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Most of the education we offer is free; see current newsletter below for dates.

For further information or to book places e-mail eolceducation@nhft.nhs.uk or telephone 0300 0271260

The Team welcome the opportunity to deliver commissioned education to individual organisations, whether it be from the list of topics on the newsletter or bespoke sessions designed to meet specific needs. See our prospectus below for more information. 

Our courses

This interactive day encompasses both device training and information regarding symptom assessment, management, and drug calculations.

Workshop learning outcomes:

  • Have the knowledge and understanding of how the CME/BD T34 syringe Pump is to be used safely and effectively within the clinical area.
  • Demonstrate the skills required to safely start up, monitor and close down the device in order to use the CME/BD T34 syringe pump effectively in the clinical area.
  • Demonstrate the importance of communication with regards to the side effects of commonly used drugs and interventions at end of life, including the use of a syringe pump.
  • Explain the relevance of assessment skills with regards to effective symptom management.
  • Discuss the importance of non-pharmacological treatments within symptom management.
  • Apply the concepts of dose titration and calculation to the use of commonly used drugs at the end of life.

 

Suitable for:

Registered nurses working in health & social care at a cost of £145 per person.

“Great to have opportunity to ask questions and hear experiences of patients/nurses.” (Registered Nurse)

This 3 hour session is for Registered Nurses who have completed the full day syringe pump training and require a refresher to maintain competence.

Workshop learning outcomes:

  • Have the knowledge and understanding of how the CME/BD T34 syringe pump is to be used safely and effectively within the clinical area.
  • Demonstrate the skills required to safely start up, monitor and close down the device in order to use the CME/BD T34 syringe pump effectively in the clinical area.

 

Suitable for:

Registered nurses working in health and social care who have completed the full day CME/BD T34 Syringe Pump Training at a cost of £80 per person.

“Excellent refresh skills learnt from previous training”. (Registered Nurse)

Advance Care Planning (ACP) is seen as a key enabler to achieving high quality end of life care.   It can give people the opportunity to plan for their future care.   Planning in advance can help guide others to make the best decisions about a person’s care, if the person loses mental capacity or can no longer communicate.   As ACP use increases, it is imperative that we have the knowledge and skills to facilitate an individual’s end of life wishes, therefore we are pleased to offer this practically focused ACP education.

Workshop learning outcomes

  • Have an understanding of the background and context of ACP, and of the Northamptonshire ACP booklet
  • Define the principles of ACP under the terms of the Mental Capacity Act (2005)
  • Explain the importance of one’s role in the ACP process
  • Demonstrate the communication skills required in order to help initiate ACP

Suitable for: 

Staff working in health and social care, charged at £45 per person.

“I will bring in practice the ACP and I am now confident to support our patients/residents in completing it.”  (Nursing Home Support Worker)

The Practice Development Team are qualified to teach this nationally recognised Sage & Thyme communication skills training. This model for training health and social care staff aims to teach the core skills of dealing with people in distress to meet the Level 1 skills requirement – NICE Guidance (2004).

Workshop learning outcomes

  • Recognise psychological distress and give general emotional support
  • Communicate honestly and compassionately
  • Recognise when they have reached the boundary of their competence

Suitable for: 

Staff working in health and social care at a cost of £90 per person.

As a result of the SAGE & THYME training, I will empathically communicate with patients, and use the model to determine their needs. (Nursing Student)

This course has been developed in collaboration with the internationally recognised Maguire Communication Skills Training Unit. This one day Enhanced Communication Skills course, (level two), is for Registered professionals who have already completed SAGE & THYME Communication Skills and covers key communication skills and behaviours within an evidence based structure ‘ENGAGE’.

Workshop Learning Outcomes:

  • Discuss the importance of person-centred communication in health & social care.
  • Identify the challenges in communicating with others.
  • Recognise the barriers to effective communication.
  • Describe the ENGAGE structure: a person centred model of communication.
  • Identify the importance of working with the person’s cues.
  • Describe the key communication skills necessary for person-centred communication.

 

This full day workshop is charged at £120.

