Menopause UpdateCourse Focus:This specialised training day is meticulously designed for healthcare professionals, including nurses, allied healthcare practitioners (AHPs), and general practitioners (GPs), who are already practicing in the field of menopause care. With established NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) Guidance, practitioners can gain heightened confidence in effectively managing women experiencing menopause-related issues.Meet the Expert:Dr. Katie Barber, a seasoned GP with 15 years of experience in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, leads this comprehensive update. Dr. Barber's journey into Women's Health began during her GP training when she earned diplomas from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Her work at the John Radcliffe Hospital's Gynaecology department, where she held a special interest in Gynaecology, sparked her enthusiasm for assisting women in navigating the various facets of menopause. Dr. Barber's expertise is further underlined by her Advanced Certificate of Menopause Care from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare and her accreditation as a British Menopause Society specialist and Menopause trainer in Oxfordshire. She served as the Clinical Lead for the NHS Menopause service at the John Radcliffe in Oxfordshire until March 2021 and currently holds the role of Clinical Lead for the NHS Community Gynaecology Service in Oxfordshire. In 2020, she launched her private service, Oxford Menopause.Course Agenda:09.15 - Coffee and Registration09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives09.40 - Physiology, Diagnosis, and Principles of Treatment10.45 - Coffee11.00 - Risks, Benefits, and Special Considerations (e.g., Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)13.00 - Lunch14.00 - Practical Prescribing and Common Pitfalls14.30 - Vulvo-Vaginal Symptoms and Testosterone14.30 - Case Studies and Q&A15.30 - Discussion and Sharing Good Practice - CloseLearning Outcomes:1. Stay Current with Menopausal Evidence: Develop an up-to-date awareness of the latest evidence and clinical guidance concerning menopausal issues and treatment options.2. Foster Critical Patient Discussions: Demonstrate a critical understanding of key discussion points with patients, enabling more informed and productive consultations.3. Problem-Solving Skills: Engage in discussions about relevant practice problems and collaboratively explore solutions within the context of menopause care.4. Values and Attitudes: Develop an awareness of how personal attitudes and values may influence practice in menopause care, fostering a more patient-centric approach.5. Professional Accountability: Understand the ongoing development of practice in the field of menopause care and embrace professional accountability as an integral aspect of providing high-quality care.6. Navigating NICE Guidance: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the NICE Guidance, empowering practitioners to align their practice with established best practices.Please note: Course content may be subject to minor updates and adjustments.
The course seeks to improve the wellbeing and experience of people with dementia and of the care staff working with them. It should improve your confidence in managing situations you find challenging.
This course enables providers and their staff to develop an understanding of the responsibilities and duties around the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (MCA). This essential training is for workers involved in the care, treatment and support of adults who may lack capacity in making life decisions. This training offers vital support for social care providers, so they comply with the Mental Capacity Act and Care Quality Commission requirements and promote human rights.
This course provides attendees with the knowledge required to assess and care for service users with dysphagia.
Course Overview: COPD Update Day for Primary Care Practitioners Join us for a comprehensive and enriching COPD Update Day, specifically designed for Registered Healthcare Professionals who are currently practicing in the field of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). This course aims to enhance your existing knowledge and skills, keeping you up-to-date with the latest developments in COPD management. During this informative day, you will delve into the essentials of COPD, starting from its fundamental definition and diagnostic criteria to the latest investigative approaches. The course will cover both non-pharmacological and pharmacological management strategies, with a special emphasis on practical inhaler techniques. We will also explore the current GOLD & NICE Guidelines, discussing their implications and practical applications in clinical practice. A significant focus will be on the management of exacerbations and lung attacks, including strategies for prevention and effective management techniques, with a particular emphasis on patient self-management. Understanding the complexities and care requirements of end-stage COPD will also be a key aspect of this course. The day will conclude with interactive case studies, allowing you to apply your refreshed knowledge in real-world scenarios, encouraging the sharing of experiences and best practices among your peers. This course offers a dynamic and supportive environment for professionals seeking to refine their approach to COPD care, combining theoretical learning with practical application Learning Outcomes: Defining and Diagnosing COPD Review and update the definition and understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Refresh knowledge on diagnostic criteria and investigations for COPD. Non-Pharmacological Management Explore various non-pharmacological approaches to managing COPD. Guidelines and Best Practices Delve into the GOLD & NICE Guidelines and their practical applications in COPD management. Pharmacology and Inhaler Techniques Update knowledge on pharmacological treatments for COPD. Master inhaler techniques and understand their critical role in COPD management. Lung Attacks and Exacerbation Management Learn strategies to reduce the risk of lung attacks/exacerbations. Discuss management techniques for exacerbations, including patient self-management. Managing End-Stage Disease Understand the complexities of managing end-stage COPD. Focus on palliative care and improving quality of life for patients with advanced COPD. Case Studies and Practical Application Apply knowledge through interactive case studies. Encourage sharing of experiences and best practices among participants. This COPD Update Day ensures that seasoned primary care practitioners remain up-to-date with the latest advancements in COPD management, fostering an environment of continuous learning, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
This one-day Suicide First Aid training course gives learners the knowledge and tools to understand that suicide is one of the most preventable deaths and some basic skills can help someone with thoughts of suicide stay safe from their thoughts and stay alive.
