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.

Venues - Bristol, Swansea, Newport, Southampton, Salisbury, Exeter, Kent, Birmingham, Nottingham, Bury, Newbury, Worcester

Run by: TNS and Able2Train

Continual Professional Development Study Days and Online Training

Control And Restraint Refresher Course

30th January 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)

Dementia Care

28th February 2012 - Bristol

This one day study day is aimed at raising delegates awareness, understanding, and knowledge of people who have dementia. The course will cover -

• Effects of Dementia
• Normal aspects of ageing
• Care planning
• Person centred care approach
• Communication
• Law, Legal responsibilities
• Capacity and Consent

Run by: Paul Stewart-Davies LLM, BSc, DipN, RMN

Paediatric Long Term Ventilation

1st March 2012 - Nottingham

This one day study session is for Paediatric Nurses working in Acute and Community settings. There are limited places and the attendence list will need to be completed by the end of January.

The programme will cover -

• Guidance Breathing Support Services
• Best Practice Details
• Vision for the future
• Family & Patient Experience

With workshops involving -

• Mask fitting
• Humidification
• Suction
• Chest Clearance
• Ventilation Skills

Run by: Nottingham Home Ventilation Services.

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