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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Tuesday 5th November 2024 and Wednesday 6th November 2024 will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement. \nIt is facilitated by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team with guest speakers from the specialties of Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry as well as a physiology and anatomical expert 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 on Day 1 of the course. \nA course pack will be provided on the first day\, 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\, who work in a clinical area where complex wound care and wound debridement is undertaken on a weekly basis\, and which supports learners. \nApplicants must identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional. \nCourse dates\nThe attendance dates for the November cohort are: \n\nTuesday 5 November 2024\nWednesday 6 November 2024\n\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)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/methods-of-wound-debridement-november-2024/
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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SUMMARY:Improving clinical practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) - November 2024
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 Friday 8th November 2024 followed by four further sessions on consecutive Fridays until Friday 6th December 2024 provides a quality assured qualification and is appropriate for a range of healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with congenital heart disease. \nThis course is delivered online via MS Teams. \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\nGain knowledge of the process of transportation and the importance of preparation and communication\nGain knowledge of pre-operative and post-operative care\, exploring complexities and challenges of managing the child with CHD\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\nFriday 8th November\nIntroduction to Congenital Heart Disease\n\n\nFriday 15th November\nMedical and surgical management pathways\n\n\nFriday 22nd November\nCo-existing conditions associated with Congenital Heart Disease\n\n\nFriday 29th November\nLiving with Congenital Heart Disease\n\n\nFriday 6th December\nPsychosocial care of the patient and their family\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. \nIf you are not employed by Newcastle Hospitals and are to be funded by your employer you can pay using an online card or 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-congenital-heart-disease-chd-november-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Improving Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Precision Cancer Medicine – November 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 12 November 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 19 November 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. \nThe 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 three 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. \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)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/introduction-to-precision-cancer-medicine-november-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
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SUMMARY:Constraint Induced Movement Therapy for Preschool Children - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:This unique course introduces therapists to the One-Handed Therapy Intervention (OTI) Programme\nConstraint Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a highly evidence based complex intervention to improve hand function of children with hemiplegia. \nThe OTI Programme is a tool kit developed by therapists for therapists to use with families who have a child aged 2 – 4 years with hemiplegia. Currently there is no comprehensive resource that gives parents/carers step-by-step instructions on how to use activities to target their child’s goals. \nThe OTI toolkit addresses this by providing therapists with a library of graded\, play-based activity cards\, user manuals\, therapy diary\, attractive restraint\, motivational resources\, a follow-up bimanual programme and a digital record keeping tool. \n\nThis ensures that therapists have all the components needed to quickly and easily compile an effective evidence based CIMT programme that can then be delivered by families and staff in early years settings. \nThe course provides thorough training and support in how to use the OTI tool kit. \nFollowing the course therapists will be required to complete a certification process using the kit (provided during the course) with one child. \nUpon successful completion of this certification\, you will be provided with additional kit components to enable you to deliver the programme to a further four children. Extra materials can be ordered as required. \nThis programme uses a range of carefully selected toys which are loaned to families. These toys are not provided and therefore you are required to obtain these in order to deliver the programme. \nYou will be supplied with information of what toys are needed and suggestions of where in the UK you may purchase them. Every effort has been made to ensure these costs are reasonable and that the majority of the toys are reusable. \nDelivery\nThe course is provided across two days – followed by a subsequent virtual 1:1 certification session approximately 3 – 4 months afterwards. \nKey outcomes by the end of this course include the ability to: \n\nUnderstand the purpose and utility of all the resources in the tool kit\nIdentify children who may benefit from CIMT following assessment\nCreate a bespoke CIMT programme using the OTI toolkit which delivers the key therapy ingredients\, and similarly create a follow up bimanual programme\nSupport families and staff in early years settings to deliver the programmes\nEvaluate progress and plan next steps.