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SUMMARY:Apprenticeship Information Event
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 10th September\nThis is a morning event \nTimes: 09:00 – 13:00 \nApprenticeship Information Event\nJoin us to find out more about Registered Nurse & Trainee Nursing Associate apprenticeships \n09:00 – 09:30 – Tea and Registration \n09:30 – 10:30 – Open University \n10:30 – 11:00 – Questions for Open University \n11:00 – 12:00 – Southampton Solent University (SSU) \n12:00 – 12:30 – Questions for SSU \n12:30 – 13:00 – Network opportunity \nLocation:\nSouthern House\, \nOtterbourne\, \nSO21 2RU \nMain contact:\nName: Annemarie Lewis \nEmail: Annemarie.lewis@hee.nhs.uk \nPhone: 01962 718456 \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/apprenticeship-information-event/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190624T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190624T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131541
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Spirometry
DESCRIPTION:Wessex LMCs Ltd LEaD Account event\nMonday 24th June 2019 at Wessex LMCs\nTimes: 09:30-16:00 \nFood is provided at this event. \n  \nSpeakers: \nMrs Maggie Freer \nMrs Kerry Woodward \n9:15 – 9:30am coffee and registration 9:30 – 16:00 training \n  \nA one day introductory course suitable for new Practice Nurses and HCAs\nAims: \n\nProvide an overview of what is involved in providing a wuality assured spirometry service in general practice.\nTo understand the role of spirometry in the diagnoses and monitoring of respiratory diseases.\nTo demonstrate competency in the safe practice of performing spirometry procedures.\nProvide a foundation to access accredited training.\n\n  \nLearning outcomes: \n\nOn completion of this one day course and with support from mentor in practice the health care professional should:\nUnderstand the importance of calibration\, maintenance and cleaning of spirometry equipment.\nBe able to identify absolute and relative contraindications to performing spirometry.\nAdvise patient on preparation and correct technique for the procedure and obtaining informed consent.\nBe aware of patient safety throughout the procedure and when to obtain help.\nUnderstand and define the common terminology used for spirometry.\nBe able to obtain technically acceptable and reproducible measurements.\nBe able to recognise errors on the spirometry traces.\nUnderstand the role of post bronchodilator spirometry and reversibility testing.\n\nYOU WILL NEED TO COMPLETE THE PRE-COURSE WORK BEFORE YOU ATTEND THE TRAINING DAY. \n  \nFurther information about the pre-course work can be found via the following link: \nhttps://www.wessexlmcs.com/events/8265 \n  \nPricing: \nAll GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in the Wessex LMC’s catchment area: £130.00 \nNon-members: £200 \nBath and North East Spmerset Practices NON GPs ONLY: £0 \n  \nIf you would like to book your place onto this course\, please click here.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-spirometry/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181015T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131541
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Spirometry in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:A One Day Introductory Course suitable for new Practice Nurses and HCAs.\nAims \n\nProvide an overview of what is involved in providing a quality assured spirometry service in general practice\nTo understand the role of spirometry in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases\nTo demonstrate competency in the safe practice of performing spirometry procedures\nProvide a foundation to access accredited training\n\nLearning Outcomes \nOn completion of this one day course and with support from mentor in practice the health care professional should: \n\nUnderstand the importance of calibration\, maintenance and cleaning of spirometry equipment\nBe able to identify absolute and relative contraindications to performing spirometry\nAdvise patient on preparation and correct technique for the procedure and obtaining informed consent\nBe aware of patient safety throughout the procedure and when to obtain help\nUnderstand and define the common terminology used for spirometry\nBe able to obtain technically acceptable and reproducible measurements\nBe able to recognise errors on the spirometry traces\nUnderstand the role of post bronchodilator spirometry and reversibility testing\n\nPre Course Work\n\nLook at your practice spirometry equipment\, what make is your spirometer?\nFamiliarise yourself with your practice protocols for maintaining\, fault reporting\, cleaning and calibration of the spirometer\nObserve a spirometry procedure and have a go if you have never done this before\nDownload and read ‘A Guide to Performing Quality Assured Diagnostic Spirometry’ (attached)\n\nIf an HCA attends\, he/she must have a named mentor \n** This course does not include interpretation of spirometry traces ** \nPLEASE BRING YOUR SPIROMETER WITH YOU\nDownloads\n\n spirometry_e-guide_1-5-13_0.pdf\n\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/introduction-to-spirometry-in-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180817T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131541
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Phlebotomy for HCAs & Practice Nurses
