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Our objective is to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills to work together and provide safe, compassionate high quality paediatric care. Our strategy towards achieving this is aligned to the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) mission statement “to transform child health through knowledge, innovation and expertise”.
We offer a range of teaching methods, including local point of care training to deliver bespoke, interactive, simulation based experiences as well as knowledge based learning where appropriate. Our course portfolio ranges from paediatric clinical skills and care pathways to essential transferable skills such as teamwork. Courses are created in partnership with our paediatric network, Health Education Wessex and the University of Southampton. |
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Acute Medicine
CACTUS - Children's ACuTe UltraSound
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Course aims
This course is an introduction to acute point-of-care ultrasound in paediatrics. Both lectures and hands-on practice are used to equip delegates with the skills to start their training towards achieving PICS accredited competence in acute ultrasound in children. Full details of the accreditation process will be explained on the course
Course content
This introductory course covers the basic principles and physics that underpin ultrasonography, moving on to covering the specifics of focused abdominal, heart and lung imaging. Every candidate will get supervised practice scanning live volunteers of varying ages.
Date
To be advised
Book a place
Due to the COVID pandemic and social distancing guidelines, this course has been postponed. Once we are able to run again, we will contact everyone who was originally booked on the course for February. If you would like to be informed of future CACTUS courses, please sign up to the PIER mailing list using the button below.
Primary Care Paediatric Update
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This webinar series promotes excellence in paediatric care in the community. It is aimed at GPs, GP Trainees, Advanced Practitioners (including Paramedics, Practice nurses, Clinical Pharmacists) and anybody in a role that involves the assessment of and clinical decision making around the care of children in Primary Care.
It is a collaboration between Wessex Healthier Together/Paediatric Innovation Education and Research Network and Wessex LMCs.
These webinars will cover the assessment and management of common Paediatric presentations in the community. Sessions will be facilitated by a team of local Paediatric Specialists.
Aims:
- To promote quality in acute paediatric care in the community.
- To help individuals to develop their skills in assessment and management of children with acute clinical problems.
- To bring local primary and secondary care colleagues together to learn from each other.
- To raise awareness and promote the use of Wessex Healthier Together as the online resource for both clinicians and parents/carers in Wessex
Previous Delegate Feedback:
"This is the best paediatric course I have ever been on"
"Extremely useful course. Very relevant to clinical practice. Interactive sessions. Excellent speakers"
"Fantastic course - really practical and tackles everyday problems which we face at the frontline. The course instructors/facilitators were all very good, engaging, knowledgeable and ensured that all the sessions were case-based. I would highly recommend it to anyone who sees and assesses children and young people on a regular basis"
More information can be found here
Pre-Hospital and Emergency Skills in Surgery and Resuscitation for Teams (PRESSURE)
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A multi-professional team training day, focusing on the management of patients with severe and or multiple injuries requiring emergent surgical procedures and resuscitation. There is specific training on team-working, leadership, followership and decision-making in the high-stakes environment.
Price
Free
Please note: There are currently no dates published for this course.
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Price
Free
Please note: There are currently no dates published for this course.
Click here for more information
Paediatric Critical Care Skills Nursing Competencies
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The Paediatric Critical Care ODN and PIER recognise that high dependency paediatric care skills are required across all member hospitals.
The Paediatric Critical Care Nurse Competencies have been developed to provide nurses with the competencies to care for acutely unwell patients on the ward. It comprises of two theory study days covering the basics of acute illness physiology, use of respiratory support devices and the interpretation of investigations. With a third workshop study day, led by individual Trusts on specific practical skills. The Nursing Competencies document should be finished before the course is completed.
The Nursing Competencies document must be finished before the course is deemed completed. Timescale for this is 12 months from start of the course.
Price
Free
Next Date
23rd and 24th September 2021
Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Pre-Hospital and Emergency Skills in Surgery and Resuscitation For Teams (PRESSURE) Course
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PEMSoC is a new multi-professional education collaboration between the Paediatric Emergency medicine teams in Southampton Children’s Hospital, Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth and the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital in Brighton.
PEMSoC is open to anyone training in, or interested in paediatric emergency medicine within Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wessex Deaneries (and beyond!). For more information follow us on twitter at @PEMSoC or email pemsoc.uk@gmail.com
We envisage hosting study days throughout the year covering topics that are traditionally harder to achieve competencies in.
