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SUMMARY:The Health Care Assistant Clinical Skills Induction Portfolio Course
DESCRIPTION:This three day course is a fantastic opportunity for any new Health Care Assistants working in General Practice to increase their skills and competencies in clinical practice.\nThe interactive two days will cover several core subjects and provide a competency framework for each area of learning to complete with mentorship back in the workplace. Using a blend of resources such as quizzes\, case studies and group discussion\, the teaching will be both fun and informative. \nIn addition\, each HCA who attends the course will receive their own personal Development Portfolio and induction framework that they can use as a working document to store their evidence of learning. This will become invaluable as their growing skill set show cases their contribution to General practice. \nFollowing up on the two core days\, there will be another opportunity to refresh and consolidate skills in a half day ‘workstation’ simulation. \nIt is important you attend all sessions. \nLearning Outcomes \n\nTo work towards sign off for all taught clinical skills\, with clinical observations\nTo develop competency in physiological observations\, ECG\, stitches and staples removal\, Diabetes management and Dementia Awareness\nTo devise an individualised plan of ongoing clinical development and have a comprehensive induction plan\n\n  \nDay 1: 12 May 2021\, 9.00am – 3.30pm \n\nClinical Governance and Understanding the various roles of HCAS\nBlood pressure monitoring and CVD (competency framework)\nThe Deteriorating patient NEWS2 (tools and competency framework)\nAll about E.C. Gs (competency framework)\n\n \nDay 2: 13 May 2021\, 9.00am – 3.30pm \n\nIntroducing Long Term conditions Frameworks for use\nRemoval of Stitches and Staples (competency framework)\nAn Overview of Diabetes The annual review\nThe Diabetes foot check (competency framework)\n\n \nDay 3: 15 July 2021\, 9.00am – 12.30pm \n\nPutting it into Practice\nWorkstations on Taking Clinical Observations Assessing an “at Risk Foot”\, Assessing a wound for stitch removal and ECG placement\nEvaluation and NEXT STEPS\n\n  \nBooking: Please click here to book your place.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/the-health-care-assistant-clinical-skills-induction-portfolio-course/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210506T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Diabetes for HCAs
DESCRIPTION:6 May 2021 and 7 May 2021\, 9:15am – 4:00pm\nThis excellent training programme will provide HCAs with the essential knowledge and skills required to support the Practice Nurse and GP in undertaking diabetic reviews. The purpose of this course is to provide a safe foundation of knowledge and a competency base. \nOn this course each HCA will be provided with an individual portfolio where they can collect information on diabetes\, and evidence of competency with achievement and skills in Diabetes which will be documented as evidence for CQC and professional development. \nAs this is only a 2-day programme the Diabetes specialist nurse will be advising further learning in addition to the sign off competencies that we issue. For example\, we provide the link to TREND competencies and the FRAME competencies. Both of these tools are free National E-Learning tools that are well recognised and updated to ensure the latest advice. \nCourse Content \nThe programme will be interactivce and informative covering areas such as “What is Diabetes “and using games and group work to understand the importance of monitoring and providing essential information to support patient’s acceptance of diabetes. \nHCAs will learn about diet/ blood glucose monitoring / foot assessment and update on areas such as the DVLA guidance to inform patients. \n \nBooking: Please click here to book your place.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-diabetes-for-hcas/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210428T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T144108Z
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SUMMARY:Prostap Hormone Injection Training Course
DESCRIPTION:This half day course is open to all Advanced HCAs who are currently working with clients that require Prostap injections. HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking advanced practice that requires a minimum of two years’ experience in primary care and must be trained to or have the equivalent of NVQ 3 in accordance to National Minimum Competencies.\nThe course requirements are that the HCA has existing skills in sharps management such as phlebotomy and is receiving annual updates for immunisations and the management of resuscitation and anaphylaxis. \nThe course will provide all necessary documentation for the administration of the injection to include a competency framework to use with the mentor in practice\, a protocol for the administration of Prostap injections and an example of a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for prescribing and legal purposes. \nAims and Objectives \n\nTo provide HCAS with the knowledge and skills required for the procedure of administering Prostap injections.\nTo provide the HCA with resources\, education and awareness of the legal issues\, accountability and prescribing through delegation.\nTo provide the mechanisms for the HCA to be signed off as competent by a trained nurse in their workplace and follow the protocols and framework supplied for safe practice.\n\n \nCourse Content \n\nThe role of the HCA in extended practice\nWhat is Prostap?\nThe uses of Prostap in patient condition management\nUndertaking a risk assessment of the patient prior to injection\nHow is Prostap prescribed / legal issues / prescriptions: PSD\nWhat are the side effects / contraindications / follow up care / anaphylaxis\nRecord keeping /documentation/communication with patients / capacity / consent\nSafe handling and storage of injections; including infection control\nInjection administration and techniques including practical session\nProtocols/ competencies and supervised practice by mentor\n\n \nBooking: Please click here to book your place.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/prostap-hormone-injection-training-course/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T144106Z
