- To book one of our mandatory study day courses please call our training department on 0845 120 5251. Do not use the online application form.
- For all CPD study days please apply using the online application form
- For all on-line courses please call our training department on 0845 120 5251.
- Training days coming to our new Leeds branch soon!
Mandatory Training
This one day mandatory training course covers manual handling, basic paeds and adult life support, anaphylaxis and automated external defibrillation.
This course is mandatory and is required to be updated annually. If you need to up date call the training department to get information on venues and dates and book your place on a course, call 0845 120 5251.There is now a charge to book onto these courses.
Venues - Bristol, Swansea, Newport, Southampton, Cardiff, Exeter, Oxford, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bury, Newbury, Worcester, and Leicestershire.
Run by: TNS and Able2Train
Continual Professional Development Study Days and Online Training
Control And Restraint Refresher Course
15th May 2012 - Bristol
The training for this refresher course takes places over 2 days and consists of both breakaway and control and restraint. The training consists of tutor demonstration followed by participant practice.
Participants should have completed either a full or refresher course in the last 18 months to access a place on this course.
Run by: Diane Stage (NCRGSA)
Ventilation Skills and Acute Renal Failure
30th April 2012 - Bristol
This one day session is for Adult nurses working in ITU and Renal failure.
The programme will cover -
- Mechanical Ventilation
- ABG Analysis
- ARDS
- Cardiac Rhythm Recognition
- Inotropes
- Sepsis
- ART
- Principles of CRRT
Run by Nurse Specialist
Advanced Clinical Observations training for HCA's
27th June 2012 - Bristol
This training event has been developed to meet the needs of the healthcare worker in developing their role of providing holistic care to clients. It will provide the candidates with the underpinning knowledge and basic skills to practically carry out this aspect of their role in a safe and competent manner.
The programme will cover
- Patient holistic assessment
- Principles of the Glasgow Coma Scale
- Fluid balance and accurate charting
- Elimination- Types of continence aids and rationale for their use
- Catheter care
- Equipment care and safe disposal of equipment
- Safe practice in relation to infection control
- Procedure for carrying out safe blood glucose monitoring
- Removal of intravenous cannula
- Legal and professional responsibilities
Run by Elite Training
Venepuncture & Cannulation skills
20th June 2012 - Bristol
This course is for individuals wishing to undertake training for inserting a peripheral venous cannula and taking venous blood samples or a refresher for those individuals wishing to up date their skills.
On successful completion of this training you will be equipped with the theory and skills to gain competence under clinical supervison. Thornbury Nursing are unable to offer the opportunity to do the competencies.
The programme will cover
- Anatomy of the arm
- Reason for these invasive procedures
- Vein selection
- Equipment choice
- Related asepsis and equipment management
- Health & Safety consideration
- Potential complications and their management inc needlestick injury
- Management of anaphylaxis
- Documentation & Record Keeping
- Legal and professional responsibilities
- Skills session- Demonstration of correct techniques - Venepuncture and Cannulation
- Observed practical session under supervison and individual assessment
Run by Elite Training
Online Training Courses
If you need to increase or just refresh your current skills and knowledge and do not have time to attend a classroom study day then take a look ot the on-line courses we have on offer.
We are currently able to offer on-line training through 2 different companies that offer a varied range of CPD courses. Below is a list of some of the courses provided. If you are interested in any of these or want information on other courses then call the training department for information.
- Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Interpretation
- Chest X-Ray Demystified
- Arterial Fibrillation & Stroke Prevention
- Drug Calculations- Avoiding errors
- Interpretation of Coagulation Screen
- Venepuncture
- Dementia Awareness
- Understanding the meaning of Palliative Care
- Supporting a Person with their Physical Care Needs in a Palliative Care Context
- Managing and Safe Handling of Medicines
- Equality and Diversity Awareness
- 12 lead ECG
Run By: CharlesBloe Training Ltd
Red Rock Training