Next Study Day
29th June 2021
Programme - Click here to download the programme
8.45 – 9am
Welcome and Introductions
9-10am
Understanding and Supporting LGBT+ Children and Young People
Ben Dew, All Sorts Youth Project
10-11.30
CAMHS Challenges in a Children’s Emergency Department
Case Based Panel Discussion
Dr Suyog Dhakras, CAMHS Consultant)
Mr Robert Wheeler, Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon and Associate Medical Director , Department of Clinical Law
Dr Jason Barling, CED Consultant and CAMHS Lead
11.30-12.30
Managing Ourselves in Difficult Circumstances
Dr Sanj Ramamoorthy, ED Consultant, DME
12.30-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Managing Eating Disorders in CED
Dr Sarah Williams, Consultant Paediatrician
14.00-14.45
Youth Workers in a Children’s Emergency Department
Kerry Franklin, No Limits
Dr David James, CED Consultant
14.45-15.30
Toxicology Quiz
Dr Jane Bayreuther, CED Consultant
15.30-16.15
Delivering Education in a Children’s Emergency Department
Dr Clarissa Chase, CED Consultant
16.15-16.30
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8.45 – 9am
Welcome and Introductions
9-10am
Understanding and Supporting LGBT+ Children and Young People
Ben Dew, All Sorts Youth Project
10-11.30
CAMHS Challenges in a Children’s Emergency Department
Case Based Panel Discussion
Dr Suyog Dhakras, CAMHS Consultant)
Mr Robert Wheeler, Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon and Associate Medical Director , Department of Clinical Law
Dr Jason Barling, CED Consultant and CAMHS Lead
11.30-12.30
Managing Ourselves in Difficult Circumstances
Dr Sanj Ramamoorthy, ED Consultant, DME
12.30-13.00
Lunch
13.00-14.00
Managing Eating Disorders in CED
Dr Sarah Williams, Consultant Paediatrician
14.00-14.45
Youth Workers in a Children’s Emergency Department
Kerry Franklin, No Limits
Dr David James, CED Consultant
14.45-15.30
Toxicology Quiz
Dr Jane Bayreuther, CED Consultant
15.30-16.15
Delivering Education in a Children’s Emergency Department
Dr Clarissa Chase, CED Consultant
16.15-16.30
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Cardiology
Congenital Heart Imaging - Learning and Development
Morphology & Echocardiography in Neonates & Children Hands-on Interactive Morphology and Echo Course
This course covers the fundamentals of morphology and echocardiography of congenital cardiac abnormalities, in a highly interactive style.
The congenital echocardiography course offers a fantastic opportunity for teaching by morphologist Prof. Bob Anderson and morphologist and surgeon Adrian Crucean on selected cardiac specimens.
An optional half-day of hands-on teaching is included, from our experienced faculty with real patients.
Price
£150 per day (each day of the course may be booked individually)
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
This course covers the fundamentals of morphology and echocardiography of congenital cardiac abnormalities, in a highly interactive style.
The congenital echocardiography course offers a fantastic opportunity for teaching by morphologist Prof. Bob Anderson and morphologist and surgeon Adrian Crucean on selected cardiac specimens.
An optional half-day of hands-on teaching is included, from our experienced faculty with real patients.
Price
£150 per day (each day of the course may be booked individually)
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Stabilisation of the Critically Ill Child
March 2023 sees our first in-person session in two years. The day will include presentations and talks from expert consultants from the SORT team, with simulations afterwards to develop existing learning.
Topics include:
Location
University Hospital Southampton
Date
March 2023
Price
£15 per person
Topics include:
- Could it be cardiac?
- Blue Baby & Neonatal collapse
- Extreme tachycardia
- Introduction to ECMO
- ECMO Case review
- Post ROSC Management
- Q&A
Location
University Hospital Southampton
Date
March 2023
Price
£15 per person
Education
Shared Decision Making Study Day
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Join us for to focus on Shared Decision Making for children and young people and the importance of this concept in transitioning young people to adult care.