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UID:10000493-1619514000-1619526600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Immunisation Update for HCAs
DESCRIPTION:The National Standards of immunisation states that:\n“Provision of a regular and ongoing programme of updates for those HCSAs who have completed the initial immunisation training should be seen as a priority. A minimum of once yearly updates is recommended”. \nThis half day session will provide evidence of a yearly update in immunisations and include a competency framework for your Portfolio. It will be interactivce and informative with case studies /an assessment quiz and certificate of completion. \nGovernance \nThis session will include: \n\nCurrent legislation for HCAs providing vaccinations\nRevisit PSD / delegation / competency / documentation\nUnderstanding the advancing HCA role and its limitations in practice\nBest practice (safe and effective / high standards of care)\nRevisit competency – National Immunisation standards – to include competency framework\nAccountability and responsibility\n\n \nVaccination Update \nThis session will include: \n\nAn update of the current vaccinations being administered by HCAs in practice.\n\n\nThe difference between innate\, passive and active immunity\nThe basic immune response to a vaccine\nThe differences between a live and an inactivated vaccine\nHerd immunity\nImmunosuppression and its impact on the individual and the vaccination uptake\nPrecautions that should be taken after administering a live vaccine\n\n \nBooking: Please click here to book your place.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/immunisation-update-for-hcas/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201120T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201120T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
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UID:10000408-1605862800-1605888000@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:BEACH
DESCRIPTION:A bespoke study day for Health Care Assistants (HCA) working in Primary Care. \nThe BEACH course is aimed at experienced unregistered healthcare staff in healthcare setting to teach and understand how to recognise deterioration in patients and teaches a structured and prioritised approach to assessment\, care and escalation of concerns.\nContents includes: \n\nBreathing Problems\nRecognising Sepsis\nDeteriorating Patient\nAccountability\nVital signs\nReviewing scenarios\n\n  \nArrive for registration and coffee 09:00. Study day finishes 16:00.\nBeach manual supplied.\nRefreshments and lunch during the study day – Cost £45. \nTo book your place or register interest in future dates\, please email:\nMolly.McCallum@hee.nhs.uk
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/beach-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200701T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T143656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T143656Z
UID:10000407-1593594000-1593619200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:BEACH
DESCRIPTION:A bespoke study day for Health Care Assistants (HCA) working in Primary Care. \nThe BEACH course is aimed at experienced unregistered healthcare staff in healthcare setting to teach and understand how to recognise deterioration in patients and teaches a structured and prioritised approach to assessment\, care and escalation of concerns.\nContents includes: \n\nBreathing Problems\nRecognising Sepsis\nDeteriorating Patient\nAccountability\nVital signs\nReviewing scenarios\n\n  \nArrive for registration and coffee 09:00. Study day finishes 16:00.\nBeach manual supplied.\nRefreshments and lunch during the study day – Cost £45. \nUPCOMING COURSE DATES\n7th October 2020 – Wisdom House\, Romsey\, Hants\, SO51 8EL\n8th October 2020 – Best Western Andover Hotel\, Micheldever\, Andover\, Hants\, SP11 6LA\n20th November 2020 – St Leonards Hotel\, 185 Ringwood Road\, St Leonards\, Dorset\, BH24 2NP \nTo book your place or register interest in future dates\, please email:\nMolly.McCallum@hee.nhs.uk
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/beach/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190306T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190306T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T143128Z
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UID:10000259-1551861900-1551888000@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:BEACH! Bedside Emergency Assessment Course
