149 Clinical Practitioner courses

Understanding Safe Clinical Practice Professional Development and Competence/Resilience/Mental Health and Wellbeing Interprofessional Communication Reflective Practice Health Promotion and Motivational Interviewing Clinical Skills and Chronic Disease-Asthma COPD/B12/Wound Care/Diabetes/Cardiovsacular/ECG's

Course Information Our comprehensive course is used as a gateway to those stepping into the world of auditing clinical studies. Tailored for those already acquainted with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and those transitioning from other audit disciplines, this programme stands as a pivotal guide. Pre-existing knowledge of GCP will significantly enhance your learning experience in auditing against these guidelines. How is this course run? Engage in immersive workshops providing hands-on practice with auditing techniques in a GCP context. Our seasoned tutors, boasting extensive audit experience, intertwine theory with practical insights drawn from their own professional journeys. What will I learn? A comprehensive understanding of the historical backdrop and objectives driving Good Clinical Practice, incorporating the latest industry developments Solid grounding in quality assurance activities aligned with regulatory standards Insight into potential pitfalls within clinical trials and the pivotal role of auditors in addressing these issues Clarity on the roles and responsibilities inherent to clinical trials auditing Exposure to a diverse range of audit techniques complemented by illustrative examples and supportive documents A nuanced understanding of regulatory inspectors' activities Expanded professional networks to propel your auditing career forward. Benefits include: A clear understanding of the role of the auditor under Good Clinical Practice improved audits Improved Good Clinical Practice compliance for your clinical trials. This course is structured to encourage delegates to: Discuss and develop ideas Solve specific problems Examine particular aspects of Good Clinical Practice. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Rosemarie Corrigan EVP Global Quality, Worldwide Clinical Trials Cathy Dove Director and Owner, Dove Quality Solutions Julie Kelly Associate Director, Clinical Quality Assurance, Corcept Therapeutics Susana Tavares Director of Research Quality Assurance, - Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 12:30 Registration 13:00 Welcome and Objectives for the first day of the course 13:30 Laying the Foundations Introduction to the clinical development process, the concepts of quality assurance, quality control and audit. 14:30 Break 15:00 Patient Protection Requirements for informed consent and ethics committee. Access to source documentation. Including a patient protection exercise. 16:05 Workshop 1 - Case Study on Informed Consent 16:45 End of Day Questions and Answers 17:00 Close of Day Day 2 08:50 Questions and Answers from Day 1 09:00 Effective Site Audits The procedures involved in selecting and setting up audits at investigator sites. 09:40 Workshop 1 - Planning the Effective Audit 10:30 Break 10:45 Source Data Verification The need for and purpose of verifying data. 11:25 Workshop 2 - Source Data Verification 12:30 Lunch 13:30 IMP Management The requirements surrounding the distribution of investigational medicinal products. Accountability from release to destruction. 14:15 Critical Document Audits The conduct of other study specific audits including protocols, databases and reports. 15:00 Break 15:15 Non-compliance Determining the acceptability of data. 16:00 Fraud - Fact or Fiction? How to identify fraud and its consequences 16:45 End of Day Questions and Answers 17:00 Close of Day Day 3 08:50 Questions and Answers from Days 1 and 2 09:00 Auditing Third Parties A review of audits of contract research organisations. 10:00 System Audits The concept of auditing processes across many clinical trials, including a practical exercise in process mapping. 10:45 Break 11:00 Workshop 3 - Process Mapping 11:45 Effective Audits Where theory meets reality. 12:30 Lunch 13:20 Audit Reports - Closing the Loop An examination of the processes which follow the evidence gathering phase of the audit. 14:20 Workshop 4 - Audit Reports Audit reports, corrective and preventive action. 15:00 Break 15:10 Regulatory Inspection Auditors and regulatory inspections -how the QA team can help the organisation to perform during a regulatory inspection. 15:55 Final Questions and Answers 16:10 Close of Course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 17 Points Development Level Develop

