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SUMMARY:Introduction to Contraception – 23rd April 2026 – Hosted by LDC
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Contraception – 23rd April 2026\, 13:00 to 16:00.\nThe Haytor Room\, Dartmoor Lodge Hotel\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, TQ13 7JW.\nWith Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Registered Trainer\, Dr Jane Davis.\nSuitable for:  \nPrimary Care nurses of all grades (HCA’s to prescribers welcome) \nWe are very excited to be offering this Introduction to Contraception course to our Learning and Development Centre catalogue!  This has been kindly produced and will be delivered by Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare registered trainer\, Dr Jane Davis. \nCourse Aims: \nTo provide a basic overview of current best practice in provision of contraception within Primary Care. \n(Please note that this course does not provide a qualification for delivering contraceptive services\, for further clinical training please visit www.fsrh.org) \nLearning Outcomes for the course: \n1. Know the full range of current contraceptive choices \n2. Feel confident discussing contraceptive options that meet the patient’s needs and wishes. \n3. Provide\, or signpost to provision of contraception\, depending on your scope pf practice. \nAgenda: \n13:00 Introduction \n13:05 Contraception overview \n13:45 break 15 mins \n14:00 Safety and side effects \n14:40 coffee break 20 mins \n15:00 Emergency contraception\, trouble shooting and further training. \n15:40 Q and A \n16:00 Close meeting \nCourse Outline: \n  \nWhat is contraception? \n• Where are we now with contraceptive services in England? \n• Vulnerable women \n• What contraceptives are available? \n• How effective are they? \n• Safety \n• Side effects/trouble shooting guide \n• Contraindications \n• Introduction to UKMEC \n• Emergency Contraception \n• Intrauterine devices \n• Further clinical training \nAlso included: \n• Quiz\, polls \n• Case studies \n• Participation in Q and A \n• A poll before and after assessing confidence in discussing contraception with patients. \nNext steps for learners: \nContraception update workshop\, applying clinical knowledge to case studies and anonymised case discussions. \n  \nIf you no longer require your place on this course place cancel it so that there is availability for other delegates.  To cancel a booking please log into your Learning and Development Centre account\, go to the Centre course list and click on the orange box next to the course name. \nParking Information for this venue: \nFree parking is available for all customers. \nIf you have any problems or questions please email us! ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/introduction-to-contraception-23rd-april-2026-hosted-by-ldc
LOCATION:Dartmoor Lodge Hotel\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, Newton Abbot\, TQ13 7JW
CATEGORIES:Clinical Skills Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning and Development Centre":MAILTO:ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:Cervical Sample Taker Training - South Devon - March 2026 - Hosted by LDC
DESCRIPTION:Cervical Sample Taker Training – South Devon – March 2026\nWith Clinical Educator Julie Frost. \nPLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE MAKING A BOOKING\nTRAINEES MUST LIAISE WITH THEIR PRACTICE MANAGER AND MENTOR IN PRACTICE BEFORE BOOKING A PLACE ON THIS PROGRAMME. \nThis course is only suitable for Registered Practitioners that hold a current\, valid PIN.  \nWednesday 11th March 2026 – 09:15 – 10:00 \nMentor Introduction – Mandatory Virtual Training for Mentors of Trainees \nA Mentor for each Trainee must be nominated and available to attend the virtual Mentor Introduction. This must take place before the Trainee can undertake any of the practical elements of the Cervical Sample Taker Training programme.  \nMentors of Trainees must hold a valid PIN and have undertaken a Sample Taking Foundation or Update course within the last 3 years.  For the full list of eligibility criteria please read the Mentor Guide. \nInvitations to this session will be sent on receipt of the Mentor Information Form – this is sent in the first instance to the Trainee who will send it to the nominated professional in practice.  \nNOTE – Attendance at this session is MANDATORY unless certain criteria are met and Mentor absence is agreed in advance with the CSTT Administrator.  If an additional Mentor Introduction session is required to ensure full compliance with government guidelines\, a fee of £25 will be charged to cover administration and educator costs and facilitation. Provision of additional Mentor Introductions are at the discretion of the Learning and Development Centre and if no arrangements can be made within timescales Trainees may be deferred to a later programme.  \nPLEASE ONLY MAKE A COURSE BOOKING IN THE NAME OF THE PERSON THAT WILL BE ATTENDING THE COURSE.   \nIf there are any queries about how to do this\, please contact shs.cervicalsampletakers1@nhs.net or refer to our Website User Guide \nTrainees must attend all of the sessions detailed below: \nWednesday 18th March 2026 – 09:00 – 16:00 \nFace to Face teaching session for Trainee Sample Takers \nHaytor Room\, Dartmoor Lodge\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, TQ13 7JW \nWednesday 25th March 2026 – 09:00 – 16:00  \nFace to Face teaching and practical session for Trainee Sample Takers \nHaytor Room\, Dartmoor Lodge\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, TQ13 7JW \nThe aim of this course is to support Cervical Sample Taker Trainees to maintain high standards of sample taking in accordance with local and national standards. The guidance was updated in 2023 and our initial training sessions include the following: \n  \n\nThe NHS Cervical Screening Programme\nThe background to cervical screening\nOrganisation of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme\nEquality of access to cervical screening\nUnderstanding the test results\nAnatomy and physiology of the pelvic organs\nPractical aspects and professional responsibilities of taking cervical samples\n\n  \nTrainees will receive initial theory and practical training with our Clinical Educators before completing the rest of the programme by undertaking supported procedures in practice with their Mentor.  