Hospice Isle of Man. Education Prospectus Leading the Way in Palliative Care

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1 Hospice Isle of Man Education Prospectus 2016 Leading the Way in Palliative Care

2 Introduction The need for palliative and end of life care is changing, with increasing demands and complexity. Therefore there is a corresponding rise in the need for education and training. Education and professional development is part of the Hospice s core business and using our experience and expertise to develop others is fundamental to our work. As a lead education provider we aim to promote the highest quality palliative and end of life care for everyone through the development of knowledge, skills and attitudes. We are pleased to offer a range of study days and courses to help your development. You will find a selection of learning opportunities that address many aspects of clinical, communication and care issues. There are a range of study days available for a variety of healthcare professionals which can be tailored to meet your particular requirements. We would be delighted to welcome you to our Hospice. To register for listed courses please complete the application form and it to education@hospice.org.im Individualised programmes We also offer bespoke training for you and your organisation and this can be delivered either at the hospice or at your place of work. If you would like further information or would like to discuss any bespoke training needs, please contact: Cheryl Young, Practice Development Lead on or mailto:cheryl.young@hospice.org.im All education is evidence-based and has the expertise of the multi-professional team. We look forward to welcoming you to Hospice Isle of Man. Cheryl Young

3 Bespoke Training Opportunities Palliative and end of life care topics could include: Introduction to palliative and end of life care Communication skills Care of the dying person Advance care planning Bereavement care Subcutaneous syringe pumps in palliative care Nurse verification of expected death Challenging telephone conversations Symptom control issues of your choice Palliative care emergencies For further information on our bespoke training opportunities and costings, please call Practice Development Lead on

4 Costs To help towards some of the costs associated with training such as providing educational materials, we do charge a nominal fee for our courses to profit making organisations, i.e. any organisation or health care worker who charge for their services. Our courses remain free to non-profit making organisations. Employees of Dept. of Health & Social Care / registered third sector health related charities Full Day No Charge 50 Half Day No Charge 30 Employees and governing bodies of private and commercial organisations/employees of organisations contracting with the DHSS to provide health or social care services, including GP practices, dental surgeries, pharmacies and opticians etc. Terms and Conditions If you need to cancel your place on a course for any reason we would ask that you inform us as early as possible as places are often limited and we could free up a place for someone else to attend. Venues Venues are as stated on the course information pages but may be subject to change. We will be in touch as early as possible to advise of the change. Catering Refreshments will still be provided upon arrival and during breaks. Lunch can be ordered on the morning of the course for a minimal fee. Certificates Certificates will be provided upon completion of each course. Disclaimer While every effort will be made to ensure the named trainers will deliver their course, circumstances may require the use of a substitute. Further Information Please contact Practice Development Lead on for more information and look out for posters on your notice boards or on the hospice website advertising the sessions. Our prices reflect our commitment to ensuring that palliative education is accessed by as many people as possible.

5 Course Calendar Half Day Course Full Day Course DAY January Syringe Pump Training 14 Advance Care Planning 20 Advance Care Planning 21 Communication Skills (Intermediate Level) Day I 22 Communication Skills (Intermediate Level) Day 2 DAY February SPIKES (Communication) 3 Care of the Dying Person (Advanced) 18 Communication Skills (Foundation Level ) 19 Advance Care Planning 25 Ethical Issues in Palliative Care DAY March More than the Physical (Spirituality) 16 Communication Skills (Advanced Masterclass) Day 1 17 Communication Skills (Advanced Masterclass) Day 2 23 Syringe Pump Training DAY April SPIKES (Communication) 14 Difficult Telephone Conversations 19 Care of the Dying Person (HCA) 20 Bereavement Care 25 Symptom Management in Palliative Care

