M&K Professionals Training Professonals Opportunities

Dates:

• 15/07/2026 - 16/07/2026 (Online)

• 28/09/2026 - 29/09/2026 (Online)

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £299

OVERVIEW 

This 2 day evidence-based course using information from the Family Planning Association, the Faculty of Reproductive and Sexual Health, Public health England and NICE guidelines, will be structured to help you safely perform pill checks, administer contraceptive injections as prescribed and discuss alternative methods of contraception where this is appropriate. 

CONTENT

 Ensuring & improving access to services

• Awareness of barriers to services

• Equality and rights of different group

Review of the evidence for risks and benefits of all methods

• Revision of relevant anatomy and physiology

• Name the methods & consider their effectiveness

• Where to find evidence (UKMEC)

• Where to direct patients

• Consider contraindications for each method 

Assess which method is right for your patient

• What do we need to know?

• What do we need to measure?

• What information does the pt need?

• What must be documented?

The Pill Check

• Ensuring correct use

• Directing towards other methods if no longer suitable 

Depo

• Safe administration technique

• Considering self-administration (Sayana-Press)

• Dealing with patient who attends late 

Sexual Health

• Recognising common STIs

• Discussing prevention

• Directing patients to appropriate help 

Emergency Contraception

• Who needs it? Which type to recommend

• Additional advice for the Patient 

Legal issues affecting provision of contraception

• Confidentiality
  Consent (Fraser Competence)

• Safeguarding & Abuse

• Record keeping 

AIMS AND OUTCOMES 

• Provide information regarding the benefits and risks of available methods of contraception, their efficacy and suitability, including emergency contraception.

• Discuss ways to ensure and improve equality of access to contraceptive services

• Provide an awareness of associated legal issues

• Identification and prevention of common STIs

• Practical advice regarding contraindications and how/when to change or stop the method used.

• Where to find evidence and how to keep up-to-date

• Ability to take a sexual history

• Understanding UK law relating to sexual consent, safeguarding, and data protection

• Confidence in discussing contraceptive options

• Ability to carry out a safe and effective annual pill check and administer contraceptive injections

• Knowledge of how to refer patients appropriately for other related services or when identifying needs outside the remit of the primary care nurse

Dates:

• 12/10/2026 (Online)

Time: 09:15 - 16:30

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Cost: £170

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

OVERVIEW

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

Understanding impacts of skin conditions long term, introduction in to common skin conditions encountered in practice.

Recognition of skin infestations and infections.

Recognising skin cancers.

Older skin and importance of assessing and protection and avoiding wounds associated with aging skin.

Understanding of treatments using soaps, moisturisers and emollients with broader understanding of their function in skin protection.

CONTENT

• Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

• Lesions, lumps and bumps

• Terminology and skin assessment

• Quiz - group

• Introduction to dermatology and common skins conditions

• Skin cancers and how to recognise

• Skin infections and infestations

• Caring for older skin

• Preventing wounds and ulcers - medicated bandages

• How emollients work: Soaps, moisturisers, emollients and shampoos - their functions and how to use them.

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

A course for Healthcare Assistants, designed to give a broader understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skin and giving ability in recognising lesions, lumps and bumps.

ATTENDED BY

• Healthcare Assistants

Dates:

• 22/06/2026 (online)

• 17/08/2026 (online)

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £170

OVERVIEW

A course designed to give a broader understanding of anatomy and physiology of the skin and giving ability in recognising lesions, lumps and bumps.

CONTENT

Anatomy and physiology of the skin

Lesions, lumps and bumps

Terminology and skin assessment

Quiz - group

Introduction to general dermatology and common conditions

Skin cancers - how to recognise them and understanding prevalence

Skin infections and infestations

Caring for older skin - preventing wounds and ulcers, medicated bandages

Paediatric skin

How emollients work

Soaps, moisturisers, emollients and shampoos, their functions and how to use them 

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

Learn dermatology language and terminology, be able to describe what you see in a dermatological sense.

Know how holistic assessments and having the ability to obtain the appropriate investigations to determine causes of skin conditions.

