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SUMMARY:Eye Emergency Study Day for Nurses
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic\, hands-on study day designed to strengthen your confidence and skills when dealing with ophthalmic emergencies. \nThis interactive day combines theoretical learning working through clinical scenarios\, ensuring you leave equipped to oversee the initial management of urgent eye injuries and conditions effectively. \nLearning Outcomes\nBy the end of the day\, you will be able to: \n\nDemonstrate a good understanding of ocular anatomy and thorough history taking\nImpart basic information when referring to Ophthalmology\nUnderstand when to administer eye drops\nDiagnose and manage the acute red eye and sudden vision loss\nRecognise and address eyelid swelling\nLearn how to provide initial management for chemical injuries\nDevelop practical skills for corneal foreign body removal\n\nPractical training sessions held at the RVI’s Emergency Eye Department: \n\nVision + colour vision + pupils including RAPD\nConfrontational visual field testing\nExtraocular movement (EOM) testing +/- cranial nerves\nSlit lamp examination including corneal foreign body removal\, everting eyelids\, conjunctival swabs\nDirect ophthalmoscopy\nScenario station\n\nAll participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance upon completion. \nAudience\nThis study day is ideal for: \n\nOphthalmic nurses and nurse practitioners\nAdvanced clinical practitioners (primary and secondary care)\nAny other healthcare professionals with an interest in ophthalmology\n\nFees\n£208 \nDates and times\nSunday 1 March 2026\n8:30am to 4:30pm \nVenue\nEye Emergency Department\nClaremont Wing\nRoyal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)\nQueen Victoria Road\nNewcastle upon Tyne\nNE1 4LP \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. Alternatively\, 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. \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 booking. \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/eye-emergency-study-day-for-nurses/
LOCATION:Royal Victoria Infirmary Eye Department\, Queen Victoria Road\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, NE1 4LP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Eye Emergency Study Day,Ophthalmology
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SUMMARY:Infectious Diseases Conference - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join leading experts and frontline professionals for a one-day deep dive into the latest threats\, treatments\, and strategies in infectious disease control. \nWhat to Expect\n\nEmerging Infectious Diseases: Trends\, surveillance\, and global impact\nHigh Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCIDs): Identification\, containment\, and response\nHIV: Rising incidence\, latest treatments\, and public health strategies\nTuberculosis: Innovations in screening\, diagnosis\, and treatment\nPaediatric & Maternal Infections: Protecting vulnerable populations\nVaccinations & Screening: Updates on national programmes and early intervention\nPPE & IPC Guidance: Latest standards and practical implementation\nEpidemic Preparedness: Lessons learned and future planning\n\nOur speakers\nWhatever your area of interest\, our panel of subject matter experts will share cutting-edge research\, clinical insights\, and practical guidance to help you stay informed and protected. You will hear from: \n\nJulie Samuel\, Lead Consultant Microbiologist\nBrendan Payne\, Consultant in Infectious Diseases specialising in High Consequence IDs\nMarieke Emonts-le Clercq\, Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases\nStephen Owens\, Consultant in Paediatric Immunology and Infectious Diseases\nEdwina Hegarty\, Trust Doctor in Infectious Diseases\nEwan Hunter\, Consultant in Infectious Diseases with a specialist interest in HIV\nCatherine McLoughlin\, Nurse Specialist in HIV\nLyndsey Winship\, Nurse Specialist\, Paediatric Infectious Diseases\nJim McFarlane\, Consultant Respiratory Physician with a specialist interest in TB\nFiona Cook\, Nurse Specialist in TB (Adults)\nAlex Patience\, Consultant Obstetrician\nPaul Ayuk\, Consultant Obstetrician\nDanny Morland\, Consultant Anaesthetist in Obstetrics\n\nWe will also have representatives from industry available during break sessions to help keep you up to date on the latest developments. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge\, network with peers\, and enhance your readiness for infectious disease challenges. \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. \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 booking. \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/infectious-diseases-conference-march-2025/
LOCATION:Freeman Hospital (FH)\, Freeman Road\, High Heaton\,\, Newcastle upon Tyne\, Tyne and Wear\, NE7 7DN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Infectious Diseases
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SUMMARY:LEO Programme - CH56 - March 2026 (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\n10 – 12 March 2026\n9:00am – 4:30pm\n\n\nPart Two\n20 May 2026\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-ch56-march-2026-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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T083000