DESCRIPTION: \n  \n \nVenue: Southern House – Otterbourne\nLocation details\nSouthern House\nSparrowgrove Road\, Otterbourne\, Winchester\, SO21 2RU \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs? Please contact event organisers to discuss \nMain contact\nName: Marianne Brown \nEmail: Marianne.Brown@hee.nhs.uk \nPhone: 01962 718444 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/beach-bedside-emergency-assessment-course/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181004T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142918Z
UID:10000178-1538644500-1538668800@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Skin and Wound Care
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nMs Denise Woodd \n9.15 – 9.30 coffee and registration              9.30 – 4pm training \nA practical based day to explore the challenges and enable the health care practitioner to understand the elements of good skin care\, assessment of wounds\, barriers to wound healing\, and selecting appropriate treatments in order to maximise outcomes. \nThis session is aimed at practice nurses. However\, HCAs can also attend if they have some experience of wound care and have a mentor within their practice to support them. \nContent\n\nWound care and challenges in Primary Care\nAnatomy & physiology of the skin\nCare of skin and recognition of common skin conditions including emollients and topical steroids\nDiffering types of wound\nWound assessment – identifying red flags and knowing when to refer\nWound healing process and barriers to healing\nBasic principles of infection control and asepsis\nDressing selection workshop\nDressing techniques\nApplying & removing dressings\n\nThis course will provide a certificate of attendance and copies of the formal presentation for reference \nLocation details\nNorthlands Surgery\nNorthlands Surgery\, North Street\, Calne\, SN11 0HH \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs?Please contact event organisers to discuss \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/skin-and-wound-care-3/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180906T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T143017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T143017Z
UID:10000218-1536225300-1536249600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Flu for HCAs
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 6 September 2018 at Oaks Healthcare (Cowplain Family Practice)\n  \nThis is an all day event. \nTimes: 09:15 – 16:00 \nFood is provided at this event. \n9.15-9.30am coffee and registration               9.30am-4pm trainiing day \nInfluenza Vaccination Training Programme for Health Care Assistants \n  \nThis one day course is suitable for experienced health care assistants and will provide all of the resources and tools that the HCA will need to deliver influenza immunisations. \n  \nA prerequisite for attendance is experience of general practice and evidence of learning\, ideally with an NVQ 3; however the HCA can be working towards an NVQ 3 qualification or be deemed as professionally mature and competent in their workplace. \n  \nDelegates will receive a comprehensive workbook and competencies to be signed off by a mentor in Practice. The HCA will require a period of supervised practice\, and review of practice annually including annual CPR and anaphylaxis updates. \n  \nCourse content: \n\nWhat is flu – how the immune system works\, epidemics and pandemics\nUndertaking  a risk assessment of the patient prior to immunisation\nConsent and documentation\nLegal implications of advanced practice \nKnowledge of NMC guides to medicine management and patient specific directives\nThis seasons flu campaign; including an over view of recent changes to the programme \nSafe handling and storage of vaccination including infection control\nPractical demonstration to include consultation and procedure \n\n  \nUpon completion of the course and workbook\, the HCA will have an awareness of the roles and responsibility associated with administration of the influenza vaccination.  \n  \nThe HCA will have received the knowledge and training to administer the seasonal influenza vaccination with the support of a Protocol and Patient Specific Directive. \nPARKING \nPlease avoid parking at the surgery. There is parking in neighbouring roads or you may prefer to use the pay and display car park just off the A3\, London Road\, just off  Kings Road in Mission Lane (PO8 8XF) \nLocation details\nOaks Healthcare (Cowplain Family Practice)\nCowplain Family Practice\, 26-30 London Road\, Cowplain\, Waterlooville\, PO8 8DL \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs? Yes \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know. \n\n \nAll delegate fees are non-refundable.  However\, if it has been agreed that a refund is possible\, it will be subject to an administration charge of £5 if the delegate fee is £100 or less\, or £10 if the delegate fee is more than £100. \nBook online\nHow to make your booking: Please click on website link below for booking details \n\n\n\nName\nCost\n\n\nAll GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in the Wessex LMCs’ catchment area.\n£100.00\n\n\nNon-members\n£180.00\n\n\nBaNES practices ONLY\n£0.00
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-flu-for-hcas/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180905T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142848Z
UID:10000163-1536138900-1536163200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Flu for HCAs ( Dorset)
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE – BOOKINGS NOT YET OPEN \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-flu-for-hcas-dorset/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180904T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180904T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142846Z