Introduction into general dermatology, looking at common conditions, atopy, infection and infestations.

Understanding the aging process of skin and facilitate prevention of wounds.

Skin cancer detection and understanding importance of differences in types of skin cancers and the importance of prevalence of skin cancers in practice. 

Paediatric dermatology and consideration of additional needs of children and young people.

Gain a broad understanding of the function of steroids and topical steroids, types of medication used for certain dermatological conditions and importance of soaps, shampoos, moisturisers, emollients and medicated bandages.

ATTENDED BY

• Nurses

Dates:

• 21/08/2026 (Online)

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £170

Overview

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

Content

Review of anatomy and physiology

Examination of the ear using an otoscope

Common ear problems

• foreign bodies

• earache

• infection

• earwax blockage (cerumen impaction)

Ear irrigation (formally known as Ear Syringing)

Aims and outcomes

• Be able to correctly use an otoscope for examining the ear.

• Understand treatment of minor ear problems using best practice rationales.

• Correctly irrigate an ear for cerumen impaction and be aware of the complications.

Dates:

• 07/07/2026 (London - Broadway House Conference Centre)

• 29/07/2026 (Online)

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £170

Overview

Develop 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).

Content

•  Review of anatomy and physiology

  Examination of the ear using an otoscope

  Common ear problems:-

  • foreign bodies

  • earache

  • infection

  • earwax blockage (cerumen impaction)

  Ear irrigation (formally known as Ear Syringing)

  Risk assessment

  Practical workshop

  Complications

Aims and outcomes

• Be able to correctly use an otoscope for examining the ear.

• Identify common minor ear abnormalities and ailments.

• Understand treatment of minor ear problems using best practice rationales.

• Correctly irrigate an ear for cerumen impaction and be aware of the complications.

Dates:

• 16/06/2026 - 17/06/2026 (online)

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £299

About

The ECG Workshop addresses the needs of nurses, doctors and allied health professionals who encounter ECG monitoring and traces. Theoretical and practical workshops in ECG Interpretation are delivered by experienced cardiac professionals.

Content

• Anatomy and physiology of the heart and conduction system

• Lead placement for recording a 12 lead ECG

• The normal 12 lead ECG and cardiac axis

• Atrial abnormalities

• Ventricular abnormalities

• Disorders of conduction

• Ischaemia Infarction and the ECG

• Rhythm recognition

• Clinical case studies

Aims and outcomes

Learn to interpret

• 12 lead ECGs & rhythm strips using a systematic approach

• Understand cardiac axis and its impact on the ECG

• Rhythm abnormalities, atrial, junctional and ventricular

• Identify the effects on the ECG following infarction

Dates:

• 15/06/2026 - 16/06/2026 (Online)

• 15/07/2026 - 16/07/2026 (Online)

• 19/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 (Online)

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 04:30

Cost: £299

OVERVIEW

This evidence-based, two-day, comprehensive workshop aims to develop the clinical knowledge and examination skills of Nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in first contact care. The course covers a wide range of commonly presenting gynaecological conditions.

Contents are underpinned by reference to contemporary national guidelines and competences, from organisations such as the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE); Public Health England (PHE); the Royal College of Obstetricians Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) 

CONTENT

 Commonly presenting conditions include:

• Disorders of the vulva and vagina

• Update on sampling, cytology and colposcopy

• Abnormal vaginal bleeding and discharge

• Menstrual disorders

• Pelvic pain related to common gynaecological disorders

• Commonly presenting cancers of the female genital tract

• Problems in early pregnancy
  Menopausal problems and associated treatments

• Genital prolapse and insertion of vaginal ring pessaries

Clinical skills:

• Taking a gynaecological history

• Bi-manual examination of the female genital tract

• Correct insertion of Sims’s and Cusco’s specula

• Update regarding investigations and sampling

• Diagnosis and assessment of vaginal prolapse

• Fitting of ring pessaries

Legal and professional accountability

AIMS AND OUTCOMES 

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of common gynaecological conditions and their management.

• Develop clinical examination skills of the female genital tract.

