Education calendar
MAY 2022
Newly Qualified Nurses’ Community of Practice
Monthly
Online learning each month
You can still join our virtual Community of Practice for newly qualified nurses which has a focus on the principles of palliative and end of life care, providing opportunities for shared learning, continuous development and pastoral support
Virtual Community of Practice for Activity Coordinators (HELP Care Home Partners)
For HELP Care Home Partners
JUNE 2022
Principles and Practice of Palliative and End of Life Care for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Allied Health Professionals
3 days with live online sessions
June: 7, 8 and 9, July 19, 20 and 21
This three-day course provides nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in any setting with the essential building blocks to support patients and their families at the end of life
Virtual Community of Practice for Clinical Leads and Registered Nurses (HELP Care Home Partners)
For HELP Care Home Partners
Introduction to Syringe Drivers Workshop
The use of syringe drivers in palliative and end of life care. This course will provide an introduction to the essential skills and key components of syringe drivers.
Principles and Practice of Palliative and End of Life Care for Health and Social Care Assistants
2 days with live online sessions
This two-day course provides Health and Social Care Assistants working in any setting with the essential building blocks to support patients and their families at the end of life
Newly Qualified Nurses’ Community of Practice
Monthly
Online learning each month
You can still join our virtual Community of Practice for newly qualified nurses which has a focus on the principles of palliative and end of life care, providing opportunities for shared learning, continuous development and pastoral support
The Future of Dying: Creating a Network for Change
Half day virtual conference building on the Lancet Commission Report on the Value of Death
“I don’t know what to say…”
1 day
An introductory study day on communication skills for front line support staff
Non-Medical Prescribers – Community of Practice
7 live sessions and 6 self-study sessions over 12 months
An online monthly community of practice to support Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals who are non-medical prescribers working in palliative and end of life care.
End of Life Care for people living with advanced dementia
Three days
A three day course looking at various topics associated with the end of life for people living with advanced dementia and their carers
Skills for Care Registered Managers Network Meetings
In conjunction with Skills for Care for Care Homes Registered Managers
JULY 2022
Discover Hospice Care Taster Day
If you're a nurse or nursing associate, come and join us for a taster day, jam-packed with experiences of every facet of the array of services and opportunities at St Christopher’s
One Day Principles and Practice of Palliative and End of Life Care for Health and Social Care Assistants
1 day
This one-day course for HELP partners provides Health and Social Care Assistants working in Care Homes with the essential building blocks to support residents and their families at the end of life.
St Christopher’s Young Change-Makers (previously Summer School)
5 days
July 18 - 22
Focus on Changing End of Life Experiences: A programme for young people
Care of Wounds in Palliative Care Workshop
2 hours
Wound care management and holistic symptom control at the end of life
Principles and Practice of Palliative and End of Life Care for Registered Nurses, Nursing Associates and Allied Health Professionals
3 days with live online sessions
June: 7, 8 and 9, July 19, 20 and 21
This three-day course provides nurses and Allied Health Professionals working in any setting with the essential building blocks to support patients and their families at the end of life
Newly Qualified Nurses’ Community of Practice
Monthly
Online learning each month
You can still join our virtual Community of Practice for newly qualified nurses which has a focus on the principles of palliative and end of life care, providing opportunities for shared learning, continuous development and pastoral support
Community of Practice for Health Care Assistants (HELP Care Home Partners)
2 hours
For HELP Care Home Partners
AUGUST 2022
SEPTEMBER 2022
Non-Medical Prescribers – Community of Practice
7 live sessions and 6 self-study sessions over 12 months
An online monthly community of practice to support Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals who are non-medical prescribers working in palliative and end of life care.
Power in partnership: Joining the dots of MND care
One day conference at St Christopher's CARE covering latest research and hearing from patients and carers living with MND
Introduction to Syringe Drivers Workshop
The use of syringe drivers in palliative and end of life care. This course will provide an introduction to the essential skills and key components of syringe drivers.
OCTOBER 2022
Sensitive conversations at end of life
2 days
12 and 13 October
Communication skills for professionals including advance care planning
NOVEMBER 2022
Non-Medical Prescribers – Community of Practice
7 live sessions and 6 self-study sessions over 12 months
An online monthly community of practice to support Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals who are non-medical prescribers working in palliative and end of life care.
End of Life Care for people living with advanced dementia
Three days
A three day course looking at various topics associated with the end of life for people living with advanced dementia and their carers
JANUARY 2023
Non-Medical Prescribers – Community of Practice
7 live sessions and 6 self-study sessions over 12 months
An online monthly community of practice to support Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals who are non-medical prescribers working in palliative and end of life care.
FEBRUARY 2023
End of Life Care for people living with advanced dementia
Three days
A three day course looking at various topics associated with the end of life for people living with advanced dementia and their carers
Introduction to Syringe Drivers Workshop
The use of syringe drivers in palliative and end of life care. This course will provide an introduction to the essential skills and key components of syringe drivers.
Dates by arrangement
| See course for details | MSc, Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Palliative Care |
| Mutually-convenient dates by arrangement | Quality End of Life Care for All (QELCA) |
| Mutually-convenient dates by arrangement | Visitor and Clinical Placement Programme |