UID:10000161-1536052500-1536076800@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Flu for HCAs (N Hampshire)
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE – BOOKINGS NOT YET OPEN \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-flu-for-hcas-n-hampshire/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180710T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142826Z
UID:10000157-1531214100-1531238400@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:B12 & Pneumococcal Immunisations for HCAs in Dorset
DESCRIPTION:This one day course is open to all HCAs who are currently working in practice and who are looking to develop their skills in vaccinations. HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking practice that requires professional maturity in their role and must be trained to\, or have the equivalent of an NVQ 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care.\nThe course requirements are that the HCA has existing skills in sharps management such as phlebotomy and injection skills such as with influenza vaccination. The HCA must be regularly updated on resuscitation and anaphylaxis training. \nCourse content: \n\nThe role of the HCA in extended practice\nWhat is Pernicious anemia; the symptoms\, causes and treatment\nMonitoring patients with B12 deficiency\nPrescribing legislation for administration / legal issues / PSD\nRecord keeping/documentation/communication with patients/capacity/consent\nWhat is Pneumococcal disease?\nInjection administration and techniques including practical session\nUnderstand the legal implications of extended practice\nBe aware of NMC guidance for medicine management\nDemonstrate safe storage and handling of vaccines including infection control\nUndertake a risk assessment of the patient prior to immunisation\nPerform the procedure and consultation with confidence and competence\n\nThe course will provide a certificate of attendance\, a competency framework to use with the mentor at the practice\, a protocol for the administration of B12 injections and Pneumococcal vaccinations by HCAs and an example of a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for prescribing and legal purposes. \nVery informative and enjoyable course. Lovely course leader” \n(Delegate feedback May 2017) \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/b12-pneumococcal-immunisations-for-hcas-in-dorset/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180709T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180709T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142826Z
UID:10000156-1531127700-1531141200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shingles Vaccination Training for HCAs
DESCRIPTION:This half day course is suitable for experienced health care assistants and will provide all of the resources and tools that the HCA will need to deliver shingles immunisations.\nA prerequisite for attendance is experience of general practice\, including prior vaccination administration – such as influenza vaccine. HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking practice that requires professional maturity in their role and must be trained to\, or have the equivalent of an NVQ 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care. \nDelegates will receive a comprehensive workbook and competencies to be signed off by a mentor in practice. The HCA will require a period of supervised practice and review of practice annually including annual CPR and anaphylaxis updates. \nCourse content will include: \n\nWhat is shingles\nUndertaking a risk assessment of the patient prior to immunisation\nConsent and documentation\nLegal implications of advanced practice\nKnowledge of NMC guides to medicine management and patient specific directives\nSafe handling and storage of vaccination including infection control\nPractical demonstration to include consultation and procedure\n\nUpon completion of the course and workbook the HCA will have an awareness of the roles and responsibility associated with administration of the shingles vaccination. \nThe HCA will have received the knowledge and training to administer the shingles vaccination with the support of a Protocol and Patient Specific Directive \nLocation details\nWessex LMCs\nChurchill House\, 122-124 Hursley Road\, Chandlers Ford\, Eastleigh\, SO53 1JG \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs?Yes \nhttp://www.wessexlmcs.com \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/shingles-vaccination-training-for-hcas/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180607T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142742Z
UID:10000136-1528362900-1528389000@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Ear Care for HCAs (BaNES/Wilts/Swindon)
