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Commissioned by South Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) this is a FREE training programme for people who have or may encounter bereavement as part of their role.
Open to individuals who work in South Worcestershire this is an introductory one-day training programme that will provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to make sense of the process of bereavement.
The training also introduces delegates to developing confidence in difficult situations and starting conversations about bereavement.
All previous pragrammes have been fully booked so early booking is essential.
There are four training dates planned for the remainder of 2013.
Thursday 23rd May 2013
Thursday 25th July 2013
Thursday 26th September 2013
Monday 25th November 2013
FREE course open to all grades of health care staff working for residential and nursing care homes and domiciliary care agencies within the South Worcestershire area, who are delivering key end of life services, i.e. Rapid Access to Carers at End of Life service (RACE). Please note that similar education and training programmes for organisations outside South Worcestershire can be arranged. Please contact us for details of how we can support your education and training needs.
Download flyer and application form here
Download our flyer for a full list of dates and times available for a 3 hour workshop on Understanding the Liverpool Care Pathway.
Places are charged at £30.00 per person. Please make all cheques payable to St Richard's Hospice. Confirmation of payment details must be received with applications in order to secure a place.
In order to book a place, please complete and return the application form to the Education Administrator - email education@strichards.org.uk.
All queries for these courses should be directed to the Clinical Practice Facilitator, Pip Nicholson, on 01905 763963 or email clinicalpracticefacilitator@strichards.org.uk.
Principles of Evidence Based Palliative and End of Life Care
PDHS 2082 and PDHS 3082 in partnership with the University of Worcester
This accredited education programme is relevant for all registered healthcare professionals looking to develop their specialist knowledge and skills in Palliative and End of Life care. The programme is particularly relevant for healthcare professionals who regularly care for patients nearing, or at, end of life where personal learning and appreciation of the assessment and management of patients and those close to them would be of benefit.
The programme is offered at academic level 5 and level 6.
Further information can be found here.
Please contact Pip Nicholson, Clinical Practice facilitator at PNicholson@strichards.org.uk
Programme costs can be found here (page 17).
To apply and register for the course with the Hospice please use this form.
Holistic Assessment and Skills: Practice in Palliative Care
PDHS 3083
This accredited education programme is relevant for healthcare professionals who are seeking to extend the breadth and depth of their knowledge and skills in palliative and End-of-Life care. The programme explores the appropriateness of holistic palliative care service provision and care for individual patients, taking into account their personal needs and preferences.
The programme is offered at academic level 6.
Further information can be found here.
Programme costs can be found here (page 17).
To apply and register for the course with the Hospice please use this form.
Masters Level Learning in Palliative Care
PDHS4080 Managing Palliative and End of Life Care
PDHS4081 Advanced symptom control in Palliative and End of Life Care
PDHS4082 Psychosocial issues in Palliative and End of Life Care
PDHS4083 Advanced Communication Skills in Palliative and End of Life Care
At present we support Masters Level learning through the MSc offered through the Institute of Health and Society at the University of Worcester.
More details can be found here.
For more information please contact: B.nyatanga@worc.ac.uk
NEW Work-based Foundation degree double module
An Introduction to palliative care for health and social care support workers working in clinical practice settings which provide palliative and end of life care.
Further details about these modules can be found here.
As a graduate from a foundation degree you will have many different options. You may decide to continue with your current studies to achieve a full honours degree, go on to further professional qualifications, or use the foundation degree to change careers or further your current career. These modules can be taken as stand-alone modules or as part of the full Foundation Degree at the University of Worcester.
Why do a Foundation Degree?
It may be that you already have a great deal of knowledge of your profession and are looking to formalise that knowledge into a qualification, or it may be that on leaving school you are not sure that a full honours degree is for you. Whatever your personal situation, there are several reasons why you might opt for a foundation degree.
It's a great place to start - once you've started a foundation degree you may find yourself wondering why you hadn't thought about taking qualifications before; you may decide to take an extra year and achieve a full honours degree or you may want to explore other types or levels of qualification.
