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Group Hypnobirthing courses, in Oulton Leeds, West Yorkshire. Join other expectant parents, who are on the same journey as you and learn tools and techniques to help you to prepare positively for birth. This antenatal course is different to most antenatal courses, because Hypnobirthing doesn’t just prepare you physically for your birth, but it prepares you mentally too. Preparing the mind for labour and birth is so important. I can help you to go from feeling scared about your birth, to prepared. Anxious to excited! Visit my website or contact me, for further details. www.babadoulaservices.co.uk ​Email: baba_ds@icloud.com

COURSE INFORMATION Join us for a two-day immersive course crafted to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of remote audit methodologies. Delve into the nuances between remote and face-to-face audits, dissecting their respective strengths and limitations. Through practical scenarios tailored for remote audit conduct, this course stands as an essential counterpart to our on-site audits course The Auditing Course. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Applicable across various domains of regulated research and development, this course proves invaluable in contexts requiring a quality system for audit. Participants with firsthand audit experience stand to gain the most benefit from this programme. EXPANDING ON PREVIOUS LEARNING: This course extends its relevance to all forms of audits and further amplifies concepts explored in RQA's suite of research quality assurance courses, including: 'Research Quality Assurance for Good Laboratory Practice,' 'Good Clinical Practice Auditing – Principles and Practice,' and 'Good Manufacturing Practice for Investigational Medicinal Products.' BENEFITS INCLUDE IMPROVED: * Understand the processes of planning, conducting, reporting and follow-up of audits * Recognising the importance of personal approach in developing positive audit outcomes * Ability to analyse evidence and present logical audit findings * Appreciate the importance of audit in continuing improvement. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO: * Discuss and develop ideas * Solve problems * Exchange information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): ANDREW WADDELL Founder Director, Tower Mains Ltd ROSEMARY ICHABA Senior QA Associate, Tower Mains Ltd CATE OVINGTON Director, The Knowlogy Group Ltd JEAN MCWILLIAM Associate Director, Alexion -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 09:00 COURSE REGISTRATION 09:15 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS 09:35 INTRODUCTION TO AUDITS Delegates explore the range of audits which they have experienced, define the purpose of each audit type and establish which of those audits are performed to meet regulatory requirements. 10:05 INTRODUCTION TO REMOTE AUDITS Presentation to introduce the major differences between face-to-face audits and remote audits. The major elements of audits will be examined to determine where there may be differences. 10:30 BREAK 10:45 WORKSHOP 1 - REMOTE AUDITS This workshop will examine participants experience or understanding of the differences between face-to-face and remote audits. 11:15 WORKSHOP 1 - FEEDBACK 11:35 AUDIT PREPARATION The essential steps in preparation for audits will be discussed with emphasis on remote audits. 12:05 WORKSHOP 2 - REMOTE AUDIT PREPARATION Factors relating to the preparation for remote audits will be considered in discussion groups. 12:35 WORKSHOP 2 - FEEDBACK 12:50 LUNCH 13:30 AUDIT LOGISTICS Preparation for the audit includes many arrangements other than the audit content. 14:00 WORKSHOP 3 - AUDIT LOGISTICS Delegates will discuss some of the issues that may occur during the set up and conduct of remote audits and how to resolve them. 14:30 WORKSHOP 3 - FEEDBACK 14:45 BREAK 15:00 THE OPENING MEETING Presentation regarding the importance and content of the opening meeting. 15:20 WORKSHOP 4 - OPENING MEETING Delegates will consider the practicalities of arranging and conducting an opening meeting. 15:45 WORKSHOP 4 - FEEDBACK 16:10 AUDIT CONDUCT TOOLS Practical advice on preparation of some of the tools that will be valuable in the conduct of audits. 16:40 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS An overview of the first day and a chance to ask questions 17:00 CLOSE OF DAY DAY 2 09:00 REFLECTIONS ON DAY 1 Recap on the topics covered and a chance for delegates to raise points. 09:15 GATHERING EVIDENCE Presentation on challenges of gathering evidence and conducting interviews during remote audits. 