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nMrs Atie Fox \n9.15 – 9.30am coffee & registration                  9.30am – 4.30pm training day \nIntroduction to Ear Care for HCAs\nThis course is based on the Primary Ear Care Centre programme\, which is the National Centre for Ear Care. \nHCAs should attend with their mentors who will themselves receive a certificate for attending an update. \nCompleting the paperwork of the supervision period for the HCAs helps to demonstrate their learning. \nAgenda for HCAs and their mentors\n9.30 am Introduction to the course \n9.45 am Anatomy and Physiology \n10.30 am Coffee/Tea \n10.45 am Theory of irrigation\, documentation\, decontamination of equipment \n12.15 pm HCA’s: Questionnaire /Delegation/Mentorship workshop \n12.45 pm Lunch \n1.30pm Practical session: Otoscopy \nIrrigation \n3.15 pm Coffee/Tea \n3.30 pm Preparation for written work \n4.00 pm Results/ discussion of written questionnaire \n4.30 pm Conclusion and Evaluation \nMentors will receive a certificate of attendance for an update in ear care \nHCA’s will get a certificate following the successful completion of the competency record under supervision and a case study of 1000 words. \nIt is recommended that students study the prior reading which is attached. \nFor guidance on ear syringing in general practice please see here with downloadable leaflet     https://www.wessexlmcs.com/earcare?????????????? \nDownloads\n\n Southern Ear Care pre reading.docx\n\nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-ear-care-for-hcas-banes-wilts-swindon/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180425T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142701Z
UID:10000115-1524647700-1524672000@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:B12 & Pneumococcal Immunisations for HCAs in BaNES/Wilts/Swindon
DESCRIPTION:Vitamin B12 Injection &\nPneumococcal Vaccination training for\nHealth Care Assistants\nThis one day course is open to all HCAs who are currently working in practice and who are looking to develop their skills in vaccinations. HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking practice that requires professional maturity in their role and must be trained to\, or have the equivalent of an NVQ 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care. \nThe course requirements are that the HCA has existing skills in sharps management such as phlebotomy and injection skills such as with influenza vaccination. The HCA must be regularly updated on resuscitation and anaphylaxis training. \nCourse content: \n\nThe role of the HCA in extended practice\nWhat is Pernicious anemia; the symptoms\, causes and treatment\nMonitoring patients with B12 deficiency\nPrescribing legislation for administration / legal issues / PSD\nRecord keeping/documentation/communication with patients/capacity/consent\nWhat is Pneumococcal disease?\nInjection administration and techniques including practical session\nUnderstand the legal implications of extended practice\nBe aware of NMC guidance for medicine management\nDemonstrate safe storage and handling of vaccines including infection control\nUndertake a risk assessment of the patient prior to immunisation\nPerform the procedure and consultation with confidence and competence\n\nThe course will provide a certificate of attendance\, a competency framework to use with the mentor at the practice\, a protocol for the administration of B12 injections and Pneumococcal vaccinations by HCAs and an example of a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for prescribing and legal purposes. \nVery informative and enjoyable course. Lovely course leader” \n(Delegate feedback May 2017) \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/b12-pneumococcal-immunisations-for-hcas-in-banes-wilts-swindon/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180315T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142623Z
UID:10000095-1521105300-1521131400@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Ear Care for HCA's
DESCRIPTION:Agenda for HCAs and their mentors\n9.30 am Introduction to the course \n9.45 am Anatomy and Physiology \n10.30 am Coffee/Tea \n10.45 am Theory of irrigation\, documentation\, decontamination of equipment \n12.15 pm HCA’s: Questionnaire /Delegation/Mentorship workshop \n12.45 pm Lunch \n1.30pm Practical session: Otoscopy \nIrrigation \n3.15 pm Coffee/Tea \n3.30 pm Preparation for written work \n4.00 pm Results/ discussion of written questionnaire \n4.30 pm Conclusion and Evaluation \nMentors will receive a certificate of attendance for an update in ear care \nHCA’s will get a certificate following the successful completion of the competency record under supervision and a case study of 1000 words. \nIt is recommended that students study the prior reading which is attached. \nFor guidance on ear syringing in general practice please see here with downloadable leaflet   https://www.wessexlmcs.com/earcare \nThis course is based on the Primary Ear Care Centre programme\, which is the National Centre for Ear Care. \nHCAs should attend with their mentors who will themselves receive a certificate for attending an update. \nCompleting the paperwork of the supervision period for the HCAs helps to demonstrate their learning. \nParking:\nIf you are using a SatNav system to find us\, then we recommend you enter the Postcode SO53 1JG. This will take you to Ramalley Lane and we are on the corner of Ramalley Lane and Hursely Road. Parking is behind the office\, accessed via Ramalley Lane\, and in the surrounding roads if necessary \nDownloads\n\n Southern Ear Care pre reading.docx\n\n  \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-ear-care-for-hcas-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180312T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142609Z
UID:10000092-1520846100-1520870400@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:B12 & Pneumococcal Immunisations for HCAs in Hants