'Interventional Pain Medicine applied to Palliative Care Patients' by Dr Andrew Jones, Consultant Anaesthetist. This presentation will cover a brief background of the Hospice movement, the mechanisms of pain in the brain and spinal cord will be discussed. The limitations of pain medication will be presented. Thus, interventional pain techniques may have value for patients whose pain is not controlled. The interventional techniques available will be shown. Dr Jones, qualified in 1982 from Barts Hospital in London and after a wide range of junior roles in different specialties he started training in Anaesthesia in Merseyside. He had always been interested in the treatment of pain and was able to pursue further training in Pain Medicine. Andy became a consultant anaesthetist in 1994 and in addition a consultant in Pain Medicine in 1996. The rest is history.
Security+ training course description A hands on course aimed at getting delegates successfully through the CompTia Security+ examination. What will you learn Explain general security concepts. Describe the security concepts in communications. Describe how to secure an infrastructure. Recognise the role of cryptography. Describe operational/organisational security. Security+ training course details Who will benefit: Those wishing to pass the Security+ exam. Prerequisites: TCP/IP foundation for engineers Duration 5 days Security+ training course contents General security concepts Non-essential services and protocols. Access control: MAC, DAC, RBAC. Security attacks: DOS, DDOS, back doors, spoofing, man in the middle, replay, hijacking, weak keys, social engineering, mathematical, password guessing, brute force, dictionary, software exploitation. Authentication: Kerberos, CHAP, certificates, usernames/ passwords, tokens, biometrics. Malicious code: Viruses, trojan horses, logic bombs, worms. Auditing, logging, scanning. Communication security Remote access: 802.1x, VPNs, L2TP, PPTP, IPsec, RADIUS, TACACS, SSH. Email: S/MIME, PGP, spam, hoaxes. Internet: SSL, TLS, HTTPS, IM, packet sniffing, privacy, Javascript, ActiveX, buffer overflows, cookies, signed applets, CGI, SMTP relay. LDAP. sftp, anon ftp, file sharing, sniffing, 8.3 names. Wireless: WTLS, 802.11, 802.11x, WEP/WAP. Infrastructure security Firewalls, routers, switches, wireless, modems, RAS, PBX, VPN, IDS, networking monitoring, workstations, servers, mobile devices. Media security: Coax, UTP, STP, fibre. Removable media. Topologies: Security zones, DMZ, Intranet, Extranet, VLANs, NAT, Tunnelling. IDS: Active/ passive, network/host based, honey pots, incident response. Security baselines: Hardening OS/NOS, networks and applications. Cryptography basics Integrity, confidentiality, access control, authentication, non-repudiation. Standards and protocols. Hashing, symmetric, asymmetric. PKI: Certificates, policies, practice statements, revocation, trust models. Key management and certificate lifecycles. Storage: h/w, s/w, private key protection. Escrow, expiration, revocation, suspension, recovery, destruction, key usage. Operational/Organisation security Physical security: Access control, social engineering, environment. Disaster recovery: Backups, secure disaster recovery plans. Business continuity: Utilities, high availability, backups. Security policies: AU, due care, privacy, separation of duties, need to know, password management, SLAs, disposal, destruction, HR policies. Incident response policy. Privilege management: Users, groups, roles, single sign on, centralised/decentralised. Auditing. Forensics: Chain of custody, preserving and collecting evidence. Identifying risks: Assets, risks, threats, vulnerabilities. Role of education/training. Security documentation.
