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SUMMARY:Introduction to precision cancer medicine - February 2024
DESCRIPTION:The fundamental idea of precision medicine is to offer each cancer patient a treatment approach that is tailored to the unique biology and genetics of their disease. \nThis two session course provides an understanding of the concepts that underlie precision cancer medicine and both its promise and limitations. \nDr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will explain how far we are able to use precision medicine by exploring the features of cancer we can target now\, and where we might get to in the future\, as well as looking at when precision medicine fails\, and why expectations and realities don’t always align. \nCourse delivery\nThe course comprises two morning sessions delivered online via Microsoft Teams: \nSession One\n\nTuesday 27 February 2024 9:30am – 12:30pm\nAn introduction to the scientific concepts that underpin the concept of precision medicine looking at the features of cancer cells that we can target\, the treatments available\, and the tests and technologies needed to match targets with treatments. Includes the example of non-squamous\, non-small cell lung cancer\, where a precision approach is often already used. \nSession Two \nTuesday 5 March 2024 9:30am – 12:30pm\nThe session focuses on the limitations and current realities of precision medicine. Elaine describes why a precision approach isn’t always possible\, or might not give the best outcome\, for every patient. The session closes by exploring progress made in offering a precision-approach with three of the most common cancers: breast\, bowel\, and prostate\, and considering where we go from here. \nDelegates will be given access to recordings of all sessions for six months after completion of the course. If you are unable to attend a session the recording will ensure you can review any content you have missed. \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this introduction to precision cancer medicine delegates will: \n\nUnderstand what precision medicine means – the treatments we are currently working with\, what we can and can’t target and how immunotherapy fits in\nExplore the treatments we use in precision medicine – antibody-based treatments; small molecule kinase inhibitors; and immunotherapies\nRecognise testing methods and potential treatment targets – what we can test for and where to look\, testing for mutations and presence of proteins\, identifying patterns of mutations and what commercial testing platforms can tell us\nAppreciate whether or not we understand how to make a good match and why not everyone benefits from a precision-based approach\nGrasp some of the unsolved questions and limitations in precision medicine\nBe able to reflect on where we have got to\, and where we are heading\, with precision cancer medicine for lung\, breast\, bowel and prostate cancer.\n\nCourse lead\nDr Elaine Vickers PhD of Science Communicated Ltd\nDr Elaine Vickers\, PhD of Science Communicated Ltd has worked as a cancer educator for over twenty years and has previously acted as science communicator for three of the UK’s leading medical research charities\, including four years in the Science Information team at Cancer Research UK. \nElaine is passionate about demystifying the science behind cancer biology and the latest cancer treatments such as kinase inhibitors\, monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapies. \nShe is experienced in teaching people with any level of scientific or medical knowledge from cancer patients through to medical oncologists translating complex and often overwhelming topics into easily digestible and understandable knowledge\, using colourful illustrations to explain scientific concepts. \nHer book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments\, was commended by the British Medical Association book awards. A second edition is due out in 2024. \nAudience\nThis content is ideal for research nurses\, clinical nurse specialists\, pharmacists\, and clinical trials coordinators. It may also be of interest to other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of people with cancer\, including junior doctors. \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. \nAlternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/intro-precision-cancer-medicine-feb-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
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SUMMARY:Complex Rehabilitation within Major Trauma - February 2024
DESCRIPTION:Following a major traumatic injury patients need specialist rehabilitation input involving a number of specialists from a range of clinical backgrounds. \nBy dissecting the case study of a patient who has encountered complex polytrauma injuries requiring complex rehabilitation overseen by a multi disciplinary team (MDT)\, we will explore the entire journey from the point of admission via surgical intervention\, critical care and rehabilitation support\, right through to discharge home including an overview of MDT outpatient follow-up. \nCourse description\nWe will explore complex decisions encountered such as: \n\ntreatment options and impact on rehab\nweightbearing status and rehabilitation\ndischarge planning\nbalancing mood and motivation\nachieving patient led goals.