Courses and Events

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

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 18th December 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.

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

Immunisation Foundation for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 17th and 24th January 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.

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

Connect 5 - Changing the Conversation on Mental Wellbeing - 28th January, 4th and 11th February 2025. Three virtual, live sessions hosted by Tracey O'Keeffe. 12:30 to 16:00 on all three dates. Delegates must attend all sessions to complete the course.

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

Cervical Sample Taker Training - Assessor Update - 29th January 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.

Travel Health Masterclass (Travel Health Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners) - 30th January 2025 09:00 to 16:45 Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XS

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.

Handling Complaints for Reception and Administration Teams - 11th February 2025, 09:30 to 12:00 With Sarah Stapleton, Non-Clinical Educator, Learning and Development Centre

Introduction to Menopause - 11th February 2025, 12:30 to 16:00. The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ. With British Menopause Society Accredited Specialist, Dr Jane Davis.

Ear Care Update - 12th February 2025, 09:30 to 11:30. With Ear Care Specialist Trainer Tracey Owen

ECG Workshop - 13th February 2025, 09:30 to 13:00. In-Person Training at Plymouth Cricket Club, Devonport Hill, Devonport, Plymouth. PL1 4PR This session will be delivered by the Shenda Diaz, an Independent Cardiac Consultant.

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

Dementia Masterclass - 26th February 2025 09:00 to 16:00 Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XS

Introduction to Wound Assessments and Dressings Selection - 28th February 2025, 09:30 to 12:30. At The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ With Alexandra Bishop, Wound Care Nurse Specialist

Travel Health Foundation for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 7th and 14th March 2025. 14:00 to 17:00 on both training days. Delegates must attend both dates to complete the course. Hosted by Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Interpreting Blood Results - 11th March 2025. 09:30 to 12:00. With Dr Connie Fearnley, LDC Clinical Educator.

introduction to 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.

Introduction to Contraception - 13th March 2025, 10:00 to 13:00. The Beeson Suite, The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ. With British Menopause Society Accredited Specialist, Dr Jane Davis.

Immunisations Update for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 14th March 2025, 09:30 to 13:00. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Mental Health Awareness - 18th March 2025, 09:30 to 13:30. Suitable for all job roles in all settings With Ali Uzzell, MHFA England Trainer.

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

ECG Workshop - 20th March 2025, 09:30 to 13:00. In-Person Training at Newcourt Community Centre, Blakeslee Drive, Exeter. EX2 7FN. This session will be delivered by the Shenda Diaz, an Independent Cardiac Consultant.

Immunisation Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 21st March 2025, 09:30 to 13:00. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Red Flags in Primary Care - 25th March 2025. 09:30 to 12:00. With Dr Connie Fearnley, Clinical Educator.

Paediatric Asthma Update - 26th March 2025, 09:30 to 11.45. With Laura Rush, Specialist Respiratory Nurse.

Obesity Study Day - 27th March 2025 09:00 to 16:45 Exeter Racecourse, Kennford, Exeter, EX6 7XS

Immunisation Foundation for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 28th March and 4th April 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.

Change Management - 1st April 2025, 09:30 - 12:00. With Alan Molineaux, NHS Educator and Speaker.

COPD Update - 22nd April 2025, 12:30 to 14.45. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Introduction to Asthma - 23rd April 2025, 09:30 to 11:45 With Specialist Respiratory Nurse, Laura Rush

Immunisation Update for Registered Healthcare Practitioners - 25th April 2025, 09:30 to 13:00. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards

Immunisations Update for Healthcare Assistants and Assistant Practitioners - 25th April 2025, 14:00 to 17:00. With Tricia Smith and Emma Edwards.

Clinical Examination of the Chest and Breathlessness - 30th April 2025, 09:00 to 16:00 Face to Face Training Event at Future Skills Centre, Exedter College, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, EX5 2LJ. With Specialist Respiratory Nurse Laura Rush

Complex Wound Management - 15th May 2025, 09:30 to 12:00. The Watermark, Erme Court, Leonards Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0SZ With Alexandra Bishop, Tissue Viability Nurse Specialist.

Managing Challenging Behaviour - 22nd May 2025, 09:30 to 12:30 With Non-Clinical Education Facilitator, Sarah Stapleton.

Managing and Responding to Formal Complaints - 11th June 2025, 09:30 to 12:00. With Sarah Stapleton, Education Facilitator and Non-Clinical Education Manager for Devon Training Hub