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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:
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 treatmentsGenital 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:
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:
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.
content:Common terminology what are we talking about bereavement, mourning, grief etc What is Bereavement? Society and bereavement/grief What bereavement theories underpin what we know today? - Overview of theorists from Bowlby to Stroebe How do we deal with bereavement? Whose role is it to deal with bereavement? How can we help as Health professionals? What can aid us use of assessments (genograms etc) What is grief? Normal grief/complicated grief patterns What determines how we grieve? What is loss? What losses do we see? How do we react? |
AIMS AND OUTCOMES:Understand the importance and the challenges of bereavement care in modern healthcare Describe the significance of bereavement theories when identifying the needs of the individual Demonstrate techniques which will assist in the assessment of bereavement needs Describe grief and its patterns, while demonstrating an understanding of how we grieve List the losses that a patient/family/significant other may see Understand the impact of loss onto a patient and or the family/those important to them when faced with the potential or actual losses associated with disease. Acknowledge the need for support and self-care within the work environment Reflect on your own practice and identify learning which will assist in implementing change within your own clinical setting |
Booking information:
How to apply for funding and apply for this course
Please complete the MS Form available at the following link: Funding Request MS Form
The Training Hub will review and respond to your funding request. If funding is approved, it will be your responsibility to book your place on the course you wish to attend, we will provide the instructions to do this. Applications will be reviewed in order of the course date (soonest courses first) and date received. If you have any questions, please contact us at ceicb.hwetraininghub1@nhs.net.
Please note, you will need to send us your booking confirmation within 1 week of your funding being approved as places are limited. Failure to do this will result in your funding being withdrawn and you will need to reapply.
Course cost
The approximate course per delegate is: Different prices
If your funding request is approved the Training Hub will cover the full cost of this course.
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