Clinical Skills

Course content

The course aims to teach how to recognise the deteriorating patients using the ABCDE approach and how to care for these patients.

Target audience

The ALERT course is targeted at qualified nurses, nursing associates, physios and junior doctors.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered face to face in a classroom.

Pre-course requirements

Delegates need to collect a course manual for pre course reading.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book onto this course, please visit ESR or email the training team.

• Luton – trainingbookings@ldh.nhs.uk
• Bedford – educationcentrebookings@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Course content

This training is aimed at CSWs to provide them with the knowledge to use the A, B, C, D approach for assessing patients.

Target audience

The BEACH course is targeted at Clinical Support Workers / Health Care Assistants.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered face to face in a classroom.

Pre-course requirements

Delegates need to collect a course manual for pre course reading.

Course dates

Luton:

Bedford:

Booking instructions

To book onto this course, please visit ESR or email the training team.

• Luton – trainingbookings@ldh.nhs.uk
• Bedford – educationcentrebookings@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Course content

These courses will provide qualified nurses with the knowledge and understanding to perform the catheterisation procedure on male or female patients. Catheter care training will cover the technique, precaution and complications.

Target audience

This training is open to all qualified nurses and nursing associates.

Course delivery

This training will be delivered face to face in a classroom.

Pre-course requirements

Catheterisation pre-learning must be completed on ClinicalSkills.net

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book onto this course, please visit ESR or email the training team.

• Luton – trainingbookings@ldh.nhs.uk
• Bedford – educationcentrebookings@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Course content

The aim of the course is to teach the theoretical elements of care of enteral and parenteral nutrition; nurse responsibilities with oral food and hydration, detection of malnutrition and giving medications through enteral feeding tubes. The objectives of the day are to cover insertion and care of nasogastric feeding and PEG tubes; care of patients with a jejunostomy or naso-jejunal feeding tubes and those caring for patients on Parenteral Nutrition (TPN).

Target audience

Luton site – Registered Nurses; Nutrition and Hydration Champions (Link Nurses), 2nd and 3rd Year Student Nurses working on adult wards. It can be used as an initial training course or as a refresher day.

Course delivery

This training will be delivered face to face.

Pre-course requirements

Attendees must read the CG437 Nasogastric tube Clinical Guideline prior to course attendance.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book onto this course, please visit ESR or email the training team.

• Luton – trainingbookings@ldh.nhs.uk

These sessions will cover:

• The role of the IDVA (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor)
• Discussing the ‘Think Family’ approach
• Signs to look out for
• How to raise concerns and how to refer.

This training is targeted at qualified nurses and nursing associates. Practical training to gain confidence in application using Wound Models where delegates will be able to have hands on practice using 3M VAC Therapy.

• VAC Theory
• Mechanisms of action
• Foam selection
• Contraindications of using the therapy
• Precautions when using the therapy
• Sensatrac technology overview

This training will provide healthcare will provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills and understanding about PICO dressing application, management
and device operation.

This course is aimed at RN’s, Year 3 student nurses, TNA’s and NA’s. This course is split over 2 modules. You should complete both components to be competent.

Wound assessment and infection:

• Diabetic Foot Ulcers
• Vascular Wounds
• Red Legs
• Leg Ulcers
• Specialist Dressings
• Referral Guidelines
• Pressure Ulcers and Moisture Damage
• Wound Care Formulary

The training will provide guidance to support staff to complete the Mental Capacity / Best Interest tool as downloaded from the Intranet.

The MCA, Best Interest Decisions and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards session will cover:

• The MCA 2005
•  The key principles of the MCA 2005
• How the code affects practice relating to the MCA
• The best interests principles
• How & when the MCA protects health carers from liability
• How the deprivation of the liberties (DoL) affects care practice
• Responsibilities in relation to MCA/BI & DOLS

Course content

This is a great opportunity for all ward staff: qualified nursing staff, assistant practitioners, healthcare assistants and allied healthcare professionals to learn more and update themselves about diabetes management from admission to discharge. This study day is full of information on a day to day care of patients with diabetes in the ward to deliver evidence based care for patient safety and increase patient satisfaction and have a positive patient experience.

Target audience

Registered Nurses , HCAs, AHPs.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered face to face.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book onto this course, please visit ESR or email the training team.

• Luton – trainingbookings@ldh.nhs.uk
• Bedford – educationcentrebookings@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

Course content

The study day provides information to support those delivering this essential element of care. The day will demonstrate the importance of food and hydration throughout the patients’ stay in hospital; MUST screening and action planning for those at risk of malnutrition, safe feeding techniques, the role of the Multidisciplinary Team in good quality food and nutritional care and how to care for patients with feeding tubes.

Target audience

Luton site – Health Care Assistants; Support Workers and 1st and 2nd year Student Nurses working on adult wards and directly involved in providing food, hydration and assistance at mealtimes. It can be used as an initial course or refresher day.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered face to face.

Pre-course requirements

You must complete the e-learning prior to attending this course.

Course dates

To book onto this course, please visit ESR or email the training team.

• • Luton – trainingbookings@ldh.nhs.uk

Course content

To understand:

• Routine full blood count results
• Clinical physiology of the haematological system
• Routine biochemistry tests and electrolyte and water homeostasis
• Physiology of liver and cardiac enzymes
• Clinical implications of results

Target audience

This course is aimed at nurses, midwives and AHPs.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online over 2 days via Zoom.

Pre-course requirements

You must book this course with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training.

