see? 16 May 2018 9.30 12.30 Telford Garry Kirlew 30 Chronic Respiratory disease and breathlessness management Palliative management of breathlessness in advanced respiratory disease. 17 May 2018 2.00 3.00 Telford Dr Alice O Connor 15
McKinley Syringe Pump training for Beginners This is a hands-on course, its focus an introduction to the use of the T34 syringe driver for the novice. The session will cover all aspects of the T34 Syringe drivers use in practice. It is a practical hands-on competence based session. It will include all do s and don ts and an overview of appropriate drugs use will also be a part of the session. 23 May 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 30 Verification of Death training This session is for trained and untrained staff, who verify death as part of their role. The training applies to ward, the community and nursing homes. It will include local policy and demonstration of the practical skills necessary. A certificate of competence will be given at the conclusion of this session once competence has been demonstrated and attained. 23 May 2018 1.30 16.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 30 Introduction to Palliative Care for Health Care Assistants This full day course is specifically geared to the needs of Health Care Assistants and covers: An Understanding of Palliative Care Principles and practice which underpin quality care McKinley Syringe Driver UPDATE McKinley T34 Syringe Driver Update Do you feel a bit rusty, this session is for you It is a hands-on session and update re the use of the T34 Syringe pump. It assumes you have previously attended a beginner s session and/or have used the T34 syringe driver. It will include an overview of its use, setting up and trouble shooting in the use of the T34 Syringe pump. Drugs used will also be included. 24 May 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 30 24 May 2018 1.30 16.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 30
Level 1 / 2. if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual 6 June 2018 2.00-4.00 Shrewsbury Harry Edwards Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. Introduction to Palliative Care this will include Dementia. This half day course is specifically geared to consider needs of patients and significant others: An Understanding of Palliative Care Principles and practice which underpin quality care Noting the impact of dementia and how healthcare professionals can more readily understand and support patients and families / significant others 13 June 2018 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 30
Heart Failure Over half a million people in the UK live with heart failure, and 30-40 per cent of those diagnosed with heart failure die within one year. This session aims to explain what heart failure is and explore some of the supportive and palliative care needs patients with a diagnosis of heart failure have. It will cover how we improve services through collaboration between sectors and disciplines. 20 June 2018 1.00 2.00 Shrewsbury Dr Louise Gilhooley 15 Level 3. if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 3 Competency Assessing Spiritual Needs and appropriate referral. Assessment Written assessment based on a case study 20 June 2018 2.00-4.00 Telford Harry Edwards Food Hygiene General intro- why we still have food poisoning cases. Basic groups of bacteria Contamination and food hazards Personal hygiene 11 July 2018 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Jane Taylor 30
Cleaning and disinfection Dates and temperatures Legislation. Level 3. if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 3 Competency Assessing Spiritual Needs and appropriate referral. Assessment Written assessment based on a case study 11 July 2018 2.00-4.00 Shrewsbury Harry Edwards Level 1 / 2. if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual 18 July 2018 2.00-4.00 Telford Harry Edwards
Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. Level 1 / 2. if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual 5 September 2018 2.00-4.00 Shrewsbury Harry Edwards Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. Level 3. 19 September 2018 2.00-4.00 Telford Harry Edwards
if at all, will depend on the individual. Although Spiritual Level 3 Competency Assessing Spiritual Needs and appropriate referral. Assessment Written assessment based on a case study Essential Elements in Palliative Care for BAND 5 Community Nurses and nurses working in nursing homes ONLY This is a three day course run by our Clinical Nurse Specialists covering: Common palliative symptoms Palliative care emergencies Concept of pain Management of pain Communication End of life symptoms and planning The course is only open to trained nurses working in the community. On applying a questionnaire will be sent to see of suitability to attend. 4/11/25 October 2018 9.00 5.00 Shrewsbury CNS s Free Food Hygiene General intro- why we still have food poisoning cases. Basic groups of bacteria Contamination and food hazards Personal hygiene 10 October 2018 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Jane Taylor 30
Cleaning and disinfection Dates and temperatures Legislation. Bereavement to include Bereaved children Morning Theory, what happens when people are bereaved and what responses from us as carers can be useful. Afternoon Interactive session using case examples and activities to develop our thinking about our own attitudes and ideas about death and how this can impact those we deal with. 7 November 2018 9.30 4.30 Telford (Room F6) Vicki Kerwin & Jeff Dixon 50 More courses will be added during 2017/18, please keep an eye on the website.