Primary Care Training Centre courses

...Nurse, Health Care Assistant Outline Content This study day will provide the underpinning knowledge for venepuncture and related issues. A practical session...

...levels of cardiovascular disease. Utilise data from the assessment of cardiovascular risk to communicate the concept of risk to the individual and develop...

...by which all practitioners of spirometry are assessed for competence, in the Primary and Secondary Care arenas. Section Headings Not applicable...

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

...Key Transferable Skills Systematically reflect on own performance to further develop life learning. Demonstrate writing skills appropriate to the academic level...

...treatment of common minor illneses Recognise their own levels of competence in practice and know when to refer Section Headings History taking and differential...

...the assessment and management of injuries Assess and outline care of eye problems Assess and treat acute wounds Recognise their own levels of competence...

...Outline Content The role of the Health Care Assistant in primary care has become more developed in recent years. This study day enables them to further...

...have the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake competent wound care understand the use of the multi-disciplinary team recognise wound complications...

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

...to demonstrate to patients how to correctly use inhaler devices, volume spacer devices and peak flow monitoring. Learning Outcomes A basic understanding...

...and atrial fibrillation including the latest management recommendations. Learning Outcomes Knowledge of new developments in management Understanding...

...have highlighted the need for an increased awareness of the role and responsibilities of the chaperone and the needs and rights of the patient...

...Suitable for: This course is suitable for primary care clinicians, GPs, practice nurses and community nurses or any professional involved with the monitoring of diabetes...

...use in assessing the severity of depression. The opportunity to explore options for drug and non drug treatments and ways of supporting your patients...

...Suitable for: GP, Nurse GP, Nurse Outline Content This interactive day, led by two tutors, is based on casework for students who have completed the Diabetes...

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

...Suitable for: Nurse, Health Care Assistant Nurse, Health Care Assistant Outline Content This study day gives an introduction to ECG analysis...

...ectopics and tachycardias. The day will not include topics covered in earlier modules, and students are expected to be competent in those areas...

...the ECG changes associated with coronary heart disease, heart failure and hypertension. Learning Outcomes Not applicable. Section Headings Introduction...