Paramedic
Paramedics are employed by a single General Practice or by a Primary Care Network (PCN). Paramedics work at a variety of levels ranging from trainee First Contact Practitioner (FCP), to qualified Advanced Clinical Practitioner level (ACP). The training hub is able to support Paramedics, wherever they are in their career in primary care by providing access to information on funding, development and training to help enhance and embed core fundamentals and progress their career.
At the bottom of this page you will find courses currently available to paramedics but please do contact the training hub on hwetraininghub@nhs.net if you would like funding for a course not listed.
First contact practitioner pathway:
In April 2021 Health Education England (HEE) released the Paramedic Roadmap to Practice.
This details the First contact practitioner pathway for Paramedics in Primary care. All Paramedics moving into primary care will need to follow the roadmap pathway to prove capability and to assure patient safety. Completion of the FCP pathway is also contractually required for those Paramedics employed using the additional role reimbursement scheme (ARRS).
It is also expected that Paramedics already working in primary care who are not Advanced Clinical Practitioners will also complete the pathway as this may be asked for by CQC as evidence of clinician capability.
In order to gain FCP status the Paramedic must complete a portfolio and be signed off by a named FCP supervisor. The HEE website gives information about who is eligible to become an FCP supervisor and the current training dates available.
Advanced Clinical Practice
Once registered as an FCP, Paramedics can choose to develop to Advanced Practitioner level.
There is funding available to complete an ACP masters see this link for more information.
The Multi-professional framework for advanced clinical practice in England gives information about the 4 pillars of Advanced practice
Training and Development Opportunities:
The 10 Tools for Wellness Webinar has been developed for Healthcare in response to the Wellness QOF.
Read moreThis training is suitable for practice staff involved in summarising medical records or entering data.
Read moreAdvanced Practitioners Forum - All welcome! This Forum is open to anyone who is interested in the topic, you do not need to be an advanced practitioner to attend.
Read moreAs a common long-term respiratory condition, effective healthcare management and self-management of asthma, is fundamental in supporting children and young people to achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
Read moreThis course covers the essential models of assertiveness and influencing, and provides a strong insight into the dynamics of one-to-one interactions.
Read moreFor nurses, doctors and allied professionals working in a primary care setting who need to develop and enhance their head to toe assessment skills of a presenting child (not neonates).
Read moreNew series of upcoming funded training, which is available to Healthcare Professionals across the UK.
Read moreThese monthly online asthma refreshers are designed for health and care professionals who manage people with asthma, wish to refresh their skills and implement quality improvement initiatives.
Read moreThis half day course is for HCAs, Assistant Practitioners and other practice staff who would like to understand more about blood tests and their results.
Read moreLicense for CDEP Courses - CDEP has five levels (as per the UK Diabetics Competency Framework.
Read moreFor all professionals who come into contact with children and young people with asthma.
Read moreThis is a course in mindfulness and emotional intelligence based on a Stanford University Master's Degree Course and delivered by Dr Lia Jacob.
Read moreCompassionate appraisals are an independent, facilitated self-review to discuss, review and plan for professional development.
Read moreThis training is a 2-hour session about understanding dementia aimed at all staff and volunteers wanting to know more about dementia.
Read moreThis training is a 2-hour session about understanding dementia aimed at all staff and volunteers wanting to know more about dementia.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreUpdate your diabetes skills and share best practice with this CPD accredited course
Read moreThis Diabetes Reducing Cardiovascular Risk Level 7 module contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding of diabetes.
Read moreWe would like to discuss competencies, supervision and policies in place for supporting ARRS. This is inclusive of all AHPs, Pharmacists and Physician Associates.
Read moreThis year’s theme for Dying Matters Awareness Week is “The way we talk about Dying Matters” and focuses on the language that we use, and conversations we have, around death and dying. Because the way we talk about Dying Matters.
Read moreDevelop safe practice in diagnostic and examination skills for ear care in an area that attracts a high level of litigation. Includes an hands on workshop in ear irrigation (syringing).
Read moreThe East of England Palliative and End of Life care Strategic Clinical Network invites you to our free regional conference. This will be on Wednesday 8th May at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.
Read moreThis training has been developed as part of the NHS England Respiratory Long Term Plan Breathlessness Management workstream, to support colleagues with easily accessible education around non-pharmacological self-management support for people living with chronic breathlessness.
Read moreThis course is aimed at any health care professional who wants to develop a leading role in the delivery and management of services for people with asthma and their families.
Read moreThis multi-professional course focuses upon the assessment and management of the individual with, or at risk of developing, diabetes and its precursor, metabolic syndrome.
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreThe training will cover all aspects of immunisation practice in line with PHEs Immunisation Training Standards for Healthcare Practitioners tailored to the context of General Practice.
Read moreThis CPD course is suitable for frontline workers supporting those impacted by suicide working in Hertfordshire and West Essex.
Read moreDr Fabienne Smith - Named GP for Safeguarding Children in Hertfordshire and Roisin Gavin Designated Professional for Adults will be presenting safeguarding children and adult sessions.
Read moreThe webinars will contribute to level 3 participatory safeguarding children ICD requirements. All clinical staff are welcome to attend but Practice Safeguarding Children Leads are particularly encouraged.
Read moreThis two day foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (2018) for immunisation training.