DESCRIPTION:Wessex LMCs Ltd LEaD Account event\nThursday 11 October 2018 at Chawton Park Surgery\n  \nThis is an all day event. \nTimes: 09:15 – 16:00 \nFood is provided at this event. \nSpeakers\nMr Roger Hoke \n9.15-9.30am coffee & registration                   9.30am – 4pm       training day \nPhlebotomy Training Course for HCAs and New Practice Nurses\nThis one day course is for Health Care Assistants or nurses new to General Practice who will be undertaking phlebotomy within their role. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects including demonstration and practice on training arms and pads. \nThis course will provide a certificate of attendance\, competency work book for completion with observed practice and mentorship in practice and phlebotomy guidelines. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the session all attendees should be able to: \n\nObtain a basic venous blood sample under appropriate supervision.\nPerform phlebotomy to a National Occupational Standard – NPSA  SPN 14 – Obtaining a Venous Blood Sample.\nDemonstrate safe practice reducing the potential for sample errors and needle stick injury.\n\nCourse Content\n\nHealth & Safety / current legislation\nEquipment  including :Vacuum systems / winged collection sets / blood sample tubes / tourniquets\nOrder of Draw when obtaining samples\nPre-analytical errors\nTechnique including:Locating difficult veins / problem solving\nStorage and Transportation of samples\nBlood Cultures & Aseptic Technique\n\nResources for all delegates\nRoger Hoke (Trainer) has published a new individual “working portfolio” to be distributed to all the delegates attending the course alongside the fantastic text book he has written. \nThis additional resource allows the delegate to have a documented record of their competencies and training courses and evidence of learning through sign of competencies / quality assurance which are linked to the national framework. \nThe Portfolios have been kite marked by NAPP (National Association of Phlebotomy Physicians ) \nLocation details\nChawton Park Surgery\nChawton Park Surgery\, Chawton Park Road\, Alton\, GU34 1RJ \nIs the training accessible to wheelchairs? Yes \nMain contact\nName: Giselle Thornton \nEmail: giselle.thornton@wessexlmcs.org.uk \nPhone: 02380253874 \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 the website link below for booking details: \nCost \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll GPs and members of staff working within GP practices in the Wessex LMCs’ catchment area.\n£125.00\n\n\nNon-members\n£250.00\n\n\nBaNES practices ONLY\n£0.00\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/introduction-to-phlebotomy-for-hcas-practice-nurses/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180704T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180704T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131541
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SUMMARY:Wound Care Half-day Update
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nMs Denise Woodd \n9.15-9.30 coffee and registration.         9.30-1pm training Session \nWound Care Half-day Update\nAn interactive session to explore\, update skills and increase knowledge in managing wounds and why wounds don’t heal  in Primary Care. \nThe session will also include a workshop to explore correct dressing selection and using the local wound formulary \nThis session is aimed at practice nurses. However\, HCAs can also attend if they are already experienced in this area of their work \nContent: \n\nTo understand the main elements of describing/assessing wounds accurately in a standardised way\nTo explore the major barriers to wound healing within the wound bed eg. Infection\, Biofilm\, excessive exudate\nTo consider skin care in relation to wounds\nTo increase awareness of the local formulary and the products included\nTo recognise the main grouping of dressings and indications for which types of dressings may be suitable for types of wounds\nOpportunity to discuss the issues of wound care in the GP practice\n\nLocation details\nBranksomewood Healthcare Centre\nBranksomewood Road\, Fleet\, GU51 4JX \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/wound-care-half-day-update-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180625T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131541
CREATED:20230601T142809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142809Z
UID:10000147-1529918100-1529942400@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Spirometry in Primary Care ( Dorset)
DESCRIPTION:Monday 25 June 2018\nViews: 39 \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 Training Day \nIntroduction to Spirometry in Primary Care\na One Day Introductory Course suitable for new Practice Nurses and HCAs. \nAims \n\nProvide an overview of what is involved in providing a quality assured spirometry service in general practice\nTo understand the role of spirometry in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases\nTo demonstrate competency in the safe practice of performing spirometry procedures\nProvide a foundation to access accredited training\n\nLearning Outcomes \nOn completion of this one day course and with support from mentor in practice the health care professional should: \n\nUnderstand the importance of calibration\, maintenance and cleaning of spirometry equipment\nBe able to identify absolute and relative contraindications to performing spirometry\nAdvise patient on preparation and correct technique for the procedure and obtaining informed consent\nBe aware of patient safety throughout the procedure and when to obtain help\nUnderstand and define the common terminology used for spirometry\nBe able to obtain technically acceptable and reproducible measurements\nBe able to recognise errors on the spirometry traces\nUnderstand the role of post bronchodilator spirometry and reversibility testing\n\nPre Course Work\n\nLook at your practice spirometry equipment\, what make is your spirometer?\nFamiliarise yourself with your practice protocols for maintaining\, fault reporting\, cleaning and calibration of the spirometer\nObserve a spirometry procedure and have a go if you have never done this before\nDownload and read ‘A Guide to Performing Quality Assured Diagnostic Spirometry’ (attached)\n\nIf an HCA attends\, he/she must have a named mentor \n** This course does not include interpretation of spirometry traces ** \nPLEASE BRING YOUR SPIROMETER WITH YOU\nDownloads\n\n spirometry_e-guide_1-5-13_0.pdf\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-spirometry-in-primary-care-dorset/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180621T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131541
CREATED:20230601T142525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142525Z
UID:10000068-1529589600-1529598600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Verification of Expected Death (VoED)
