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.
Introduction to Asthma in Primary Care This 2-Day Introduction to Asthma course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals in primary care settings. It provides a comprehensive overview of asthma management, from diagnosis to ongoing patient care. This interactive course is ideal for those new to asthma care or looking to refresh their knowledge. Day 1 focuses on the fundamentals of asthma, including its definition, the importance of a good clinical history, and diagnostic tests. It covers the diagnosis of asthma in children and explores various asthma guidelines. The day concludes with an in-depth look at inhaler types, techniques, and considerations in choosing inhalers, followed by action plan development. Day 2 builds on the previous day's learnings, with a focus on monitoring asthma, conducting asthma reviews, and creating Personalised Asthma Action Plans (PAAPs). Participants will learn about assessing and managing asthma attacks and review the National Register of Asthma Deaths (NRAD) for insights into asthma management. The course concludes with case studies and discussions to solidify the learning experience. Learning Objectives: 1. Understanding Asthma a. Develop a fundamental understanding of what asthma is. b. Learn the importance of obtaining a thorough clinical history for accurate diagnosis. 2. Diagnostic Approaches a. Understand various tests used to confirm an asthma diagnosis. b. Learn about diagnosing asthma in children. 3. Guidelines and Inhaler Techniques a. Familiarise with key asthma guidelines: BTS/SIGN, NICE, and GINA. b. Gain practical knowledge about commonly used inhalers and their techniques. 4. Treatment and Management a. Explore factors influencing the choice of inhalers. b. Develop skills in creating effective asthma action plans. 5. Asthma Monitoring and Reviews a. Learn methods to monitor asthma effectively in patients. b. Understand how to conduct thorough asthma reviews. 6. Personalised Asthma Action Plans a. Learn how to develop and implement PAAPs tailored to individual patients. 7. Assessing and Managing Asthma Attacks a. Understand how to assess the level of asthma attacks and manage them appropriately. 8. Insights from NRAD a. Review findings from the National Register of Asthma Deaths for improved asthma care.Target Audience:This course is designed for nurses and healthcare professionals new to asthma care, providing them with the knowledge and skills to confidently manage patients with asthma in a primary care setting. All practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in asthma care are welcome to attend.
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.
Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease (2-Day Course)Course Description:BBO Training has responded to numerous requests for a course focused on cardiovascular disease, following the success of our previous courses, such as Introductions to COPD/Asthma/Diabetes and Minor Illness. In response, we have developed a comprehensive two-day agenda on this critical subject.These days are designed to provide a holistic approach to cardiovascular diseases, encompassing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Stroke, Heart Failure, and Hypertension. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform annual reviews for patients with these conditions.This course is particularly well-suited for Nurse Associates, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), Paramedics, and Pharmacists. Dr. Tamara Cunningham, an experienced GP Trainer, will lead these interactive online sessions.Day One09.15 - Coffee and Registration09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives09.45 - Setting the Scene: - Screening, Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Symptoms10.30 - Q-Risk Assessment10.45 - Coffee Break11.00 - Diet & Cardiovascular Disease: - Healthy Eating - Range of Dietary Approaches - Weight Management Services (PH25)11.45 - Benefits of Activity for Cardiovascular Disease12.30 - Lunch01.30 - Hypertension - A Review of NICE Guidelines (NG136): - Targets - Risk Assessment - Medications - Assessing Target Organ Damage02.45 - Lipid Modification - A Review of Nice Guidelines (NG181): - How Lipids Affect Cardiovascular Risk03.15 - Case Studies03.30 - Action Plan, Evaluation, and Resources03.45 - CloseDay Two09.15 - Coffee and Registration09.30 - Heart Failure - How to Perform a Safe Annual Review (NG106)10.45 - Coffee Break11.00 - CHD - Performing an Annual Review and Including Assessment of Angina12.30 - Lunch01.30 - Stroke - Secondary Prevention and Management of Long-Term Complications02.30 - Case Studies - Group Work to Consolidate Learning03.30 - Competencies, Training, and Resources03.45 - CloseKey Learning Outcomes for Both Days:Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:1. Explain the basic physiology of cardiovascular disease.2. Perform risk assessments with patients and discuss modifiable factors such as diet and exercise.3. Describe the targets for blood pressure and cholesterol and how these affect primary and secondary prevention of CVD.4. Describe the basic anti-hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering medications involved in CVD.5. Name the major complications that may arise in people with a long duration of CVD and measures that may limit or prevent them.6. Describe the key advice to patients regarding Heart Failure and recognition of when to escalate/refer.7. Perform a safe review for stroke, CHD, and HF, recognizing how to work within your professional limits and when to signpost.8. Provide examples of referral pathways to other services, e.g., weight management, secondary care, activity, and psychological services.9. Explain the key components and process of an annual review and a self-management plan.Join us for this comprehensive 2-day course via Zoom and enhance your ability to provide effective cardiovascular disease care within primary care settings.
