PROSPECTUS - COURSES FROM AUGUST MARCH 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 Marie Curie Competencies in Spiritual & Religious Care Marie Curie Competencies in Spiritual & Religious Care 2 August 2 4pm Shrewsbury 16 August 2 4pm Telford
Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients.. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. 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. 6 September 18 September 20 September 2 4pm Shrewsbury 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 2 4pm Telford
Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients.. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching 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. 28 September 4 October 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 2 4pm Shrewsbury
Essential Elements in Palliative Care for Community Nurses 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. THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL 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. 5/12/19 October 18 October 24 October 9 5pm Telford CNS s free 2 4pm Telford 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Edwards/Revd Tim Bush Jane Wilkinson
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. Level 1 & 2 Competency Understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients.. Assessment Oral assessment outside the teaching session. More Essential Elements (1 day course) This course is for trained nurses working in the community. On applying for this course a questionnaire will need to be completed to see suitability for attendance. The course covers: Loss & Grief, Breathlessness, Terminal Agitation & Neuropathic pain. 2 nd Checking for Drugs Administration for Health Care Assistants 2 ND Checking for drugs administration for HCA s 9.30 12.30 (TELFORD) The Witnessed Administration of Controlled Drugs is the core of this session equipping carers to support trained staff as competent second checkers in 26 October 1 November 7 November 9 November 1.30 4.30 Telford 2 4pm Shrewsbury Jane Wilkinson 9 4.30pm Shrewsbury CNS s Free 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew
the administration of controlled drugs. An overview of the training is as follows:- To understand what is a Controlled drug (CD) incorporating the legislation that surrounds CD s. To understand the role of the second checker (CW) To identify the components that constitutes a correctly completed prescription chart To understand basic principles of drug administration To be competent in basic drug calculations. To understand the requirements for accurate record keeping To be assessed as competent against a Competency Framework. 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. Communication Skills Part 1 Exploring the basics. What is communication? Are verbal and non verbal elements important? Does how we listen matter? How do you ask patients questions, does it matter? Asking the open and closed question. What is palliative care communication about? Communication Skills Part 2 Applying the skills of part 1. Exploring what is bad news? There will be practical consideration of how in practice professionals can communicate effectively -difficult issues / bad news? This will be achieved by creative strategies exploring how your skills and support of patients can be developed. Role play will not be used. But this session will be no less 6 December 16 January 24 January 9.30 11.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 1.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew
demanding. Palliative Care in the Last Days What Terminal care is? Comprehend the meaning of holistic care in terminal care Identifying the Good/Bad Death Analysing the value of care EOL Care Pathways and why? Identify ISSUES in caring for the dying - Advanced directives. PPC Individual care Planning, Drugs. 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 for the dying and bereaved Communication with the patient and family Pain Control This session will explore the following: Pain what is it, measurement in practice and assessment It will recognise the challenge(s) Pain management 6 February 22 February 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 9.30 4.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew 1 March 9.30 12.30 Shrewsbury Garry Kirlew Drug and none drug, exploring the Analgesic Ladder and tools of assessment, their roles in facilitating effective pain management.