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Introduction to Cardiovascular Disease (2-Day Course) Course Description: BBO Training has responded to numerous requests for a course focused on cardiovascular disease, following the success of our previous courses, such as Introductions to COPD/Asthma/Diabetes and Minor Illness. In response, we have developed a comprehensive two-day agenda on this critical subject. These days are designed to provide a holistic approach to cardiovascular diseases, encompassing Coronary Heart Disease (CHD), Stroke, Heart Failure, and Hypertension. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform annual reviews for patients with these conditions. This course is particularly well-suited for Nurse Associates, Practice Nurses, Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), Paramedics, and Pharmacists. Dr. Tamara Cunningham, an experienced GP Trainer, will lead these interactive online sessions. Day One 09.15 - Coffee and Registration 09.30 - Introduction and Course Objectives 09.45 - Setting the Scene:  - Screening, Diagnosis, Pathophysiology, and Symptoms 10.30 - Q-Risk Assessment 10.45 - Coffee Break 11.00 - Diet & Cardiovascular Disease:  - Healthy Eating  - Range of Dietary Approaches  - Weight Management Services (PH25) 11.45 - Benefits of Activity for Cardiovascular Disease 12.30 - Lunch 01.30 - Hypertension - A Review of NICE Guidelines (NG136):  - Targets  - Risk Assessment  - Medications  - Assessing Target Organ Damage 02.45 - Lipid Modification - A Review of Nice Guidelines (NG181):  - How Lipids Affect Cardiovascular Risk 03.15 - Case Studies 03.30 - Action Plan, Evaluation, and Resources 03.45 - Close Day Two 09.15 - Coffee and Registration 09.30 - Heart Failure - How to Perform a Safe Annual Review (NG106) 10.45 - Coffee Break 11.00 - CHD - Performing an Annual Review and Including Assessment of Angina 12.30 - Lunch 01.30 - Stroke - Secondary Prevention and Management of Long-Term Complications 02.30 - Case Studies - Group Work to Consolidate Learning 03.30 - Competencies, Training, and Resources 03.45 - Close Key Learning Outcomes for Both Days: Upon completing this course, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the basic physiology of cardiovascular disease. 2. Perform risk assessments with patients and discuss modifiable factors such as diet and exercise. 3. Describe the targets for blood pressure and cholesterol and how these affect primary and secondary prevention of CVD. 4. Describe the basic anti-hypertensive and cholesterol-lowering medications involved in CVD. 5. Name the major complications that may arise in people with a long duration of CVD and measures that may limit or prevent them. 6. Describe the key advice to patients regarding Heart Failure and recognition of when to escalate/refer. 7. Perform a safe review for stroke, CHD, and HF, recognizing how to work within your professional limits and when to signpost. 8. Provide examples of referral pathways to other services, e.g., weight management, secondary care, activity, and psychological services. 9. Explain the key components and process of an annual review and a self-management plan. Join us for this comprehensive 2-day course via Zoom and enhance your ability to provide effective cardiovascular disease care within primary care settings.

Venepuncture and cannulation course Venepuncture training for healthcare professionals Cannulation skills development Intravenous access techniques Blood sample collection training Infection control in venepuncture Hands-on venepuncture practice Cannula insertion training Nursing revalidation hours CPD accredited course Healthcare professional skills development Venepuncture and cannulation procedures Venepuncture certification program Intravenous catheter insertion Best practices in venepuncture Patient assessment for venepuncture Troubleshooting venepuncture complications Venepuncture and cannulation simulation Real-life venepuncture scenarios Healthcare career advancement with venepuncture skills

This qualification is aimed to give the individuals the skills and knowledge required to programme, supervise and induct a safe and effective programme for disabled clients.

