31 Public Health courses in Bushey

Empower your parkinson's disease care with comprehensive training from experienced healthcare professionals

Clinical skills, HCAs, Nurses, Chronic disease

Facilitated by Registered Clinicians with extensive experience

Ear Care, Microsuction, Ear Microsuction, Ear Syringing,

Phlebotomy/Venepuncture Live Practical and competency sign off The Practical session includes live Phlebotomy in our clinic in North London. You will be observing and be observed under supervision of a competent professional to take live blood samples.

Course Introduction Covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. About this event Course Introduction This course concentrates on B12 deficiency, symptoms, treatments and management. The course covers B12 deficiency, pernicious anaemia, diagnosis, treatment and management. It also covers signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia. This course is interactive and we include case studies and discuss issues regarding diagnostic testing.  We review inclusion and exclusion criteria and identification of appropriate clients. Delegates will get the opportunity to review practice with hands on practical demonstrations of how to give injections correctly. We will cover administration techniques, where to give the injections and record keeping / documentation. We will discuss role and responsibilities and contraindications and precautions. The delegates will leave this course with an example of an individual protocol of Patient Specific Direction (PSD) and a competence based framework document to be used in practice. This course is very interactive. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES Understand the need for accountability and responsibility in relation to role development Demonstrate an understanding of safe practice Describe the signs and symptoms of pernicious anaemia Describe pernicious anaemia and its impact on patients Fully understand the principles, and practice B12 deficiency and B12 injections Understand the importance of safety issues related to giving injections Understand the law relating to role and function of the HCA and prescribing. Describe why patients require B12 injectionsBe able to correctly identify anatomical sites for injectionsDemonstrate correct administration techniquesDemonstrate how to correctly dispose of wasteDemonstrate correct infection control procedures and use of PPEDescribe when patients require referral and understand the importance of referral using correct clinical pathwaysDemonstrate an understanding of anaphylaxis and emergency proceduresUnderstand the need for correct prescribing proceduresBe able to document consultations following your organisations procedures     COURSE CONTENTS Role and responsibilities Accountability guidelines and requirements Pernicious anaemia Blood- function B12 Deficiency Risk factors/groups Causes of B12 deficiency Diagnosis and reference ranges, testing Protocols and guidelines Factors affecting B12 diagnosis and treatment Factors affecting absorption B12 injections and common side effects Could it be B12 Deficiency Supplements Side effects and management including ADR’s Anaphylaxis Contraindications and Precautions Correct Administration and techniques including practical session Injection sites Legal Issues including consent Prescribing and Patient Specific Directions What to record Storage Disposal of injections/waste Infection control Needle stick injuries Competence and supervised practice Policies and procedures Facts and Figures Setting up and running a clinic Insurance/indemnity Research/evidence base and resources WHO SHOULD ATTEND? HCAs Nurses Doctors Pharmacists Anyone interested in Vitamin B12 deficiency and pernicious anaemia and those working with clients with B12 deficiency AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.

Course Introduction Our wound care training course comprehensively covers the various types of wounds, how they occur and how to manage them About this event In this Wound Management course, you will learn about wounds and how they occur, how to manage them and the different types of wounds. We will cover leg ulcers and compression bandaging. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to complete a competency-based framework document to be used in practice. You need to identify a mentor who will supervise your practice. In order to gain your certificate, you will need to complete the competence-based framework. Aims and Objectives Comprehensively develop knowledge and skills required for safe and effective wound management. Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin Describe the purpose of the skin Describe the causes of wounds and risk factors Understand complications Understand infection control Be able to assess and classify wounds and apply knowledge when dealing with wounds Understand your role in relation to wounds and wound management including guidelines and boundaries Describe the issues relating to the therapeutics of the relevant dressings and how they work Understand how to apply dressings safely including choice of dressing for the appropriate site and the need for observation of patient post-procedure Understand the need for audit and governance Recognise factors that delay healing Understand how to remove sutures and staples correctly Course Contents Role of the HCA Accountability responsibility guidelines and requirements Legal issues Confidentiality Consent and Capacity Documentation and record-keeping Supervision and competence Anatomy and physiology of the skin and wound healing including: inflammation, proliferation, epithelialisation, maturation Factors that promote and delay wound healing Risk factors Classification of wounds Aseptic technique and infection control What dressing for what wounds? Dressings and how to apply Dressing -selection Wound management Necrotic wounds Granulating wounds Leg Ulcers Compression bandages Recognising signs of infection and deterioration Includes All course materials and certificate of attendance AB Health Group awards CPD points/certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00. Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high-quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high-quality care.

BCG, Scar, training

A course designed for occupational health nurses. Updating on latest immunisation advice. giving a complete understanding of vaccinations, agendas, schedules, vaccine ingredients, contraindications and side effects.

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.