Courses & events

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - AM - 1st July 2020

1st July 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Best Western Tiverton Hotel (Tiverton)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - AM - 1st July 2020

1st July 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

Free

Developing Leaders in General Practice - 1st July 2020

1st July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Devon Training Hub Office (Plymouth)

This course has been designed to help steer a course through the stormy seas of establishing yourself as a Leader/Supervisor facilitating the development of a supervisory role in allowing delegates to gain insight and understanding of the role of a leader within the organisation, how their own personalities help shape a team and strategy to deal with the more challenging aspects of being a Supervisor. A fully interactive day rounded off with ideas to manage time and look after themselves. Suitable of all leadership/supervisory roles whether newly appointed or well established.

Free members / £60 non-members

North Devon Shut Down - Practice Nurse/Paramedics & HCA's 2nd July 2020

2nd July 2020 @ 2:00PM-6:00PM in Park Hotel (Barnstaple)

North Devon Shutdown 2nd July 2020 - Immunisation Update with Tricia Smith

£60 members / £120 non-members

Introduction to Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health - 2nd July 2020

2nd July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Devon Training Hub Office (Plymouth)

An Introduction to Contraception and Reproductive Sexual Health - 2nd July 2020

£30 members / £60 non-members

Ear Care Update for Practice Nurses - 3rd July 2020

3rd July 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

Ear Care for Practice Nurses New to Ear Care

Free members / £240 non-members

Mental Health First Aid to support young people -6th & 7th July 2020

6th-7th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Devon Training Hub Office (Plymouth)

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) for Youth

£60 members / £120 non-members

Non Medical Prescribing Update-8th July 2020

8th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Devon Training Hub Office (Plymouth)

Non- Medical Prescribing - Beverley Bostock

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - AM - 8th July 2020

8th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Carlton Hotel (Torquay)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

£60 members / £120 non-members

Non Medical Prescribing Update-9th July 2020

9th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Toorak Hotel (Torquay)

Non- Medical Prescribing - Beverley Bostock

£60 members / £120 non-members

Non Medical Prescribing Update-10th July 2020

10th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

Non- Medical Prescribing - Beverley Bostock

Free

Practice Nurse, HCA and Paramedic Forum - Plymouth - 14th July 2020

14th July 2020 @ 12:00PM-1:30PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Practice Nurse and HCA forum Lunch will be provided Agenda : TBC Facilitator : TBC

Free

Difficult to Reach Patients Masterclass - 14th July 2020

14th July 2020 @ 9:00AM-4:30PM in Woodbury Golf Club (Exeter)

A full day of speakers and workshops focusing on the difficult to reach patient

£60 members / £120 non-members

Non Medical Prescribing Update-15th July 2020

15th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Imperial Hotel (Barnstaple)

Non- Medical Prescribing - Beverley Bostock

£120 members / £240 non-members

Immunisation Foundation 2 Day Course for HCAs - 15th & 22nd July 2020

15th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:00PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

2 Day Immunisation Course (Day 1) for the administration of influenza, pneumococcal, fluenz tetra and shingles vaccinations for Health Care Assistants (HCA’s) and Assistant Practitioners (AP’s) Day 2 is on the 22nd July 2020. Both Days must be attended

Free

Developing Leaders in General Practice - 15th July 2020

15th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

Free

Developing Leaders in General Practice - 22nd July 2020

22nd July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Imperial Hotel (Barnstaple)

£30 members / £60 non-members

COPD Update - 24th July 2020

24th July 2020 @ 1:30PM-5:00PM in Devon Training Hub Office (Plymouth)

Getting the diagnosis right, effective assessing patients and initiating the key interventions and medications to achieve both the short term and long-term goals of COPD management. Assessing and managing acute exacerbation of COPD.

£30 members / £60 non-members

Asthma Update - 24th July 2020

24th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Devon Training Hub Office (Plymouth)

Pinning down the diagnosis, making the most of annual reviews and prioritising care by identifying those patients with asthma who are greater risk of flare ups.

