47 Public Health courses

BCG, TB, BCG Scar Training, Mantoux Training, Learn about BCG and practical training

BCG, Scar, training

Course Introduction Our Venepuncture and Phlebotomy training equips delegates with the skills and knowledge needed to take blood safely. Please note: this course is for health care professionals and nurses only. ABOUT THIS EVENT Applicable to Nurses, Health Care Assistants and Phlebotomists in primary care, the community, hospitals or nursing homes, this course is interactive and involves a demonstration session on performing blood tests. Our venepuncture training will give delegates the theoretical and practical awareness to undertake a competence assessment framework in the workplace that will deem them competent to take blood safely and appropriately. Each delegate will receive a competence-based framework to allow them to do this. COURSE AIMS * Identify and describe equipment used for routine venepuncture * Be able to assess and select suitable sites used for venepuncture as well as locations to avoid * Describe and utilize the required steps to perform routine venepuncture * Describe actions that ensure safety during performance of a venepuncture * Identify suitable vein selection and identify factors influencing this * Understand relevant professional and legal issues * Be able to identify potential complications * Understand anatomy and physiology and correct vein selection * Be familiar with equipment and exercise choice in using most appropriate equipment * Practice safely in terms of infection control and waste management * Become skilled and competent at phlebotomy * To recognise any complications arising and be able to take the appropriate action COURSE CONTENT * Background and importance of training and competence * Supervision and practice * Scope and responsibilities * Accountability * Professional and legal issues * Consent and capacity * What is phlebotomy? * Tools of the trade-equipment * Needles and patient safety * Blood collection systems and devices * Syringes and when to use them * Blood collection tubes * Labelling * Anatomy and physiology * Vein Selection: - Identification of Veins - Arm Veins - Hand Veins * Vein assessment * Unacceptable sites for venous collection * Venepuncture procedure * Attempts * Order of Fill * Specimen collection procedures * Specimen handling post-phlebotomy * Personal protective equipment * Needle stick injuries * Legislation-EU Directives * Disposal * Needle phobias * Dealing with anxiety/fainting etc. * Practical session * Potential Complications (including infection control) * Practical Application - techniques and troubleshooting * Case scenarios * Troubleshooting * Audit WHO SHOULD ATTEND / WOULD BE APPLICABLE? * Nurses * HCAs * Those interested in careers as Phlebotomists AB Health Group awards CPD points / certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00. Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high quality care.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of immunisation and vaccines with our "Foundations of Immunisation and Vaccines" course. Designed for healthcare professionals, public health workers, and individuals interested in immunisation, this course covers vaccine development, administration, safety, and the role of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases.

This update meets the recommendations of Public Health England and Public Health Wales National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training of Healthcare Support Workers (2015).

Course Introduction Our wound care training course comprehensively covers the various types of wounds, how they occur and how to manage them ABOUT THIS EVENT In this Wound Management course, you will learn about wounds and how they occur, how to manage them and the different types of wounds. We will cover leg ulcers and compression bandaging. You will leave with the knowledge and confidence to complete a competency-based framework document to be used in practice. You need to identify a mentor who will supervise your practice. In order to gain your certificate, you will need to complete the competence-based framework. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES * Comprehensively develop knowledge and skills required for safe and effective wound management. * Describe the anatomy and physiology of the skin * Describe the purpose of the skin * Describe the causes of wounds and risk factors * Understand complications * Understand infection control * Be able to assess and classify wounds and apply knowledge when dealing with wounds * Understand your role in relation to wounds and wound management including guidelines and boundaries * Describe the issues relating to the therapeutics of the relevant dressings and how they work * Understand how to apply dressings safely including choice of dressing for the appropriate site and the need for observation of patient post-procedure * Understand the need for audit and governance * Recognise factors that delay healing * Understand how to remove sutures and staples correctly COURSE CONTENTS * Role of the HCA * Accountability responsibility guidelines and requirements * Legal issues * Confidentiality * Consent and Capacity * Documentation and record-keeping * Supervision and competence * Anatomy and physiology of the skin and wound healing including: * inflammation, proliferation, epithelialisation, maturation * Factors that promote and delay wound healing * Risk factors * Classification of wounds * Aseptic technique and infection control * What dressing for what wounds? * Dressings and how to apply * Dressing -selection * Wound management * Necrotic wounds * Granulating wounds * Leg Ulcers * Compression bandages * Recognising signs of infection and deterioration Includes All course materials and certificate of attendance AB Health Group awards CPD points/certificate of attendance for each course. If you would prefer an accredited certificate by our accrediting body Aim Qualifications we can organise this. The charge for the certificate including postage is £30.00. Annie Barr AB Health Group Organiser Description Annie Barr is a leading provider of high-quality, accredited healthcare training. With a selection of engaging healthcare training that has been developed by experts to equip you and your workforce with the skills, knowledge and competence needed to provide compassionate and high-quality care.

The course is for professionally registered staff involved in childhood vaccinations. The programme follows the current Public Health England Standards for Immunisation, Department of Health guidance on childhood immunisation and the Green Book.

The "Foundations of Immunisation and Vaccines for Non-Registered Practitioners" course is fully compliant with the National Minimum Standards and Core Curriculum for Immunisation Training and is designed to equip non-registered healthcare professionals with a solid understanding of immunisation concepts, vaccine administration, and the importance of vaccination in public health.

This accredited course gives you an introduction to mental health and wellbeing - what it is, how to take care of yourself and support others

QA LEVEL 2 AWARD IN BASIC LIFE SUPPORT AND MANAGEMENT OF ANAPHYLAXIS (RQF) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * Half day course * Gives learners the knowledge and skills to save someone who is in anaphylactic shock * Also covers how to prevent this happening in the first place * Also available as a bolt-on to certain other courses -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COURSE CONTENTS: * Incident and Casualty Management * Managing an Unresponsive Casualty * Recovery Position * The Chain of Survival * CPR * Signs and Symptoms of Anaphylaxis * Treatment of Anaphylaxis * Medication * Use of Adrenaline Auto-Injectors BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE: * Anaphylaxis is a severe and life-threatening allergic reaction, which requires immediate medical attention * Did you know that in 2014 there were over 4,000 hospital admissions for anaphylactic shock in England? * Every year, the number of those suffering from anaphylaxis is increasing. This makes it very important for people to know what to do when encountering someone who is having an anaphylactic shock * This QA Level 2 Award in Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis (RQF) course has been designed for those who have a specific responsibility at work, at home or as a volunteer, to provide basic life support and manage anaphylaxis when dealing with an emergency * Successful applicants will be able to recognise the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and will be equipped with the vital skills needed to administer safe, prompt and effective treatment. This includes practising with adrenaline auto-injectors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ACCREDITED, OFQUAL REGULATED QUALIFICATION: Our Basic Life Support and Management of Anaphylaxis training 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 and Management of Anaphylaxis Certificate fulfils the legal requirements and is a very good way to make sure you and your employees are trained in Management of Anaphylaxis.. The Ofqual Register number for this course is 603/2548/3