Courses and Events

Introduction to Asthma - 7th October 2025, 09:30 to 11:45 With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Introduction to Phlebotomy - 7th October 2025 - 09:30 - 12:30 In-person training at Porteous Groundworks Training Room, Estover, Plymouth. PL6 7PL With Clinical Educator Tracey Owen

Introduction to Ear Care - 8th October 2025, 09:30 to 15:30. with Tracey Owen, Ear Care Specialist. Kingdom Business Centre, Kingdom House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot. TQ12 4PB

Immunisation Foundation for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 10th and 17th October 2025, 09:30 to 13:00 on both dates. Delegates must attend both dates to complete the course. With Specialist Immunisation Educators Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards. This course is suitable for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners only.

Managing Time During GP Consultations - 14th October 2025, 19:00 to 20:30 Live virtual training session hosted on Zoom. With Dr Mohan Kumar, Trainer and Appraiser for Consultation Skills.

Introduction to Contraception - 16th October 2025, 10:00 to 13:00. The Beeson Suite, The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ. With Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer, Dr Jane Davis.

Immunisation Foundation for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 16th and 23rd October 2025 Open to Registered Healthcare Practitioners only. Blended in-person and virtual training. Delegates need to attend both the in-person and virtual training sessions to complete the course, and submit pre-learning and an online assessment. Presented by Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Paediatric Asthma Update - 21st October 2025, 12:30 to 14.45. With Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 22nd October 2025, 09:15 to 10:00 With Pauline Bird, LDC Clinical Educator. NB: This update is restricted for CSTT External Assessors that have received a prior invitation from the Learning and Development Centre.

Asthma Update - 4th November 2025, 09:30 to 11.45. With Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse

Appraisal Skills - 5th November 2025, 09:30 - 12:00. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

Immunisation Foundation for Flu and COVID - 7th November 2025, 09:30 to 13:00 With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Somerset - November 2025 With Clinical Educator Pauline Bird. Please read all course information before booking.

COPD Advanced - 12th, 26th November and 10th December 2025 9.30am to 10.45am on each training day. Presented by Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse

Insulin Initiation Update - 12th November 2025, 09:30 to 13:00. Virtual live study session with Clinical Educator Julie Frost. Hosted in Zoom

Introduction to Menopause - 18th November 2025, 13:00 to 16:00. The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ. With British Menopause Society Accredited Specialist, Dr Jane Davis.

Clinical Examination of the Chest and Breathlessness - 18th November 2025, 09:00 to 16:00 Face to Face Training Event at Fresha Exeter, 23 Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7LW. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse Laura Rush

Mental Health Awareness - 19th November 2025, 09:30 to 13:30. Suitable for all job roles in all settings With Ali Uzzell, MHFA England Trainer.

Diabetes Foundation - 19th November 2025, 09:30 to 13:00 Becky Brown and Marcia Pearse present a general update suitable for anyone new to diabetes or wanting a refresher. It will improve general diabetes knowledge and promote up to date evidence based practice, within diabetes care.

B12 and Pernicious Anaemia - 20th November 2025, 09:30 to 11:30 A live, virtual course hosted by LDC Trainer Emma Edwards, which will enable delegates to describe anaemia, differentiate between different types of anaemia, be aware of B12 deficiency and provide effective treatment and monitoring.

Travel Health Foundation for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 21st and 28th November 2025 09:30 to 13:00 on both training days. Delegates must attend both dates to complete the course. Hosted by Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Understanding Medical Terminology Workshop - 26th November 2025, 10:00 to 13:00 Virtual Workshop led by Clare Hartgen

Frailty and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Masterclass - 27th November 2025 - 13.00 to 16:30. In person Study Day with Dr David Attwood, Frailty Specialist GP. Haytor Room, Dartmoor Lodge, Peartree Cross, Ashburton, TQ137JW.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 28th November 2025, 09:15 to 10:00 With Julie Frost, LDC Clinical Educator. NB: This update is restricted for CSTT External Assessors that have received a prior invitation from the Learning and Development Centre.

