Palliative Care Education / Training Calendar

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* S&T Communication SkillsS&T Communication Skills

Time: 9:30 am

SAGE & THYME Online Communication Skills workshops support all clinical and non-clinical staff in using the evidence based skills required to provide person-centred support to people with emotional concerns or worries. Using a memorable structure each 2 hour 45 minutes online workshop reminds staff how to listen, and how to respond to distress in a way which empowers the patient. The workshops discourage staff from ‘fixing’ and demonstrate how to work with the patient’s own ideas and solutions first. Each workshop uses a mixture of small group work, lectures and videos. To register for a SAGE & THYME workshop participants must: Work in Health or Social Care (for example work in a Hospital, Health and Social Care Partnership, Care Home or Hospice setting) and have individual access to a PC/Laptop/Tablet with a camera and microphone for the full duration of the workshop. Smartphones are not suitable. One person per device. Click this link to open flyer and book a place.
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* Two Day FIPC courseTwo Day FIPC course

Time: 9:00 am

CHANGE OF VENUE - NOW AT EASTBANK CONFERENCE & TRAINING CENTRE. Two Day Foundations in Palliative Care course. For HCA / HCSW / Carers working in community/care homes/acute settings. On 7th and 14th November, both days must be attended. Click here to open flyer.
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* Two Day FIPC courseTwo Day FIPC course

Time: 9:00 am

CHANGE OF VENUE - NOW AT EASTBANK CONFERENCE & TRAINING CENTRE. Two Day Foundations in Palliative Care course. For HCA / HCSW / Carers working in community/care homes/acute settings. On 7th and 14th November, both days must be attended. Click here to open flyer.
* Syringe Pump Half Day updateSyringe Pump Half Day update

Time: 12:45 pm

This training session will enable registered nurses working within the district team to update their knowledge on pharmacology and case scenarios relating to the syringe pump. Please refer to flyer to see who is eligible to attend this training. Click here to open flyer.
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* Symptom Assess & Manage ModuleSymptom Assess & Manage Module

Time: 9:00 am

Symptom Assessment and Management in Palliative Care Module for Registered Nurses (Adult). Day 1: 24th October 2023 Day 2: 31st October 2023 Day 3: 15th November 2023 Day 4: 29th November 2023 Day 5: 6th December 2023 Day 6: 13th December 2023 6 Days of Learning, all days need to be attended. Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm each day. Keep the dates! CLICK HERE TO OPEN FLYER
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* S&T Communication SkillsS&T Communication Skills

Time: 1:00 pm

SAGE & THYME Online Communication Skills workshops support all clinical and non-clinical staff in using the evidence based skills required to provide person-centred support to people with emotional concerns or worries. Using a memorable structure each 2 hour 45 minutes online workshop reminds staff how to listen, and how to respond to distress in a way which empowers the patient. The workshops discourage staff from ‘fixing’ and demonstrate how to work with the patient’s own ideas and solutions first. Each workshop uses a mixture of small group work, lectures and videos. To register for a SAGE & THYME workshop participants must: Work in Health or Social Care (for example work in a Hospital, Health and Social Care Partnership, Care Home or Hospice setting) and have individual access to a PC/Laptop/Tablet with a camera and microphone for the full duration of the workshop. Smartphones are not suitable. One person per device. Click this link to open flyer and book a place.
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* DNACPR & CoD trainingDNACPR & CoD training

Time: 1:00 pm

FULLY BOOKED. Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) and Confirmation of Death (CoD) training for Registered Nurses working in DN teams and care homes. DNACPR session will raise staff awareness of the NHS Scotland DNACPR Policy and the need for sensitive communication regarding this when talking with patients/residents and their families. CoD session will enable registered nurses working in the primary care setting to confirm the death of a patient and then take the appropriate action. Click here to open flyer.
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* Symptom Assess & Manage ModuleSymptom Assess & Manage Module

Time: 9:00 am

Symptom Assessment and Management in Palliative Care Module for Registered Nurses (Adult). Day 1: 24th October 2023 Day 2: 31st October 2023 Day 3: 15th November 2023 Day 4: 29th November 2023 Day 5: 6th December 2023 Day 6: 13th December 2023 6 Days of Learning, all days need to be attended. Time: 9.00am - 4.00pm each day. Keep the dates! CLICK HERE TO OPEN FLYER
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Category Key
 Any Health & Social Care Staff
 Registered HC Professionals
 GPs
 Care Home Staff
 HCSW & AHP Assistants
 Clinicians & Management

 

Additional Palliative / End of Life Care education and training is often provided by hospices.

 

 

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