All person centred planning tools and processes are driven by a commitment to achieve inclusive outcomes for the person whose plan it is, and the young people involved are always present throughout their planning session. The focus of all person centred approaches is the whole person irrespective of the label they carry. Two people, a process facilitator and a graphic facilitator, typically facilitate plans. Course Category Person Centred Planning Inclusion Strategic Work Visioning and Problem Solving Description Person centred planning is a way of expressing a set of inclusive values through a unique range of tools and techniques. The most commonly used person centred tools – MAPS and PATH – create a hands-on demonstration of these values in action. All person centred planning tools and processes are driven by a commitment to achieve inclusive outcomes for the person whose plan it is, and the young people involved are always present throughout their planning session. The focus of all person centred approaches is the whole person irrespective of the label they carry. Two people, a process facilitator and a graphic facilitator, typically facilitate plans. The role of the support service staff in this work is as a facilitator not as an expert participant, problem solver, assessor or provider of consultation. MAPS and PATH are especially effective tools in planning transitions and annual review processes for young people with additional support needs and for through-care planning for young people who are looked after or accommodated. Over time person centred working will reveal areas of unmet need in current provision and thereby inform the ongoing strategic planning within any particular region. Testimonials “Thanks again for a superb day which from my perspective as Principal Educational Psychologist has been a real boost and uplifted my spirits about helping move the Educational Psychology Service forward as well as gaining greater insight and understanding of individual Educational Psychologists. Several EPs have said that they are planning to use MAPS and PATHS in their work and I will be joining them.”DR MICHAEL HYMANS, PRINCIPAL EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, LONDON BOROUGH OF Learning Objectives To Explore the values underpinning person centred working To show how person centred planning naturally captures young people’s strengths and capacities A demonstration of how person centred planning encourages meaningful consultation and participation with young people (particularly for those who cannot make their views known in typical ways To show how Person Centred Planning leads to the building of stronger parent/school partnerships To indicate how person centred planning can promote multi-agency teamwork and shared responsibilities To increase understanding the how of process and graphic facilitation in person centred work. Who Is It For ? Teachers and School Staff Education Services Social Care Staff Health Professionals Transition Coordinators Family Support Workers Link Workers Course Content An introduction to the person centred planning tools PATH live demonstration in action followed by real time coaching of facilitation skills. We would stress that this is an introductory day and that participants will be expected to make plans for their own follow up and further practice of the tools covered in the course of the day.
NMP Update (via MS Teams)Join us on MS Teams for this informative and interactive 1-day NMP Update course, designed for primary care health professionals seeking to enhance their prescribing skills and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in general practice. This course empowers you to provide safer and more effective care to your patients through informed and responsible prescribing practices.Learning Objectives:1. Refresh and update prescribing skills for primary care health professionals.2. Stay informed about changes in FP10 prescription regulations.3. Enhance knowledge and practice in prescribing safely, including understanding adverse drug reactions and side effects.4. Explore drug interactions and their implications for prescribing.5. Develop confidence and competence in prescribing for children.6. Gain insights into safe prescribing during pregnancy.7. Stay up-to-date with antibiotic prescribing guidance.8. Create a personalized action plan, evaluate learning outcomes, and access additional resources.Learning Outcomes:By the end of this 1-day Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Update course, participants will:1. Review, revise, and update their personal prescribing framework, including: - The consultation process. - Prescribing governance and best practices.2. Understand and apply new legislation and regulations related to prescribing in general practice.3. Update their knowledge and understanding of adverse drug reactions, ensuring safer prescribing practices.4. Recognize and manage drug interactions to avoid potential complications in patient care.5. Demonstrate the ability to prescribe confidently and effectively for pediatric patients.6. Develop the knowledge and skills required for safe prescribing during pregnancy.7. Stay informed about current antibiotic prescribing guidelines and best practices.8. Create a tailored action plan for ongoing professional development, evaluate the impact of learning, and access relevant resources.