Hampshire and Isle of Wight continuing professional development

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 5

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/foundations-of-managing-asthma-short-course/

This course is aimed at healthcare professionals and healthcare support workers who participate in the delivery and management of care for people with asthma, their families and carers.

You will be able to demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and management of asthma and using current clinical guidelines will be able to suggest, initiate and vary treatment in response to assessment of individual clinical needs.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 5

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/principles-of-copd-for-professional-practice-short-course/

This principles of COPD for professional practice short course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to improve the care of people with COPD in hospital and community settings. You’ll demonstrate appropriate skills and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with COPD and an ability to vary treatment dependent on patient need.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/enhancing-asthma-care-in-professional-practice-short-course/

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to develop as autonomous practitioners in safe and effective asthma care. The course focuses on the assessment and management of the individual with asthma within the context of the wider community. Importance is placed on a patient centred approach, that meets the health needs of the individual, alongside promoting self care.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/transforming-dementia-care/

This Level 7 module will enable students to deliver person centred care, considering current approaches, research and treatments in relation to the different types of dementia, the disease trajectory including end of life care.

Due to the nature of the condition ethical decision making is fundamental to quality of life throughout the disease journey and into end of life care and therefore will underpin the module.

Dates: two-day course, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

The aim of this course is to equip Primary Care healthcare professionals with evidence-based knowledge and practical confidence to elevate dermatology care, improve patient support for common skin conditions, and ensure appropriate secondary care referral.

Dates: one-day update, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This course is relevant for Primary Care staff who wish to update knowledge on dermatology care, including evidence-based practice and guidance.

Dates: two-day course, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This two-day training is designed for Primary Care staff who are new to the field of diabetes care. If you’ve recently started seeing patients with diabetes, or are planning to, this course is tailored to provide you with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to confidently care for individuals with diabetes. The primary focus is on adults with Type 2 diabetes, although key recommendations and signposting for patients with Type 1 diabetes will also be covered.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/principles-of-diabetes-for-professional-practice-short-course/

This course is aimed at any healthcare professional who participate in the assessment, management and delivery of care for people with or at risk of developing diabetes.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/enhancing-diabetes-care-in-professional-practice-short-course_2020/

This course focuses upon the assessment and management of patients with, or at risk of developing, diabetes and its precursor, metabolic syndrome, with emphasis on the prevention, recognition and management of metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

You will have sound knowledge of the literature relevant to diabetes and metabolic syndrome in relation to cardiovascular complications and an insight into the strategic approaches to delivery of care, to empower you to participate effectively in managing patients with or at risk of developing diabetes.

Dates: one-day update, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This update course covers the latest trends in diabetes management, encompassing a thorough understanding of cutting-edge pharmacological interventions utilised in diabetes care.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/frailty-as-a-long-term-condition-level-7-module/

This course will enhance your knowledge, understanding, skills and attributes in relation to current treatment, management and risk avoidance of different aspects and challenges of frailty.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 5

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The_Foundations_of_Managing_Chronic_Heart_Failure_L5.pdf

This course is suitable for any healthcare professional delivering and/or managing care for people with chronic heart failure, their families and carers. You will gain appropriate skills and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment and management of people with chronic heart failure.

Dates: two-day course, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

These training 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.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 6

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/tackling-the-complexity-of-managing-heart-failure-short-course/

The tackling the complexity of managing heart failure short course will allow you to develop both practical skills and clinical knowledge necessary to manage the complex needs of patients and carers from the early diagnostic phase through to end of life. It is aimed at healthcare practitioners who are working with people with heart failure and complex needs, enabling you to apply the evidence in the context of other comorbidities.

Dates: commencing Wednesday 15 January 2024

Delivery method: face-to-face, White Knights campus, Reading

Level of study: Level 7

Link: https://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/cpd-from-cippet/short-courses/certificate-in-diagnostic-reasoning

This module is aimed at practising healthcare professionals who are in roles requiring, or that will require, advanced skills in diagnostics to support differential diagnosis and critical thinking. You will be supported to develop skills in analysing, evaluating and recording information in relation to enhanced patient care roles.