6 DAY May Palliative Care Emergencies 18 Syringe Pump Training 20 Communication Skills (Foundation Level) 25 Opening the Spiritual Gate DAY June SPIKES (Communication) 16 Care of the Dying Person (Advanced) 28 Communication Skills (Intermediate Level) Day 1 29 Communication Skills (Intermediate Level) Day 2 DAY July Syringe Pump Training 14 Communication Skills (Advanced Masterclass) Day 1 15 Communication Skills (Advanced Masterclass) Day 2 20 Ethical Issues in Palliative Care DAY August SPIKES (Communication) DAY September Achieving a Successful Death at Home 6 More than the Physical (Spirituality) 7 Bereavement Care 8 Syringe Pump Training 15 Communication Skills (Foundation Level) 26 Symptom Management in Palliative Care

7 DAY October Care of the Dying Person (HCA) 7 SPIKES (Communication) 10 Difficult Telephone Conversations 19 Opening the Spiritual Gate 20 Care of the Dying (Advanced) DAY November Palliative Care Emergencies 11 Ethical Issues in Palliative Care 17 Syringe Pump Training 22 Communication Skills (Advanced Masterclass) Day 1 23 Communication Skills (Advanced Masterclass) Day 2 30 Communication Skills (Foundation Level) DAY December SPIKES (Communication) 8 Communication Skills (Intermediate Level) Day 1 9 Communication Skills (Intermediate Level) Day 2 Please note that the above information was correct when it was first published in December 2015, however courses are subject to change and/or cancellation. Keep a look out for any new courses on the Hospice Website

8 Communication Skills Advanced Masterclass I actually really enjoyed the role play and found it very beneficial. Good to practise giving feedback. Surgical Registrar Senior Health and Social Care Professionals such as registered nurses, doctors and AHP s. Effective communication is fundamental to good quality patient care. Explore challenging communication issues from the participants practice. Develop an awareness of own behaviours and barriers to good communication Explore strategies to improve quality of clinical communication Increase ability to deliver information effectively and explore decision making This will be achieved through a range of interactive teaching methods and role play. Video feedback of the session is a central component of the course. 16 t h & 17 th March th & 15 th July nd & 23 rd Nov 2016 It is essential that both days are completed hrs Communication Skills Communication Skills - Intermediate Clear information provided- lots of literature and tools used which I can now use in practice Community Social Worker Health and Social Care Staff who have some communication skills Enhance skills in communicating with people with a life limiting illness and to develop strategies to deal with challenging communication situations in practice. Develop an awareness of own behaviours and barriers to good communication Utilise a range of skills to improve communication, empathy, questioning skills, listening skills Identify what is bad news and develop skills to improve how this is broken to patients Ask crucial questions at the right time for the patient Demonstrate an improvement in their communication with patients with a life threatening illness 21 st & 22 nd Jan th & 29 th June th & 9 th Dec hrs It is essential that both days are completed. Communication Skills

9 Communication Skills - Foundation I feel more confident and sharing ideas and skills with others has been very useful Senior Health Care Assistant Senior Health and Social Care Staff with little communication skill training. The aim of the course is to promote participants awareness of personal communication skills and to help them develop strategies for dealing with challenging communication situations. Address communication challenges facing front line staff: Define what is effective communication? Look at how do we communicate effectively? Enhance all types of communication including written, verbal and listening skills 18 th February th May th Sept th Nov hrs Communication Skills SPIKES Giving Significant Information and Breaking Bad News I thoroughly enjoyed the course. Hopefully it will lead to the conversation flowing better Social Worker Health and Social Care Professionals who engage in breaking bad news to individuals Effective communication is fundamental to good quality individual s care. Accurately assess and gauge information needs prior to delivering significant information Handle individual s cues and how they are relevant when delivering significant information Tailor significant and complex information to individual needs Handle individual s emotions effectively s & s 1 st February th August hrs 12 th April th October hrs 15 th June th December hrs Communication Skills This course will explore challenging communication issues from the participants practice.