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SUMMARY:Regional Paediatric Respiratory Conference - Little Lungs\, Big Future - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:“Little Lungs\, Big Future”\nPlease note this conference is aimed at primary\, secondary and tertiary NHS healthcare professionals from the North East and North Cumbria region. \nJoin leading experts and frontline healthcare professionals for a one-day deep dive into the latest developments challenges\, treatments and strategies in paediatric respiratory medicine. \nWhatever your area of interest\, our panel of experts will share research\, clinical insights\, and practical guidance to help you stay informed. \n What to Expect:\n\nAsthma: new national guidelines and management plans. Living with asthma in 2026\nLong Term Ventilation: Basics and troubleshooting for LTV patients\nSleep Hygiene: simple steps to take to build a better-quality night-time routine for a better night’s sleep\nCystic Fibrosis: The changing landscape of cystic fibrosis\nComplex Airways: All things airway – ‘trache’ ‘NPA’. Protecting our vulnerable patients\n\nOur speakers will run discussions and presentations and there will be a range of break out rooms focusing on key topics with practical sessions. Full Programme to follow. \nThis conference is has been curated to support valid CPD and is generously supported by the Great North Children’s Hospital Foundation charity. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your knowledge\, network with peers\, and enhance your knowledge of children’s respiratory conditions and treatments. \nWe will also have representatives from industry available during break sessions to help keep delegates up to date on the latest developments. \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. \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 booking. \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/regional-paediatric-respiratory-conference-march-2026/
LOCATION:The Fed (Federation Brewery)\, Lancaster Road\, Dunston\, Gateshead\, Tyne and Wear\, NE11 9JR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Regional Paediatric Respiratory Conference - Little Lungs, Big Futures
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SUMMARY:Methods of Wound Debridement - March 2026
DESCRIPTION:This two-day course held on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March 2026 is led by the Newcastle Hospitals’ Tissue Viability Team who will teach the different methods of wound debridement\, with a special focus on conservative sharp debridement. \nDelegates will also hear from guest speakers from the specialties of Dermatology\, Plastics\, Podiatry as well as a physiology and anatomical expert. \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. \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\, using clinical grade pigs’ trotters 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\nAssessment criteria\n\nFormative assessment – completion of a pre-course work booklet provided 4 weeks before the start of the course to be submitted when you attend the course\nSummative assessment – a 2000 word advanced level case study of care delivered to a patient with a complex wound to be submitted 12 weeks after the course\nSummative assessment – completion of a clinical competencies workbook to be submitted 24 weeks after the course\, you will be expected to work with your chosen practice assessor for an estimated 10-15 hours of supervised practice to meet the course’s learning outcomes and achieve the practical competencies\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\nApplicants should be registered nurses with a degree in nursing or related subject who work in a clinical area where complex wound care and wound debridement is regularly undertaken\, and which supports learners. \nThey must also be able to identify a practice assessor in their organisation who is a designated Wound Care Health Professional. \nCourse dates\n\nWednesday 11 March 2026\nThursday 12 March 2026\n\nPayment\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 Monday 9th February 2026 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 up to 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/methods-of-wound-debridement-march-2026/
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:Targeted treatments and immunotherapy for Breast Cancer
DESCRIPTION:Delivered over two\, two-hour sessions\, Dr Elaine Vickers – a leading independent educator on the science of new cancer treatments – will guide you through many of the most relevant topics relating to modern systemic treatments for breast cancer. \nElaine first looks at why cancers arise – through the accumulation of gene mutations affecting important genes. She also looks at other vital factors in breast cancer – hormones\, and the vigilance of the person’s immune system and also looks at the challenges we face in classifying breast cancer and the reasons why breast cancer might spread to other parts of the body. \nElaine then dives into the mechanisms of action of hormone therapies for breast cancer and looks at new treatments being developed. \nIn the second session\, Elaine looks at HER2-positive and triple-negative breast cancer. She explains what HER2 is\, and what features make it an almost-ideal target for treatments. After describing various such treatments\, Elaine explains why resistance can happen and how it might be overcome. \nElaine then discusses triple-negative breast cancer\, which is\, in fact\, a diverse group of diseases. She describes the progress made to date in developing more effective treatments. \nAudience\nDr Vickers’ goal is to explain the science that underpins each treatment. She also hopes to provide learners with a broad understanding of why treatments work well for some patients but not for others. \nThis half day course 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 breast cancer\, and to junior doctors. \nACCEND\nNHS England’s ACCEND Programme aims to support the development of a skilled and knowledgeable cancer workforce. \nThis course supports Component 3 of the ACCEND pathway\, the Education Framework. \nSpecifically\, this course’s objectives and learning outcomes meet core cancer knowledge needs at both the ‘Foundation of Cancer Care’ and ‘Fundamentals of Cancer Care’ levels. \nThe course will enhance learners’ understanding of cancer biology\, the mechanism of action of systemic cancer treatments\, and the use of biomarkers to select the best treatments for each patient. \nThe knowledge gained through this course will empower staff to feel confident when communicating with patients and their families\, and with clinical and non-clinical colleagues. \nDetailed description\nSession 1\nPresentation 1 – Introduction to breast cancer \n\nHow breast cancer arises\nWho’s most at risk?