Read moreIf you only deliver Flu vaccines, Occupational health or adult vaccines, these bespoke update courses may be more appropriate for you. Please note New immunsiers' (2-day) Foundation (one-off) course must have been completed previously.
Read moreThe International Practitioner Health Summit 2024 will focus on a new hope for workforce wellbeing and solutions for the future.
Read moreThis half-day workshop delivered online for Practice Nurses, Nursing Associates and AHP’s working in primary care.
Read moreWelcome to our focused half-day course on 'Intrauterine Contraception Counselling and Removal,' a comprehensive training designed for clinicians seeking to deepen their understanding and skills in the safe management of IUC (Intrauterine Contraception).
Read moreTo help raise awareness of developments in and up to date information about the menopause and perimenopause.
Read moreJoin us via Zoom for this informative and interactive course designed for nurses, healthcare professionals, and healthcare assistants who are new to wound management in the primary care setting
Read moreRegister to access all education and training on the Macmillan Cancer Support Learning Hub for free! Education and training for health and social care professionals.. Sign up today!
Read moreThe aim of the module is to develop a critical understanding and perspective in relation to the management of complex health needs both at the individual and population levels across a range of community care settings.
Read moreInteractive 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.
Read moreThis day is most suited to Nurse Associates, Practice Nurses, NP’s, ENP’s, Paramedics and Pharmacists. Dr Tamara Cunningham is an experienced GP Trainer and will be teaching these interactive, online days.
Read moreBBO Training Ltd are excited to extend an invitation to you for our 'Men's Health Update Day' on 9th May, featuring the popular lecturer Dr. Tamara Cunningham.
Read moreTraining for: PCN staff including GP’s: Opportunity to practice basic suicide prevention skills in a psychologically safe setting (Risk assessment / formulation and safety planning)
Read moreThis two-day course runs from Thursday to Friday and comprises seminars on the pharmacology and research evidence relevant to minor illness management.
Read moreAfter the seminar week, you may wish to study for the Nmic Minor Illness Diploma at an additional cost of £720.
Read moreThe NHS England Leadership Academy has ongoing events and opportunities available. Please click on the links below for more information
Read moreThis module explains how to apply the principles of evidence based practice to the patient with an acute illness - and how to avoid (or at least, be aware of) some of the pitfalls.
Read moreThis newly updated NMIC Masterclass provides case-based studies and quizzes to test your knowledge of the important changes to the management of infections in primary care over the last five years.
Read moreThe main focus of this NMIC Masterclass is Paediatrics. We have an interactive e-learning, self-paced programme qualifying for 3 hours of CPD and including an update for Independent Prescribers.
Read moreThis 1 day update course is designed for all non-medical prescribers to develop and maintain safe and effective prescribing practice.
Read moreOur Non-Medical Prescribing course prepares you to prescribe medicines from the British National Formulary (BNF) in your area of competence.
Read moreOur Interprofessional Programme designed to develop the skills, knowledge and attributes required for safe, appropriate, and cost-effective prescribing practice within the context of their specialist professional roles and the legislative and professional frameworks that govern their specific role.
Read moreThe new Oliver McGowan training on Learning Disability and Autism is being rolled out across health and social care in Hertfordshire and west Essex.
Read moreOptimisation of Goal Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in Heart Failure. A novel service approach for heart failure patients in primary care.
Read moreExplore the topic of supporting people with asthma in the 21st century in our upcoming webinar, to be held on the 15th May 2024 at 19:00.
Read moreThis one day course aims to bring healthcare professionals from both disciplines together with the primary objective of learning from each other.
Read moreMonthly IPC and COVID guidance update webinars
Read moreThis course is aimed at any healthcare professional who participates in the assessment, management and delivery of care for people with or at risk of developing diabetes.
Read moreMinor Illness Course is a comprehensive program spanning two days, specifically designed for clinicians working in primary care such as pharmacists, nurses, physician associates, and paramedics.
Read moreThis 15-minute course aims to provide education and raise awareness of vulval cancer.
Read moreThis one-day course on Sexual Health in Primary Care is tailored for Nurses, Nurse Associates, Pharmacists, and Allied Health Professionals working within General Practice.
Read moreThe Tackling the Complexity of Managing Heart Failure Short Course allows the acquisition of both practical skills and clinical knowledge necessary to manage the complex needs of patients and carers from the early diagnostic phase through to end of life
Read moreThe conference aims to bring current and aspiring Caldicott Guardians together to understand current issues and the national context.
Read moreThis course will enable students to develop as leaders in the delivery of person centred care and the progression of research, skills and knowledge in relation to the care and management of the person with dementia and their family.
Read moreThe intended outcomes of these sessions are to provide further training to our clinicians around the diagnosis of asthma.
Read moreThis well established and respected two day course allows the candidate a chance to fully understand routine haematology and biochemistry results.
Read moreHEE have partnered with three of our regional Higher Education Institutes, linked to our medical schools, to develop and provide face-to-face teaching on the academic basis of educational supervision that supports the trainer in the areas of supervision they expected to provide.
Read moreThis half day session aims to provide healthcare workers with the theoretical/practical skills and knowledge required to safely fit and change pessaries.
Read moreZSA's FREE online training courses teach you the skills and confidence to have a potentially life-saving conversation with someone you’re worried about.
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