10 Difficult Telephone Conversations New Course Who is the workshop recommended for? Health and Social Care Professionals and Civil Service Personnel such as Secretaries and Ward Clerks who speak to individuals on the phone relating to health issues. You will have the opportunity to rehearse communication skills in a safe environment. Specific communication skills Challenges from practice Explore how telephone contact can be used as a means of supporting terminally ill people Risks and benefits of phone support 14 th April th October hrs Practice Development Lead Reflect on the particular skills needed to provide safe and meaningful phone support Try out and develop skills in assessment over the telephone Build confidence in talking Advance Care Planning I realise how vital this is when care for people with a life limiting illness. Great new care plan booklet! Senior Nurse Who is the workshop recommended for? Health and Social Care Professionals who are involved in the caring for people at the end of their lives. 14 th January th January th Feb 2016 What is advance care planning? Advance decisions to refuse treatment the legal position to 16.30hrs Develop skills in opening and facilitating conversations about patients preferences regarding preferred priorities Hospice MDT

11 Care of the Dying Person - Advanced So interesting hearing about different areas. The End of Life Guidance is so useful General Practitioner Trainee Senior Health and Social Care Professionals, such as registered nurses/doctors/ahps who are involved in the care and management of people requiring care at the end of life. Understanding of the advanced principles of care of the dying and how these can be effectively applied in practice. Increased knowledge and skills in palliative care by sharing experiences and ideas using discussion and reflection. 14 th January th June th October hrs Recognise when someone is in the last few week/days of life The concept of holistic assessment Common symptoms and their management at the end of life The importance of care planning and review Practice Development Lead Hospice CNS Team The interventions to support people and their families Recognise the importance of boundaries and personal coping Care of the Dying Person - Foundation I will now know when a person is dying Power-point, group work, case scenarios, practical tips and/or discussion and know will how be to care properly used to explore the issues. Hospice at Home HCA Health Care Assistants, Social Care Assistants and Domiciliary Carers. Hospice at Home 19 th April rd October 2016? Basic outline of common symptoms and their management at end of life Recognise when someone is dying Practical measures when caring for someone who is dying The importance of good communication How best to support the dying person and their families Recognise the importance of boundaries and personal coping hrs Practice Development Lead Hospice CNS Team

12 Achieving a Successful Home Death New Course All Health and Social Care Staff who are involved with caring for individuals in the community setting The how to guide for health professionals including syringe driver conversions and just-in-case medications, and services available. Explore the challenges faced with caring for patients who are dying and how best to support them and their families. Assessment and recognition that death may be near Management of symptoms at the end of life Concepts surrounding care planning for the patient in the last few days of life 2 nd Sept hrs Please refer to costs Practice Development Lead Community Nurse Hospice at Home Senior Nurse Bereavement Care A great course. Learned about the different stages of emotion people go through will help me care Counsellor Health and Social Care Professionals who are involved in the care and management of people requiring care and support after a loved one has died. 20 th April th Sept 2016 Course Outline The theories and models related to grief and bereavement hrs To give a foundation for the care of patients and their families around the time of death, and to recognise the reactions following a bereavement. That bereavement can be both normal and complicated, and know when to refer on and who to refer to. What the bereavement reactions are for adults and children Which resources and organisations are available on the IOM and in the UK that help the bereaved Please refer to costs Hospice Counsellor Young Peoples Support Worker

13 Palliative Care Emergencies New Course Senior Health and Social Care Professionals such as registered nurses, doctors and AHP s 4 th May th Nov 2016? Gain a clear understanding of the overall management of palliative care emergencies (Malignant spinal cord compression, Haemorrhage, Superior Vena Caval Obstruction, Hypercalaemia) hrs Recognising early signs and symptoms Management including investigations and treatment Discharge Planning & Rehabilitation Hospice MDT Ethical Issues in Palliative Care I really enjoyed the course, it was very well delivered and lots of interesting food for thought Clinical Psychologist Health and Social Care Professionals who are caring for people at the end of their lives.? Definition of ethics 5 th January th Feb hrs Principles and their applications Approaches to Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Decision Making Process Resolution Hospice MDT Approaching dilemmas and resolving issues