This course, worth 30 hours of verifiable CPD, will demonstrate your ability to grade and reflect upon your impression technique and demonstrate competence to take impressions unsupervised under prescription. Learn about the Cavity Training Impression Taking Course The course is suited to nurses who aspire to treat patients directly and to take impressions or scan for impressions under the prescription of a registered dentist or clinical dental technician. To enrol, you must be GDC-registered, work in surgery and hold indemnity insurance. (extended duties) You will need a GDC registered dental professional able and willing to supervise you. You also need to complete an Anaphylaxis Awareness course – we offer a free CPD course for this. Frequently Asked Questions How long is the course? The course duration is 2 to 6 months. When are the classes held? You will attend a live webinar class for two Saturday mornings. Is there an exam at the end? There is no exam at the end, you need to successfully complete 24 assessments with your practice mentor and a complete a 500 word dissertation. What qualifications do I need to start the course? Preferable English and Maths level 4 and above, you must also be GDC registered. What opportunities for progression is there? This qualification allows candidates to further progress onto various post registration qualifications or career opportunities, such as: The Certificates in Orthodontic Nursing Extending a career in prosthetics. Training as a Lab Technician Course Dates 13th - 27th April 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 11th - 25th May 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 8th - 22nd June 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 13th - 27th July 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 3rd - 17th August 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm 7th - 21st September 2024 9:30am - 1:30pm Costs £180.00 per person (inc. VAT) Please choose from one of the course dates above. Each course is 2 days. The dates above indicate the 2 days of the course.
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.
Coming soon! The Certificate in Orthodontic Nursing is a qualification suitable for dental nurses who assist in orthodontic procedures. The course details areas of knowledge and understanding which a dental nurse assisting in orthodontic procedures needs to develop in order to practise competently. It requires students to maintain a work-based record of competence, integral to their learning journey, as well as complete an exam at the end of the 6 month course.
Introduction to Diabetes (2-Day Course)Course Description:These two days of comprehensive training are designed for nurses, nurse associates, pharmacists, paramedics, and other Allied Healthcare Professionals (AHPs), and experienced healthcare assistants (HCAs) who are new to or fairly new to the field of diabetes care. If you've recently started seeing patients with diabetes, or are planning to; this course is tailored to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to confidently care for individuals with diabetes. The primary focus is on adults with Type 2 diabetes, although key recommendations and signposting for patients with Type 1 diabetes will also be covered.Diabetes presents a significant healthcare challenge, costing the NHS £10 billion each year and impacting patients and their families. Primary care professionals play a pivotal role in managing the ever-increasing numbers of people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Good diabetes care is crucial and aligns with national and local policies supported by robust NICE guidance.These interactive days of learning will incorporate various methods, including case studies, to help you progress from basic knowledge to a more confident and positive approach in reviewing and managing patients with diabetes.Day One09.15 - Coffee and Registration09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives09.45 - Setting the Scene: - Screening, Diagnosis, and Pre-Diabetes - Pathophysiology and Symptoms - Remission in Type 2 Diabetes10.45 - Coffee Break11.00 - Diet & Diabetes: - Healthy Eating - Carbohydrate Awareness - Range of Dietary Approaches - Weight Management Services01.00 - Lunch02.00 - Benefits of Activity02.15 - Foot Care and Diabetes02.45 - Organising Structured Diabetes Care in Practice: - QoF and the Annual Review - Care & Support Planning - 8 Care Processes and 3 Treatment Targets03.15 - Case Studies03.30 - Action Plan, Evaluation, and Resources03.45 - CloseDay Two09.15 - Coffee and Registration09.30 - Review Progress Since Day 109.45 - Non-Insulin Medications10.45 - Coffee Break11.00 - Medication Management01.00 - Lunch02.00 - Complications Associated with Diabetes02.45 - Hyperglycaemia, Hypoglycaemia, and Management of Illness03.15 - Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring03.30 - DVLA and Diabetes03.45 - Competencies, Training, Resources, and CloseKey Learning Outcomes for Both Days:Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:1. Explain the physiology of diabetes and differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.2. Discuss methods for diagnosing diabetes and provide information to individuals newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.3. Describe approaches that support achieving remission in Type 2 diabetes.4. Explain basic advice related to a healthy diet, various dietary approaches, and carbohydrate awareness.5. Discuss the modes of action of commonly used non-insulin medications.6. Identify major complications that may arise in individuals with long-standing diabetes and measures to limit or prevent them.7. Describe key advice for patients regarding the recognition and appropriate treatment of hypoglycaemia.8. Discuss DVLA guidance concerning driving and diabetes.9. Explain the risks of acute hyperglycaemia and provide advice to patients on self-managing illness periods.10. Provide examples of referral pathways to other services such as weight management, secondary care, podiatry, structured education, activity, and psychological services.11. Describe the process of routine foot review and factors influencing diabetic foot risk status.12. Discuss local recommendations for the appropriate use of blood glucose and ketone monitoring.13. Explain the key components and processes of an annual diabetes review and a self-management plan.Join us for this comprehensive 2-day course via Zoom and enhance your ability to provide effective diabetes care within primary care settings.
Third Degree Usui Reiki Course To be a Reiki Master is not to be a master of Reiki; rather, it is to allow Reiki to become a master of you. You will learn how to Attune others to the various Reiki degrees. This course is comprehensive and detailed. You will have all the tools you need to start teaching Reiki to others.
This one day training will give learners an overview of how to deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST). CST is a brief evidence-based group treatment for people with dementia. This interactive course will include a background about CST and how it can be used, research overview and detailed presentation of the treatment, including video footage and role-play.