DESCRIPTION:This workshop meets the principles stated by the NMC for verification of death. It is therefore suitable for all Registered Nurses from community\, care home or hospital setting.It commences with identifying patients who are at the end of their life\, recognising the dying phase and the use of appropriate and compassionate communication around end of life. The second part of the workshop is evidence-based and ensures participants can demonstrate the knowledge and competencies to correctly verify an expected death.\nAttendance on the course will achieve the following learning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the role of the Registered Nurse in Verification of Death and the conditions set by the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) when undertaking this role\nIdentify the circumstances when it would be appropriate and helpful for a Registered Nurse to be able to fulfil this role\nDifferentiate between verification and certification of death\nOutline the differences between expected death and other patterns of dying\nList the accepted clinical signs of death\nDemonstrate competency in carrying out the clinical observations required to correctly verify death\nIdentify the documentation that needs to be completed before\, during and after verification of expected death\, according to local policy\n\nVenue: Hammick House\, Poundbury\, Dorchester \nCost: £50\n \nPlease download the Weldmar Education Booking Form (Word 446kb) \nEducation Programme 2018 v2
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/verification-of-expected-death-voed-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142804Z
UID:10000144-1529486100-1529510400@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Skin and Wound Care
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nMs Denise Woodd \n9.15 – 9.30 coffee and registration              9.30 – 4pm training \n  \nSkin and Wound Care\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\nHighcliffe Medical Centre\nHighcliffe Medical Centre\, 248 Lymington Road\, Highcliffe\, BH23 5ET \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-2/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180423T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180423T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142651Z
UID:10000112-1524474900-1524499200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Spirometry in Primary Care ( BaNES/Wiltshire/Swindon)
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nFood is provided at this event. \n9.15 – 9.30am Coffee and Registration      9.30am – 4pm Training Day (please bring a packed lunch) \nIntroduction to Spirometry in Primary Care\na One Day Introductory Course suitable for new Practice Nurses and HCAs.\nAims\n\nProvide an overview of what is involved in providing a quality assured spirometry service in general practice\nTo understand the role of spirometry in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases\nTo demonstrate competency in the safe practice of performing spirometry procedures\nProvide a foundation to access accredited training\n\nLearning Outcomes\nOn completion of this one day course and with support from mentor in practice the health care professional should: \n\nUnderstand the importance of calibration\, maintenance and cleaning of spirometry equipment\nBe able to identify absolute and relative contraindications to performing spirometry\nAdvise patient on preparation and correct technique for the procedure and obtaining informed consent\nBe aware of patient safety throughout the procedure and when to obtain help\nUnderstand and define the common terminology used for spirometry\nBe able to obtain technically acceptable and reproducible measurements\nBe able to recognise errors on the spirometry traces\nUnderstand the role of post bronchodilator spirometry and reversibility testing\n\nPre Course Work\n\nLook at your practice spirometry equipment\, what make is your spirometer?\nFamiliarise yourself with your practice protocols for maintaining\, fault reporting\, cleaning and calibration of the spirometer\nObserve a spirometry procedure and have a go if you have never done this before\nDownload and read ‘A Guide to Performing Quality Assured Diagnostic Spirometry’ (attached)\n\n  \nIf an HCA attends\, he/she must have a named mentor \n** This course does not include interpretation of spirometry traces ** \nPLEASE BRING YOUR SPIROMETER WITH YOU\nDownloads\n\n spirometry_e-guide_1-5-13_0.pdf\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-spirometry-in-primary-care-banes-wiltshire-swindon/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180418T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142644Z
UID:10000108-1524042900-1524067200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Skin and Wound Care
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 18 April 2018 at Chawton Park Surgery\nViews: 85 \nThis is an all day event. \nTimes: 09:15 – 16:00 \nFood is provided at this event. \nSpeakers\nMs Denise Woodd \n9.15 – 9.30 coffee and registration              9.30 – 4pm training \nSkin and Wound Care\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\nChawton Park Surgery\nChawton Park Surgery\, Chawton Park Road\, Alton\, GU34 1RJ \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.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/skin-and-wound-care/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180320T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180320T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142627Z
UID:10000099-1521537300-1521561600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Phlebotomy for HCAs & Practice Nurses (Dorset)