\n\nAudience\nThe course is delivered by Janice Pearse and Vicki Wisher\, Advanced Paediatric Occupational Therapists\, both of whom have extensive experience working with children with hemiplegia. \nThe course is open to qualified paediatric Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Prior experience of working with children with hemiplegia is recommended to aid understanding of how to use the programme. \nDates\nThe course is delivered over two days: \nDay 1: Monday 25 November \nDay 2: Tuesday 26 November \nBooking\nPlease see the Tickets section at the bottom of this page.  The booking system requires an online card payment.  For further guidance on making bookings with an alternative payment mechanisms\, such as invoice\, please refer to our Help and FAQ section on Coupons.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/constraint-induced-movement-therapy-for-preschool-children-november-2024/
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:Dental CBCT Levels 1 & 2 - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:Cone-beam CT is an exciting development in dental and maxillofacial imaging. \nHowever\, the previous guidance on the safe use of dental x-ray equipment does not address CBCT as the radiation protection measures needed for this modality extend beyond the previous guidance. \nLegal requirements\nA dentist referring for CBCT is legally required by the Department of Health to have undertaken ‘Core Training in CBCT’ as outlined in the HPA-CRCE-010 report. This CBCT training is additional to that already required as part of the Continuing Education and Training in radiology and radiation protection. \nIn line with this report\, practices owning a CBCT unit or wishing to make referrals for CBCT examinations should ensure their staff are trained in the CBCT Core Curriculum. \nThis unique Specialist Consultant taught course offers a three day interactive educational experience focusing on the theory behind the safe operation and referral for CBCT (Level 1) and image reporting (Level 2) of both 2D and 3D imaging\, primarily for smaller volume CBCT. \nCompletion of this course equips the practitioner with the knowledge required to comply with their responsibilities according to IRMER (Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations). \nCourse description\nOur combined three-day course builds from the first presentation. Full attendance is required to allow certification. Day 3 provides candidates with the opportunity to gain guided practical experience\, and time to reflect on learning before completing the course. \n\nDays 1 and 2 (25 – 26 November 2024) cover Level 1 and 2A course material (this allows didactic\, group work  and interactive workshop elements throughout).\n\n\nDay 3 (27 January 2025) called Level 2B covers essential material after delegates have gained practical experience and had time to reflect on learning before completing the course.\n\nA learner / delegate-centred approach is adopted throughout\, allowing delegates to understand the theory behind the safe operation and referral for CBCT (IRMER Referrer role). \nAn holistic approach to Image reporting (IRMER Operator Reporter role) covering 2D and 3D imaging primarily for smaller volume CBCT is offered. \n  \nLearning outcomes\nThe course is delivered in two sessions – initial 2 days followed by a separate final day a few weeks after the first 2 day session to allow reflection and utilisation of new skills. \nAt the end of this course delegates will be able to: \n\nMake safe CBCT referrals with a sound understanding of the Physics / Radiation dosages involved and the patient factors to consider before utilising this 3D imaging modality\nAppreciate when 2D and 3D CBCT imaging are best used and how to access guidelines in this regard\nRecapitulate knowledge of 2D dental imaging and learn the anatomical patterns associated with CBCT 3D presentations to know what ‘normal’ looks like\nAppreciate the Radiation safety (IRMER and IRR legislation) surrounding the use of CBCT\nOperate / ‘Drive‘ CBCT viewing software –  utilise MPR screens to interrogate the full FOV\nSafely analyse and construct a smaller Vol CBCT report using ‘protocols’ (utilising taught higher order thinking tools ) in a systematic fashion and know when to ask for help\nAnalyse examples of concerning dental/maxillofacial disease presentations and know how best to refer on urgent cases. Recognise bone diseases and especially cancers on imaging\nAnalyse relevant 2D and 3D image data and construct a recordable imaging report/assessment\nBegin to understand how image reporting errors / imaging pathway adverse events can occur and appreciate how SOPs\, Bias and Human factors can influence this process.