The whole programme can take up to 6 months to complete\, but can take as little as 6 weeks if there are sufficient appointments available to the Trainee. \nLearning and Development Centre provides a detailed programme of work to follow\, a Training Portfolio and Training Handbook\, and professional support for Sample Taker Trainees and their Mentors throughout the programme. When the Trainee Sample Taker has completed the programme we allocate an independent External Assessor to liaise with the Trainee and complete a Final Clinical Assessment. \nOur team consists of: \n– Julie Frost – Clinical Educator \n– Pauline Bird – Clinical Educator \n– Stephanie Hawkes – Cervical Sample Taker Training Administrator \nPlease be aware that there is information required from Trainees\, Practice Managers and Mentors that must be submitted prior to the Trainee attending the first training session.  \nA Mentor for each Trainee must be nominated and available to attend the virtual Mentor Introduction.  This is a requirement of the programme and Trainees cannot begin practical elements in practice if this has not been completed.  \nIf there are any queries please contact us: shs.cervicalsampletakers1@nhs.net
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/cervical-sample-taker-training-south-devon-march-2026-hosted-by-ldc
LOCATION:Dartmoor Lodge Hotel\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, Newton Abbot\, TQ13 7JW
CATEGORIES:Clinical Skills Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning and Development Centre":MAILTO:ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Wound Assessments and Dressings Selection - 12th February 2026 - Hosted by LDC
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Wound Assessments and Dressings Selection – 12th February 2026\, 09:30 to 12:30. \nIn person training hosted in the Haytor Room\, Dartmoor Lodge\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton. TQ13 7JW.\nWith Alexandra Bishop\, Wound Care Nurse Specialist\nA course for all clinical healthcare professionals\, introducing types and variations of wounds seen in primary care and how to treat them\, with a summary of the most suitable dressings for each presentation. \nThis is a live teaching session\, presented in person at the venue.  This session will not be streamed or recorded for future reference.  Delegates will be sent additional information and meeting details in the week prior to the teaching session. \nIf you no longer require your place on this course place cancel it so that there is availability for other delegates.  To cancel a booking please log into your Learning and Development Centre account\, go to the Centre course list and click on the orange box next to the course name. \nIf there are any queries please contact us! ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/introduction-to-wound-assessments-and-dressings-selection-12th-february-2026-hosted-by-ldc
LOCATION:Dartmoor Lodge Hotel\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, Newton Abbot\, TQ13 7JW
CATEGORIES:Clinical Skills Courses,Wound Care Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning and Development Centre":MAILTO:ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
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SUMMARY:Frailty and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Masterclass – 5th February 2026 – Hosted by LDC
DESCRIPTION:Frailty and Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Masterclass – 5th February 2026 – 13.00 to 16:30.\nIn person Study Day with Dr David Attwood\, Frailty Specialist GP.\nHaytor Room\, Dartmoor Lodge\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, TQ137JW.\nSuitable for: Professionals working in Health and Social Care \nStudy Day Aims: To increase skills and knowledge with regard to the identification and management of older people with frailty\, leading to the improved population health of older people which translates into reduced healthcare utilisation. \nLearning Outcomes: \n1. Why frailty matters \n2. How to diagnose frailty \n3. How to treat it \n4. Frailty and its impact on long term conditions management \n5. Frailty and the medication review \n6. Diagnosis of dementia and management of patient with agitation \n  \n7. How to do a CGA in general practice using a multidisciplinary team with worked examples \nWorkshops and case studies will be introduced throughout the session to provide real-world examples and consolidate learning. \nThis course is being delivered in person at Dartmoor Lodge\, just off the A38 near Ashburton. \nThere is free parking available at the venue. \nThe Haytor Room is located on the ground floor and is easily accessible. \nLiquid refreshments will be provided on arrival and part-way through the afternoon. \nIf you no longer require your place on this course place cancel it so that there is availability for other delegates.  To cancel a booking please log into your Learning and Development Centre account\, navigate to the Training Hub course list and click on the orange box next to the course name. \nIf there are any queries please contact ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
URL:https://devontraininghub.co.uk/event/frailty-and-comprehensive-geriatric-assessment-cga-masterclass-27th-november-2025-hosted-by-ldc
LOCATION:Dartmoor Lodge Hotel\, Peartree Cross\, Ashburton\, Newton Abbot\, TQ13 7JW
CATEGORIES:Clinical Skills Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Learning and Development Centre":MAILTO:ldc.sentinel@nhs.net
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