Programme: To be announced
Programme: To be announced
Book a place
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing
Delivering Patient Empowerment, Shared Decision Making
Delivering Patient Empowerment, Shared Decision Making
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a technique to facilitate behaviour change by drawing out a patient’s own motivations and goals, rather than imposing those of the health professional.
- By placing greater importance on the patient’s autonomy, MI techniques out perform traditional advice-giving in terms of improving health behaviours and adherence to recommendations.
- Effects persist even when MI is used in brief consultations - such as the few minutes in the clinic setting.
- MI is easily adapted for use by all health care professionals and non-clinicians, such as local patient and peer support groups.
Price
Free
Dates
Future dates TBC
Difficult Decisions in Paediatrics: Joined-up Working in Wessex
Decisions for children with life-limiting conditions and towards the end of life are complex and difficult. In the Wessex region, we have begun to consider how we can work together addressing ethically complex issues for children. This day aims to explore some of the most challenging discussions that need to be had in paediatrics, how the regional Clinical Ethics Committee might help clinicians across Wessex and provide a way of exploring ethical issues in practice.
Aims of the day:
Click here for more information, dates and to book your place
Aims of the day:
- To consider what lessons can be learned from the high profile cases of Charlie Gard and Alfie Evans and put this into practice
- To examine challenging paediatric cases and difficult decisions from a range of perspectives
- To share stories of difficult decisions across Wessex from clinicians, families and the Clinical Ethics Committee
- To provide an outline of how to consider an ethical issue in paediatric practice
- To provide the opportunity to discuss specific difficult decisions and ethical issues with expert ethicists and clinicians
Click here for more information, dates and to book your place
PIER Paediatric Update Study Day
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Virtual updates on common medical conditions within secondary care paediatrics, including:
- Neurological complications of middle ear infections - Andrea Whitney & friends
- Rheumatology update - Alice Leahy
- Recognition and management of FPIES in the UK – Mich Lajeunesse
- Update on the management of children with obesity related disease: CREW clinics – Nikki Davis
- Submitted case presentations from the region
Location
Online via Zoom
Date
New date to be advised
Course fee
Free
Child Death Immersion Programme
Doctors and police officers are required to work together to respond to the unexpected death of a child. This short course tackles evidence from Serious Case Reviews which indicates that a lack of understanding of respective agency roles can cause a breakdown in trust and communication, and lead to increased anxiety.
On this one-day Child Death Immersion Programme, you'll be one of 5 doctors and 5 senior detectives. Together, you'll work together through high-intensity exercises and realistic simulations in our £7m fully equipped hospital and healthcare simulation suite. While unexpected child death is rare in the UK, it has a big impact on those investigating its cause – making this course an important way for you to build valuable experience.
When you complete the course, you'll understand not only the technical process, but also non-technical skills, such as how it feels emotionally to work alongside police and doctors in a collaborative and respectful way.
Course Fee
£180
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
On this one-day Child Death Immersion Programme, you'll be one of 5 doctors and 5 senior detectives. Together, you'll work together through high-intensity exercises and realistic simulations in our £7m fully equipped hospital and healthcare simulation suite. While unexpected child death is rare in the UK, it has a big impact on those investigating its cause – making this course an important way for you to build valuable experience.
When you complete the course, you'll understand not only the technical process, but also non-technical skills, such as how it feels emotionally to work alongside police and doctors in a collaborative and respectful way.
Course Fee
£180
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Ready Steady Go and Hello Programmes Study Day
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Ready, Steady, Go & Hello Virtual Study Day:
Delivering Patient Empowerment, Shared Decision Making & Transition
Delivering Patient Empowerment, Shared Decision Making & Transition
Introduction
Many policies** state that to “deliver high quality sustainable healthcare globally” we need:
The Ready Steady Go and Hello programmes help empower young people and adults to manage their healthcare by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their condition by using a structured framework to facilitate discussion and education. This is important for all patients with a long term condition including those with learning disabilities and those attending Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
This day will now be run as a virtual event using the Zoom platform. Please sign up using the Eventbrite box below and you will receive further instructions about accessing the event.
