Professional Development International

History

I worked as a Practice Nurse for 17 years before working at health Authority level for three years following which i worked as a tutor for Exeter university . Following my Masters degree I then obtained my PGCE. Subsequently I set up PDI with some colleagues and after three years, took over the company .My work overseas was in developing countries delivering training of trainers courses in places such as Bosnia, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Thailand, Slovakia , China. I ma now an extrnal examiner for Exeter University and I teach and supervise students underatking their dissertations. My basic smear course is APEL'able to level 3 via Plymouth University

Advantages of studying here

I have a proven track record. Commissioned by PCTs for eleven years as a solid , quality provider committed to delivering only the best . Strong academic background. Qualified teacher. Overall UK winner in 2009 in prestigious National Training Awards. I offer face to face courses and online smear update training. I also provide a respiratory online update and I plan to offer a range of other online courses in the future.
I am flexible, have a good sense of humour and I believe getting the ebst from my students and I can empathise with where they are in their learning because I was there once . I am still learning too!

Areas of specialisation

Cervical Smear training
Sexual health
Family planning
Immunisations
Leadership
Management
Training of trianers
Respiratory Health
Academic support

Description

I am the UK winner in the National Training Awards. As an ex practice nurse, I'm a provider of education and training for health care professionals. I particularly specialise in providing cervical smear training. I am commissioned by PCTs to provide training and for the past eleven years my basic two day smear courses and half day updates are always extremely well subscribed to. My new Online smear update training is available via my website for doctors and nurses. I also provide team building, leadership, management, away days. Extensive overseas experience of providing Training of Trainers. Sexual health, family planning, immunisations courses available for viewing on my website under 'course schedules'.