09:45 WORKSHOP 5 - REMOTE INTERVIEWS Scenarios of different remote interviews will be played and delegates assess the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. 10:15 BREAK 10:30 CREATING AUDIT FINDINGS Ideas regarding how to create good audit findings will be discussed during this short presentation. 10:50 WORKSHOP 6 - CREATING AUDIT FINDINGS Delegates will be provided with examples of evidence from an audit. They will discuss these and create their audit findings for presentation at the closing meeting. 11:35 THE CLOSING MEETING The content and conduct of the closing meeting will be discussed. 11:55 WORKSHOP 7(A) - PREPARING FOR THE CLOSING MEETING The findings from workshop 6 will be reviewed and a Lead Auditor selected to provide feedback in workshop 7(b) 12:15 WORKSHOP 7(B) - THE CLOSING MEETING The Lead Auditor from each group will hold a meeting to present the results (role play). 12:45 LUNCH 13:30 THE AUDIT REPORT This presentation will cover not only the essential contents of the audit report but also how to write the report in a manner that will generate the most positive reaction. 14:00 WORKSHOP 8 - THE AUDIT REPORT Delegates will be provided with an audit report from an audit conducted remotely and will conduct a peer review of the report in their breakout groups. 15:00 WORKSHOP 8 - FEEDBACK 15:20 BREAK 15:35 AUDIT CLOSURE Presentation on how to conclude the audit with reference to post-audit activities. 15:55 OPEN FORUM 16:30 CLOSE OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam.  

This intensive course combines the best of on demand, online training with the opportunity for practical hands on learning. Two days online independent learning will prepare you for three days in-person training. During the course you will develop your understanding of sitting and the often forgotten lying posture. Assessment techniques, tools and outcome measures are covered including training in the use of the Goldsmith Indices of Body symmetry.

This intensive course combines the best of on demand, online training with the opportunity for practical hands on learning. Two days online independent learning will prepare you for three days in-person training. During the course you will develop your understanding of sitting and the often forgotten lying posture. Assessment techniques, tools and outcome measures are covered including training in the use of the Goldsmith Indices of Body symmetry.

COURSE INFORMATION In today's evolving landscape, pharmacovigilance (PV) systems face ongoing challenges due to global, national, and company-specific events. This course focuses on developing personnel equipped to navigate these complexities and improve the safe use of medicinal products. We emphasise continuous global thinking, communication, and strategic planning, ensuring adaptability across various levels. The course explores maintaining PV system functionality while adhering to regulatory requirements. Participants will apply European regulatory standards to enhance and sustain PV system effectiveness, contributing to improvement initiatives and ensuring operational integrity. The course covers PV system intricacies, regulatory compliance, and a 'systems approach' for auditors, quality assurance personnel, and PV practitioners. Through presentations and workshops, attendees gain insights into implementing and maintaining an effective PV system. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? * Auditors * Pharmacovigilance Quality System Managers * Pharmacovigilance scientists * The QPPV. COURSE BENEFITS Throughout the course delegates will explore application of the legal requirements for the PV system and quality system and how to assure these systems. They will demonstrate their ability to contribute to: * A systematic investigation of the pharmacovigilance system and its quality system * Examination of how the pharmacovigilance system and quality system interact to achieve compliance. * The risk-based approach to auditing the PV system and quality system * The maintenance of 'inspection readiness' * Explore how to investigate the complex PV system * Discussions about how to monitor and maintain the PV system and assure compliance. COURSE OBJECTIVES CLARIFY WHAT HAS TO BE DONE: * Explore application of the legal requirements. EXPLORE HOW TO DO WHAT HAS TO BE DONE: * Adopt a systemic approach to systematically investigate or implement and maintain the PV system and quality system * Examine how a compliant PV system and a compliant quality system interact to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements for PV * Explore how to investigate the complexity of the PV system. DISCUS HOW TO IDENTIFY WHAT IS MISSING OR WHAT NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED: * Discuss how to monitor and maintain the PV system and assure compliance. THIS COURSE WILL ASSIST DELEGATES WITH: * An understanding of key system principles, * A practical approach to implementing, maintaining and monitoring the PV system and its quality system * A procedure to share expertise to increase efficiency and confidence. THIS COURSE IS STRUCTURED TO ENCOURAGE DELEGATES TO: * Discuss and develop ideas -  Share knowledge and experiences -  Solve specific problems.  