We apply for CME credits for all programmes aimed at doctors.

Accreditation is available for nurses, care assistants, allied health professionals, social care sector employees.

We organise workshops and seminars in response to new initiatives in which health and social care staff may need briefing.

In collaboration with University of Plymouth

Specialist Approaches to Palliative Care and Care of the Dying in conjunction with  University of Plymouth; module at level 6 for nurses, allied health professionals & social care employees. Venue for 2010 to be announced.
Learning Vouchers and Credits for prior experiential learning now available in conjunction with the University of Plymouth.

The Following are a few examples of our courses. Please get in touch if you would like these or any others we run,  tailor made made for your organisation / agency.

Getting to Grips with Dementia: The care and management of people with a dementia is both complex and challenging for health & social care employees. Identifying dementia can be difficult. Therefore, it is essential that staff are fully aware of the main forms of dementia and their characteristics, to assist with accurate diagnosis and prompt, relevant treatment. This course explores

• The three stages of dementia
• How can staff distinguish between dementia, depression and delirium?
• The key characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease
• The main features of vascular dementia and dementia with lewy bodies.
• Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for managing dementia.
• What causes challenging behaviour in dementia?

Safe Lifting & Handling – mandatory for health & social care workers

Infection Control – mandatory for health & social care workers

Basic Food Hygiene – mandatory for health & social care workers

First Aid

Diabetes Explained

Common Neurological Disorders Explained, e.g. Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington’s Disease

Managing Anxiety

Managing Depression

Managing Obsessive Compulsive Disorders in Community Settings

Transactional Analysis: A Model for Understanding Human Personality, Relationships and Communication.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Explained: A Practical, sensible and effective  approach to help you (or clients / patients) master thoughts and think constructively.

Common Heart conditions

Lung Disease & Tips for Managing Breathlessness

Developing your understanding of Stroke & Transient Ischemic Attacks

The Impact of the Ageing Process on Mind & Body

Nutrition in Older Persons / or those suffering Chronic Debilitating Disease

Urinary Catheter Care & Management

Colostomy Care & Management

Nutrition Support for Those with a Stoma

Evidence Based Practice & how to do it.

Training the Trainer - facilitation skills for working with groups

Principles of Palliative Care for Social Care Employees
Principles of Palliative Care for Health Care Employees
Palliative Care and Older Populations
Implementing a Palliative Approach for Individuals with Learning Disability / Cognitive Dysfunction / Mental ill health
Implementing a Palliative Approach for Individuals Suffering from a Dementia
Supporting Children of Palliative Care Patients
End of Life Care: Care of The Dying Person and their Family
The Liverpool Care Pathway Explained

When a child dies - supporting families: An opportunity for professionals to explore the impact that the death of a child has on the family and the professional carer.
Communication Skills in Social Care Practice (Basic Skills or Advanced Skills)
Communication Skills in Health Care Practice (Basic Skills or Advanced Skills)
Bereavement and Loss
Helping individuals with a Learning Disability Cope With Bereavement, Grief and Loss.
The Personal Cost of Caring: Coping Mechanisms & Stress Busters
Paying Attention to Soul: Spiritual Care Explored and Explained
Holistic or Person Centred Care Explored and Explained
Who Cares for the Carer?
Managing Difficult Situations / People/ Clients
Undertaking Good and Appropriate Assessments and Reviews
Legal & Ethical Matters / Dilemmas in Health and Social Care Practice