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

FULLY BOOKED. Two Day Foundations in Palliative Care course. For HCA / HCSW / Carers working in community/care homes/acute settings. On 12th & 19th September, both days must be attended. Click here to open flyer.
* 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

FULLY BOOKED. Two Day Foundations in Palliative Care course. For HCA / HCSW / Carers working in community/care homes/acute settings. On 12th & 19th September, both days must be attended. Click here to open flyer.
* Syringe Pump ASSESSOR trainingSyringe Pump ASSESSOR training

Time: 1:00 pm

This 2-hour online session is to train Registered Nurses within NHS GGC District Nursing Teams who have been nominated by their Team Leads to be Syringe Pump Assessors. Full eligibility criteria listed on flyer. Those requesting a place must have their Team Lead\'s permission. Click here to open flyer.
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* Communication Skills Study DayCommunication Skills Study Day

Time: 9:00 am

Communication Skills Study Day on \"Dealing with Difficult Conversations\". For Registered Nurses working within NHSGGC District Nursing teams or Care Homes. To better enable RNs to handle difficult conversations around, for example, breaking bad news, DNACPR decision making and difficult questions. Click here to open flyer.
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* Full Day Syringe Pump trainingFull Day Syringe Pump training

Time: 9:00 am

To enable Registered Nurses working within NHS GGC District Nursing teams to achieve mandatory training on the safe and effective use of the Bodyguard T (formerly T34) Syringe Pump. Click here to open flyer.
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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.
* 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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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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