WKEN recently facilitated 3 Diabetes PLT events, 2 of which were clinical and the agendas for these events are below for reference.
The resources for these sessions can be found in the Members Area of this website, so if you haven’t already signed up, please do so. The link to this is at the top right of the screen.
Details of future events will be uploaded in due course.
PITstop courses for General Practice Nurses working in Primary Care.
Kent and Medway Primary Care Training Hubs have successfully commissioned additional PITSTOP courses for General Practice Nurses working in Primary Care.
Places are available on the following courses:
PITstop
Course 1: 21st Oct, 4th Nov, 10th Dec Course 2: 1st and 8th Dec, 26th Jan
PITstop SUPPORT
Course 1: 24th Sept Course 2: 9th December
4-hour foundation update (for past PrePITstop students)
21st Sept 2nd Dec
CPD sessions for past PITstop students (or equivalent): 4 x 90-minute sessions covering oral meds, GLP-1A revision, insulin revision, hot topics and complex cases
To apply please visit: www.pitstopdiabetes.co.uk using the code: KENTPITSTOPNURSE
Paramedics can access this training via their PCN CEF lead and utilise their National CPD allocations
Spirometry Training from Refresher to Qualified Professional
Spirometry Refresher:
This course is suitable for all clinical staff (Nurses and HCAs) who have previously attended formal spirometry training before the pandemic, and will provide them with updated guidance on the subject.
This course is suitable for individuals who currently conduct spirometry in the workplace.
Spirometry for Qualified professionals 2 day course – 4 cohorts:
This course is designed for Registered Professionals (excluding Nursing Associates). Training includes:
- Update on the National Register of HCPS undertaking and interpreting spirometry
- Performing quality assured spirometry including verification/calibration, physiological controls, infection control and standardisation of a safe technique Interpretation of spirometry results using % predicted values, volume-time curves and flow-volumes curves
- The use of case studies, practical sessions and visual aids to consolidate learning.
- Competency Assessments
Spirometry 2-day (Qualified) 07.2021
Spirometry for HCAs 2 day course – 1 cohort:
This practical course is specifically aimed at HCAs and will provide an overview of the key elements of patient preparation and safety and the importance of accuracy and reproducibility and testing.
- Update on the National Register of HCPS undertaking spirometry
- Performing quality assured spirometry including verification/calibration, physiological controls, infection control and standardisation of a safe technique
- Competency Assessments
Spirometry HCA 2-day course 07.2021
Please note you will need to collect and return a spirometer for the practical assessment of the 2 days courses from a central location.
Pharmacists in Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease – Part of the Healthy Life Webinar Series.
Monday 16th August – 4.00pm to 5.30pm GMT – via Zoom
We shall be show-casing the various pharmacy professional roles and opportunities to tackle the CVD prevention agenda from an international perspective; drawing synergies and learnings from Canada, Germany and the UK. Our expert speakers include:
- Prof Ross Tsuyuki, Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Director, EPICORE Centre
- Prof Martin Schulz, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Pharmacy, Free University, Berlin
- Helen Williams, Consultant Pharmacist for Cardiovascular Disease, South East London Clinical Commissioning Group; National Specialty Adviser for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, NHS England and NHS Improvement; Clinical Adviser for Cardiovascular Disease, UCL Partners
Click here to register free for the webinar on EventBrite.
These webinars are free and are hosted on Zoom. They are open to a wide range of professionals interested in health, including clinical trainees, senior clinicians, policy makers, academics and other health professionals. The session is also open to interested members of the public. If you wish to make a donation to the Cardiovascular Research Trust you may do so on our EventBrite page.
Find out more about this webinar and the speaker panel on our website
Agenda
16:00 – 16:05 Webinar opening
Prof Donald Singer, Chair, Cardiovascular Research Trust
Anisha Soni, Trustee, Cardiovascular Research Trust
16:05 – 16:20 The role of pharmacists in CVD Prevention: A Canadian Perspective
Prof Ross Tsuyuki, Professor and Chair, Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Director, EPICORE Centre
16:20 – 16:35 The role of pharmacists in CVD Prevention: A German Perspective
Prof Martin Schulz, Adjunct Professor, Institute of Pharmacy, Free University, Berlin
16:35 – 16:50 The role of pharmacists in CVD Prevention: A UK Perspective
Helen Williams, National Specialty Adviser for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, NHS England and NHS Improvement
16:50 – 17:05 Q & A –from the audience
Anisha Soni, Trustee, Cardiovascular Research Trust
17:05 – 17:15 Final remarks from the speakers
17:15 Close of webinar
Details kindly provided and shared at the request of:
Anisha Soni, Trustee
The Cardiovascular Research Trust I healthyheartcharity.com
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow
NHS England & NHS Improvement
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