Education Programme
2016
The Hospice Education Alliance @ Weldmar is the End of Life Care Education provider based within Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. We
work in alliance with health and social care providers, educators and commissioners to ensure equity of access to evidence-based
end of life care education and training for the healthcare workforce across the South and South West.
DESCRIPTION
DATES
TIME
COST
17 Mar
14 & 19 Apr
09.15 – 16.00
09.15 – 16.00
£90
£150
6 Jun
17 Jun
14.00 – 16.30
09.15 – 16.00
£50
£90
14 Jan
2 Mar
9 June
14 Sept
09.00 – 16.00
09.00 – 16.00
09.00 – 16.00
09.00 – 16.00
£100
£100
£100
£100
27 Apr, 4 & 11 May
29 Nov, 6 & 13 Dec
09.00 – 16.00
09.00 - 16.00
£280
£280
8 & 15 Sept
9.15 – 16.00
£150
20 Sept
09.15 – 16.00
£90
10 & 17 May
09.15 - 16.00
£150
12 Jan
11 Apr
6 Oct
14.00 – 16.30
14.00 – 16.30
14.00 – 16.30
£50
£50
£50
11 Mar
7 Oct
09.15 – 16.00
09.15 – 16.00
£90
£90
14 Oct
09.15 – 16.00
£90
3 Mar
09.15 – 16.00
£90
28 Jan
3 May
6 Sept
9.30 – 12.30
9.30 – 12.30
9.30 – 12.30
£60
£60
£60
17 Nov
09.15 – 16.00
£90
24 May & 14 June
09.15 – 16.00
£165
12 Oct
9 Nov
09.15 – 16.00
09.15 – 16.00
£90
£90
4 Feb
7 Sept
14.00 – 16.30
14.00 – 16.30
£50
£50
Bereavement and Loss
An Introduction to Loss, Grief & Bereavement (1 day) (Introductory)
Exploring Loss, Grief and Bereavement (2 day) (Intermediate)
Communication Skills Training
Introduction to Communication Skills in End of Life Care (Introductory)
Communication Skills in End of Life Care (Intermediate)
QCF Level 2 Award in End of Life Care
A one day introduction to end of life care delivered in conjunction with The College
(Bournemouth and Poole). This City and Guilds accredited vocational course is most suitable for
staff working in care homes, domiciliary care agencies & health and social care assistant roles.
It is also relevant to all staff involved in end of life care, including housekeeping, catering and
administration roles.
QCF Level 3 Award in End of Life Care
Three taught days for those who have completed the Level 2 Award
Principles in End of Life Care for Registered Staff
Two day workshop on: Symptom Management, End of Life Care Planning, Breaking Bad News,
Spirituality & Communication Skills, ACP, DNACPR & PPC.
Motor Neurone Disease Study Day
Suitable for all staff caring for patients with MND: both those with some working knowledge of
the illness and also those requiring an introduction.
Symptom Control Study Days
Symptom Management in Palliative & End of Life Care (2 days) (Intermediate)
Syringe Driver Training – T34
A half day workshop explaining the reasons to use a syringe driver, & practical training on
setting up a syringe driver, & common drugs used.
Dementia Awareness at End of Life
Multi-disciplinary team presenting sessions covering assessment of dementia & its impact,
challenges for carers, pain control, medication & advance care planning at end of life (1 day)
(Introductory)
Supporting Families in Dealing with Bereavement
One day experiential workshop exploring the issues facing families & how we can support them.
Suitable for school & chaplaincy pastoral care teams, & all health & social care workers
End of Life Care for those with Learning Disabilities * NEW
Delivered in partnership with Dorset Healthcare Community Learning Disability Team, topics
include breaking bad news, advance care planning and pain and symptom management for
those with learning disabilities.
Meal Deal (Food Hygiene and Nutrition)* NEW
A three hour workshop which looks at food Hygiene and the Dining Experience as outlined in
the Care Certificate and the CQC. The Meal Deal workshop is delivered in conjunction with
Kingston Maurward College and is particularly useful for clinical & non-clinical staff assisting
and supervising food preparation and delivery in any health care setting.
Ethics Day
A one day course exploring ethical concepts and related issues involved in palliative and end of
life care. Suitable for all health care professionals (1 day)
Train the Trainers
Two day programme equipping participants with the skills to deliver innovative & creative
teaching sessions on health and social care (2 day)
Dignity Champions
An Introduction to the Role of Dignity Champion
Dignity Champions’ Study Day - an annual refresher for those who have attended the
Introduction to the Role of Dignity Champions’ Study Day
Verification of Expected Death (VoED) * NEW
Suitable for Registered Nurses, this course includes a review of prognostication skills,
recognition and communication for those at the end of their life. The second part covers
knowledge and competencies to verify death.
Nursing Home Education
In addition to the above courses, we are happy to provide bespoke education packages in your care home on topics such as communications skills,
the use of End of Life Care tools, recognising dying and dignity in care. Please see contact details below.
Mandatory and Statutory Training
In addition to the Education Programme we also offer Mandatory and Statutory Training, including Moving and Handling and Audit Training. If you are
interested in discussing this further then please contact our Mandatory and Statutory Trainer directly on 01305 756945.
We also deliver additional tailor-made programmes to external groups and organisations. Please contact us to discuss your individual
requirements.
All courses take place at: Hammick House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3SD Tel: 01305 269898
Email: [email protected] www.weld-hospice.org.uk/education UK Registered Charity No: 1000414