• Anticipate and understand appropriate investigation and treatment of the presenting conditions.

Past course delegates feedback

"Fantastic two days. One of the best courses I've ever attended!"

"Extremely informative and practical skills explanation outstanding. Would highly recommend"

"Valuable, interesting, informative course delivered by really experienced clinician"

Dates:

• 10/11/2026 (Online)

Time: 09:15 - 16:30

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Cost: £170

OVERVIEW:

A one-day programme of study designed for Registered Nurses, Doctors, and Allied Health Professionals working in a variety of care settings, whose role may include supporting and advising patients who are end of life. 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.

Dates:

• 14/07/2026 - 15/07/2026 (Online)

• 16/09/2026 - 17/09/2026 (Online)

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £170

Participants should have previously attended our 2 day Injection Technique and Immunisation Training for HCA's course.

OVERVIEW

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).

As recommended by the PHE/PHW, the update is designed for HCSWs (including healthcare assistants, assistant practitioners, clinical assistants and other similar titles) who have been delegated a role in immunisation by an appropriate registered healthcare professional. 

CONTENT

Current issues in vaccinations that are pertinent for HCSWs

Recent epidemiology of relevant vaccine preventable diseases

Any changes to the recommendations or national policy for relevant immunisations

Any changes to legislation relevant to vaccination

Review of current practice and identification of areas for improvement

Review of injection practice including intramuscular, subcutaneous and intranasal routes of administration

Review of support strategies

Q&A session for commonly encountered problems in practice

Review the requirement for providing accurate and up-to-date information about the relevant diseases and vaccines to patients

Consideration of the requirement to consult a registered healthcare professional when further information or action is required for the patients needs

Review the requirements for safe and effective practice

Consider how high standards of care are delivered and maintained

Consider the requirement for reassessment of competency in administration of vaccines

Review recognition and management of anaphylaxis, appropriate management of adverse reactions and the requirement to undertake mandatory training in basic life support

Consider the HCSW role and limitations in immunisation and injections

Vaccines that are commonly administered by HCSWs:

• Inactivated injectable pneumococcal vaccine for adults

• Inactivated injectable influenza vaccine for adults

• Live intranasal influenza vaccine for children aged 2-17 years

• Inactivated injectable shingles vaccine for adult aged 50 and over according to current policy

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

Review the requirement for providing accurate and up-to-date information about the relevant diseases and vaccines to patients

Consider the requirement to consult a registered healthcare professional when further information is required for the patients needs

Review the requirements for safe and effective practice

Consider how high standards of care are delivered and maintained

Consider the requirement for reassessment of competency in administration of influenza and pneumococcal vaccinations to adults

Review recognition and management of anaphylaxis, appropriate management of adverse reactionsand the requirement to undertake mandatory training in basic life support

Consider the HCSW role in immunisation and injections, and its limitations

Dates:

• 09/06/2026 (Online)

• 11/08/2026 (Online)

• 17/09/2026 (Online Venue TBC)

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Costs: £170

This course is for:

• Nurses

• Allied Health Professionals

• Pharmacists

• Registered Pharmacy Technicians

OVERVIEW

 This course meets the mandatory requirements of the National Minimum Standards for Immunisation Training (2015).

Public Health England (PHE) and Public Health Wales (PHW) recommend that those undertaking immunisation should have yearly updates.

Delegates should have attended a two day foundation course prior to attending yearly updates.

Details of our 2 day foundation course can be found on our website at - Immunisation Training

CONTENT

Current issues in vaccination

Recent epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases

Changes to the National Immunisation Schedule

Changes to legislation relevant to vaccination

Anaphylaxis recognition and management

Review of current practice and identification of areas for improvement

Q&A session for commonly encountered problems in practice

AIMS AND OUTCOMES 

• Be able to provide accurate and up to date information about diseases and vaccines

• Provide a safe, effective and high standard of care.