DESCRIPTION:  \nVitamin B12 Injection & Pneumococcal Vaccination training for Health Care Assistants \nThis one day course is open to all HCAs who are currently working in practice and who are looking to develop their skills in vaccinations. HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking practice that requires professional maturity in their role and must be trained to\, or have the equivalent of an NVQ 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care. \nThe course requirements are that the HCA has existing skills in sharps management such as phlebotomy and injection skills such as with influenza vaccination. The HCA must be regularly updated on resuscitation and anaphylaxis training. \nCourse content: \n\nThe role of the HCA in extended practice\nWhat is Pernicious anemia; the symptoms\, causes and treatment\nMonitoring patients with B12 deficiency\nPrescribing legislation for administration / legal issues / PSD           \nRecord keeping/documentation/communication with patients/capacity/consent\nWhat is Pneumococcal disease?     \nInjection administration and techniques including practical session\nUnderstand the legal implications of extended practice\nBe aware of NMC guidance for medicine management\nDemonstrate safe storage and handling of vaccines including infection control\nUndertake a risk assessment of the patient prior to immunisation\nPerform the procedure and consultation with confidence and competence\n\nThe course will provide a certificate of attendance\, a competency framework to use with the mentor at the practice\, a protocol for the administration of B12 injections and Pneumococcal vaccinations by HCAs and an example of a Patient Specific Directive (PSD) for prescribing and legal purposes. \nVery informative and enjoyable course. Lovely course leader” \n(Delegate feedback May 2017) \nLocation details\nWessex LMCs\nChurchill House\, 122-124 Hursley Road\, Chandlers Ford\, Eastleigh\, SO53 1JG \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs? Yes \nhttp://www.wessexlmcs.com \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/b12-pneumococcal-immunisations-for-hcas-in-hants/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180306T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142609Z
UID:10000091-1520327700-1520341200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shingles Vaccination Training for HCAs (Dors
DESCRIPTION: Shingles Vaccination Training for Health Care Assistants\n\n\n\n\nThis half day course is suitable for experienced health care assistants and will provide all of the resources and tools that the HCA will need to deliver shingles immunisations. \nA prerequisite for attendance is experience of general practice\, including prior vaccination administration – such as influenza vaccine. HCAs that attend this course will be undertaking practice that requires professional maturity in their role and must be trained to\, or have the equivalent of an NVQ 3/Diploma in Health & Social Care. \nDelegates will receive a comprehensive workbook and competencies to be signed off by a mentor in practice. The HCA will require a period of supervised practice and review of practice annually including annual CPR and anaphylaxis updates. \nCourse content will include: \n\nWhat is shingles\nUndertaking a risk assessment of the patient prior to immunisation\nConsent and documentation\nLegal implications of advanced practice\nKnowledge of NMC guides to medicine management and patient specific directives\nSafe handling and storage of vaccination including infection control\nPractical demonstration to include consultation and procedure\n\nUpon completion of the course and workbook the HCA will have an awareness of the roles and responsibility associated with administration of the shingles vaccination. \nThe HCA will have received the knowledge and training to administer the shingles vaccination with the support of a Protocol and Patient Specific Directive \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/shingles-vaccination-training-for-hcas-dors/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185046
CREATED:20230601T142554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142554Z
UID:10000085-1516871700-1516897800@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Ear Care for HCAs
DESCRIPTION:This course is based on the Primary Ear Care Centre programme\, which is the National Centre for Ear Care. \nHCAs should attend with their mentors who will themselves receive a certificate for attending an update.\nCompleting the paperwork of the supervision period for the HCAs helps to demonstrate their learning. \n  \nAgenda for HCAs and their mentors\nAnatomy and Physiology \nTheory of irrigation\, documentation\, decontamination of equipment \nHCA’s: Questionnaire /Delegation/Mentorship workshop \nPractical session: \nOtoscopy                 Irrigation \nPreparation for written work \nResults/ discussion of written questionnaire \n4.30 pm Conclusion and Evaluation \n  \nMentors will receive a certificate of attendance for an update in ear care \nHCA’s will get a certificate following the successful completion of the competency record under supervision and a case study of 1000 words. \nIt is recommended that students study the prior reading which is attached.\nFor guidance on ear syringing in general practice please see here with downloadable leaflet   https://www.wessexlmcs.com/earcare \nDownloads\n\n Southern Ear Care pre reading.docx\n\n  \nMain contact\nName: Louise Greenwood \nEmail: louise.greenwood@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 023 8025 3874 \nIf you have any communication or mobility needs that the event organisers need to be aware of please contact them  in advance of the course to let them know.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-ear-care-for-hcas/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training
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