Clinical skills, HCAs, Nurses, Chronic disease

Course Information Join our comprehensive course, meticulously designed to equip individuals implementing Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) within laboratories handling samples from clinical trials. Delve into the current regulatory landscape governing laboratory work supporting clinical trials, referencing key guidelines such as the ICH Guideline for Good Clinical Practice, the Clinical EU Trials Directive, relevant regulations, and leveraging insights from the RQA guidance document on GCLP. Is this course for you? This course is tailored for laboratory managers, analysts, investigators, trial coordinators, monitors, and auditors operating in diverse settings such as pharmaceutical company laboratories, central laboratories, contract research organisations, hospital laboratories, clinics, and investigator sites. This course will give you: Guidance on effectively interpreting and applying GCLP within the broader framework of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Insight into the seamless integration of GCLP within clinical programmes (GCP) Practical strategies for implementing GCLP in the nuanced environment of clinical research laboratories The chance to update your knowledge with the latest interpretations and guidance on clinical laboratories by the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) Access to a seasoned panel of speakers with extensive expertise A unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of GCLP's application across diverse scenarios. Engage in: Lively discussions to foster ideas Problem-solving sessions targeting specific challenges Detailed exploration of specific aspects within the realms of GCP and GCLP. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Vanessa Grant -, - Louise Handy Director, Handy Consulting Ltd Tim Stiles Consultant, Qualogy Ltd Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 08:50 Registration 09:00 Welcome and Introduction 09:20 Good Clinical Practice and the Requirements of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice A review of Good Clinical Practice and its requirements for the laboratory analysis of samples from a trial. The thought processes behind the development of Good Clinical Laboratory Practice, its objective, scope, interpretation and application are explained. 10:00 Safety and Ethical Consideration Informed consent, confidentiality, expedited reporting, blinding and unblinding and serious breaches of the GCP are discussed. 10:40 Break 10:55 Organisation and Personnel Responsibilities within GCP and the Laboratory The responsibilities of key functions that should exist within a clinical laboratory including personnel records of training and competence are discussed. 11:30 Staff Training and Training Records Personnel records of training and competency assessments are discussed. 11:45 Laboratory Facilities, Equipment and Materials Suitable facility design, organisation and operation will be discussed. The calibration, validation and maintenance of equipment used in the conduct of sample analysis are examined, as are the suitability of materials and the identification and labelling of reagents and solutions. 12:30 Lunch 13:15 Workshop 1 - Facilities, Equipment and Responsibilities Some practical problems with regard to the facilities, equipment and responsibilities are explored. 13:45 Workshop 1 - Feedback 14:15 Computer Systems Validation Systems, including computerised systems, used in the analysis, collection and reporting of results should be appropriately tested, operated and controlled. What this means in practice is discussed. 14:45 Trial Protocols, Analytical Plans During this session we examine the purpose, content, control and change of these important documents. 15:30 Break 15:45 Workshop 2 - SOPs, Clinical Protocols, Analytical Plans and Validation The practicalities of managing and documenting the planning phase of analytical work on a trial are explored along with computerised system validation. 16:30 Workshop 2 - Feedback 17:00 Close of Day Day 2 09:00 Conduct of the Work and Quality Control Many of the issues that surround the conduct of sample collection, shipment, storage, analysis and management of Analytical Methods are discussed. This includes the quality control of the assay that may be employed and Quality Control checks. 10:00 Deviation Management The expectations around deviations and CAPA are discussed. 10:15 Workshop 3 - Conduct of the Work and Quality Control Practical work conduct and quality control issues are explored. 10:45 Break 11:00 Workshop 3 - Feedback 11:30 Source Data, Data Integrity, Records and Reports The creation and subsequent management of source data and records, data integrity, are discussed, together with the process of reporting analytical results. 12:10 Workshop 4 - Data, Records and Reports Practical problems with data, records and reports are investigated. 12:45 Lunch 13:30 Workshop 4 - Feedback 14:00 Quality Audit The requirements for and purpose of quality audits are discussed. The difference between quality audit and quality control are explained along with the role of the quality audit staff and their interaction with the analytical project managers, laboratory management and study staff. 14:40 Risk Management How should we assess risk and how can we use the process to assist in evaluation of audit findings. 15:15 Break 15:30 Regulatory Inspection The conduct of regulatory inspections and current expectations of the inspectors. Preparation for inspections and conduct during them will be discussed. 16:00 Panel Session This panel session will address any outstanding issues raised by the delegates. 16:15 Close of Course Extra Information Face-to-face course Course Material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. Remote course Course Material This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking. You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD Points 14 Points Development Level Develop