BY THE END OF THE COURSE DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO: * Understand better the pharmacovigilance system, its quality system and how the components interact to achieve the objectives of pharmacovigilance * Investigate, and analyse the pharmacovigilance system and to identify what is missing and what needs to be improved. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TUTORS Tutors will be comprised of (click the photos for biographies): JANA HYANKOVA Head of PV Department, IVIGEE Services a.s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROGRAMME Please note timings may be subject to alteration. DAY 1 08:30 WELCOME, REGISTRATION, COURSE OBJECTIVES AND INTRODUCTION TO WORK GROUPS Housekeeping notices, meet other delegates, explore how to work in your work group, course objectives. Clarify the definition and objectives of Pharmacovigilance. 09:30 THE REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR PHARMACOVIGILANCE Identify the relevant regulations and directives. Explore GVP guidance, structure of the modules and standard format of each module. 10:00 THE PHARMACOVIGILANCE SYSTEM Exploration of how to organise what has to be done, communications. Exploration of the structures and processes for pharmacovigilance. 10:30 BREAK 11:00 WORKSHOP 1 AND FEEDBACK Exploring an organisational model of the pharmaceutical company- cooperation between PV and other stakeholders. 12:00 THE QUALITY SYSTEM FOR PHARMACOVIGILANCE Exploration of the structures, processes for the PV quality system and discussion of how it interacts with the pharmacovigilance system to meet the objectives of pharmacovigilance effectively and efficiently. 13:00 LUNCH 14:00 WORKSHOP 2 AND FEEDBACK The quality system puzzle. Explore the organisation of the PV quality system and how it interacts with the PV system. 14:30 THE QUALITY SYSTEM FOR PHARMACOVIGILANCE Exploration of the structures processes for the PV quality system and discussion of how it interacts with the pharmacovigilance system to meet the objectives of pharmacovigilance effectively and efficiently. 15:00 DESCRIPTION OF PV SYSTEM 15:30 BREAK 15:30 WORKSHOP 3 AND FEEDBACK The quality system puzzle Explore the organisation of the PV quality system and how it interacts with the PV system. 16:00 THE PHARMACOVIGILANCE SAFETY MASTER FILE Construction of the Pharmacovigilance System Master File and its purpose. 17:00 WORKSHOP 3 AND FEEDBACK Description of PV System. 18:00 END OF DAY DAY 2 08:30 DRUG SAFETY IN THE CLINICAL TRIAL ENVIRONMENT - PART 1 Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 09:30 WORKSHOP 4 AND FEEDBACK Drug Safety in the Clinical Trial environment: Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 10:30 BREAK 11:00 DRUG SAFETY IN THE CLINICAL TRIAL ENVIRONMENT - PART 2 Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 12:00 LUNCH 13:00 WORKSHOP 5 AND FEEDBACK Drug Safety in the clinical trial environment: Information flow and responsibilities of the sponsor. 13:30 PROCESSING OF SAFETY DATA Exploration of safety data processing, verification, validation, follow up, formatting and collation, reporting requirements, quality and data management. 15:00 BREAK 15:30 EUDRAVIGILANCE Exploration of how EudraVigilance supports the PV system. 16:15 SIGNAL DETECTION AND EVALUATION/RISK BENEFIT ASSESSMENT: PHARMACOVIGILANCE RISK ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE (PRAC): What is a signal? What are the regulatory requirements? How is signal detection and evaluation conducted? Qualitative and quantitative methods of signal detection. Risk benefit assessment. 17:00 RISK MANAGEMENT PLANS A cornerstone of Pharmacovigilance safety communications, direct healthcare professional communication 18:00 END OF DAY DAY 3 08:30 THE PHARMACOVIGILANCE RISK ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE (PRAC) Exploration of how good practice is achieved. Composition, role and responsibilities. Examples of referrals. 09:15 DEVELOPMENT SAFETY UPDATE REPORTS (DSURS): Regulatory requirements, exploring good practice, report format, reference safety information, schedule of submission, analysis evaluations and distribution. 