\n\nDelegates will hear talks from consultants specialising in rehabilitation\, orthopaedics and plastics; a physiotherapist\, occupational therapist\, speech and language therapist\, dietitian\, psychologist and acute pain specialists covering the following content: \n\nPresentation of a complex polytrauma patient’s journey from admission\, to surgeries required and considerations of treatment options\nDemonstration of the acute pain team’s role advising throughout the patient’s journey and how this changes and impacts on rehabilitation\nExploration of physiotherapy’s role on the rehab unit and decisions made regarding weightbearing status\, rehabilitation and discharge planning\nPresentation from occupational therapy outlining their role in planning for discharge and consideration re: vocational rehab post discharge\nPresentation from speech and language therapy and dietetics on the importance of nutrition to aid with recovery\, and dysphagia in a major trauma caseload including the use of instrumental assessment of swallowing and swallow rehabilitation\nDiscussion from keyworkers around their role on the major trauma rehabilitation unit and the follow-up and support given at the Major Trauma Outpatient Clinic\nJoint presentation from orthopaedic consultant and physiotherapist on treatment plans\, subsequent impact on weightbearing status and subsequent rehabilitation\nJoint discussion by plastics and physiotherapy on management of skin grafts and impact on rehabilitation\nA view from psychology on the importance of assessing and managing mood and the support available for engagement within rehabilitation.\n\nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this one day course you should be able to understand and consider: \n\nthe patient’s injury set and how this classes as a major trauma\nthe importance of pain management with recovery and rehabilitation\nthe impact of weightbearing status and discharge planning\nthe role of an occupational therapist and how this can evolve following discharge\nmood and how to support and motivate a patient\ndysphagia in this patient group and swallow rehabilitation\nnutrition in relation to recovery\, in particular\, when linked with plastics involvement\nthe importance of the keyworker role and the MTROC clinic\nthe importance of MDT working.\n\nCourse leads\nNewcastle Hospitals is home to the Great North Emergency and Trauma Centre – one of only 12 in the UK – and this day-long course comprises a range of talks and presentations led by specialists in their field: \n\nDebbie Hodgson\, Major Trauma Rehabilitation Lead\nLynne Wilkinson\, Major Trauma Rehabilitation Lead\nSinead Savory\, Major Trauma Rehabilitation Lead\nDr Laura Graham\, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine and Trauma Lead for the Northern Trauma Network\nDr Megan Finegan\, Clinical Psychologist\nAngela Sollars\, Advanced Physiotherapist\nNick Walker\, Advanced Physiotherapist\nLaura Healy\, Advanced Occupational Therapist\nLaura Featherstone\, Advanced Physiotherapist\nEmma Flynn\, Nurse Specialist – Acute Pain\nNicola Stephens\, Nurse Specialist – Acute Pain\nNiki Hartley\, Specialist Physiotherapist\nJenny Slater\, Advanced Physiotherapist\nMr Sultan Qasim\, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon\nMr John Henton\, Consultant Plastic Surgeon\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at professionals working with patients who have experienced major trauma injuries requiring complex rehabilitation – whether that be within a Major Trauma Centre\, Trauma Unit\, in the community or as an outpatient.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/complex-rehabilitation-within-major-trauma/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Advanced training on cancer biology\, targeted and immunotherapies - January 2024
DESCRIPTION:A five day course covering the biology\, science and mechanisms behind the diverse range of targeted drug treatments and new immunotherapies for cancer with an overview of how they work – focusing on the science behind them – and describing which treatments are relevant to the most common solid tumours and haematological cancers. \nDr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – uses demystifying jargon to explain the resistance mechanisms to many new treatments – including the way cancer cells diversify\, evolve and avoid destruction by the immune system. \nCourse delivery\nThe course comprises a series of five morning sessions delivered online via Microsoft Teams: \n\n\n\nSession\nTopic Date and Time\n\n\n     1\nCancer cell biology and genetics and an introduction to modern cancer therapies \nTuesday 23 January 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n     2\nTargeted cancer treatments for solid tumours \nTuesday 30 January 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n     3\nImmunotherapy for solid tumours \nTuesday 6 February 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n     4\nTargeted therapy & immunotherapy for haematological cancers – part 1 \nTuesday 13 February 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n     5\nTargeted therapy & immunotherapy for haematological cancers – part 2 \nTuesday 20 February 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\n\nDelegates will be given access to recordings of all sessions for six months after completion of the course. If you are unable to attend a session the recording will ensure you can review any content you have missed. \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this comprehensive 5 day programme delegates will gain a greater