Saint Catherine's Hospice

Education

Details of forthcoming courses in 2007

Contact Trish Atkinson at the Hospice on 01723 356022 or Fax 01723 501714
trish.atkinson@st-catherineshospice.org.uk

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Jan - Apr

Thursday
3rd March
2 days £125

Advanced Communication Skills A 2 day workshop for all health professionals who wish to improve thier assessment and communication skills. Based on the acclaimed method pioneered by the late Professor Peter Maguire.

Monday 7th April Friday 11th April Tuesday 22nd April (plus 6 further study days) £225.

Qualified Course 1st Week Accredited by Teeside University and affords 20 CAT points. The theory week covers aspects of palliative care and is followed by placements and study days - 22 days in total. Sponsored by Help the Hospices.

commencing: Monday 14th April
Monday 21st April
Monday 28th April

HCA/AUX Course - 5 weeks (evenings) For Nursing Home Staff
Tuesday 15th April 2pm - 3.30pm at SGH-HTMS Syringe Drivers Aimed at all registered nurses and interested Doctors/AHP's who need an update on using the MS16A syringe driver. The 2 hour session will cover guidelines and run through the NEW UPDATED package (designed by task force representing PCT, the acute trust and Saint Catherine's Hospice). It is the perfect environment to troubleshoot and to practice setting up a syringe driver.

May - Aug
Date TBC 'Roadshow' Lunch at Whitby Practice Training Rooms An opportunity to discuss case scenarios illustrating any dilemmas that may have been faced. Aimed at any member of Primary Care Team. Organiser : Dr Julian Fester.
Monday 12th May Monday 19th May HCA/Aux Course - 5 weeks (evening)  
Thursday 22nd May £18 (inc lunch)
12 noon - 1.30pm
Book all 4 - only pay for 3
'Masterclass' in Sympton Control First of 4 sessions will be looking at principles of sympton management through case studies.
Monday 9th June Mental Capacity Act - Lunchtime Learning A lunchtime meeting aimed at a multi professional audience, summarising the main changes that the act will enforce. The application to clinical practice will be simulated through the use of case histories.
Tuesday 10th June Tuesday 24th June GP Out of Hours Evening  

Wednesday 11th June
Half day, £25. 12noon-4pm
(inc. lunch)

Lymphoedema Half day session aimed at professional carers, wishing to learn more about the management of grossly swollen limbs.
Tuesday 24th June Syringe Drivers Aimed at all registered nurses and interested doctors/AHP's who need an update on using the MS16A syring driver.

Wednesday 25th June
Education Room Malton Practice

'Roadshow' Malton An opportunity to discuss case scenarios illustrating any dilemmas that may have been faced. Aimed at any member of Primary Care Team. Organiser : Dr Longworth
Wednesday 2nd July Thursday 3rd July
2 days, £125
Advanced Communication A 2 day workshop for all health professional who wish to improve their assessment skills. Based on the acclaimed method pioneered by the late Professor Peter Maguire.

Thursday 3rd July
£25
9am - 12 noon
(inc lunch)

Spirituality A morning session looking at how we can explore this difficult concept with patients.

Thursday 10th July
£25
9am - 12 noon
(inc lunch)

Nursing Home Meeting Details to follow

Tuesday 5th August
1pm - 4pm - £25

'What to do, what to say' An afternoon programme for reception staff. The programme will cover : listening skills, challenging situations and supporting distressed individuals.

Sep - Dec

Tuesday 2nd Sept
Half Day £25
12 noon - 4pm
(inc lunch)

Lymphoedema Half day session aimed at professional carers, wishing to learn more about the management of grossly swollen limbs
Thursday 11th Sept
£18 (inc lunch)
12 noon - 1.30pm
Book all 4 - only pay for 3
'Masterclass' in Sympton Control 2nd of 4 sessions will be looking at the principles of pain control though case studies
Tuesday 14th Wednesday 15th October
2 days, £TBC
RSM Conference Palliative Care Palliative Care in 3D - 'Diversity, Dilemmas and difficulties'. The aim of the conference is to both update and challenge and will be of interest to all health care professional working in the field of palliative care; both generalists and specialists.
Thursday 20th
Friday 21st November
Advanced Communication Skills A 2 day workshop for all health professionals who wish to improve their assessment and communication skills. Based on the acclaimed method pioneered by the late Professor Peter Maguire.
Thursday 13th Nov
£18 (inc lunch)
12 noon - 1.30pm
Book all 4 - only pay for 3
'Masterclass' in Sympton Control 3rd of 4 sessions will be looking at the principles of pain control though case studies

Thursday 27th
Friday 28th Nov
£125

'Working with Grief' This 2 day course will prove invaluable for ANY staff working with bereaved people
Thursday 4th Dec
Half day £25
8.45 am - 12.30pm (inc lunch)
Lymphoedema Half day session aimed at professional carers, wishing to learn more about the management of grossly swollen limbs
Thursday 11th Dec £18 (inc lunch)
12 noon - 1.30pm
Book all 4 - only pay for 3
'Masterclass' in Sympton Control 4th of 4 sessions will be looking at the principles of pain control though case studies