\n\nCourse lead\n\nThe course is run by Dr Neil Heath\, a Consultant Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist at Newcastle Dental Hospital. \nAn experienced educator in CBCT working in NHS\, academic and industry sectors\, Dr Heath is passionate about delivering relevant enjoyable courses\, to like-minded colleagues. \nAudience\n\nDentists (hospital and high street – primary care and specialist)\, medically qualified specialists involved in imaging the maxillofacial regions.\n\nCriteria\nIn order to book on this course you will need: \n\nGDC / GMC registration (HCPC registration if a Radiographer)\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. \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/dental-cbct-levels-1-2-november-2024/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dental Cone Beam (CBCT) Levels 1 & 2
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SUMMARY:Novel Immunotherapies for Solid Tumours - November 2024
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to progress made in developing novel immunotherapies for solid tumours (excluding immune checkpoint inhibitors). \nOverview\nThis course emphasises the progress made in developing novel immunotherapies for solid tumours\, such as CAR T cell therapy\, TCR-engineered T cell therapy\, tumour infiltrating lymphocytes\, T cell engagers\, and vaccine-based treatments. \nOver the course of one morning\, Dr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – discusses novel approaches that may have a future as standard treatments for solid tumours including features of solid tumours that provoke the immune system and those that allow cancer cells to survive and thrive. \nElaine will describe cancers where novel immunotherapies are being most intensively explored\, such as in the treatment of: \n\ncancers already known to be sensitive to immunotherapy\, such as melanoma skin cancer\ncancers where new treatments are desperately needed\, such as pancreatic cancer and glioblastoma\ncancers where a particularly promising target has been identified\, such as Claudin 18.2 in stomach cancer and other GI cancers.\n\nIn the second session of the morning\, Elaine focuses on cell-based immunotherapies such as TIL (tumour infiltrating lymphocyte) therapy\, CAR T cell therapy\, and TCR-engineered T cell therapy. She explains why we haven’t made more progress with these treatments and explores how this might change in the future. \nIn the final session\, Elaine will examine some of the most innovative and exciting immunotherapies being developed\, including T cell engagers and mRNA vaccines. \nAudience\nThis content is ideal for research nurses\, clinical nurse specialists\, pharmacists\, and clinical trials coordinators. It may also interest other healthcare professionals wanting to improve their understanding of immunotherapy. \nAttendance on Elaine’s other course: A Beginner’s Guide to Cancer Immunotherapy would be ideal preparation for this course. \nAs ever\, Elaine will use colourful illustrations and jargon-free explanations to help learners gain a broad understanding of the concepts covered. \nCourse delivery\nThe course delivery date is Wednesday 27th November 2024 and is to be delivered online via Microsoft Teams as follows: \n9.30am – Introduction to novel immunotherapies for solid tumours \n\nThe cancer-immunity cycle\nWhy not every cancer is sensitive to immunotherapy; exploring ‘Hot’\, ‘Cold’\, ‘Immune-suppressed’ and ‘Immune-excluded’ cancers\nHow cancer’s relationship with the immune system differs in different cancer types and the mechanisms that drive this\nIntroducing the cancers in which novel immunotherapies are being explored\n\nQ&A/break \n10.30am – Progress in cell-based immunotherapy for solid tumours \n\nWhere it started: TIL (tumour infiltrating lymphocyte) therapy\nIntroduction to CAR T cell therapy\nCAR proteins and their targets\nWhy don’t we have CAR T cell therapies for solid tumours?\nAn alternative approach: TCR-engineered T cells\n\nQ&A/break \n11.30am – Treatment vaccines\, T cell engagers and other novel approaches in trials \n\nVaccine-based immunotherapy – the general idea and the multitude of approaches being investigated\nPromising results from mRNA vaccine trials\nTebentafusp and tarlatamab – the first T cell engagers approved for solid tumours\nImmunotherapies that leverage macrophages and NK cells\n\nQ&A \n12.30pm – close \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. \nThe second edition of her book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments – commended by the British Medical Association book awards – is due out by the end of 2024. \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)\,\nThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust staff internal funding (NUTH) – you will need to complete a Trust study leave form.\n\nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/novel-immunotherapies-for-solid-tumours-november-2024-2/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
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