understanding of: \n\nCancer genetics\, how cells work\, the causes of cancer\, how it spreads and how cancer cells evolve\, types and patterns of DNA damage found in cancer cells and their consequences\nTargeted cancer treatments for solid tumours\, antibody-based and small molecule drugs\, their uses and mechanisms of action\, and the rise of antibody-drug-conjugates\nImmunotherapy for solid tumours\, including the relationship between cancer and the immune system\, immune checkpoint inhibitors and the future of immunotherapy for solid tumours\nThe biology and genetics of haematological cancers\, and the consequences of common chromosome translocations and other mutations\, the unique properties of B cell-derived cancers and why they account for >80% of all haematological cancers diagnosed in the UK\nTargeted treatments for leukaemias and lymphomas\, such as FLT3 inhibitors and Bcr-Abl inhibitors\, and immunotherapies including T cell engagers and CAR T cell therapy.\n\nIn closing there is an overview of the results so far\, the lessons learned\, and what the future might look like. \nCourse lead\nDr Elaine Vickers PhD of Science Communicated Ltd\nDr Elaine Vickers\, PhD\, of Science Communicated Ltd\, has worked as a cancer educator for over twenty years. She has previously worked as a science communicator for three of the UK’s leading medical research charities\, including four years in the Science Information team at Cancer Research UK. \nElaine is passionate about demystifying the science behind cancer biology and the latest cancer treatments such as kinase inhibitors\, monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapies. \nShe is experienced in teaching people with any level of scientific or medical knowledge from cancer patients through to medical oncologists translating complex and often overwhelming topics into easily digestible and understandable knowledge\, using colourful illustrations to explain scientific concepts. \nHer book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments\, was commended by the British Medical Association. A second edition is due out in 2024. \nAudience\nThis course is ideal for experienced cancer nurses\, clinical trials staff or other professionals involved in the delivery of cancer care who want to update and expand their existing knowledge\, whilst developing deeper confidence when discussing treatment options with colleagues and patients. \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. \nAlternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/advanced-training-on-cancer-biology-targeted-and-immunotherapies-january-2024/
LOCATION:Tyne and Wear
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SUMMARY:The 4Ps Researcher Development Programme - Cohort 4 - Jan-May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Attendance\nCohort 4 of the 4Ps Researcher Development Programme consists of the following sessions: \n\n\n\nSession\nDay\nDate\nTime\n\n\nFoundation\nTuesday\n16 January 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nPlace\nThursday\n15 February 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nProject\nTuesday\n19 March 2024\n9:30am – 12:30pm\n\n\nPerson\nMonday\n29 April 2024\n1:00pm – 4:00pm\n\n\nPlan\nMonday\n20 May 2024\n1:00pm – 4:00pm\n\n\n\nThese will take place at the Freeman Hospital\, Newcastle upon Tyne. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page. \nAt checkout you can make an online card payment or enter a coupon code to make alternative payment arrangements. \nAlternative payment arrangements include: \n\nrequesting an invoice (INVOICE)\,\norganisational arrangements for pre-payment (4Ps)\, and\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH).\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCourse details\nThe 4Ps Programme has been developed by Newcastle’s Nurses\, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals (NMAHPs) and designed to support your needs no matter where you are on the “research interested” to “Aspiring Clinical Academic” continuum. \nThis welcoming jargon-free modular programme has four modules: \n\nPlace\nProject\nPerson\nPlan\n\nThey provide you with the skills\, knowledge and confidence to move forward with research. \nThe starting point for the programme is our pre-requisite Foundation session . \nThe programme is delivered by a range of NMAHP clinical-academic colleagues\, and with input from relevant organisations including the Research Design Service\, Patient and Public Involvement panels\, universities and funders. \nWhat are the 4 Ps?\n\n\n  \nPlace\n“I am as nowhere as I can be\, can you add some somewhere to me?” \nThis module will help you to think about developing the right collaborations\, identifying the right expertise and choosing and engaging with mentors and supervisors who can support you on your journey. \nThis is such an important ingredient as relationships with mentors and supervisors can influence your whole career and can really help you to go places. \n  \n\nProject\n“Push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow…” \nThis module will explore a recipe of key ingredients for a research project such as: \n\nlinking your work to strategic priorities\nlooking at the literature\ndeveloping your research question\nidentifying the right methodology and\nultimately starting to develop a project plan or application for funding.