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SUMMARY:Improving clinical practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:Fetal\, paediatric and adult congenital cardiology is a rapidly developing field of medicine – with advances in healthcare 98.5% of those born with congenital heart disease can be expected to survive to adulthood.\nCongenital heart disease (CHD) patients often require lifelong care\, and training ensures healthcare professionals can manage their needs effectively throughout different life stages\, from infancy to adulthood. \nEducation tailored specifically to CHD supports professionals to effectively manage\, care for and support patients navigating complex comorbidities thus\, empowering patients to live fulfilling lives. This is particularly important in community cardiology\, and emergency departments where supporting a CHD patient can seem daunting if not your area of expertise. \nWe know that CHD training contributes to improved patient outcomes\, including reduced morbidity and mortality\, and enhanced quality of life – our Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease course will enable healthcare professionals to provide optimal care. \nQuality assured\nOur four-day programme provides a quality assured qualification and provision of a Certificate of Achievement in Improving Clinical Practice in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). \nCovering all aspects of a CHD patient’s life-long journey\, from fetal diagnosis to elder years\, our experts focus on informing best practice and promoting the right care at the right time. \nWe’ve received great feedback with previous delegates telling us they feel they have greatly benefited from gaining the knowledge and skills required to feel confident to manage the care of the patient with CHD. \nCourse dates\n\n\n\n\nDate\nTopic\n\n\nWednesday 2 July 2025\nIntroduction – the CHD ‘Roadmap’\n\n\nThursday 3 July 2025\nFrom diagnosis to outcome – the care pathway\n\n\nThursday 10 July 2025\nNavigating the CHD pathway  \n\n\nFriday 11 July 2025\nLife beyond the diagnosis\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse delivery\nThe course is appropriate for all healthcare professionals who may find themselves involved in the care of patients with CHD. \nInpatient\, outpatient and community care providers across all professional groups are welcome\, bringing with them a range of expertise from their professional practice. \nTo enable interested colleagues to participate in our course\, we are offering two methods of delivery: \n\nFace to face at the Freeman Hospital for those working the North East and North Cumbria region – fee is £520\nOnline via MS Teams for those working further afield – fee is £375\n\nLearning outcomes\nAt the end of the course delegates will recognise and understand: \n\nthe physiology of the normal heart and developing fetus in utero alongside the anatomy and physiology of common basic CHD lesions\,\nthe complexities and pathway for diagnostic fetal imaging\, interventional cardiology\, the expected outcomes and approach to counselling\,\nnormal ECG and common arrhythmias in CHD and the range of cardiac imaging approaches in the diagnosis and ongoing management including staged surgical options\,\nthe pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension with associated CHD\,\nthe common pharmacological strategies and complex nutritional requirements throughout a CHD patient’s life.\n\nThey will also gain knowledge and understanding of: \n\nthe process of transportation and the importance of preparation and communication\,\npre-operative and post-operative care\, exploring complexities and challenges of managing the child with CHD\,\nadvanced\, complex pathways for transplantation\, extracorporeal life support and fontan surveillance\,\nhow to navigate ethical dilemmas and difficult and challenging conversations\,\nthe transition into adult services\, the psychological impact on health and wellbeing for the patient and their family\, and end of life care.\n\nAudience\nThis course would benefit any healthcare professional who may become involved in the care of a patient with CHD along their lifelong journey from neonates to adult care. They may work on a ward\, in outpatients\, emergency departments or children’s or adult community care settings. \nListen to Kaye Walsh\, Lead Nurse with North East & North Cumbria Congenital Heart Disease Network explain why this course is so important 👇 \n\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-hCVc1vUcQ \nPayment\n\nPayments should where possible be made via the online booking system. \nIf you request an invoice at the point of booking\, invoice payment terms are strictly 30 days from the invoice date or 7 days before the start of the programme whichever date is the earliest. \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge. \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below.  Please contact nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net to cancel your place. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details. \nBooking\nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  Please note that this course has a pre-course assignment therefore tickets are available upto 4 weeks before the start of the course. \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/improving-clinical-practice-in-congenital-heart-disease-chd-july-2025/
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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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH48 - July 2025 (Internal Only)
DESCRIPTION:Please note our Leading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) programme is a development opportunity for nursing\, midwifery and allied health professional (NMAHP) staff working at Newcastle Hospitals only \n\n\n\n\nAttendance\n\n\n\nPart One\n9 – 11 July 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n17 September 2025\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\n\nCourse description \nLeading an Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) is a dynamic leadership development programme to help leaders to create environments for high performing individuals and teams and to support professional practice and accountability to become a reality. \nDesigned to ensure ownership at every level of the organisation for decision making\, creating effective team relationships\, managing risk and creative problem solving\, the goal of this programme is to enable our senior nurses\, midwives and allied health professionals (NMAHPs) who manage and lead others to reach their full leadership