Healthcare Assistant

HCA PITstop 1-day diabetes course was developed for non-registered practitioners working in General practice, already involved or keen to become involved in the provision of care for people at high risk of diabetes and type 2 diabetes…

A session to gain an understanding in Advance Care Planning and ReSPECT, including DNACPR and the associated legal and ethical issues.

This one day online course will be delivered by Hanna Smith, Independent Nurse Prescriber.

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.

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.

Aimed at Nurses and AHPs working in General Practice to develop competency in managing patients with diabetes based around the TREND nursing competency framework

Aimed at health care assistants working in General Practice who want to develop themselves and the wider team in the care and management of the patient with diabetes.

This CPD-accredited learning package is for people with experience of working with patients who have diabetes; it is designed to update and refresh their knowledge and know how.

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

Are you a primary care practitioner looking to improve your dermatology expertise? Enhance Your Dermatology Knowledge with Our Virtual Regional Programme!

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 is now FULLY BOOKED. The subject of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

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.

Free suicide bereavement training provided by the academy at Harmless.

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).

This foundation course adheres to the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training (2015) and includes flu, pneumococcal, shingles vaccination and intranasal (spray) influenza for children (2-17 years).

Introduction to Immunisation & Injection Techniques for HCAs

Level 3 Safeguarding Children training requirements.

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. 

Interactive online learning ‘ECHO’ networks for health and social care professionals who deliver end of life care to share knowledge on relevant topics, bringing together communities of practice with a shared goal. From Marie Curie.

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.

Prostap Hormone Injection Training for HCA's

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

Join our Dermatology Training Programme designed specifically for primary care clinicians.

Aimed specifically at health care assistants and support workers (HCAs/HCSWs) working with patients who have a respiratory condition in the Primary Care setting.

This event is for HCAs and other unregistered staff and will be delivered online.

A course for healthcare assistants who are new to working in general practice.

This is a whistle-stop tour through cardiovascular disease, including risk factors – hypertension and dyslipidaemia as well as lifestyle – coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease, atrial fibrillation and heart failure.

Course fee: Fully funded*

Course fee: Fully funded*, and only available for providers within the Herts & West Essex Integrated Care System

This 2-day course is intended to give practitioners and introductory overview of several mental health conditions.

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

This course is designed for HCAs who are new to wound care.  The course aims to enable HCAs in general practice to obtain the knowledge and skills they need to perform wound care and remove sutures/staples.

An opportunity to develop knowledge and skills for wound management, infection control and removing skin closure devices.

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.