\n\n\n\n\nPerson\n\n“The best project you will ever work on is you…” \nThis module will help you to focus on you as an individual\, as a researcher and as a leader. \nWe’ll cover things like developing your research CV\, writing activities\, public speaking and all things confidence building for you as a researcher. \n  \n  \n\nPlan\n“It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.” \nPlanning is so important for any piece of research\, but it’s not just about planning the project. \nThis session will help you to think about the bigger picture\, influencing up\, down and across. \nAlso what to do next regardless of the outcome of a research related funding or fellowship application. \n  \nThe starting point for the course is the Foundation session. This is an essential building block which equips colleagues to go on to the subsequent modules. We learn about the research landscape\, and begin to think about where we fit into it. We cover topics like the difference between research\, audit and service evaluation. We spend time thinking about who we are as clinicians\, as potential researchers\, and what the opportunities might be for us. \nIntended Audience\nThe Newcastle Hospitals’ 4Ps Programme supports the needs of all NMAHPs regardless of where they are on their research journey. \n\n\n\n Add to calendar
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/4ps-jan2024/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The 4 Ps Researcher Development Programme
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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - December Cohort
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th December will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement\, facilitated by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team with guest speakers from Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry and from Newcastle University. \nThe objective is to provide a summary of the professional accountability and legal issues associated with wound debridement alongside the theoretical basis to justify the decision-making process in the selection of the appropriate debriding agents. \nA pre-course workbook will be sent 4 weeks prior to the face to face study days via email which will need to be completed and submitted it on Day 1 of the course. \nA course pack will be provided on Day 1\, which will include the course handbook\, the notes from the presentations and other useful information. \nLearning outcomes\nDebridement describes the removal of dead or devitalised tissue\, in particular matter and foreign bodies from a wound bed and is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to the formation of new tissue (EWMA 2013). \nAt the end of this two-day course delegates will be able to: \n\nExplore human anatomy and physiology including in depth revision of the buttock\, sacrum and lower limbs\nIdentify normal and abnormal wound healing including when biopsy may be required\nExamine wound debridement techniques and identify the differences between conservative sharp debridement and surgical debridement\nDemonstrate clinical knowledge and practice skills required to perform safe and effective wound debridement techniques\, practiced in laboratory conditions\nUse analytic skills to appraise the available literature related to wound debridement\nOpportunity to develop academic writing at Level 7.\n\nCourse lead\nDr Fania Pagnamenta\, Clinical Academic Nurse Consultant has a real passion for tissue viability and wound care management and has years of experience supporting nurse colleagues on the wards to deliver wound care to their patients as well as colleagues’ professional development. \nAcademically\, Dr Pagnamenta works at Northumbria University as a researcher where her main interests focus on leg ulceration\, clinical pathways\, and ways to prevent simple wounds from becoming chronic ulceration. \nAudience and criteria\nRegistered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject\, working in a clinical area where wound care and wound debridement is undertaken on a weekly basis. \nApplicants must identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional \nApplicants must also be working in a clinical area that currently supports learners\, and where complex wound care is regularly undertaken. \nCourse dates\nThe attendance dates for the December cohort are: \n\nTuesday 12 December 2023\nWednesday 13 December 2023
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/methods-of-wound-debridement-december-cohort/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Wound Debridement
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T104209
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SUMMARY:Introduction to cancer biology\, targeted and immunotherapies - November 2023