This advanced phlebotomy course will allow you to receive practical demonstrations and hands-on training as a part of the practical training to support your role. At the beginning of the session, you will be required to observe the experienced trainers and trained phlebotomists. You will learn how to smoothly draw blood, minimize hazards, and manage the patient’s reaction through a practical demonstration on a mannequin. Finally, under close supervision, you will get the opportunity to collect blood samples from other fellow colleagues.  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Course Highlights * Gain a Recommendation Letter from Your Supervisor * Accredited by the CPD Certification   * Recognised and Valuable Certification   * Face-to-Face Practical Training Sessions  * Supervised by experienced phlebotomists   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCATION & CLASS SCHEDULE Venue Location Nr. 1: Bank Studio, 23 Park Royal Road, NW10 7JH You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: * 14th, 22nd, 29th May 2024 * 5th, 12th, 18th June 2024 * 16th, 24th June & 2nd July 2024 * 6th, 14th, 21st July 2024 * 17th, 24th, 31st July 2024 * 6th, 11th, 18th August 2024 * 22nd, 28th August & 3rd September 2024 * 8th, 15th, 22nd September 2024 * 18th, 24th September & 1st October 2024 * 6th, 13th, 20th October 2024 * 17th, 24th, 31st October, 2024 * 5th, 10th, 17th November, 2024 * 21st, 27th November & 3rd December, 2024 * 7th, 12th, 18th December, 2024 Venue Location Nr. 2: 44 Blucher Street, Birmingham, B1 1QJ You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: * 16th, 23rd, 30th May, 2024 * 18th, 25th, 30th July 2024 * 17th, 24th and 30th September, 2024 * 15th, 21th, 28th November, 2024 Venue Location Nr. 3: Pure Offices, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8BW You can select your preferred date from any of the following months: * 22nd, 29th June and 6th July 2024  * 10th, 17th, 24th August, 2024 * 12th, 19th, 26th October 2024 * 30th November, 7th December and 14th December 2024 It can be tough to put your best foot forward in the job market with only online Phlebotomy training. Hence, our practical sessions will provide you with the required experience that your employers might want to see when you apply for the job. This advanced phlebotomy competency training is designed to give you an opportunity to practice, build confidence and gain valuable experience. Which will help your professional career when you will apply for the job.  This extensive course covers the following credentials:  * Practical demonstration   * Labelling tubes   * Blood-taking techniques  * Code of practice  * Safety protocols  * Needle safety techniques   * Processing of blood samples   * Prioritising patients   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHO IS THIS ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING COURSE FOR? This advanced phlebotomy course is primarily aimed at:   * Phlebotomists   * Health Visitors  * Physiotherapists  * Occupational Therapists  * Healthcare professionals   * Nurses, midwives, pharmacists and doctors  * Freshers looking to begin their career as a phlebotomist   * Anyone looking to enhance their blood-sampling skills  Whether you are a fresher looking to kickstart your career in the field of phlebotomy or practising healthcare looking to enhance your phlebotomy skills, this course will help you achieve your professional aspirations by all means.   AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING COURSE  By the end of this advanced phlebotomy course, you will:  * Know how to utilise proper safety precautions   * Assess a phlebotomist’s personal and professional attributes  * Accept the core roles and obligations of a phlebotomist  * Understand the code of conduct required to be followed by a phlebotomist   * Know how to draw blood using the right procedure   * Establish the process to handle venipuncture-related issues  * Understand how to handle and preserve blood samples safely  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS * In order to attend the advanced phlebotomy course you need to complete our basic phlebotomy training course [https://lead-academy.cademy.co.uk/phlebotomy-training?occurrence=713e1556-934e-4302-afbd-b40a2d7a548d]. * However, it is open to students of all academic backgrounds.  ASSESSMENT METHOD As part of the assessment, you will be required to execute a live blood draw and collection that will be closely supervised and marked by the experienced phlebotomist responsible for monitoring you.  Upon successful demonstration of blood sampling, you will be awarded a certificate of competency that is accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOGNISED ACCREDITATION This course is accredited by Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD UK is globally recognised by employers, professional organisations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement. CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organisations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT COMPETENCY CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FROM LEAD ACADEMY You will receive a competency certificate after successfully completing the Part 2 of the phlebotomy course, which serves as confirmation that you are qualified to function as a phlebotomist without the need for close supervision. Also, on successful completion of the phlebotomy course, you will be eligible to obtain a CPD accredited PDF and Hardcopy certificate of achievement as proof of your new skill. The certificate of achievement is an official credential that confirms that you successfully finished a course with Lead Academy.