Dates: commencing Wednesday 23 March 2024

Delivery method: face-to-face, White Knights campus, Reading

Level of study: Level 7

Link: https://www.reading.ac.uk/pharmacy/cpd-from-cippet/short-courses/certificate-in-advanced-history-taking-and-clinical-assessment

This module is designed for practising healthcare professionals who are required to complete history taking and physical assessment of patients. You will be supported to develop skills in analysing, evaluating and recording information in relation to enhanced patient care roles.

Dates: Saturday 2 November 2024, Sunday 3 November 2024, Saturday 23 November 2024, Saturday 7 June 2025, Sunday 8 June 2025 (all dates required)

Delivery method: face-to-face, St George’s, London

Link: https://sommcourses.org/product/theory-practice-of-injection-therapy/

The module reviews and develops the clinical reasoning and injection therapy skills needed to practise injection therapy effectively and safely. It is open to all experienced HCPC registered allied health professionals and registered nurses wishing to integrate these skills into the clinical management of patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Dates: Saturday 14 December 2024

Delivery method: face-to-face, St George’s, London

Link: https://sommcourses.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Z4ocMkamEGEwFLV4O78B_SOMM-Injection-Therapy-CPD-Day-Booklet-2024.pdf

An update course for experienced injection therapists who are interested in developing ongoing injection therapy capabilities and enhancing reasoning skills in musculoskeletal injection therapy.

Dates: Wednesday 12 February 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.macpweb.org/events/

This is a course designed for AHP’s working, who are wanting to work as autonomous practitioners with access to diagnostics in first contact practitioner or advanced practice roles.

This will be a full day course designed to provide an in-depth review of the blood tests commonly used in musculoskeletal practice, what they are and when to consider them.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/impact-of-mental-health-on-long-term-conditions-level-7-module/

This module explores risk factors for common mental health issues in people with long term physical health conditions. You will explore communication, interaction and working in partnership with patients, families and carers including signposting and referral to other services. Issues of equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding will be discussed in the context of key legislation, health policy and ethics.

Dates: one-day update, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

An update course for participants who are already practicing in the area of men’s health.

Dates: two-day course, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This course will support staff to enhance their knowledge and skills in mental health and learning disability care within the Primary Care setting.

Day one will have an overview of mental health disorders and appropriate interventions, an introduction to performing annual review for mental health patients.

Day two will define and identify a range of learning disabilities and explore their impact on individuals’ lives and strategies for support. There will also be an introduction for performing annual reviews for learning disability patients.

Dates: TBC

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.mkupdate.co.uk/course/self-harm-and-suicide-awareness

This course aims to provide an understanding of patients presenting with self harm and suicidal thoughts. Learners are supported to identify risks and given knowledge of how to provide appropriate care, support and referral to correct services.

Dates: Monday 4 November and Tuesday 5 November 2024

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.mkupdate.co.uk/course/understanding-mental-health-in-primary-care

This two-day course provides an introductory overview of several mental health conditions. It will also look at cultural aspects, history taking, and enabling people to gain a deeper understanding of a wide range of conditions.

Dates: Monday 4 November and Tuesday 5 November 2024

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.mkupdate.co.uk/course/understanding-mental-health-in-primary-care

This two-day course provides an introductory overview of several mental health conditions. It will also look at cultural aspects, history taking, and enabling people to gain a deeper understanding of a wide range of conditions.

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Level of study: Level 7

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/impact-of-mental-health-on-long-term-conditions-level-7-module/

This module explores risk factors for common mental health issues in people with long term physical health conditions. You will explore communication, interaction and working in partnership with patients, families and carers including signposting and referral to other services. Issues of equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding will be discussed in the context of key legislation, health policy and ethics.

Dates: Thursday 23 January 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.macpweb.org/events/437/spinal-masqueraders-study-day-30th-november-2024

This one-day interactive course is designed to enhance awareness and clinical reasoning in the management of the five most common spinal masqueraders seen in physiotherapy practice.