Click here for more information, the date and to book your place
Many policies** state that to “deliver high quality sustainable healthcare globally” we need:
- Patient empowerment e.g. Ready Steady Go and Hello programmes
- Patient owned electronic record enabling patients and healthcare professionals to share information on-line e.g. My Medical Record
- Focussed healthcare professional practice through strategies such as Motivational Interviewing
- Centralised information resources –a vision/work in progress e.g a virtual assistant
The Ready Steady Go and Hello programmes help empower young people and adults to manage their healthcare by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their condition by using a structured framework to facilitate discussion and education. This is important for all patients with a long term condition including those with learning disabilities and those attending Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
This day will now be run as a virtual event using the Zoom platform. Please sign up using the Eventbrite box below and you will receive further instructions about accessing the event.
Click here for more information, the date and to book your place
Infectious Diseases
Wessex & Thames Valley Paediatric Infection Course
This one-day course is for consultants, trainees and specialist nurses who look after acutely unwell children with infections. Most of the teaching will be based on cases that have presented across the region. An interactive, case based approach will be adopted to highlight pitfalls in diagnosis and management of a range of presentations including:
Date:
2021 date to be confirmed
Click here for more information, the date and to book your place
- Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia – One size fits all?
- investigating the child with recurrent infections
- Is this PIMS-TS or just a febrile child?!
- A Dutch girl with fever and abdominal pain
- Intracranial complications of ENT infections
- and more. Click on the link below to view the programme.
Date:
2021 date to be confirmed
Click here for more information, the date and to book your place
Mental Health
Managing Acute Behavioural Disturbance in Children & Young People
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This is a full-day course, delivered by CAMHS consultants and specialist nurses, which covers topics including De-Escalation, Rapid Tranquillisation and Medicolegal Frameworks. It is aimed at doctors, nurses and AHPs in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine and CAMHS.
This course is offered free of charge; however, places are limited, so please only register if you are able to attend on the day.
Date
Monday 6th March 2023
Monday 15th May 2023
Monday 11th September 2023
This course is offered free of charge; however, places are limited, so please only register if you are able to attend on the day.
Date
Monday 6th March 2023
Monday 15th May 2023
Monday 11th September 2023
Book a place
Mental Health Law for Paediatricians and Emergency Medicine Physicians
A half-day workshop on mental health law for Paediatric and A&E trainees and consultants. Delivered by the CAMHS Consultant team.
Topics covered include the Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity, and those attending are invited to bring along examples of challenging situations to discuss with the group. This is open to consultants and trainees in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine and CAMHS.
Dates for 2023
Monday 3rd April 2023
Monday 9th October 2023
Price
Free
Topics covered include the Mental Health Act, Consent and Capacity, and those attending are invited to bring along examples of challenging situations to discuss with the group. This is open to consultants and trainees in Paediatrics, Emergency Medicine and CAMHS.
Dates for 2023
Monday 3rd April 2023
Monday 9th October 2023
Price
Free
Managing Mental Health in Acute Paediatrics for Paediatric Trainees
A free half-day course for Paediatric trainees addressing some of the challenges of managing patients with mental health problems on Paediatric wards. This interactive workshop, delivered by two CAMHS consultants, will cover topics such as Principles of Approach, Common Psychiatric Medication and Legal Frameworks, and will also include a session on Resilience. Attendees are encouraged to bring along examples of challenging cases to discuss with the group.
Price
Free
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Price
Free
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Neonatal
Neonatal Neurology Study Day
The study day covers methods of neurological assessment of neonates, such as clinical examination, EEG, cranial ultrasound and MRI, as well as a range of neurological conditions in neonates, such as hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy, neonatal seizures and floppy infants. There will also be a research update session in the field of neonatal neurology.
Price
Free registration for delegates who are part of the network (donation to neonatal neurology charity fund of £20 is encouraged).
For delegates outside the network payment to neonatal neurology charity fund of £20
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Price
Free registration for delegates who are part of the network (donation to neonatal neurology charity fund of £20 is encouraged).
For delegates outside the network payment to neonatal neurology charity fund of £20
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Thames Valley & Wessex Neonatal Cranial Ultrasound Course
This two-day course is aimed at pediatric trainees, pediatric consultants, clinical fellows and specialist associates. It will provide the essential skills to perform and interpret neonatal cranial ultrasound on the neonatal unit. The course will cover:
The use of the ultrasound machine, normal cerebral anatomy, standard and supplemental views
Lectures by local and invited speakers will be complemented with practical workshops. Endorsed by RCPCH.
