Courses and Events

Asthma and FeNO Masterclass - 17th September 2024, 12:30 to 13:30 With specialist Nurse Educator Karen Frankland from Circassia

Diabetes Foundation - 18th September 2024, 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.

Immunisations Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 20th September 2024, 09:30 to 12:30. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Immunisations Update for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 20th September 2024, 13:00 to 15:30. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 25th September 2024, 12:30 to 13:15 With Heather Taylor, LDC Clinical Educator. NB: This update is restricted for CSTT External Assessors that have received a prior invitation from the Learning and Development Centre.

For new HCAs working in Primary Care, who have been in role for less than 12 months. Programme led by Julie Frost, one of the Learning and Development Centre's most experienced Clinical Educators. Monthly in-person and virtual classes, taking place from September 2024 until January 2025.

Travel Health Foundation for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 26th September and 10th October 2024 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

Insulin Initiation - 27th September 2024, 09:30 to 16:00. In-person, catered training day with Clinical Educator Julie Frost. Fresha Exeter, 23 Bittern Rd, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7LW.

Immunisations Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 27th September 2024, 09:30 to 12:30. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Immunisations Update for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 27th September 2024, 13:00 to 15:30. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Paediatric Asthma Update - 2nd October 2024, 09:30 to 11.45. With Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse.

Immunisations Foundation for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 3rd and 17th October 2024 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.

Immunisations Foundation for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 4th and 11th October 2024 13:30 - 16:30 on both dates. Delegates must attend both dates to complete the course. With Specialist Trainers Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards. This course is suitable for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners only.

Immunisations Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 4th October 2024, 09:30 to 12:30. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Excel for Beginners - 9th October 2024. 09:30 to 12:00 With Learning and Development Centre Trainer, Victoria Tucker

Shaping Future Care: South West Conference - 10th October 2024. 10:00 to 16:15 Taunton Rugby Football Club, Veritas Park, Hyde Lane, Bathpool, Taunton. TA2 8BU

Travel Health Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 11th October 2024. 09:30 to 13:00. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Asthma Update - 15th October 2024, 09:30 to 11.45 With Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse

Introduction to Ear Care for Practice Nurses - 16th October 2024, 09:30 to 15:30. with Tracey Owen, Ear Care Specialist. Ivybridge Rugby Club, Cross In Hand, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 0LR

COPD Update - 22nd October 2024, 09:30 to 11.45. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Introduction to Phlebotomy - 22nd October 2024, 09:30 to 12:30 In-person training at Harewood House, Plympton. PL7 2AS With Clinical Educator Claire May

Contraception Update - 23rd and 24th October 2024. 09:30 to 12:30 on both training dates. Delegates must attend both sessions to complete the course. Presented by Hanna Smith, Specialist Nurse Practitioner, of BBO Training.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 23rd October 2024, 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.

Non-Medical Prescribing Update - 25th October 2024, 09:00 to 16:00. In-person training with Gavin Wollacott and Dr Colin Roberts. Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, Exeter. EX5 2LJ

Appraisal Skills - 5th November 2024, 09:30 - 12:00. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

Trauma Informed Care – Zebra Collective’s 4 Core Elements of a Trauma Informed Approach - 6th November 2024, 13:00 to 14:00. With Vicky Brooks from the Zebra Collective. Live Virtual Event presented in Zoom.

B12 and Pernicious Anaemia - 12th November 2024 - 13:30 to 16:00 A course hosted by Claire May which will enable delegates to describe anaemia, differentiate between different types of anaemia, be aware of B12 deficiency and provide effective treatment and monitoring.

Ear Care Update - 13th November 2024, 09:30 to 11:30, with Specialist Trainer Tracey Owen

Diabetes Foundation - 14th November 2024, 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.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - East Devon - November 2024 With Clinical Educator Pauline Bird. Please read all course information before booking.

Handling Complaints for Reception and Administration Teams - 19th November 2024, 14:00 to 16:30 With Clare Hartgen, Non-Clinical Educator, Learning and Development Centre

Introduction to Wound Assessments and Dressings Selection - 19th November 2024, 09:30 to 12:30. At The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ With Alexandra Bishop, Wound Care Nurse Specialist

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 20th November 2024, 09:15 to 10:00 With Heather Taylor, 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 Advanced - 20th November, 4th and 18th December 2024. 13:00 to 14:30 on each day of training. Presented by Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - South Devon - November 2024 With Clinical Educator Julie Frost. Please read all course information before booking.

Managing and Responding to Formal Complaints - 5th December 2024, 09:30 to 12:00. With Sarah Stapleton, Education Facilitator and Non-Clinical Education Manager for Devon Training Hub

Clinical Examination of the Chest and Breathlessness - 10th December 2024, 09:00 to 16:00 Face to Face Training Event at Petroc College, Tiverton Campus, Bolham Road, Tiverton EX16 6SH With Specialist Respiratory Nurse Laura Rush

Introduction to Asthma - 11th December 2024, 09:30 to 11:45 With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Change Management - 12th December 2024, 09:30 - 12:00. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 18th December 2024, 09:15 to 10:00 With Heather Taylor, LDC Clinical Educator. NB: This update is restricted for CSTT External Assessors that have received a prior invitation from the Learning and Development Centre.

COPD Advanced - 17th, 31st January and 14th February 2025 9.30am to 10.45am on each training day. Presented by Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse

ARTP Spirometry Certification Training Bundle - 21st January 2025 and 4th March 2025. Delegates need to attend both training dates. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse Trainer, Laura Rush

Leadership for Clinicians - 22nd January 2025, 09:30 - 12:00. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

Mental Health First Aid - Refresher - 23rd January 2025. 09.30 to 13:30. Only for Mental Health First Aiders or Mental Health First Aid Champions who completed their MHFA or MHFA Champion course within the last 3 years. With MHFA Trainer Ali Uzzell

Non-Medical Prescribing Update - 24th January 2025, 09:00 to 16:00. In-person training with Gavin Wollacott and Dr Colin Roberts. Boringdon Park Golf Club, Plymbridge Road, Plymouth. PL7 4QG

Introduction to COPD - 5th February 2025 - 09:30 to 11:45. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Inhaler Technique - 11th February 2025, 09:30 to 11:15 With Specialist Respiratory Nurse Laura Rush

Team Building and Team Leader Skills - 11th and 12th February 2025. 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.

Asthma Update - 25th February 2025, 09:30 to 11.45. With Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse

Insulin Initiation - 12th March 2025, 09:30 to 16:00. In-person, catered training day with Clinical Educator Julie Frost. Fresha Exeter, 23 Bittern Rd, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter EX2 7LW.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - 19th March 2025, 09:30 - 11:30. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.