Course Information Designed to develop personal proficiency in audit planning, execution and reporting, this course is meticulously crafted to refine essential audit skill sets. Through immersive scenarios focused on on-site audit conduct (with an alternative Remote Auditing Course available), participants will engage deeply in the audit process. Extending Expertise: Applicable across all audit types, this course builds upon and enriches the foundational concepts taught in RQA's suite of research quality assurance courses. From 'Research Quality Assurance for Good Laboratory Practice' to 'Good Clinical Practice Auditing – Principles and Practice' and 'Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products,' this programme extends the scope of learning. Relevance and Value: Relevant to any area of regulated research and development, this course shines particularly in contexts mandating a quality system for audit. Participants with prior audit experience will gain maximum value from this course.  Key Benefits: Enrich your skill set to: Navigate audit processes encompassing planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up Embrace a personalised approach fostering positive audit outcomes Analyse evidence and present cohesive audit findings Recognise the pivotal role of audits in driving continual improvement. Interactive Learning: Structured to foster dynamic engagement, this course encourages delegates to: Engage in discussions, idea development, and problem-solving Exchange invaluable information and experiences. Hands-On Experience: A highlight of this course is the series of practical workshops, where delegates work in small syndicate groups, applying the acquired skills from lectures into real-world scenarios. Tutors Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): Andrew Waddell Founder Director, Tower Mains Ltd Rosemary Ichaba Senior QA Associate, Tower Mains Ltd Cate Ovington Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd Jean McWilliam Associate Director, Alexion View pop up Programme Please note timings may be subject to alteration. Day 1 08:45 Registration 09:00 Welcome and Course Objectives 09:10 What is 'Audit'? Delegates explore the range of audits which they have experienced, define the purpose of each audit type and establish which of those audits are performed to meet regulatory requirements. 09:30 Audits and their Purpose The concepts of quality assurance, quality control, quality management and audit are discussed. 10:30 Break 10:45 Audit Planning The requirements for an effective audit programme and individual audit plans. 11:30 Workshop 1 - Getting the Audit Started Planning for the audit. 12:25 Workshop 1 - Feedback 12:45 Lunch 13:30 Workshop 2 - Getting the Audit Started Arranging the opening meeting. 13:50 Workshop 2 - Feedback Audit initiation. Review and discussion of the role of the opening meeting. 14:25 Auditing Techniques (1) - Data and Documentation Techniques for the conduct of data and report audits are investigated. 14:55 Break 15:10 Workshop 3 - Data and Documentation Audit Conducting an audit of a data package and supporting documentation. 17:15 Close of Day Day 2 09:00 Auditing Techniques (2) - The People Questioning techniques which get the required information from the auditee. 09:45 Live Audit Role Play Auditor and auditee behaviours are explored and strategies developed for successful audit interactions. 10:15 Break 10:35 Audit Closing Meeting An exploration of audit closing meetings. 11:00 Workshop 4 - Audit Observations and Preparing for the Closing Meeting Reviewing and categorising your observations and getting ready to present your case. 11:45 Workshop 4 - Feedback 12:30 Audit Reports The content and distribution of an effective audit report are investigated and the importance of effective written communication is discussed. 13:00 Lunch 13:45 Workshop 5 - Audit Reports and Follow-up Mechanisms for promoting effective corrective and preventive action. Critical review of an audit report example. 14:30 Workshop 5 - Feedback 14:55 Corrective and Preventive Action and Follow-up The auditor's role in monitoring responses to audit and the corrective and preventive actions promised is explored. 15:20 Panel Session An opportunity to get answers to outstanding questions. 15:30 Close of Course Extra Information Course material Course material will be available in PDF format for delegates attending this course. The advantages of this include: Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device Ability to review material at any time pre and post course Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course. The material will be emailed in advance of the course and RQA will not be providing any printed copies of the course notes during the training itself. Delegates wishing to have a hard copy of the notes should print these in advance to bring with them. Alternatively delegates are welcome to bring along their own portable devices to view the material during the training sessions. CPD Points 14 Points   Development Level Develop

Enhance your clinical expertise with our "Extended Clinical Skills Training" course. Designed for healthcare professionals, this course provides practical skills and knowledge for extended clinical procedures and interventions.