potential. \nThe programme is made up of two parts: \nPart One \nThe first three days of the LEO programme employs a strong emphasis on supporting leaders to develop an empowering approach when leading and managing teams. \nIt provides a practical approach\, containing values and evidenced skills as a ‘tool box’ that can immediately be applied in practice. \nPart Two \nThe follow up component of the LEO programme is a full day review session\, about two months after the initial three-day session. \nDelegates will deliver a short presentation on an improvement project in their practice area which they will have identified during Part One of the programme\, allowing them to apply their newly acquired LEO principles. \nLearning outcomes \nAt the end of this programme delegates will be able to: \n\nDescribe the conceptual framework for LEO and differentiate centralised and decentralised management approaches understanding when each may be most effective\nDefine the leader’s role in articulating expectations for individual and group performance as well as concepts of responsibility\, authority and accountability\nApply the concepts of Responsibility\, Authority and Accountability to issues from personal experience within the delegate’s current role\nDiscuss the need for leaders to build relationships\, avoid unhealthy behaviours and achieve interdependence\nDescribe the role of the leader in modelling respect and regard for others as a ‘way of being’\nReview styles of communication and identify personal prominent style\nExplore the impact of a leader’s unhealthy behaviours on followers and identify their own unhealthy behaviours\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to build capacity\, avoid punitive practices and establish a learning environment\nDiscuss the need for empowered leaders to lead change\, avoid problem processing and gain commitment\nConstruct an action plan for using the knowledge\, skills and tools represented in the empowerment framework to improve leadership effectiveness.\n\nAudience and criteria \nOur LEO programme is for Newcastle Hospitals staff only\, aimed at those working at Band 7\, Ward Manager level\, and Band 6\, Aspiring Ward Manager level\, and for those who manage and/or lead teams or who are leaders in their own right from across the NMAHP workforce. \nBooking \nPlease make sure that your manager has agreed for you to attend and that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme in 2025/26. \nTo book a place on this course go to Tickets at the bottom of the page.  At checkout enter coupon code NUTH – this indicates that you have approved funding to study the LEO programme. \nWhen you book a place you will be asked for the following information. Please do not place a booking until you have all this information available: \n\nName\nEmail\nJob Role\nDepartment\nStudy Leave Reference\nDietary Requirements\n\nIn addition\, you will also be asked to confirm that your line manager has agreed for you to attend the dates of this cohort. \nIf you do not have funding approved for 2025/26\, please complete the attached study leave form to obtain your study leave reference.  This needs to be approved and signed by your line manager and sent to nuth.studyleavequeries@nhs.net \nPlease see the Making payments & Coupons sections of the Help and FAQs. \nCancellations \nIf you are no longer able to attend the dates of this cohort you must contact us as soon as possible to cancel your place at nuth.newcsatlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nIf you do not cancel your place\, your clinical board might be liable for the delegate fee.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/leo-programme-ch48-july-2025-internal-only/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Leading An Empowered Organisation™ (LEO) (Internal Only)
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SUMMARY:Principles of Hand Trauma Casting and Splinting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this one day course delegates will learn the theory and treatment of commonly seen hand injuries as well as basic casting techniques and skills.\nDate and time:  Monday 14th July 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue:  Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle City Centre \nFee: £175 \nCourse description\nOrthopaedic casting is a procedural skill. It requires a theoretical basis to underpin practical application and a course of guided practice. \nThe instructors leading this course will be an orthopaedic surgeon and orthopaedic practitioner specialising in casting techniques and they will be joined by a specialist hand therapist. \nThe course content will cover fractures and soft tissue trauma and explore the appropriate prescription relating to the injury including the safe application of backslabs\, casts and splinting techniques. (Please note this course does not include thermos plastic splinting.) \nThe hybrid theoretical and practical approach includes presentations\, regular Q&A sessions and assessment\, periods of reflection as well as the opportunity to practice casting\, all designed to support delegates to: \n\nreview the anatomy and physiology of common hand injuries;\nlearn from experts about the optimal management of common hand injuries;\nunderstand the principles of hand rehabilitation and splint management of common conditions;\nconsider professional accountability and legal issues associated with cast application;\nunderstand the theoretical basis to justify the decision making process in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning\, and application process;\ndemonstrate\, in workshop conditions\, the ability to implement and evaluate a prescription plan\, including the appropriate selection and application of materials and casting techniques;\ndemonstrate\, in workshop conditions\, the clinical and practical skills required to perform safe casting techniques;\ndemonstrate an understanding and awareness of the requirements for safe removal of a cast;\nclearly articulate how the knowledge and skills gained will help develop their current competence.\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at: \n\ndoctors in training\,\nphysiotherapists and occupational therapists with a special interest in the treatment and rehabilitation of hand injuries and conditions\,\nnursing staff with an interest in hand injuries and conditions\,\northopaedic practitioners and plaster technicians.