DESCRIPTION:This course introduces the biology of cancer\, the faulty genes that drive its behaviour\, and the science behind systemic treatments including immunotherapies and precision medicine. It also describes the rationale behind a diverse range of targeted drug treatments and immunotherapies available today. \nDr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – uses demystifying jargon to explaining the resistance mechanisms to many new treatments\, including the way cancer cells diversify and evolve and the complex environment in which they live. \nThis introductory course is ideal for healthcare professionals who are new to the provision of cancer care or wish to refresh their knowledge. \nCourse delivery\nThe course comprises a series of five\, one-hour long sessions delivered online via Microsoft Teams: \n\n\n\nSession\nTopic Date and Time\n\n\n      1\nCancer biology and genetics \nThursday 16 November 2023\n2:00 – 3:00pm\n\n\n      2\nTargeted cancer treatments \nThursday 23 November 2023\n2:00 – 3:00pm\n\n\n      3\nIntroduction to immunotherapy \nThursday 30 November 2023\n2:00 – 3:00pm\n\n\n      4\nImmunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors \nThursday 7 December 2023\n2:00 – 3:00pm\n\n\n      5\nTargeted treatments and immunotherapies for haematological cancers \nThursday 14 December 2023\n2:00 – 3:00pm\n\n\n\nDelegates will be given access to recordings of all sessions for six months after completion of the course. If you are unable to attend a session the recording will ensure you can review any content you have missed. \nLearning outcomes\nBy the end of this introductory programme delegates will: \n\nUnderstand cancer as a disease caused by DNA damage that accumulates in individual cells combined with an ageing immune system\nBe introduced to targeted therapies – which patients receive them\, why they cause side effects and why they don’t always work\, as well as how they are designed and what they target\nExplore the relationship between cancer and the immune system and understand a range of immunotherapy approaches\, including the importance of T cells as a common immunotherapy target\nAppreciate the strengths and weaknesses of immune checkpoint inhibitors as an important group of immunotherapies now given to thousands of patients with many cancer types\nLearn about treatments for haematological cancers\, such as antibody-based treatments and small molecule kinase inhibitors\, including the progress made with CAR T cells.\n\nCourse lead\nDr Elaine Vickers PhD of Science Communicated Ltd\nDr Elaine Vickers\, PhD of Science Communicated Ltd has worked as a cancer educator for over twenty years and has previously acted as science communicator for three of the UK’s leading medical research charities\, including four years in the Science Information team at Cancer Research UK. \nElaine is experienced in teaching people with any level of scientific or medical knowledge from cancer patients through to medical oncologists translating complex and often overwhelming topics into easily digestible and understandable knowledge\, using colourful illustrations to explain scientific concepts. \nShe is passionate about demystifying the science behind cancer biology and the latest cancer treatments such as kinase inhibitors\, monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapies. \nHer book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments\, was commended by the British Medical Association book awards. A second edition is due out in 2024. \nAudience\nThis course is ideal for nurses\, clinical trials staff or other healthcare professionals who are new to cancer care or would like to refresh their knowledge. \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nIf you are not employed by the Newcastle Hospitals an online card payment is required at the point of booking. \nAlternatively\, if you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/introduction-to-cancer-biology-targeted-and-immunotherapies-november-2023/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
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DTSTAMP:20260404T104209
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SUMMARY:Improving clinical practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) - November 2023 cohort
DESCRIPTION:Fetal\, paediatric and adult congenital cardiology is a rapidly developing field of medicine and as the network’s regional Level 1 Centre our experts are proud to offer a five-day course culminating in the provision of a Certificate of Achievement in Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). \nThis 5 day course starting on Wednesday 8th November followed by four further sessions on consecutive Fridays from Friday 17th November until Friday 8th December provides a quality assured qualification and is appropriate for a range of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with congenital heart disease. \nIt aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the care of a patient with congenital heart disease throughout their lifetime\, allowing healthcare professionals to develop vital skills and knowledge to manage the care of patients with complex anatomy and physiology. \nLearning outcomes\nThe aim of the course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the care of a patient with congenital heart disease (CHD) across the lifespan. \nAt the end of the course delegates will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the physiology of the normal heart and developing fetus in utero alongside the anatomy and physiology of common basic CHD lesions\nRecognise the complexities and pathway for diagnostic fetal imaging\, interventional cardiology\, the expected outcomes and approach to counselling\nRecognise normal ECG and common arrhythmias in CHD and the range of cardiac imaging approaches in the diagnosis and ongoing management including staged surgical options\nUnderstand the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension with associated CHD\nLearn the principles of ventilating the sick heart and gain knowledge of the process of transportation and the importance of preparation and communication\nUnderstand the common pharmacological strategies and complex nutritional requirements throughout a CHD patient’s life\nGain knowledge and understanding of advance\, complex pathways for transplantation\, extracorporeal life support and fontan surveillance\nNavigate ethical dilemmas and difficult and challenging conversations\, transition into adult services\, the psychological impact on health and wellbeing for the patient and their family and end of life care.