\nHow should we classify breast cancer?\nCommon mutations in breast cancer cells\nHow\, when and why breast cancer spreads\nWho’s at risk of their cancer returning\n\nPresentation 2 – Treatments for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer \n\nHormone receptors and hormone therapies\nWhy combine hormone therapy with CDK inhibitors?\nCauses of resistance to hormone therapies\nTargeting the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway\nNovel hormone therapies: SERDs and PROTACs\n\nSession 2\nPresentation 3 – Treatments for HER2-positive breast cancer \n\nWhat is HER2?\nTargeting HER2\nAntibody-based treatments – naked antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates\nHER2-targeted kinase inhibitors\nOvercoming resistance to HER2-targeted treatments\nHER2-low breast cancer\n\nPresentation 4 – Treatments for triple-negative breast cancer \n\nIntroduction to triple-negative breast cancer\nImmunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors\nSacituzumab govitecan and other antibody-drug conjugates\nPARP inhibitors for BRCA-mutated breast cancer\n\nPre-course preparation\nElaine has created two YouTube playlists about cancer biology and cancer treatments to help learners get the most out of her courses. Each playlist contains 10 videos between 3 and 8 minutes long. \nElaine also advises: “If you’re short on time and you’re not sure about the relationship between DNA\, genes and proteins\, I would suggest watching the Cells\, DNA\, genes and chromosomes and From genes to proteins videos from the Cancer Basics playlist as a priority. Also\, if you’re new to cancer\, I’d recommend the Mutations cause cancer video and\, in order to understand how cancer cells interact with the cells around them\, watch the Tumours are complicated places video.” \n“In the Cancer Treatments playlist\, there are videos about all the various treatments I’ll be mentioning. The two I’d prioritise explain why we use small chemical compounds (small molecules) and antibodies as cancer treatments. If you have more time\, do also watch the videos on kinase inhibitors and immune checkpoint inhibitors.” \nAbout Elaine Vickers\nDr Elaine Vickers\nElaine Vickers of Science Communicated Ltd has a PhD in Molecular Biology. She has worked as a cancer educator for over twenty years. \nShe is passionate about demystifying the science behind cancer biology and the latest cancer treatments such as kinase inhibitors\, monoclonal antibodies\, and immunotherapies. \nElaine is experienced in teaching people with any level of scientific or medical knowledge. She particularly loves teaching nurses and other health professionals who might feel daunted by the idea of learning about cancer science. \nHer book\, A Beginner’s Guide to Targeted Cancer Treatments and Cancer Immunotherapy\, is now in its second edition. The first edition was Highly Commended by the British Medical Association book awards. \nElaine also makes short educational videos on cancer biology and treatments\, which you can find on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrElaineVickers
URL:https://skillsacademy.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk/course/targeted-treatments-and-immunotherapy-for-breast-cancer/
LOCATION:Virtual delivery via MS Teams
CATEGORIES:Cancer courses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T084500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260522T010402
CREATED:20251008T115911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T090754Z
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SUMMARY:Dental CBCT Levels 1 & 2 - March 2026
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. \nThis 3 day course run in Newcastle by Dr Neil Health\, Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist has been validated by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow) in order to match the recommended hours for Level 2 reporting. \nIf delegates have recently received a certificate for Level 1 then they can attend days 1 and 3 only\, if they wish. These delegates can attend the second day of the CBCT course (2a) as it builds on the first day and more workshop elements are included to maximise CBCT teaching and reporting in the time available.  \nDates\nDay 1:   Tuesday 24 March 2026\nDay 2:   Wednesday 25 March 2026\nDay 3:  Thursday 4 June 2026 \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\nWe offer a number of options ranging from the full\, combined three day course\, to individual sessions. You can book a place on the full three-day course below\, or you can contact our team to explore your options by email nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net \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. \nDays 1 and 2 (24 and 25 March 2026)\nCovers Level 1 and 2A course material (this allows didactic\, group work  and interactive workshop elements throughout). \nDay 3 (4 June 2026)\nLevel 2B covers essential material after delegates have gained practical experience and had time to reflect on their learning\, before completing the course. \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. \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)\nMedically 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. \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 booking. \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/dental-cbct-levels-1-2-march-2026/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Newcastle Hospitals Skills Academy":MAILTO:nuth.newcastlehospitalsskillsacademy@nhs.net
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