£60 members / £120 non-members

Ear Care for Practice Nurses New to Ear Care - 24th July 2020

24th July 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:30PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

Ear Care for Practice Nurses New to Ear Care - 24th July 2020

£30 members / £60 non-members

PN Immunisation Update AM - 8th September 2020

8th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

This Half day course is suitable for Practice Nurses giving immunisations in the primary care setting. This course meets the national minimum standards for immunisation training

£30 members / £60 non-members

PN Immunisation Update PM - 8th September 2020

8th September 2020 @ 1:30PM-5:00PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

This Half day course is suitable for Practice Nurses giving immunisations in the primary care setting. This course meets the national minimum standards for immunisation training

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - AM - 9th September 2020

9th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - PM - 9th September 2020

9th September 2020 @ 1:30PM-5:00PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

£30 members / £60 non-members

PN Immunisation Update AM - 9th September 2020

9th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Best Western Tiverton Hotel (Tiverton)

This Half day course is suitable for Practice Nurses giving immunisations in the primary care setting. This course meets the national minimum standards for immunisation training

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - PM - 9th September 2020 - North Devon

9th September 2020 @ 1:30PM-5:00PM in Best Western Tiverton Hotel (Tiverton)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

Free

MERIT Module: Pre-insulin Treatment and Management of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes - 9th September 2020

9th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:00PM in The Future Inn (Plymouth)

This module provides an overview of diabetes therapy prior to insulin treatment and is suitable for all healthcare professionals involved in the management of diabetes who require updating with the latest guidelines and therapies - THIS COURSE IS PROVIDED BY AN EXTERNAL PROVIDER. DEVON TRAINING HUB ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COURSE.

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£120 members / £240 non-members

Immunisation Foundation 2 Day Course for HCAs - 10th & 11th September 2020

10th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:00PM in Imperial Hotel (Barnstaple)

Free

Diabetes Foundation Course for community teams -15th September 2020

15th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-2:15PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Diabetes Foundation Course for community teams in Plymouth, North West & East Devon CCG

£30 members / £60 non-members

PN Immunisation Update AM - 16th September 2020

16th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Passage House Hotel (Newton Abbot)

This Half day course is suitable for Practice Nurses giving immunisations in the primary care setting. This course meets the national minimum standards for immunisation training

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - PM - 16th September 2020

16th September 2020 @ 1:30PM-5:00PM in Passage House Hotel (Newton Abbot)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

Free

Practice Nurse, HCA and Paramedic Forum - Plymouth - 17th September 2020

17th September 2020 @ 12:00PM-1:30PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Practice Nurse and HCA forum Lunch will be provided Agenda : TBC Facilitator : TBC

Free

Dermatology Masterclass - 17th September 2020

17th September 2020 @ 9:00AM-4:30PM in Buckfast Abbey (Buckfastleigh)

A full day of speakers and workshops focusing on Dermatology

Free

MERIT Module: Starting Patients on GLP1 RA Therapy - 22nd September 2020

22nd September 2020 @ 1:30PM-4:00PM in The Future Inn (Plymouth)

This module covers all aspects surrounding GLP1 RA therapy including:  When GLP1 RA therapy is appropriate  Assisting the people to start an injectable therapy, injection sites, using the device, safe sharps  Supporting the people in the preparation and early stages of GLP1 RA therapy Following this module, healthcare professionals should feel confident to consider GLP1 RA therapy as an appropriate treatment for their patients and in-practice support from <insert specialist diabetes team or DENF name> is encouraged to gain competence in GLP1 RA initiation. THIS COURSE IS PROVIDED BY AN EXTERNAL PROVIDER. DEVON TRAINING HUB ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COURSE.

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Diabetes Interest Group - Plymouth - 22nd September 2020

22nd September 2020 @ 1:00PM-3:30PM in Crowne Plaza (Plymouth)

Topic – Diabetes Interest Group – Speaker Anita Cassidy – Podiatry Update Tuesday 22nd September 2020 - 13.00 – 15.30 Crowne Plaza – Free

£30 members / £60 non-members

PN Immunisation Update AM - 23rd September 2020

23rd September 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

This Half day course is suitable for Practice Nurses giving immunisations in the primary care setting. This course meets the national minimum standards for immunisation training

£30 members / £60 non-members

PN Immunisation Update PM - 23rd September 2020

23rd September 2020 @ 1:30PM-5:00PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

This Half day course is suitable for Practice Nurses giving immunisations in the primary care setting. This course meets the national minimum standards for immunisation training

£180 members / £360 non-members

Acute Illness 3 Day Course - 30th September,21st October and 6th November 2020

30th Sep 2020, 21st Oct 2020 & 6th Nov 2020 @ 9:00AM-4:30PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

This course provides an excellent underpinning of knowledge on the most common presenting illnesses presented in General Practice.

£30 members / £60 non-members

Immunisation Update for HCA's - AM - 30th September 2020

30th September 2020 @ 9:30AM-1:00PM in Exeter Court Hotel (Exeter)

This half-day course is suitable for HCAs who have previously undertaken immunisations training.