Price
£210
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
The use of the ultrasound machine, normal cerebral anatomy, standard and supplemental views
- Normal and abnormal brain development
- Preterm brain lesions
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, perinatal stroke
- Central nervous system infections
- Diagnosis – Prognosis: How to tell the parents?
Lectures by local and invited speakers will be complemented with practical workshops. Endorsed by RCPCH.
Price
£210
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
SONeT Pre-Transport Stabilisation Course
This course provides you with the knowledge and enhanced skills to competently manage the care of babies during the pre-transport experience.
Who is the course suitable for?
The day is planned as a multidisciplinary study day focused on medical and nursing staff from local neonatal units. The course is aimed at:
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Who is the course suitable for?
The day is planned as a multidisciplinary study day focused on medical and nursing staff from local neonatal units. The course is aimed at:
- paediatricians
- paediatric trainees
- advanced neonatal nurse practitioners
- neonatal nurses
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Neonatal ODN Multiprofessional Clinical Day
The aim of the day is to present opportunities for Multiprofessional discussion and debate on latest evidence, to optimise reflection on clinical practice and research and to support Quality and Development in Neonatology.
Topics to include:
- Network Model for AHP’s
- 2 year follow up in the community
- Patient Journey
- Rapid Genome Sequencing
- Moderate to late preterm programme
Location
The ARK Conference Centre, Dinwoodie,Basingstoke,Hampshire,RG24 9NN
Date
To be advised
Price
All staff within Thames Valley & Wessex Network - £20
Out of Network - £30
This year we are offering an EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of 25% off the ticket price if purchased before 22nd November
To book a place, click here
Nephrology
14th Annual Nephro-Urology Study Day for Paediatricians & the Multi-Disciplinary Team
The aim of the day is to promote best practice for the management of some of the more frequently encountered renal problems.
The day will be of interest to paediatricians of all grades and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The topics will be introduced through presentation followed by lively and stimulating discussion! We will also be using interactive devices to increase audience participation.
By popular demand we are continuing to have:
Date
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Delegate Pack
Programme
Price
Consultants and Associate Specialists £30
Other healthcare professionals £10
UHS staff £Free
The day will be of interest to paediatricians of all grades and all members of the multi-disciplinary team. The topics will be introduced through presentation followed by lively and stimulating discussion! We will also be using interactive devices to increase audience participation.
By popular demand we are continuing to have:
- A session where cases are presented by attendees for round table discussion. If you would like to present please would you send a short abstract of the case to Arvind.Nagra@uhs.nhs.uk by 7th January 2022. Those selected for presentation will be notified by 14th January 2022.
- A session on quality improvement relevant for all long term conditions.
Date
Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Delegate Pack
Programme
Price
Consultants and Associate Specialists £30
Other healthcare professionals £10
UHS staff £Free
Book a place
Ready Steady Go & Hello Hybrid Study Day: Delivering Patient Empowerment, Shared Decision Making & Transition
UPDATE (20/10/22)
Please note that due to new COVID restrictions at University Hospital Southampton, this study day will now be online only
Please note that due to new COVID restrictions at University Hospital Southampton, this study day will now be online only
The Ready Steady Go and Hello programmes help empower young people and adults to manage their healthcare by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence to manage their condition by using a structured framework to facilitate discussion and education. This is important for all patients with a chronic condition of all ages. Shared decision making is key.
This hybrid study day will enable you to stream the talks live or attend in person at the Heartbeat Suite at Southampton General Hospital.
Aims of the day:
Who is the Study Day for?
Anyone involved with patient care in both children and adult services including:
Price
Online Stream - £25
Location
Online via Zoom
Date
Friday 4th November 2022
Book your place
This hybrid study day will enable you to stream the talks live or attend in person at the Heartbeat Suite at Southampton General Hospital.
Aims of the day:
- Familiarise participants with the tools which can help deliver high quality, sustainable healthcare for patients and families from childhood, through transition and into adult services (including old age).
- Discuss the psychosocial impacts of living with a long term condition and explore strategies to address these issues
- Share examples of good practice and resources and identify areas that require additional resource development
Who is the Study Day for?