10:00 PERIODIC SAFETY UPDATE REPORTS (PSURS)/PERIODIC BENEFIT RISK EVALUATION REPORTS (PBRERS) Regulatory requirements, exploring good practice, report format, reference safety information, schedule of submission, analysis evaluations and distribution. 10:30 BREAK 11:00 PERIODIC SAFETY UPDATE REPORTS (PSURS)/PERIODIC BENEFIT RISK EVALUATION REPORTS (PBRERS) Regulatory requirements, exploring good practice, report format, reference safety information, schedule of submission, analysis evaluations and distribution. 12:00 WORKSHOP 6 AND FEEDBACK To explore the compilation and submission of the PSUR. 13:00 LUNCH 13:30 ROLE OF THE QPPV Exploration of the legal responsibilities of the QPPV and the MAH. 14:30 BREAK 15:00 WORKSHOP 7 AND FEEDBACK To explore the challenges faced by the QPPV. 15:30 END OF COURSE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXTRA INFORMATION Face-to-Face Course COURSE MATERIAL This course will be run completely online. You will receive an email with a link to our online system, which will house your licensed course materials and access to the remote event. Please note this course will run in UK timezone. THE ADVANTAGES OF THIS INCLUDE: * Ability for delegates to keep material on a mobile device< * Ability to review material at any time pre and post course * Environmental benefits – less paper being used per course Access to an online course group to enhance networking You will need a stable internet connection, a microphone and a webcam. CPD POINTS 23 Points   DEVELOPMENT LEVEL Develop

Group Hypnobirthing course, in a beautiful venue in Oulton, Leeds. Learn how to feel calm, comfortable, confident and in control of your birth. I can help you to go from feeling anxious to excited. We finish each session with a lovely pregnancy relaxation, which has huge benefits for Mum and baby. My Hypnobirthing courses are for birth partners too, helping them to also prepare for birth and understand their role during labour.

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Also called Basic Life Support, BLS, or BLS training * Teaches the basics of first aid for adults, children and infants (babies) * Useful for many occupations. Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses, at just a third of the price. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * 1.1 million workers in Britain had an accident at work in 2014/2015 * Of those, 2,700 were from the East Midlands * On average, one out of every 370 people received an injury at work * Children are prone to minor injuries, but can also  suffer from serious ones * More than 2 million children have accidents in the home for which they're taken to A&E every year. Under 5s account for 7% of all hospital emergency treatments * This Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support for Adults and Children course teaches the skills and knowledge needed to provide basic life support for adults and children * It is also useful for those who are already qualified in first aid, to refresh their skills and knowledge and broaden it to cover both adults and children * This course is taught in a hands-on, practical way -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * CPR for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) * Safe Use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) * Choking for an adult, a child and an infant (baby) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualification accredited by Qualsafe Awards [https://qualsafeawards.org/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Basic Life Support for Adults and Children's Certificate is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in First Aid for both adults and children. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2547/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

HIGHFIELD LEVEL 2 AWARD IN FOOD ALLERGEN AWARENESS AND CONTROL IN CATERING (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * This course gives learners the knowledge and understanding of food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances * Teaches how to minimise the risk of cross-contamination from allergenic ingredients -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * This qualification is aimed at food handlers and other staff involved in food preparation and service who work within the catering industry * It provides knowledge and understanding of food allergens and foods that commonly cause intolerances * Many people are allergic to foods, or have a food intolerance * There is a duty in law for food handlers to ensure these people do not come to harm, either by going into anaphylactic shock and their potential death, or by making them feel really ill for a long period after consuming the food. * This qualification is supported by Allergy UK [https://www.allergyuk.org/], who regard it as suitable staff training for catering outlets that wish to apply for their Allergy Aware Scheme. