Courses for 2012

External Training Courses

We offer a range of courses and study days aimed at local health and social care staff via our annual programme which is delivered onsite here at the Hospice. Details of these events are listed under 'course programme' below.

Outreach and 'Tailor Made' courses

As well as our scheduled external programme of events, we can also design courses specifically to meet your needs. These may range from a short 'hands-on' session at your premises, to a course or workshop of several days.

For more information, and to discuss your requirements, please contact the Education Department on 01225 721470, or email education@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk.

Course Programme

Click here to download a course booking form (Word document 47kb, opens in new window)

Don't forget to check our "Conferences" page for details of any forthcoming conferences here at Dorothy House.

Clinical Supervision (3.5 day course) - Thursdays - 28th June, 12th July and 19th July, plus a half day follow-up on the afternoon of 11th October - *** SORRY - COURSE CANCELLED ***

Open Afternoon - Monday 2nd July (pm) - Fee £10

An opportunity to find out more about palliative care and the work of Dorothy House Hospice Care. Includes a tour of the hospice.

Suitable for: All health and social care staff and students who are interested in finding out about more about what we do, but are unable to attend a full attachment or placement at the hospice.

Advance Care Planning for People with Learning Disabilities - Monday 23rd July - Fee £80 (inclusive of lunch)

The day will explore why people with a Learning Disability (LD) are at risk of disadvantaged dying; conversations and talking about death; communication and capacity; preferred priorities of care; advance care planning and end of life choices.

Suitable for: Health and social care professionals who offer health care and support to individuals with a LD who may have a life threatening illness.

Open Afternoon - Monday 10th September (pm) - Fee £10

An opportunity to find out more about palliative care and the work of Dorothy House Hospice Care. Includes a tour of the hospice.

Suitable for: All health and social care staff and students who are interested in finding out about more about what we do, but are unable to attend a full attachment or placement at the hospice.

Introduction to Syringe Drivers (McKinley) - Wednesday 19th September (pm) - Fee £40

This course explores the 'what, when, why, where and how' of syringe driver use, including practical 'hands-on' experience. Includes identification of common problems and troubleshooting techniques, as well as where to access further support. The course is aimed at all health care professionals with limited or no knowledge of syringe driver management.

Suitable for: Hospital, community and nursing home nurses; GPs.

Introduction to End of Life Care (2 days) - Monday 1st and Monday 8th October - Fee £90 (inclusive for both days and includes lunch)

This course aims to explore the concept of a palliative care approach and promotion of best practice when caring for people and their families at the end of life. The course will explore different aspects of palliative care on each day.

Suitable for: care assistants, nursing auxiliaries, ancillary staff and support workers who are caring for people and their families at the end of life.

Working with Families - Monday 22nd October (pm) - Fee £40

This course offers some practical strategies for working with families. It introduces the idea that we can understand families as a system built from complex relationships, experience and histories.

Suitable for: Professionals who come into contact with families as part of their work. Professionals / practitioners who wish to begin to develop an understanding of the impact of family life on individuals within their care will also find this a useful introduction.

End of Life Tools Update - Wednesday 7th November (pm) - Fee £40

This course aims to explore the potential End of Life (EoL) care tools to improve the management of the dying patient and their family. Participants will have the opportunity to identify a range of EoL care tools, including Gold Standards Framwork, Advance Care Planning, Integrated EoL Care Pathways (e.g. the Liverpool Care Pathway). There will be the opportunity to assess the strengths/ limitations of these in practice and to consider how they may be implemented or developed within the work environment.

Suitable for: Registered health and social care professionals within acute and community settings, including care home managers and key workers (e.g. nurses, physios, OTs).

Advanced Syringe Driver - Friday 16th November (am) - Fee £40

This course will explore issues in relation to pain management, symptoms of nausea, and the terminal phase, including sedation, restlessness and management of secretions through the use of case studies. The course is aimed at all health and social care professionals aiming to increase their knowledge and skill in relation to syringe driver use.

Suitable for: Registered nurses working in hospitals, community and nursing homes; GPs.

Open Afternoon - Monday 26th November (pm) - Fee £10

An opportunity to find out more about palliative care and the work of Dorothy House Hospice Care. Includes a tour of the hospice.

Suitable for: All health and social care staff and students who are interested in finding out about more about what we do, but are unable to attend a full attachment or placement at the hospice.

Course Information

For further information about any of these courses please contact The Education Department at Dorothy House Hospice – see contact details below.

Course Booking Arrangements and Conditions

To book a place on any of the programme courses please complete an application form - click here to download [47kb] or contact the Education Department on:

Telephone: 01225 721470
Fax: 01225 721471
e-mail: education@dorothyhouse-hospice.org.uk

Dorothy House Hospice
Winsley
Bradford on Avon
Wiltshire BA15 2LE

The closing date for all our courses is 2 weeks prior to the date of the course. The course fees include refreshments and a light luncheon (where appropriate).

Cancellation fees will be charged at 50% within 2 weeks of the date and 100% within 48 hours.

If there are insufficient bookings for a course Dorothy House reserves the right to cancel. This decision will be taken no later than 1 week before the course date and all potential participants will be informed as soon as possible – all fees will be refunded.