I feel I can improve and change my communication using the ENGAGE structure. (Registered Nurse)

This course is co-designed for newly registered nurses or for those new to palliative and end of life care. This highly interactive course aims to equip learners with sustainable skills, knowledge and behaviours; enabling them to feel confident and supported to deliver high quality care. The course is delivered virtually over seven 2-hour workshops.

Workshop learning outcomes:

  • Understand the elements of proactive identification of people coming towards the end of their life and the supportive tools available.
  • Have a working knowledge of the principles of Advanced Care Planning, national policy and legislation, local resources, how to implement ACP and the associated communication skills.
  • Understand how to assess and manage key symptoms in last days, anticipatory prescribing, and communication regarding symptoms.
  • Level one communication skills training by attending the Sage & Thyme communication skills course.
  • To consider the national 5 priorities for care and the application to practice.
  • To understand the roles within end of life care and how to refer to appropriate services in Northamptonshire.
  • Understand the importance of caring for one’s self.

Total cost to attend these 4 x 2 hour workshops is £180. 

“I had very little knowledge prior to this course and although I still have a lot to look into and implement in my practice, I now have a much broader knowledge on caring for a dying person.”   (Community Nurse)

This course is designed for registered professionals wishing to update their knowledge and skills in key aspects of the care of adults coming towards the end of life. Using the latest research, this course aims to equip learners with sustainable skills, knowledge, and behaviours; enabling them to feel confident and supported to deliver high quality care. The course is delivered virtually over four 2-hour workshops. Each workshop will have key themes.

Workshop learning outcomes:

  • Be aware of proactive identification of adults coming towards the end of their life and the supportive tools available.
  • Have an understanding of how the haematological picture may contribute to prognostication.
  • Understand the principles of Advance Care Planning, national policy and legislation. Have a working knowledge of how to implement ACP and initiate conversations.
  • Be able to discuss making every contact count using holistic assessment.
  • Have a working knowledge of drug calculations and pain management.
  • Understand neurological pain and patients with renal failure.
  • Discuss the need for assessment and management of symptoms towards the end of life.
  • Understand the potential impact the death of an individual has on relatives and staff by discussing Grief and Bereavement.

 

This half day workshop is charged at £80 per learner.

“I will feel more confident in looking after EOL patients and signs and symptoms to look for. I now appreciate more the importance of Advance Care Planning and will be more confident in discussing patient condition with doctors and Palliative team. “  (Registered Nurse)

This one day in-person study day is designed and delivered by Specialist Palliative Care AHPs, for AHPs across Northamptonshire to explore the principles of palliative care and end of life care.   It aims to build confidence in supporting those with a palliative diagnosis, such as degenerative neurological and cardiorespiratory conditions and to enable you to take these skills and knowledge into to your area of practice.

Outline of the day:

  • What is Palliative and End of Life Care?
  • Palliative Care Services in Northamptonshire
  • Rehabilitative Palliative Care
  • Advance Care Planning and Communication Skills
  • AHP role in the last days of life

 

Places cost £120 per person.

I thought the course was well organised and well delivered.  I feel more confident undertaking consultation with distressed patients and managing expectations regarding available services.’ (Allied Health Professional)

Support workers play a vital role in caring for people in the last days of their lives. This one day workshop aims to provide the knowledge and skills to assist staff to fulfil this role with confidence.

Workshop learning outcomes:

  • Understand the definition of end of life care and its associated demographics.
  • Use active listening skills to support individuals and those important to them.
  • Respond sensitively to questions and concerns relating to Advance Care Planning and refer to an appropriate member of the care team where appropriate.
  • State which agencies and teams may be involved in the care and support of the dying person and those important to them.
  • Recognise that a person may die within the next few hours or days.
  • Describe, recognise and help to monitor symptoms and the effectiveness of symptom management interventions.
  • Respect the needs of those important to the dying person.
  • Be aware of local and national policies shaping the delivery of end of life care, including the 5 priorities for care of the dying person.
  • Understand the potential impact the death of an individual may have on own feelings, making good use of the support available to support self and colleagues.

Learn good practice and improvement in care for end of life and making sure I deliver care according to the patient’s wishes. (Health Care Support Worker)

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