Our courses

We provide a full programme of tailored training throughout the year – all available at our fully-equipped learning environments in Telford and Shrewsbury.

To attend one of the courses below, please use the booking form to reserve your place. Any payments required help fund both the training and our caring services.

Courses

Lymphoedema

This course is an introduction to lymphoedema, from anatomy and physiology to starting basic treatment, going through principles and treatment with some hands-on practice.

Bereavement

This course will focus on the theory and experience of loss and bereavement and the afternoon will be an interactive session using case studies and activities, and we will cover how to support the bereaved person.

Marie Curie competencies in spiritual & religious care, Level 1 & 2

These competencies have been developed with an understanding of spiritual care in its broadest sense. It is acknowledged that spirituality includes whatever gives a person meaning, value and worth in their life.

Spirituality and religion are clearly distinguished: religion can be an important part in a person’s spirituality but how important, if at all, will depend on the individual. Although spiritual care is traditionally seen as the chaplain’s area of expertise these competencies assume that all staff
and volunteers can and do provide spiritual care.

Level 1 & 2 competency covers understanding the spiritual dimension of care and building communication with patients and includes an oral assessment outside the teaching session.

Marie Curie competencies in spiritual & religious care, Level 3

These competencies have been developed with an understanding of spiritual care in its broadest sense. It is acknowledged that spirituality includes whatever gives a person meaning, value and worth in their life.

Spirituality and religion are clearly distinguished: religion can be an important part in a person’s spirituality but how important, if at all, will depend on the individual. Although spiritual care is traditionally seen as the chaplain’s area of expertise these competencies assume that all staff and volunteers can and do provide spiritual care.

Level 3 competency will cover assessing spiritual needs and appropriate referral.

McKinley for beginners

This is a hands-on course that focuses on an introduction to the use of a T34 syringe driver for the novice and cover all aspects its use in practice. This practical will include all do’s and don’ts and an overview of appropriate drugs use will also be part of the session.

McKinley syringe driver update

Do you feel a bit rusty using a T34 syringe driver? This session is a hands-on practical and update covering the use of a T34 syringe pump. It assumes you have previously attended a beginners’ session and/or have used a T34 syringe driver and include an overview of its use, setting up and troubleshooting. Drugs used will also be included.

Verification of Death

This session is for trained and untrained staff who verify death as part of their role and applies to ward, the community and nursing homes. It will include local policy and a demonstration of the practical skills necessary. A certificate of competence will be given at the end of this session once competence has been demonstrated and attained.

More courses will be added throughout the year so keep an eye on the website. If you can’t see the course you need, please get in touch as we may be able to add it.

There is an increase in some course costs after 1 April 2020.