Healthcare Assistant

License for CDEP Courses - CDEP has five levels (as per the UK Diabetics Competency Framework.

This course is aimed at all healthcare professionals who support care after death. It will give you the opportunity to explore what care after death means for our patients, families and us as healthcare professionals.

This topic is designed to raise awareness of the impact of living with a learning disability, autism and diabetes

For all professionals who come into contact with children and young people with asthma.

An overview of the key areas associated with Children’s Palliative and End-of-Life Care

working together to provide a range of help and support for people with memory problems or affected by dementia in Hertfordshire.

The Dementia Interpreter course will allow you to begin to learn the language of dementia, and truly understand how communication can change for people living with dementia.

Introduction to the skin anatomy and physiology, terminology clinical features of common skin conditions.

The aim of this half day workshop is to provide Healthcare Professionals with the knowledge and skills they require to undertake foot checks on patients with diabetes.

A practical ear care course for Healthcare Support Workers. Develop safe practice in ear irrigation (syringing) which attracts a high level of litigation.

Following attendance candidates will be able to record an ECG correctly and start to develop interpretation skills.

The Foundation Degree in Nursing Associate Practice is suitable for existing HCAs to advance into registered Nursing Associate roles.

This is a comprehensive in-depth resource on frailty in older people.  It is aimed at health and social care professionals who provide care and services for older people living with frailty.

For all HCAs and non-clinical staff, it is advisable to attend the Medical Terminology Foundation Training prior to attending this course.

This course provides the essential knowledge and information to prepare staff with confidence in how to manage loss and grief, for their patients and significant others. Bereavement and loss are frequently unaddressed topics within health care.

The Hertfordshire and West Essex ICS Training Hub have set up a collaborative research forum. We are keen for all clinicians and/or practices to be part of this forum.

This update meets the recommendations of Public Health England and Public Health Wales National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training of Healthcare Support Workers (2015).

Immunisation training for Practice Nurses and HCAs who vaccinate in Hertfordshire and West Essex.

A two-day Immunisation Training Course for Healthcare Support Workers/Healthcare Assistants (HCSWs/HCAs).

This 3-hour web workshop focuses on introducing the topic of Menopause in the Workplace; understanding what the menopause is and why it has an impact on organisations.

HCAs provide a valuable service in primary care, supporting nurse and GP colleagues to ensure that people living with long-term conditions have the information they need, in order to achieve the best outcomes.

The new Oliver McGowan training on Learning Disability and Autism is being rolled out across health and social care in Hertfordshire and west Essex.

Please see below a list of Hospice's across Hertfordshire and West Essex which offer an education programme. Please use the links under each hospice to find out more.

Monthly IPC and COVID guidance update webinars

We are pleased to share with you our Primary Care Mental Health update by Hertfordshire Talking Therapies.

This 15-minute course aims to provide education and raise awareness of vulval cancer.

New Sepsis e-Learning available online

It is an interactive case-study-based session, where you can test out your knowledge and understanding of all things blood pressure related in a safe, supportive environmen

We are excited to announce the launch of our updated Safe Surgeries e-learning course.

The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills they require to undertake venepuncture in general practice.

This course is designed for unregistered healthcare professionals and those who are new to wound care in Primary Care.  The course aims to enable staff in general practice to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to perform wound care and remove sutures/staples in their respective daily roles.

ZSA's FREE online training courses teach you the skills and confidence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone you’re worried about.