Course dates

Booking instructions

Please email your interest to CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

Systematic approach to the unwell patient – Cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, Neurological emergencies, sepsis, poisoning, acute diabetic episodes and more.

Target audience

This course is aimed at nurses, midwives and AHPs.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online over 2 days via Zoom.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

A very practical interactive workshop covering a wide range of diagnostic interpretation skills of the chest radiograph

Review of respiratory anatomy and physiology

Principals of Examination of the Chest X-ray

Reasons for radiography

Technical Quality

Exposure or penetration

Projection

Orientation

Rotation

Degree of inspiration or respiratory cycle

Inspect ‘plastic and metal’ (where present) and assess whether correctly placed

Endotracheal tube

Nasogastric tube

Vascular catheters i.e. central venous lines, ECMO cannula, filtration cannula

Drains -pleural and pericardia!

Pacemaker leads

External leads i.e. ECG, temperature

Inspection of different anatomical parts

Chest wall – soft tissues and thoracic cage

Diaphragm

Mediastinum

Lung fields

Appearances in:

Heart Failure

COPD

Pneumonia

Pulmonary Embolism

Pneumothorax

Cancer

Clinical case studies workshop.

Target audience

Registered Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online for one day.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training. Must have study leave approved and protected.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

Pain management
Enhanced understanding of reason for failed discharges and older people
Chronic disease management in acute settings
Understanding complexity of caring for older people
Dementia and cognitive assessment
Ageing and frailty assessment
Altered mobility and mobility assessment
Principles of falls assessment.
Rapid social assessment to explore the concept of discharge risks for discharge planning or transfer of care
Understanding the Older Persons NSF
Delivering person centred care

Target audience

Registered Nurses, Midwives, Allied Health Professionals.

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online over 2 days.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training. Must have study leave approved and protected.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

Anatomy and physiology of the skin

The stages in wound healing – Implications for choosing the right dressing at each stage

Classification of wounds

Assessing wounds (A holistic approach)

Dressing types; choosing the right dressing

Group work

Managing wounds – consider:

• Aseptic or clean technique
• Dressing types
• Patient involvement
• Cost implications

Removal of skin closure devices

Medico-legal issues surround delegation to assistant practitioners in treating wounds

Target audience

Healthcare Assistants & Clinical Support Workers

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online in one day.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training. Must have study leave approved and protected.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email a completed learning contract to  CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

Your role and the law

Legal aspects of documentation and record keeping

Professional guidance including duty of candour

Accountability & responsibility

Negligence

Understanding how complaints are dealt with

The need to keep records

The nature of a health record

Semantic usage & legal interpretation

Case law dealing with documentation

Who can document care of patients

Delegation of care

Subject access requests of their notes

Use of jargon

Alterations of documentation

Common errors in record keeping

Case studies to illustrate the breadth of documentation

Target audience

Healthcare Assistants & Clinical Support Workers

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online in one day.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training. Must have study leave approved and protected.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email a completed learning contract to  CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

Anatomy and physiology of the the lungs and respiration

Factors affecting normal lung function

Common respiratory conditions and their terminology

Identifying common signs and symptoms associated with respiratory conditions

Conditions that may be associated with breathlessness

What is an exacerbation of a condition

Spirometry – What is it and why is it performed?

Routine investigations and blood testing

Drugs used to treat respiratory conditions

Inhaler delivery systems

Management of asthma and COPD

The effects of a respiratory condition on the patient, their family and carer

Target audience

Healthcare Assistants & Clinical Support Workers

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online in one day.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training. Must have study leave approved and protected.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email a completed learning contract to  CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Course content

Communication skills in Health Promotion

The function of the circularity system

What diseases affect the Circularity System?

• Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
• Stroke
• Atrial Fibrilation (AF)
• Hypertension
• and more

Medical Terminology

Common management of these diseases

How these diseases can be prevented

Physiology of Diabetes

Management and Prevention of Diabetes

Target audience

Healthcare Assistants & Clinical Support Workers

Course delivery

This course will be delivered online in one day.

Pre-course requirements

You must book with CPD and be 100% compliant with statutory mandatory training. Must have study leave approved and protected.

Course dates

Booking instructions

To book, please email a completed learning contract to  CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk

Please refer to the Healthcare Conferences website for more information.

When you have found the course and date you wish to attend, please email your requirements to CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk. You will then be sent instructions on how to book using a pre-paid token.

The aim of this drop-in is for the learner to have an understanding of why a stoma is formed, the different types of stomas and practical elements of stoma care. Please contact Debra.Schrader@bedsft.nhs.uk to find out available dates for the drop-in sessions.

This course will cover topics such as:

• The ethics of artificial nutrition
• Care and insertion of NG tubes
• Jejunostomies
• Gastrostomy tubes including, PEG, BGT and MIC buttons
• TPN training

Hosted by the Transfusion Practitioners.

ClinicalSkills.net is the best online educational resources in the UK to support training and best practice in clinical skills. It’s currently used in around 200 NHS trusts, UK universities, councils, care homes, private healthcare providers and training organisations.

When you subscribe to ClinicalSkills.net, you get access to more than 380 fully illustrated step-by-step guidelines on clinical skills. More than that, our content stays very up to date, with a rolling programme of reviewing and updating.

The range of content is enormous, covering:

• Adult Nursing
• Children’s Nursing
• HCA’s
• Primary Care
• Moving and Handling
• Carers

ClinicalSkills.net is evidence based (where evidence exists) and double-blind peer reviewed. Plus, it’s full of links to allow you to read around the subject or lay your hands on vital national guidance when you need it.

Contact CPD@bedsft.nhs.uk for further information on how to enrol.