\n\nDelivery of the course presentations and workshop learning will be led by: \n\nMr Pat Crowley\, Consultant Plastic Surgeon with a special interest in hand and sarcoma surgery\nPaul Maher\, Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner\n\nThe delivery team will be accompanied by one of our clinical physiotherapists specialising in plastic hand surgery. \nFees \nThe practical nature of this full day course means that places are limited with a slightly high fee than a mainly theoretical course.  For further information on making payments please see our FAQ – Making Payments \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/principles-of-hand-trauma-casting-and-splinting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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SUMMARY:Principles of Adult Trauma Casting and Splinting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this one day course delegates will learn the theory and treatment of commonly seen adult orthopaedic injuries as well as basic casting techniques and skills.\nDate and time:  Tuesday 15th July 2025 8:45am – 4:45pm \nVenue:  Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle City Centre \nCourse description\nOrthopaedic casting is a procedural skill. It requires a theoretical basis to underpin practical application and a course of guided practice. \nThis consultant and orthopaedic practitioner led course will explore the appropriate prescription relating to all musculoskeletal injuries including fractures and will cover the safe application of backslabs and splinting techniques. \nDelivery of the course comprises presentations and workshop learning led by specialists in their field: \n\nMr Phil Dobson\, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon\nMr Dan Hipps\, Orthopaedic Surgeon\nPaul Maher\, Senior Orthopaedic Practitioner\n\nThe hybrid theoretical and practical approach includes interactive presentations\, regular Q&A sessions\, assessment and periods of reflection. By the end of the course\, the delegate will be able to: \n\nunderstand the anatomy\, physiology and management of common orthopaedic injuries and trauma;\ninterpret the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Guidelines specific to prescription and application;\nfeel confident\, when following the theoretical basis\, to make sound judgements when applying the BOA casting guidelines in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning and application process;\ndemonstrate clinical and practical skills required to perform safe casting techniques practiced in workshop conditions.\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at doctors in training\, nursing staff and healthcare assistants working in an accident and emergency or urgent care setting as well as physiotherapists\, occupational therapists and nursing staff with an interest in musculoskeletal trauma and injuries. \nWe also welcome applications from orthopaedic practitioners and plaster technicians who do not currently work in a trauma setting\, or who would like to refresh their skills. \nFees\n The practical nature of this full day course means that places are limited with a slightly high fee than a mainly theoretical course.  For further information on making payments please see our FAQ – Making Payments \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/principles-of-adult-trauma-casting-and-splinting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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SUMMARY:Principles of Paediatric Trauma Casting and Splinting - July 2025
DESCRIPTION:During this one day course delegates will learn the theory and treatment of commonly seen children’s orthopaedic injuries as well as basic casting techniques and skills.\nDate and time:  Wednesday 16th July 2025 9:00am – 4:00pm \nVenue:  Eldon Court Education Centre\, Newcastle City Centre \nFee: £175 \nCourse description\nOrthopaedic casting is a procedural skill. It requires a theoretical basis to underpin practical application and a course of guided practice. \nThis consultant and orthopaedic practitioner led course will explore the appropriate prescription relating to all paediatric musculoskeletal injuries including fractures and will cover the safe application of backslabs and splinting techniques. \nThe hybrid theoretical and practical approach of this course includes interactive presentations\, regular Q&A sessions\, assessment and periods of reflection. By the end of the day delegates will be able to: \n\nunderstand the anatomy\, physiology and management of common paediatric orthopaedic trauma and injuries;\ninterpret the British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Casting Guidelines specific to prescription and application;\nfeel confident\, when following the theoretical basis\, to make sound judgements when applying the BOA casting guidelines in the selection of the appropriate casting technique\, focusing on prescription\, materials\, positioning\, and application process;\ndemonstrate clinical and practical skills required to perform safe casting techniques practiced in workshop conditions.\n\nAudience\nThis course is aimed at doctors in training\, nursing staff and healthcare assistants working in a paediatric accident and emergency or other urgent care setting. \nWe also welcome applications from orthopaedic practitioners and plaster technicians who do not currently work in a trauma or paediatric setting\, or who would like to refresh their skills. \nFees\n The practical nature of this full day course means that places are limited with a slightly high fee than a mainly theoretical course.  For further information on making payments please see our FAQ – Making Payments \nCancellation and refunds policy\nShould you no longer be able to attend the event on the booked date\, please contact the Academy as we may be able to offer an alternative date subject to an admin charge.  To cancel your place you must email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \nShould you still wish to cancel your booking\, you or your employer will be charged as per the fees outlined below. \n\n\n\nTimescale\nFee paying course\n\n\nOver 6 weeks\n£25 admin charge\n\n\n2 to 6 weeks\n50% of course fee\n\n\n0 to 2 weeks\n100% of course fee\n\n\n\nIf you do not attend on the day\, you will be charged the full cost of the event place. \nSee our Terms & Conditions and Cancellations & Refunds pages for more details.
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/principles-of-paediatric-trauma-casting-and-splinting-july-2025/
LOCATION:Eldon Court (ED) – Newcastle upon Tyne\, Eldon Court\, 2 Percy Street\, Newcastle Upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE1 7YE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Trauma casting courses
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