Dates:

• 09/07/2026 - 10/07/2026 (Online)

• 27/08/2026 - 28/08/2026 (Online)

Duration: 2 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 16

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £299

This course is for:

• Nurses

• Allied Health Professionals

• Pharmacists

• Registered Pharmacy Technicians

OVERVIEW

This two day foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards for Registered Healthcare Practitioners (2018) for immunisation training. It includes an overview of childhood and travel immunisations.

Participants should also have yearly one day updates.

CONTENT

The aims of immunisation: national policy and schedules

The immune system and how vaccines work

Vaccine preventable diseases

The different types of vaccines used and their composition

Current issues and controversies regarding immunisation

Communication with patients and parents

Legal aspects of vaccination

Medicines management: Storage and handling of vaccines

Correct administration of vaccines

Anaphylaxis and other adverse events

Documentation, record keeping and reporting

Strategies for improving immunisation rates

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

Be able to provide accurate and up to date information about diseases and vaccines.

Provide a safe, effective and high standard of care. 

 Past course delegates feedback

"This was probably one of the best courses I have ever been on. I would recommend this course and instructor to all my colleagues - just brilliant!"

"I enjoyed absolutely everything. Tutor was excellent - thank-you!"

"One of the best I have been on. Thoroughly recommended!"

Dates:

• 12/06/2026 (Online)

• 21/07/2026 (Online)

Duration: 1 Day(s)

CPD Hours: 8

Start Time: 09:15

End Time: 16:30

Cost: £170

OVERVIEW

This 1 day update course is designed for all non-medical prescribers to develop and maintain safe and effective prescribing practice. You will explore contemporaneous issues and challenges relating to prescribing practice and evaluate your individual prescribing scope of competence.

Suitable for anyone with a non-medical prescribing qualification. 

CONTENT

Whats new in non-medical prescribing?

Communication, consultation & decision making

Prescribing safety

Antimicrobial prescribing

Polypharmacy, co-morbidity and frailty

Prescribing dilemmas a case study approach

AIMS AND OUTCOMES

Develop knowledge and critical understanding of current issues in non-medical prescribing

Raise awareness of problems pertinent to prescribing practice

Refresh knowledge of antimicrobial guardianship

Be able to use the prescribing competency framework to evaluate your own prescribing scope of practice

Past Course delegates feedback

"Very interactive session - really relevant and useful - highly recommend"

"The tutor was easy to listen to and kept my attention all the way through"

"The tutor was amazing, one of the best instructors of all the courses I've attended!"

Past Course Attendees 

Dates:

• 14/07/2026 and 15/07/2026 (Online)

• 16/09/2026 and 17/09/2026 (Online)

Time: 09:15 - 16:30

Duration: 2 Days

Time: 09:15 - 16:30

CPD Hours: 16

About

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

This foundation course follows the guidelines of the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Vaccination Training (2025). It includes flu, pneumococcal, shingles vaccination and intranasal (spray) influenza for children (2-17 years).

The course also includes administering B12 injections. Participants will be given advice in gaining clinical competence within their own workplace.

Course Content:

Infectious diseases and the immune system

Seasonal influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles

Pandemic influenza, swine flu and avian flu

Viruses and bacteria

How antivirals, antibiotics and vaccines work

How vaccines provide individual and herd immunity

Pernicious anaemia and how vitamin B12 injections work

At risk groups and their eligibility for vaccines

Communication: what advice to give to patients and families

Administration of vaccines and injections

Side effects, contraindications and precautions

The anatomy of injection site

Correct administration techniques for intramuscular, subcutaneous and intranasal vaccination

Practical injection sessions

Storage and handling of vaccine and correct waste disposal

Allergy, anaphylaxis and adverse events

Anaphylaxis management and the requirement for BLS training

Legal, professional and indemnity requirements regarding administration of prescription only medications by HCSWs

Legal requirements regarding consent, documentation and confidentiality

Competence: assessment, supervised practice and delegation

Aims and outcomes:

• Commence development of practice that fully adheres to the aims, principles and practice of the influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccination programmes

• Commence development of practice that fully adheres to quality and safety related to vaccination and injections

• Commence development of practice that fully adheres to the law relating to vaccination and injections