Primary Care Training Centre courses

...clinical activity sheet signed off by their mentor. Upon completion and return of this sheet a certificate of competence will be issued by the Primary Care Training Centre...

...pharmacy assistants and health trainers) for the assessment of people who may be at risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The subject is covered...

...Learning Outcomes After completing this two day foundation course people may, if they wish, register for the National Certificate of Competence in Spirometry...

...their competence assessed against National Occupational Standards or National Workforce Competencies at Level 3 standard. Students must have completed...

...made in Primary Care. This three month module aims to develop the knowledge and understanding of the health care practitioner to initiate insulin therapy in such individuals...

...creating differential diagnosis and defining red flags (worrying symptoms) are used to create safe practice boundaries. With a range of common presentations...

...care and closure Assessment No formal assessment. A certificate of attendance will be issued on completion of the workshops...

...wound care, dressing choice and suture / clip removal. Learning Outcomes Not applicable. Section Headings Wound Care Dressing Choice Suture Removal Assessment...

...By the end of the course the student will: understand current practice in wound management. Have the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake competent wound...

...tools and the need for good data quality. Be able to take appropriate non clinical action. Suitable for: Nurse, Health Care Assistant Nurse...

...could have an impact is linked to asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The GMS contract targets specific areas relating to these diseases...

...diagnosis and treatment of heart disease Hypertension Atrial fibrillation GMS QOF and NICE recommendations Assessment...

...Suitable for: GP, Nurse, Health Care Assistant, Non-Clinical Receptionist GP, Nurse, Health Care Assistant, Non-Clinical Receptionist Outline Content...

...stages of CKD Understand the impact of CKD on the individual Understand the principles of the prevention and management of CKD Section Headings Normal...

...of depression using drug and non-drug approaches. Learning Outcomes An opportunity to upgrade your knowledge on the recognition, assessment and effective treatment of depression...

...especially analogue preparations and CSII, are all covered with respect to new initiatives. Learning Outcomes Knowledge of new developments in management...

...the student will understand how to: Obtain a good diagnostic recording Recognise poor recordings Rectify any problems with confidence Section Headings Not Applicable...

...The course format uses student centred learning techniques delivered in a relaxed, interactive and informal environment. Learning Outcomes At the end of the study...

...By the end of the day, the student will be able to identify those abnormalities which are life threatening and need to be brought to the urgent attention of a physician...

...to myocardial ischaemia and infarction ECG changes in heart failure and hypertension Assessment None. Suitable For GP, Nurse, Health Care Assistant Course Fee £117...