Content is designed to develop delegates’ clinical reasoning skills and to maximise the integration of newly acquired knowledge into everyday clinical practice.

The day is designed for those working in advanced practitioner or first contact practitioner roles, or those interested in progression into these fields.

Dates: Friday 14 March 2025

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.macpweb.org/events/445/understanding-medication-in-pain-management

This one-day course is designed to give clinicians working in community musculoskeletal settings a grounding in how analgesics work. Their effects, both good and bad will be explored. The role of non-prescriber in having conversations around medication will be discussed. 

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-interactive-blended-online-learning-package/

This spirometry interactive blended online learning package is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for performing, recording and interpreting spirometry in adults, or a combination of these.

Participants can join this course at any time, there are no set start dates. Participants have six months to complete their studying.

Each month, a live interactive tutorial is held to ensure learners have opportunities to check their understanding with their clinical tutor, ask questions and share best practice with other learners. 

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-interactive-blended-online-learning-package-including-artp-assessment-access/

This spirometry interactive blended online learning package including ARTP assessment access course is designed for healthcare professionals who are responsible for performing, recording and interpreting spirometry in adults, or a combination of these.

Participants can join this course at any time, there are no set start dates. Participants have six months to complete their study.

Each month, a live interactive tutorial is held to ensure learners have opportunities to check their understanding with their clinical tutor, ask questions and share best practice with other learners. You will be supported to feel ready for the ARTP accreditation process. The assessment cost is included in this funding offer 

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-refresher-with-access-to-artp-assessment-online/

This spirometry refresher with access to ARTP assessment course has been designed for learners who have spirometry experience but are not currently on the ARTP register. These learners need to refresh their knowledge around spirometry and complete their ARTP accreditation.

The spirometry refresher course consists of:

• Pre-recorded lectures which will enable you to learn at a pace and time that is suitable for you
• Live Q&A webinars every month which will provide you with opportunity to ask questions to a clinical expert as well as share practice with your peers
• Access to the ARTP assessment process. You will be supported to prepare for the assessment. The cost of accreditation is included in the course

Dates: offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://www.educationforhealth.org/product/spirometry-update-online-with-askspiro/

The spirometry update package is specifically designed for people who are looking to fulfil the CPD requirement, to complete their annual ARTP certification.

The package comprises six months access to the online course and access to the Ask Spiro service.

Please note: the cost for the ARTP renewal certificate is not included in this funded course offer. To apply to the national register, you will need to contact ARTP directly.

Dates: two-day course, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This course is specifically tailored for Primary Care staff who are seeking to expand their understanding of basic contraceptive advice. During this training, we will cover all contraception methods, including LARC’s, emergency contraception, and basic asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening.

Delivery method: face-to-face

Link: https://www.midhampshirehealthcare.co.uk/cms_uploads/MHH%20Training%20Pathway%20July%202022%20v3.pdf

Fully-funded Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (FSRH) diploma and practical training in contraceptive coil and implant management.

Dates: 4 and 25 February 2025

Delivery method: Virtual

Link: The Menopause Course for nurses – British Menopause Society

This two-day course is designed for nurses who regularly see and advise women about menopause issues. Content includes common presentations, the range of treatments and associated quality standards

Dates: one-day update, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

An update day that covers the latest information and updates in the field of contraception. This training is ideal for healthcare professionals who are already practicing in the area of contraception and are seeking to enhance their knowledge and ensure they are delivering the most up-to-date advice to their patients. The course covers all contraceptive methods, including emergency contraception, LARCs, injectables, and oral contraception.

Dates: two-day course, multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This interactive course is designed for nurses and healthcare professionals who are new to wound management in the Primary Care setting. The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to confidently manage wound care for both adults and children.

Dates: one-day update, offered on multiple dates

Delivery method: virtual

Link: https://bbotraining.co.uk/our-courses/

This update offers an opportunity to refresh and expand your understanding of key concepts and best practices of wound care, through theoretical learning and practical skill-building. Aims include improved assessment, management and prevention of complex wound conditions.