Free

A General Practice Nurse Event Celebrating and raising the profile of General Practice Nursing - 30th September 2020

30th September 2020 @ 9:00AM-5:00PM in Exeter Race Course (Exeter)

A General Practice Nurse Event Celebrating and raising the profile of General Practice Nursing in the Year of the Nurse This GPN Career Development Programme will be delivered as a one-off event, using a mixture of key note speakers, table top workshops and poster presentations.

Free members / £60 non-members

North Devon Shut Down - Practice Nurse/Paramedics & HCA's 7th October 2020

7th October 2020 @ 2:00PM-6:00PM in Park Hotel (Barnstaple)

North Devon Shutdown 7th October 2020

Free

Practice Nurse, HCA and Paramedic Forum - Plymouth - 13th October 2020

13th October 2020 @ 12:00PM-1:30PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Practice Nurse and HCA forum Lunch will be provided Agenda : TBC Facilitator : TBC

Free

Diabetes Foundation Course for community teams -13th October 2020

13th October 2020 @ 9:30AM-2:15PM in Boringdon Golf Club (Plymouth)

Diabetes Foundation Course for community teams in Plymouth, North West & East Devon CCG

Free

MERIT Module: Insulin Initiation for people with Type 2 Diabetes - 13th October 2020

13th October 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:00PM in The Future Inn (Plymouth)

This module is for healthcare professionals who are planning to include insulin initiation for people with type 2 diabetes as part of their clinical role, or for those who already initiate insulin but feel that they need basic revision. The module covers all aspects of insulin initiation:  Identify when insulin is appropriate and understand why insulin is needed  Assist the patient in making an informed choice on whether to use insulin and in the selection of an insulin regimen and injection device appropriate to their needs  Support the patient during the initial stages of insulin use, advising on injection techniques, injection devices, blood glucose monitoring, hypoglycaemia awareness, informing the authorities, sharps disposal, sick day rules and other relevant topics THIS COURSE IS PROVIDED BY AN EXTERNAL PROVIDER. DEVON TRAINING HUB ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COURSE.

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Dementia Masterclass - 15th October 2020

15th October 2020 @ 9:00AM-4:30PM in Riviera International Centre (Torquay)

A full day of speakers and workshops focusing on Dementia

Free

End Of Life Masterclass - 10th November 2020

10th November 2020 @ 9:00AM-4:30PM in Exeter Race Course (Exeter)

A full day of speakers and workshops focusing on End Of Life

Free

Diabetes Foundation Course for community teams -10th November 2020

10th November 2020 @ 9:30AM-2:15PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Diabetes Foundation Course for community teams in Plymouth, North West & East Devon CCG

Free

MERIT Module: Insulin Management for people with Type 2 Diabetes - 10th November 2020

10th November 2020 @ 9:30AM-4:00PM in The Future Inn (Plymouth)

This module follows on from the first day or can be run as a stand-alone day and the aims are to revise insulin therapy and to address the challenges of managing people with type 2 diabetes on insulin therapy. It covers:  Goals of insulin therapy and setting targets  Insulin practicalities  Ongoing support  Changing the insulin regimen  Case studies THIS COURSE IS PROVIDED BY AN EXTERNAL PROVIDER. DEVON TRAINING HUB ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS COURSE.

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Practice Nurse, HCA and Paramedic Forum - Plymouth - 12th November 2020

12th November 2020 @ 12:00PM-1:30PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Practice Nurse and HCA forum Lunch will be provided Agenda : TBC Facilitator : TBC

Free

Obesity/Healthy Eating/Lifestyles Masterclass - 8th December 2020

8th December 2020 @ 9:00AM-4:30PM in China Fleet Country Club (Saltash)

A full day of speakers and workshops focusing on Obesity/Healthy Eating/Lifestyles

Free

Diabetes Interest Group - Plymouth - 10th December 2020

10th December 2020 @ 1:00PM-3:30PM in Crowne Plaza (Plymouth)

Topic Diabetes Interest Group – Speaker Rachel Booth - Dietitian Update Thursday 10th December 2020 – 13.00 – 15.30 Crowne Plaza Free

Free

Practice Nurse, HCA and Paramedic Forum - Plymouth - 15th December 2020

15th December 2020 @ 12:00PM-1:30PM in Woolwell Centre (Plymouth)

Practice Nurse and HCA forum Lunch will be provided Agenda : TBC Facilitator : TBC

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