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * The characteristics and consequences of food allergies and intolerances * How to identify and control contamination from allergenic ingredients * Ways to accurate communicate of allergen information to consumers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION Our Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering training course is a nationally recognised, Ofqual regulated qualifications accredited by Highfields Qualifications [https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/]. This means that you can be rest assured that your Food Allergen Awareness and Control in Catering Certificate provides information for best practice to make a real difference to the lives of people who suffer from food allergies or intolerances. It also helps to stay on the right side of the law! The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/1396/1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Course Overview: Introduction to COPD in Primary Care These introductory days are tailored for nurses and other healthcare professionals who are new to the realm of COPD care or have not received formal training in this area. Led by Paula Matson, a Respiratory Specialist and Practice Nurse, the program is designed to build a foundational understanding of COPD and empower participants to provide effective care to COPD patients in primary care settings. These introductory sessions offer a comprehensive journey from the fundamentals of COPD understanding to a confident approach in patient review and management, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and holistic care in primary care settings. Learning Outcomes: UPON COMPLETION OF THIS INTRODUCTION TO COPD COURSE, PARTICIPANTS WILL ATTAIN THE FOLLOWING LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1.           EMPHASIZE EARLY PREVENTION: RECOGNIZE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF EARLY PREVENTION IN COPD MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON PATIENT OUTCOMES. 2.           GRASP COPD PHYSIOLOGY: DEVELOP A FOUNDATIONAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE PHYSIOLOGICAL UNDERPINNINGS OF COPD, AIDING ACCURATE ASSESSMENT AND CARE. 3.           COMPREHEND MEDICATIONS AND ROLES: ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COPD MEDICATIONS, COMPREHENDING THEIR DIVERSE ROLES IN MANAGING SYMPTOMS. 4.           NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL MANAGEMENT: UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL APPROACHES TO COPD CARE AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT. 5.           INHALER PROFICIENCY: GAIN EXPERTISE IN MANAGING VARIOUS TYPES OF INHALER DEVICES, ENSURING EFFECTIVE MEDICATION DELIVERY. 6.           DOCUMENTATION PROFICIENCY: UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF METICULOUS DOCUMENTATION, INCLUDING UTILIZING TEMPLATES FOR STREAMLINED CARE. 7.           REVIEW AND SELF-MANAGEMENT: REALIZE THE VALUE OF REGULAR PATIENT REVIEW AND SUPERVISED SELF-MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR COPD PATIENTS. 8.           PROBLEM SOLVING AND SOLUTIONS: FOSTER DISCUSSIONS TO ADDRESS RELEVANT PRACTICE ISSUES AND COLLABORATIVELY DISCOVER EFFECTIVE SOLUTIONS. 9.           COMMITMENT TO ONGOING DEVELOPMENT: RECOGNIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF COPD CARE These introductory sessions offer a comprehensive journey from the fundamentals of COPD understanding to a confident approach in patient review and management, emphasizing the importance of early intervention and holistic care in primary care settings.

An interactive course guiding you through the ins and outs of the 12 lead electrocardiogram (ECG). Starting with an introduction to cardiac anatomy, physiology and the electrical conduction system, we will guide delegates through how to perform a 12 lead ECG correctly and how to begin its interpretation. Using real-life examples you’ll learn the important aspects of atrial arrhythmias, heart blocks, bundle branch blocks, ventricular arrhythmias in addition to changes that occur during myocardial infarction, ischaemia and electrolyte imbalances. The course will be provided by Cardiac Physiologists and Cardiac Clinical Scientists from Manchester University Foundation Trust - one of the largest tertiary cardiac centres in the UK.