This online Introduction to Communication Skills course aims to empower you to have more effective conversations with your patients, their friends and family and your colleagues at work. In particular, the focus will be on understanding and appreciating communication skills and how to use them more effectively and efficiently.
This course is for all those working in healthcare. Participants will gain a greater understanding of Clinical Negligence within UK law. The purpose of the session is to raise awareness of the legal framework that applies to healthcare
An Introduction to Medical Terminology short course delivered online via Teams, suitable for anyone wishing to learn the basics of terminology. Dates of courses can be seen when clicking ‘register’ below. Level One – Introduction to Medical Terminology. “It's like a light has just been switched on and I now understand more of what I'm doing!” – Feedback from attendee of Level one course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a knowledge of medical terminology in their role. It is suitable for administrative staff, health care workers, medical secretaries, managers, Allied Health Professionals, essentially anyone who may encounter medical terminology and wishes to develop their medical terminology knowledge further. We also offer sessions to those requiring an overview of medical terminology to support applications to study medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry.We can train between 1-30 learners from any organisation. If you have a specific training request, please speak to us and we can accommodate your needs. We recently trained a group of sign language interpreters who found the training invaluable when working in medical environments.The sessions are delivered via Teams (2x 2 hour meetings) so are highly accessible, a webcam and microphone are required although not essential.The aim of the course is for learners to develop an understanding of medical terminology in an enjoyable, interactive and informative way so that they are better able to decipher and unravel the mystery of long medical words.The course covers the following topics:- Basics of medical terminology – word building Common Roots, prefixes and suffixes Anatomy and physiology via a virtual tour of the body Major bones of the body Prescription writing and abbreviations Classification of drugs Common Abbreviations Instruments and investigations Medical Specialities and personnel Blood tests At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of medical terminology and are encouraged to use their newly learned skills in a series of quizzes and interactive games. All attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive handout. Many people who attend these courses are keen to develop their skills further and may wish to proceed to the Level Two Intermediate Award in Medical Terminology. Medical Terminology Training Courses Established in 2006 and the UK’s largest provider of medical terminology training, we offer a range of courses to suit your needs from beginner through to advanced level. Our bespoke courses have been designed to suit the needs of healthcare professionals incorporating relevant terminology and content to directly benefit the workplace. Click 'more course information' below to view further details of each of our courses.
The course is aimed at everyone working in health and social care that makes decisions for people who may lack capacity and who require a knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act and, specifically, the issue of deprivation of liberty safeguards (DOLS).
For any healthcare provider, mentor or educator that is responsible for, or is interested in delivering education using online methods.
Update your vaccination / injection certificate online ... Update and renew your Nationally Recognised Qualification - dual accreditation Awards a new current certificate and updates your registration OCN Accredited - Level 4 (foundation degree - FDSc) CPD Accredited Add a further 3 FDSc level credits to your C.V. Includes IM, ID and Sub-Cut Injection methods Complete Part 1 (theory) only to renew your registration Add an optional training kit and full video instructions Include practical training at home with the purchase of our comprehensive Practise@Home Training kit with instructional video tutorial for only £39.95. Add this option at time of booking. ONLY OPEN TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED GEOPACE VACCINATION COURSE
24-hour postural care CPD training ,focussing on supported lying for hands-on workforce.
Duration 1.875 Days 11.25 CPD hours This course is intended for Allied Health Professionals. No prerequisites required Overview Upon completion of this course, students will - Learn the structure of the system and how to use the ICD-10-CM. - Learn how to map ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes. CEU?s Available :AAPC 4 Units (must have a current certification) AHIMA 6 Units (must have a current certification) - Become familiar with outpatient coding and reporting guidelines The focus of this class is learning the coding rules for the ICD-10-CM coding system and then applying the rules to code patient services. An Overview of ICD-10-CMUsing ICD-10-CMICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting GuidelinesChapter Specific Guidelines Chapters 1-10Chapter Specific Guidelines Chapters 11-14Chapter Specific Guidelines Chapters 15-21
As the population ages, existing Geriatric services both in primary and secondary care are already over stretched. Referrals to such services could have an impact in delaying cancer treatment in older cancer patients living with frailty or multi-morbidities. This webinar will explore the roles of the MDT such as nurses and allied health professionals in providing Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments for older adults with cancer.