These courses may interest those involved in patients with end of life and palliative care needs, the frail, the elderly and those experiencing any kind of loss.
Communication and Listening Skills – an introduction:
This is a 1 day course, which can be a stand-alone study day, or as a precursor to the developing your skills programme
Advancing Communication and Listening Skills
This is a 3 day course (split over 3 weeks) aims to extend you knowledge and skills to a deeper level.
Both programmes will explore how we connect successfully and unsuccessfully and what skills and awareness we focus on to achieve effective communication. They are also an introduction to listening effectively and responding appropriately to people who are experiencing grief, especially those who are dying and the bereaved. Both programmes involve theory and practice.
For more information click here.
For the cost of each course click here (page 17).
Confirmation (Verification) of expected Death
This half-day workshop is delivered at St. Richard's Hospice but can also be delivered directly in your organisation if there are sufficient numbers to make it more cost-effective for you.
The workshop probides learning and practice activities that maintain and develop your competence and performance in the confirmation (verification) of expected death. The workshop also examines and explains your accountability when performing this role.
The workshop also focuses on recognising the clinical signs of death and understanding the principles of the physical examination undertaken.
For further information about the learning outcomes click here.
For information regarding programme delivery please contact the Course Lead: Pip Nicholson, Clinical Practice Facilitator at: clinicalpracticefacilitator@strichards.org.uk
Syringe Driver training
This half-day workshop provides is delivered at St. Richard's Hospice but can also be delivered directly in your organisation if there are sufficient numbers to make it more cost-effective for you.
We provide education and training for a range of syringe drivers that are in use.
The education and training we provide is focused on maintaining knowledge and skills previously learnt as well introducing new knowledge and skills for clinicians looking to expand their range of practice competences.
The range of syringe drivers we cover are:
McKinley Syringe Driver and the MS 26 Syringe Driver
The workshop covers a range of knowledge and skills development and these can be found by clicking here.
For more information contact Pip Nichiolson, Clinical Practice Facilitator at:
clinicalpracticefacilitator@strichards.org.uk
To register for a place please REGISTER NOW.
This education programme is aimed at senior health care professionals from across the local health economy who manage and care for patients in the end of life arena.
Each course provides an overview of the communication literature which includes;
The evidence base for training
The structure of an interview/consultation
Review of the skills that enhance communication with patients and behaviours that may block it.
The course also addresses the issues that challenge clinicians in their everyday practice.
Facilitated by approved and accredited trainers from the national Advanced Communication Skills Training Programme (Connected) the programme has been developed in line with a number of national initiatives.
Examples of course content
■ Breaking significant news
■ Handling difficult questions
■ Working with strong emotions such as anger, anxiety and depression.
■ Managing denial/collusion
■ Working with colleagues
Further details available from:
Robert Standfield,
Head of Education,
St Richard’s Hospice
Headofeducation@strichards.org.uk
NEW for 2013
A 1 day introductory course.
Previously only available to St. Richard's Hospice staff the Family Support and Education Department have now adapted and developed an intensive Loss & Grief Support education programme aimed it those people whose work centres around patients and families.
The aim of the programme is to enable the participants to develop focused knowledge, skills, self-awareness and confidence to offer effective support pre and post death.
We welcome applications from preople who would like to review and refresh their skills.
A flyer is attached for information.
The intensity of the programme and our duty of care may require an assessment for admission onto the programme to ensure good mental health and you may be contacted by a team member. If you have previously completed the Hospice delivered Listening Skills courses, Parts 1 and 2 (previously called Basic and Advanced Listening Skills courses) then this may not be necessary..
The course date is specified on the flyer.
Course fees include a buffet lunch. (Please advise us of any specific dietary requirements when registering).
A 2 day course (Tuesday 25th June & Tuesday 9th July 2013) is also available that builds upon the skills and knowledge from the introductory course and relates learning to practice.
More details can be found here.
This is a practical workshop with the opportunity to make effective cold mix skin care products that will really make a difference for our clients who have cancer or are receiving palliative care.
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