\n\nCourse Lead\nKaye Walsh is Lead Nurse for the North East North Cumbria Congenital Heart Disease Network (NENC CHDN) with over 20 years’ experience in the field of paediatric nursing\, specifically in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery having worked in specialist centres in Dublin and Newcastle as well as over 10 years of experience in clinical education. \nKaye is passionate about ensuring colleagues are supported to kept abreast of the very latest clinical practice and guidelines\, and is delighted to bring together an array of clinical experts in this field to share their knowledge with colleagues across our national CHD networks. \nAudience\nThis course is appropriate for range of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). \nCourse dates\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTopic\n\n\nWednesday 8 November\nIntroduction to CHD\n\n\nFriday 17 November\nThe sick child with CHD\n\n\nFriday 24 November\nDiagnosis and management of CHD\n\n\nFriday 1 December\nThe failing CHD circulation\n\n\nFriday 8 December\nPsychosocial impact of living with CHD; Moving into adulthood\n\n\n\n\n  \nFinancial information\nIf you are employed by Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust\, you can use the coupon code NUTH at the checkout to make a provisional booking and you will need to arrange access to in-house development funding. Your booking will remain provisional until your request has been validated with a funding/study leave reference. \nAt the point of booking an online card payment is required.  If you are to be funded by your employer an invoice can be requested by using the coupon code Invoice. \nPlease see Coupons for further information relating to coupon codes and how to use them at checkout.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/improving-clinical-practice-in-chd-nov2023/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Improving Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Hospitals Skills Academy":MAILTO:nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - October Cohort
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement\, facilitated by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team with guest speakers from Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry and from Newcastle University. \nThe objective is to provide a summary of the professional accountability and legal issues associated with wound debridement alongside the theoretical basis to justify the decision-making process in the selection of the appropriate debriding agents. \nA pre-course workbook will be sent 4 weeks prior to the face to face study days via email which will need to be completed and submitted it on Day 1 of the course. \nA course pack will be provided on Day 1\, which will include the course handbook\, the notes from the presentations and other useful information. \nLearning outcomes\nDebridement describes the removal of dead or devitalised tissue\, in particular matter and foreign bodies from a wound bed and is generally accepted as a necessary precursor to the formation of new tissue (EWMA 2013). \nAt the end of this two-day course delegates will be able to: \n\nExplore human anatomy and physiology including in depth revision of the buttock\, sacrum and lower limbs\nIdentify normal and abnormal wound healing including when biopsy may be required\nExamine wound debridement techniques and identify the differences between conservative sharp debridement and surgical debridement\nDemonstrate clinical knowledge and practice skills required to perform safe and effective wound debridement techniques\, practiced in laboratory conditions\nUse analytic skills to appraise the available literature related to wound debridement\nOpportunity to develop academic writing at Level 7.\n\nCourse lead\nDr Fania Pagnamenta\, Clinical Academic Nurse Consultant has a real passion for tissue viability and wound care management and has years of experience supporting nurse colleagues on the wards to deliver wound care to their patients as well as colleagues’ professional development. \nAcademically\, Dr Pagnamenta works at Northumbria University as a researcher where her main interests focus on leg ulceration\, clinical pathways\, and ways to prevent simple wounds from becoming chronic ulceration. \nAudience and criteria\nRegistered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject\, working in a clinical area where wound care and wound debridement is undertaken on a weekly basis. \nApplicants must identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional \nApplicants must also be working in a clinical area that currently supports learners\, and where complex wound care is regularly undertaken. \nCourse dates\nThe attendance dates for the October cohort are: \n\nTuesday 10th October 2023\nWednesday 11th October 2023
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/wound-debridement-october/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Wound Debridement
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