An Introduction to Medical Terminology short course delivered online via Teams, suitable for anyone wishing to learn the basics of terminology. Dates of courses can be seen when clicking ‘register’ below. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Level One – Introduction to Medical Terminology. > “It's like a light has just been switched on and I now understand more of what > I'm doing!” – Feedback from attendee of Level one course. This course is aimed at anyone who requires a knowledge of medical terminology in their role. It is suitable for administrative staff, health care workers, medical secretaries, managers, Allied Health Professionals, essentially anyone who may encounter medical terminology and wishes to develop their medical terminology knowledge further. We also offer sessions to those requiring an overview of medical terminology to support applications to study medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry. We can train between 1-30 learners from any organisation. If you have a specific training request, please speak to us and we can accommodate your needs. We recently trained a group of sign language interpreters who found the training invaluable when working in medical environments. The sessions are delivered via Teams (2x 2 hour meetings) so are highly accessible, a webcam and microphone are required although not essential. The aim of the course is for learners to develop an understanding of medical terminology in an enjoyable, interactive and informative way so that they are better able to decipher and unravel the mystery of long medical words. The course covers the following topics:- * Basics of medical terminology – word building * Common Roots, prefixes and suffixes * Anatomy and physiology via a virtual tour of the body * Major bones of the body * Prescription writing and abbreviations * Classification of drugs * Common Abbreviations * Instruments and investigations * Medical Specialities and personnel * Blood tests At the end of the course students will have a clear understanding of medical terminology and are encouraged to use their newly learned skills in a series of quizzes and interactive games. All attendees are given a Certificate of Attendance and a comprehensive handout. Many people who attend these courses are keen to develop their skills further and may wish to proceed to the Level Two Intermediate Award in Medical Terminology.    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY TRAINING COURSES Established in 2006 and the UK’s largest provider of medical terminology training, we offer a range of courses to suit your needs from beginner through to advanced level.  Our bespoke courses have been designed to suit the needs of healthcare professionals incorporating relevant terminology and content to directly benefit the workplace. Click 'more course information' below to view further details of each of our courses. 

This course is ideal for anyone working in childcare – The Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid will give you the knowledge to act with confidence and how to deal with emergency situations in a safe and appropriate manner. This course covers the more common illnesses that occur in children as well as the types of incidents and accidents that could happen.

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The HoardingUK National Hoarding Conference is back in 2024! This year we're looking at what IS working. Our expert panel will include housing, environmental health, fire service, social care and other relevant professionals. Attend to hear how we've jointly overcome hurdles to deliver a successful, integrated, cost-effective, time managed programme.

The UK's first and only Level 4 qualification in Phlebotomy (equivalent to Ireland Level 6) FDSc (Foundation Degree Level) qualification Nationally Recognised certificate Dually accredited: Open College Network and CPD Covers both aspirated and evacuated systems Covers specialised blood collection systems & methods Classroom or Virtual Classroom learning options Comprehensive Training Kit is provided when booking our Virtual Classroom option (yours to keep) Complete your training from beginner to advanced level This course either follows on from our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or can be combined with our introductory course as part of a course package (see below) Available to candidates who have completed (or are currently enrolled to complete) our Introduction to Phlebotomy Course or have previous phlebotomy practical experience.

Introduction to Asthma in Primary Care   This 2-Day Introduction to Asthma course is specifically designed for healthcare professionals in primary care settings. It provides a comprehensive overview of asthma management, from diagnosis to ongoing patient care. This interactive course is ideal for those new to asthma care or looking to refresh their knowledge.   Day 1 focuses on the fundamentals of asthma, including its definition, the importance of a good clinical history, and diagnostic tests. It covers the diagnosis of asthma in children and explores various asthma guidelines. The day concludes with an in-depth look at inhaler types, techniques, and considerations in choosing inhalers, followed by action plan development.   Day 2 builds on the previous day's learnings, with a focus on monitoring asthma, conducting asthma reviews, and creating Personalised Asthma Action Plans (PAAPs). Participants will learn about assessing and managing asthma attacks and review the National Register of Asthma Deaths (NRAD) for insights into asthma management. The course concludes with case studies and discussions to solidify the learning experience. Learning Objectives: 1.   Understanding Asthma a.   Develop a fundamental understanding of what asthma is. b.   Learn the importance of obtaining a thorough clinical history for accurate diagnosis.   2.   Diagnostic Approaches a.   Understand various tests used to confirm an asthma diagnosis. b.   Learn about diagnosing asthma in children.   3.   Guidelines and Inhaler Techniques a.   Familiarise with key asthma guidelines: BTS/SIGN, NICE, and GINA. b.   Gain practical knowledge about commonly used inhalers and their techniques.   4.   Treatment and Management a.   Explore factors influencing the choice of inhalers. b.   Develop skills in creating effective asthma action plans.   5.   Asthma Monitoring and Reviews a.   Learn methods to monitor asthma effectively in patients. b.   Understand how to conduct thorough asthma reviews.   6.   Personalised Asthma Action Plans a.   Learn how to develop and implement PAAPs tailored to individual patients.   7.   Assessing and Managing Asthma Attacks a.   Understand how to assess the level of asthma attacks and manage them appropriately.   8.   Insights from NRAD a.   Review findings from the National Register of Asthma Deaths for improved asthma care. Target Audience: This course is designed for nurses and healthcare professionals new to asthma care, providing them with the knowledge and skills to confidently manage patients with asthma in a primary care setting. All practitioners seeking to enhance their expertise in asthma care are welcome to attend.