Anyone involved with patient care in both children and adult services including:
- Multi-disciplinary teams
- Service leads
- Commissioners
- Representatives of patient groups
- NHS decision makers
Price
Online Stream - £25
Location
Online via Zoom
Date
Friday 4th November 2022
Book your place
Working together to manage paediatric-onset renal conditions moving into adult services
Advances in medical care have led to the many more paediatric kidney patients surviving into adulthood with conditions that not so long ago would probably have been fatal in childhood. Whilst clearly very good news it can lead to a daunting experience for the MDT as they provide care for patients with conditions with which they are unfamiliar. This is in addition to the well documented challenges that the patients and family face as they move into adult care. This free educational day for paediatric and adult MDTs involved in looking after young people with kidney disease. The day will cover some of the more complex renal conditions moving to adult services.
Location
Heartbeat Suite, Southampton University Hospital & Online
Price
Face to Face - £25 - £75 (Includes refreshments and lunch)
Virtual - £25 - £50
Date
10th June 2022
Advances in medical care have led to the many more paediatric kidney patients surviving into adulthood with conditions that not so long ago would probably have been fatal in childhood. Whilst clearly very good news it can lead to a daunting experience for the MDT as they provide care for patients with conditions with which they are unfamiliar. This is in addition to the well documented challenges that the patients and family face as they move into adult care. This free educational day for paediatric and adult MDTs involved in looking after young people with kidney disease. The day will cover some of the more complex renal conditions moving to adult services.
Location
Heartbeat Suite, Southampton University Hospital & Online
Price
Face to Face - £25 - £75 (Includes refreshments and lunch)
Virtual - £25 - £50
Date
10th June 2022
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Neurology
Wessex Neuroscience Network Education Symposium
This annual neuroscience symposium dedicates the morning to Childhood Epilepsy and the afternoon to a wide range of Paediatric Neuroscience topics.
The Epilepsy symposium in the morning provides updates in epilepsy management, using case based discussion and presentations.
The Paediatric Neuroscience symposium in the afternoon reviews some of the latest research into treatments for neurological and neurodevelopmental paediatric disorders; provides an update on the Ignite Encephalitis study; explores the new RCPCH stroke guidelines; and considers the long term impact of treatment for brain tumours. The day will also provide you with an opportunity to meet and share ideas with other professionals working in the field of paediatric neuroscience.
Price
Free
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
The Epilepsy symposium in the morning provides updates in epilepsy management, using case based discussion and presentations.
The Paediatric Neuroscience symposium in the afternoon reviews some of the latest research into treatments for neurological and neurodevelopmental paediatric disorders; provides an update on the Ignite Encephalitis study; explores the new RCPCH stroke guidelines; and considers the long term impact of treatment for brain tumours. The day will also provide you with an opportunity to meet and share ideas with other professionals working in the field of paediatric neuroscience.
Price
Free
Click here for more information, dates and to book a place
Regional Neuroscience Course - Foundation Level
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This Foundation Level Module Supported by the NHS South Paediatric Neuroscience Operational Delivery Network focuses on the knowledge and skills required by Nurses and AHP’s who are caring for children with a Neuroscience diagnosis in a variety of Care settings including district general hospitals and tertiary neuroscience centres. The Module develops knowledge around Physiology and Anatomy of the Central Nervous System and its application to safe and effective Nursing care and interventions. The content will include:
Southampton Course Dates 2022:
Course leaders
Kate Bailey kate.bailey@uhs.nhs.uk
Book Your Place
For further information about the course please email kate.bailey@uhs.nhs.uk or jill.thistlethwaite@uhs.nhs.uk
To request an application form please email Abby Green abigail.green@uhs.nhs.uk
- The assessment of children presenting with a Neurological emergency and their immediate management
- The continuing management of evidence based nursing care for children diagnosed with a range of Neuroscience conditions
- The multi-professional team approach required for the care of children and their families with a Neuroscience diagnosis
Southampton Course Dates 2022:
- 6th June
- 13th June
- 20th June
- 27th June
- 4th July
- 11th July
Course leaders
Kate Bailey kate.bailey@uhs.nhs.uk
Book Your Place
For further information about the course please email kate.bailey@uhs.nhs.uk or jill.thistlethwaite@uhs.nhs.uk
To request an application form please email Abby Green abigail.green@uhs.nhs.uk
BPNA Foetal Neurology Study Day
Objectives
Date
To be advised
Price
Free
Location
University Hospital Southampton
Click here for more information and to book a place
- To improve knowledge on use of neurosonography and MRI for antenatal diagnosis of fetal brain abnormalities
- To provide a multidisciplinary forum for case discussion work towards an MDT approach for counselling and follow-up of brain abnormalities diagnosed antenatally
Date
To be advised
Price
Free
Location
University Hospital Southampton
Click here for more information and to book a place
Nutrition
Feeding, Caring and Surviving
In collaboration with the Nutrition Sub-Group of the Paediatric Intensive Care Society (PICS) we will be running a study day on the 5th March 2020 – with a theme of “Feeding, Caring and Surviving”.