DESCRIPTION:This one day course is for Health Care Assistants or nurses new to General Practice who will be undertaking phlebotomy within their role. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects including demonstration and practice on training arms and pads. \nThis course will provide a certificate of attendance\, competency work book for completion with observed practice and mentorship in practice and phlebotomy guidelines. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the session all attendees should be able to: \n\nObtain a basic venous blood sample under appropriate supervision.\nPerform phlebotomy to a National Occupational Standard – NPSA  SPN 14 – Obtaining a Venous Blood Sample.\nDemonstrate safe practice reducing the potential for sample errors and needle stick injury.\n\nCourse Content\n\nHealth & Safety / current legislation\nEquipment  including :Vacuum systems / winged collection sets / blood sample tubes / tourniquets\nOrder of Draw when obtaining samples\nPre-analytical errors\nTechnique including:Locating difficult veins / problem solving\nStorage and Transportation of samples\nBlood Cultures & Aseptic Technique\n\nResources for all delegates\nRoger Hoke (Trainer) has published a new individual “working portfolio” to be distributed to all the delegates attending the course alongside the fantastic text book he has written. \nThis additional resource allows the delegate to have a documented record of their competencies and training courses and evidence of learning through sign of competencies / quality assurance which are linked to the national framework. \nThe Portfolios have been kite marked by NAPP (National Association of Phlebotomy Physicians ) \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-phlebotomy-for-hcas-practice-nurses-dorset/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180314T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142611Z
UID:10000094-1521018900-1521032400@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wound Care Half-day Update
DESCRIPTION:An interactive session to explore\, update skills and increase knowledge in managing wounds and why wounds don’t heal  in Primary Care. \nThe session will also include a workshop to explore correct dressing selection and using the local wound formulary \nThis session is aimed at practice nurses. However\, HCAs can also attend if they are already experienced in this area of their work \nContent:\n\nTo understand the main elements of describing/assessing wounds accurately in a standardised way\nTo explore the major barriers to wound healing within the wound bed eg. Infection\, Biofilm\, excessive exudate\nTo consider skin care in relation to wounds\nTo increase awareness of the local formulary and the products included\nTo recognise the main grouping of dressings and indications for which types of dressings may be suitable for types of wounds\nOpportunity to discuss the issues of wound care in the GP practice\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/wound-care-half-day-update/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142927Z
UID:10000183-1516867200-1516899600@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Introduction to Phlebotomy for HCAs & Practice Nurses (Hants)
DESCRIPTION:Speakers\nMr Roger Hoke \n9.15-9.30am coffee & registration                   9.30am – 4pm       training day \nThis one day course is for Health Care Assistants or nurses new to General Practice who will be undertaking phlebotomy within their role. It covers both theoretical and practical aspects including demonstration and practice on training arms and pads. \nThis course will provide a certificate of attendance\, competency work book for completion with observed practice and mentorship in practice and phlebotomy guidelines. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the session all attendees should be able to: \n\nObtain a basic venous blood sample under appropriate supervision.\nPerform phlebotomy to a National Occupational Standard – NPSA  SPN 14 – Obtaining a Venous Blood Sample.\nDemonstrate safe practice reducing the potential for sample errors and needle stick injury.\n\nCourse Content\n\nHealth & Safety / current legislation\nEquipment  including :Vacuum systems / winged collection sets / blood sample tubes / tourniquets\nOrder of Draw when obtaining samples\nPre-analytical errors\nTechnique including:Locating difficult veins / problem solving\nStorage and Transportation of samples\nBlood Cultures & Aseptic Technique\n\nResources for all delegates\nRoger Hoke (Trainer) has published a new individual “working portfolio” to be distributed to all the delegates attending the course alongside the fantastic text book he has written. \nThis additional resource allows the delegate to have a documented record of their competencies and training courses and evidence of learning through sign of competencies / quality assurance which are linked to the national framework. \nThe Portfolios have been kite marked by NAPP (National Association of Phlebotomy Physicians ) \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-phlebotomy-for-hcas-practice-nurses-hants/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171109T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142348Z
UID:10000043-1510218900-1510243200@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Phlebotomy Training Course for HCAs and new Practice Nurses
DESCRIPTION:Please see website link below for further information.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/phlebotomy-training-course-for-hcas-and-new-practice-nurses/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171108T094500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142347Z
UID:10000042-1510134300-1510156800@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Principles of Infection Control for GPNs and HCAs
DESCRIPTION:Please click website link below for further details.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/principles-of-infection-control-for-gpns-and-hcas/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20171106T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20171106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T131542
CREATED:20230601T142347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230601T142347Z
UID:10000041-1509959700-1509984000@primarycaredorset.co.uk
SUMMARY:Spirometry in Primary Care
DESCRIPTION:Please see event link below for further details.
URL:https://primarycaredorset.co.uk/event/spirometry-in-primary-care/
CATEGORIES:All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>HCA Training|All Primary Care Healthcare Staff>Nurse Training
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