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a set of internationally recognised ethical and scientific quality requirements for designing, conducting, recording and reporting clinical trials. Compliance with GCP principles is required by regulatory authorities in many countries for the authorisation of clinical trials and the acceptance of their data. The International Council for Harmonisation’s guideline E6, often referred to as ICH GCP, is the international standard specification for Good Clinical Practice.

This is a post-graduate course composed of a TCM and Acupuncture Theory Foundation Module (9 lecture days) and a Special Orthopaedic Acupuncture Module (8 lecture days) with additional 4 clinical practice days and a re- validation day. The TCM and Acupuncture Theory foundation Module leads to a Foundation Diploma in TCM and Acupuncture Level-1. The Orthopaedic Acupuncture module is designed in such a way that it can either be completed as a whole, or each of the 8 lectures can be taken as a CPD unit for therapist with special interests in the specific areas of the body. The course is specifically designed as an advanced, intensive course for acupuncturists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors and other physical therapists who wish to broaden their knowledge and further their skills. The emphasis of the course falls on the practical application of acupuncture as a treatment for a variety of MSK conditions.

Course Description Our 135hr globally recognised comprehensive lymphoedema education programme for degree level healthcare professionals working with a clinical environment. Skills and knowledge from introduction to lymphatics, assessment, and diagnosis right through to treatment and advanced management. Please note price includes VAT Our Comprehensive Lymphoedema Training Course  Course Summary Join us on our blended learning training programme especially designed for certified healthcare professionals working within clinical settings.   By the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, enabling you to holistically assess and diagnose a patient with lymphoedema. You will be able to design and implement an appropriate research and evidence based individualised management strategy selecting from a range of therapies and new innovations. You will be competent in the field of Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy including Multi Component Bandaging (MCB) and the latest knowledge and research in Fluoroscopy Guided - Manual Lymphatic Drainage (FG-MLD®) Entry Requirements This training is suitable for: All certified healthcare professionals. Such as Medics, Registered General Nurses, Physiotherapists, Radiographers, Occupational therapists, Osteopaths and Chiropractors Learning Format Your course is made up of a blended learning format meaning your content and modules will be taught via live interactive webinars, through self-guided independent study and face to face clinical skills workshops.   So, whether you're learning style is social, solitary, visual, kinesthetic, auditory or a combination we have a learning style to help you get the best out of the course. We hope that you make the most out of the tools that are available to you throughout the course but don't worry if you are not the most "tech-savvy", we have real people on hand to help you every step of the way. Assessment Criteria All students will undergo a series of course specific formative & summative assessments. Throughout the course you will be assessed through observation of practical tasks, written assessments, assignments, research and online tests. Course Contents You will gain knowledge, skills and techniques in: Compression Exercise Skincare & Wound Healing Garments Multi-Component Bandaging Assessment & Treatment of Oedema Anatomy & Pathways of the Upper & Lower Limb FG-MLD® Technique Tissue Dielectric Constant Head & Neck, Midline & Genital Oedema.   Training will also cover innovations and consideration for clinical practice. Course Inclusions As part of your training pack, LTA will provide all training support materials required to undertake the course.   Such as but not limited to: Corporate Sponsored Bandaging Pack LymphBalls™ Latest LTA Research & Development articles Lymphoedema supporting literature Access to in-house LTA training & demonstration videos Learning management platform (CANVAS) profile & course content Snacks & Refreshments throughout your practical skills workshops Dedicated support from the LTA training team Course Certification The benefits of an LTA certification means you can; Display FG-MLD® Certified and LTA Cert. logo on your marketing material Write LTA Cert. after your name Wear your qualification badge Practice MLD to further enhance outcomes Use an innovative technique and ensure effective treatment programmes Receive training and support from Jane Wigg & Team Access the latest developments in Lymphoedema care Have access to a private FG-MLD® Therapist FB Page Recertification To maintain your LTA Therapist Certification, a 2-day recertification is required after 12 months after your initial training, and you will be required to attend a 1-day recertification every 2 years thereafter to maintain your certification of practice.

Gain the knowledge and skills to safely insert and manage peripheral IV cannulas with our training course for healthcare professionals. Ideal for nurses, medical personnel, and other practitioners.