Aims
The aim of the day is to provide an opportunity for interested health care professionals working in the multi-disciplinary team to network and listen to lectures from national and international experts. We feel the programme has a broad range of appeal and hope that many of you will be able to attend.
Programme
Click here
Price
£35
Book a Place
Places can be booked via: https://members.picsociety.uk/events
Oncology
Paediatric Chemotherapy and Community Cytarabine Study Day
CCN's only need to attend the first day of training. Ward nurses, link nurses and those working on Piam brown will need to attend both. This is only suitable for those working within the Wessex region.
Dates
Price
Free
Dates
- 10th May
- 12th May
- 12th September
- 13th September
Price
Free
Book a place
Paediatric Oncology Foundation Study Day
This course provides a basic introduction in the delivery and understanding of caring for the child/young person who is undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis, and their family.
Who is the course suitable for?
Registered paediatric nurses who, as part of their role, are expected to care for children and young people with a cancer diagnosis but have no or limited experience of this patient group.
Course aims and learning outcomes
This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to explore and understand fundamental nursing implications and care related to working with children and young people with a cancer diagnosis.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
On completion of the course you should gain a fundamental knowledge of key care elements involved in caring for patients and their families. You will also be given the opportunity to expand this knowledge in practice through the use of competencies which can be signed off by the lead cancer nurse/POON.
Dates
Course fee
£10
Course leader
Louise Perryman & Nicola Larcombe, clinical facilitators for paediatric oncology
Who is the course suitable for?
Registered paediatric nurses who, as part of their role, are expected to care for children and young people with a cancer diagnosis but have no or limited experience of this patient group.
Course aims and learning outcomes
This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to explore and understand fundamental nursing implications and care related to working with children and young people with a cancer diagnosis.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- explain what cancer is and why it occurs in children
- describe why central lines are used in the treatment of children with cancer and the care associated with these venous access devices
- understand the overview of different therapies used in treating childhood cancer
- describe key side effects experienced by patients being treated for childhood cancer
- understand the information that is shared with children, young people and their families regarding their treatment and to support them through the treatment.
On completion of the course you should gain a fundamental knowledge of key care elements involved in caring for patients and their families. You will also be given the opportunity to expand this knowledge in practice through the use of competencies which can be signed off by the lead cancer nurse/POON.
Dates
- 13th June
- 18th July
- 10th October
Course fee
£10
Course leader
Louise Perryman & Nicola Larcombe, clinical facilitators for paediatric oncology
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Paediatric Oncology Advanced Study Day
This course provides an insight into new and complex elements of nursing involved in delivering care for children and young people who are undergoing treatment for a cancer diagnosis and their families.
Who is the course suitable for?
Registered staff who, as part of their role, are expected to care for children and young people with a cancer diagnosis. You should already have a good level of experience and knowledge in delivering basic care to this patient group. You must also have attended or completed foundation level training in relation to paediatric oncology care.
Course aims and learning outcomes
This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to explore and understand more advanced nursing implications and care related to working with children or young people with a cancer diagnosis.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
On completion of the course, you should have built on your current knowledge of the care involved in treating patients with a childhood cancer.
Dates
Course fee
£25
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Course leader
Louise Perryman & Nicola Larcombe, clinical facilitators for paediatric oncology
Who is the course suitable for?
