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To find out about the different courses currently on offer and to book a place, please click on course information below. The courses page is constantly updated so please check back regularly. If you have any queries, please email our Education Team.
Advanced communication skills training
This course can help you feel more confident and able to handle difficult conversations through experiential learning
Suitable for: Senior/experienced registered healthcare professionals
01/12/2022 - 02/12/2022
Course
Face to face
Facilitator: Karen Cook & Andrea Finch
An introduction to Advance Care Planning (ACP)
An overview of ACP
Suitable for: Those working in care – social, residential or nursing
07/12/2022
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Karen Cook
Using subcutaneous syringe pumps
This session offers an opportunity to develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills in continuous subcutaneous infusions (CSCI) used in symptom management and at the end of life
Suitable for: Qualified nurses and doctors who are unfamiliar with using these pumps
03/08/2022
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Andrea Finch
Verification of Expected Death (VOED) foundation training
An overview of the current legal framework governing Verification of Expected Death (VOED)
Suitable for: Health and care professionals who have management support to complete VOED in their place of work
27/07/2022
Session
Face to face
Facilitator: Andrea Finch
Verification of Expected Death (VOED) update
An online update on VOED for those who have had previous training.
Suitable for: Health and care professionals who have management support to complete VOED in their place of work
04/08/2022
Session
Online
Facilitator: Karen Cook
Verification of Expected Death (VOED) update
An online update on VOED for those who have had previous training
Suitable for: Health and care professionals who have management support to complete VOED in their place of work
31/10/2022
Session
Online
Facilitator: Education Team
What is hospice care?
Learn about hospice, palliative and end-of-life care, with a focus on the work of Thames Hospice
Suitable for: Open to everyone
06/09/2022
Session
Online
Facilitator: Karen Cook
What is hospice care?
Learn about hospice, palliative and end-of-life care, with a focus on the work of Thames Hospice
Suitable for: Open to everyone
08/11/2022
Session
Online
Facilitator: Karen Cook
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