Contraception Update - 3rd December 2025 - 09:00 to 10:30 Live virtual training session hosted in Zoom. With Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer, Dr Jane Davis.

Contraception Update - 3rd December 2025 - 19:00 to 20:30 Live virtual training session hosted in Zoom. With Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer, Dr Jane Davis.

Leadership for Clinicians - 9th December 2025, 09:30 - 12:00. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

Wound Care Update - 11th December 2025, 12:30 to 13:30 Live virtual training session. With Alexandra Bishop, Wound Care Nurse Specialist

Non-Medical Prescribing Update - 12th December 2025, 09:00 to 16:00. In-person training with Gavin Wollacott and Dr Colin Roberts and Lorraine Moore. The Woolwell Centre, Darklake Lane, Plymouth. PL6 7TR

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 17th December 2025, 09:15 to 10:00 With Julie Frost, LDC Clinical Educator. NB: This update is restricted for CSTT External Assessors that have received a prior invitation from the Learning and Development Centre.

Red Flags in Primary Care - 13th January 2026. 09:30 to 12:00. With Dr Connie Fearnley, Clinical Educator.

Wound Care for Healthcare Assistants - 14th January 2026, 09:30 to 12:30. At The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ With Alexandra Bishop, Wound Care Nurse Specialist

Ear Care Update - 15th January 2026, 09:30 to 11:30. Live Virtual Session in Teams With Ear Care Specialist Trainer Tracey Owen

Menopause Workshop for Primary Care - 15th January 2026 - 10:30 to 12:00 Live virtual training session hosted in Zoom. With Dr Jane Davis, FSRH Advanced Certificate Menopause Care

Menopause Workshop for Primary Care - 15th January 2026 - 19:00 to 20:30 Live virtual training session hosted in Zoom. With Dr Jane Davis, FSRH Advanced Certificate Menopause Care

Asthma Advanced - 20th January, 3rd and 17th February 2026 09:30 to 10:45 on each day of training. Presented by Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - North Devon - January 2026 With Clinical Educator Pauline Bird. Please read all course information before booking.

Team Building and Team Leader Skills - 27th and 28th January 2026 09:30 to 13:00 on both training days. Delegates need to attend both sessions to complete the course. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

Complex Wound Management - 29th January 2026, 09:30 to 12:00. Fresha Exeter, 23 Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7LW With Alexandra Bishop, Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.

Introduction to Asthma - 5th February 2026, 12:30 to 14:45 With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Introduction to Phlebotomy - 10th February 2026. In-person training at Fresha Exeter, 23 Bittern Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7LW. With Clinical Educator Tracey Owen

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 11th February 2026, 09:15 to 10:00 With Julie Frost, LDC Clinical Educator. NB: This update is restricted for CSTT External Assessors that have received a prior invitation from the Learning and Development Centre.

Diabetes Foundation - 11th February 2026, 09:30 to 13:00 Becky Brown and Marcia Pearse present a general update suitable for anyone new to diabetes or wanting a refresher. It will improve general diabetes knowledge and promote up to date evidence based practice, within diabetes care.

Introduction to Wound Assessments and Dressings Selection - 12th February 2026, 09:30 to 12:30. In person training hosted in the Haytor Room, Dartmoor Lodge, Peartree Cross, Ashburton. TQ13 7JW. With Alexandra Bishop, Wound Care Nurse Specialist

Introduction to COPD - 12th February 2026 - 13:00 to 15:15. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush. Suitable for All Healthcare Professionals.

Introduction to Insulin Initiation - 25th February 2026, 09:30 to 16:00. In-person, catered training day with Clinical Educator Julie Frost. Haytor Room, Dartmoor Lodge, Peartree Cross, Ashburton. TQ13 7JW

Travel Health Masterclass (Travel Health Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners) - 5th March 2026. 09:00 to 16:45. Froginwell Vineyard, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter, EX5 1EP