Registered staff who, as part of their role, are expected to care for children and young people with a cancer diagnosis. You should already have a good level of experience and knowledge in delivering basic care to this patient group. You must also have attended or completed foundation level training in relation to paediatric oncology care.
Course aims and learning outcomes
This course aims to provide you with the opportunity to explore and understand more advanced nursing implications and care related to working with children or young people with a cancer diagnosis.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- understand the impact of genetics on childhood cancer
- gain a greater insight in to the complex issues surrounding childhood cancer
- describe some of the more complex, but key clinical emergencies that can occur following treatment for a childhood cancer diagnosis, how they impact of the patient and family and how this is treated and managed
- identify and understand new therapies and trials being introduced.
On completion of the course, you should have built on your current knowledge of the care involved in treating patients with a childhood cancer.
Dates
- 16th May
- 8th December
Course fee
£25
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Course leader
Louise Perryman & Nicola Larcombe, clinical facilitators for paediatric oncology
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Paediatric Oncology Course Module 1: Fundamentals of Care
This is a 6 day taught programme (7th, 10th, 21st, 28th March, 4th, 7th April 2021. Assessment Day: 9th May)
Content:
Assessment
Work based competencies and 20 minute oral presentation
Booking
Once you have booked on you will be emailed an application form. Please state if you wish to gain academic credit for the module as you will have to apply to the University of Southampton for the credits. You will be able to complete the module at Level 6 or Level 7.
Course Fees
£600 for module, and additional £600 if you want to gain academic credits
Prior requirements
Must have attend a paediatric oncology foundation day
Content:
- The module focuses on the knowledge and skills required by nurses and AHP's who care for children with oncological and malignant haematological conditions.
- The module will cover diagnostics, treatment and management of childhood cancers, as well as genetic factors that influence treatment.
- Supportive care management will also be covered.
Assessment
Work based competencies and 20 minute oral presentation
Booking
Once you have booked on you will be emailed an application form. Please state if you wish to gain academic credit for the module as you will have to apply to the University of Southampton for the credits. You will be able to complete the module at Level 6 or Level 7.
Course Fees
£600 for module, and additional £600 if you want to gain academic credits
Prior requirements
Must have attend a paediatric oncology foundation day
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Paediatric Oncology Course Module 2: Continuation of Care
This is a 6 day taught programme (6th, 7th, 16th, 20th, 23rd, 30th June and assignment 29th July)
Content:The module is delivered by Southampton Children’s Hospital. The module is designed to meet the standards of a 20 credit degree or masters level module. For advice APEL and work based learning modules please contact your course facilitator.
Module aims are to facilitate the personal and professional development of the registered nurse or health care professional within the speciality of paediatric oncology and haematology.
Learning outcomes include developing an analytical and critical approach to the concepts and evidence based practice within paediatric oncology nursing.
The intention is that successful completion of your studies will enhance your ability to safely and competently care infants, children and young people with a wide range of health issues requiring a high level of oncology care.
Booking
Once you have booked on you will be emailed an application form. Please state if you wish to gain academic credit for the module as you will have to apply to the University of Southampton for the credits. You will be able to complete the module at Level 6 or Level 7.
Course Fees
£600 for module, and additional £600 if you want to gain academic credits
Prior requirements
Must have attended a paediatric oncology foundation day and paediatric oncology course module 1: Fundamentals of care
Content:The module is delivered by Southampton Children’s Hospital. The module is designed to meet the standards of a 20 credit degree or masters level module. For advice APEL and work based learning modules please contact your course facilitator.
Module aims are to facilitate the personal and professional development of the registered nurse or health care professional within the speciality of paediatric oncology and haematology.
Learning outcomes include developing an analytical and critical approach to the concepts and evidence based practice within paediatric oncology nursing.
The intention is that successful completion of your studies will enhance your ability to safely and competently care infants, children and young people with a wide range of health issues requiring a high level of oncology care.
Booking
Once you have booked on you will be emailed an application form. Please state if you wish to gain academic credit for the module as you will have to apply to the University of Southampton for the credits. You will be able to complete the module at Level 6 or Level 7.
Course Fees
£600 for module, and additional £600 if you want to gain academic credits
Prior requirements
Must have attended a paediatric oncology foundation day and paediatric oncology course module 1: Fundamentals of care
Book a place