14 Symptom Management - Advanced in Palliative Care New course Senior Health and Social Care Professionals such as registered nurses, doctors and AHP s who want to increase their level of knowledge of medicines used for symptom management, especially with regard to drug choice Increase your knowledge and skills in the assessment of the causes of symptoms such as nausea and vomiting, pain, breathlessness and constipation and tailoring treatments. Update knowledge on the common medicines used for symptom management in palliative care 25 th April th Sept hrs (Full day course) Please refer to costs Understand and be able to apply drug choices for symptom control Hospice MDT Interactive case studies will be used to explore causes and treatments. Symptom Management - in Palliative Care Advanced New course Senior Health and Social Care Professionals such as registered nurses, doctors and AHP s who want to increase their level of knowledge of medicines used for symptom management, especially with regard to drug choice Increase your knowledge and skills in the assessment of the causes of symptoms such as breathlessness, constipation nausea and vomiting and pain, and tailoring treatments. Update knowledge on the common medicines used for symptom management in palliative care Understand and be able to apply drug choices for symptom control Interactive case studies will be used to explore causes and treatments. 25 th April th Sept (Breathlessness & Pain) OR (Nausea & Vomiting and Constipation) Please refer to costs Hospice MDT

15 More than the Physical - An introduction on how to care for people with spiritual distress New Course All Health and Social Care Professionals with little knowledge about Spirituality The meaning of spirituality Reflect upon their own resources as a starting point for effective, inclusive and sustainable healthcare that places dignity and respect for patients and families at its heart. & 2 nd March hrs 13th Oct hrs Chaplain Hospice CNS Spirituality Opening the Spiritual Gate New Course Senior Health and Social Care Professionals with some knowledge about Spirituality? The meaning of spirituality How to open a spiritual conversation Learn to undertake a spiritual assessment Document, record and communicate spiritual needs Create a spiritual care plan How to begin to address spiritual needs 25 th May th Oct Chaplain Hospice CNS

16 McKinley Syringe Pump Should have done this sooner much more confident. Registered Nurse Who is the workshop recommended for? Qualified nurses or doctors who use syringe pumps for palliative care patients. Course Outline Increased knowledge and skill in the use and management of syringe drivers. Understanding of the indications and contra-indications of the use of syringe drivers Updated knowledge of the use of drugs: compatibilities, conversions and doses Setting up and monitor a McKinley T34 pump How to troubleshoot for problems encountered whilst Lymphoedema administering drugs via the syringe pump Interactive case studies will be used to explore issues such as pain management, sedation and restlessness. s 13 th January th March th May th July th September th November hrs Practice Development Lead Hospice CNS

17 Group Visits Hospice Isle of Man offers a warm welcome to all visitors. However the privacy of our patients and their relatives is the most important factor when agreeing a visit. Visiting and being here is so much more than reading about it Wherever possible, we would recommend both guests and small groups join our pre-arranged introductory session. Each session will include a range of talks on Hospice and Palliative Care and a tour of the hospice. Pre-arranged introductory session An opportunity to visit Hospice Isle of Man hrs Includes sandwich lunch Visits offer professional and third sector groups the opportunity to visit the hospice and to meet senior members of hospice staff, as well as having an opportunity to learn and network with others. They will see our facilities at first hand and to hear about the work being carried out at Hospice Isle of Man. Most visiting groups comprise of a diverse range of professionals and volunteers connected by their interest in palliative care. Work Experience and Clinical Placement Hospice Isle of Man recognises the important role it plays in the recruitment of future employees to health care careers and it supports and encourages work experience Placements are tailored to the individuals need and include Induction, Orientation and Mentorship, access to the Hospice Education Programme, experience across the Multi-Disciplinary Team either through discussion, attending the MDT Meetings or role shadowing opportunities and thorough evaluation. We are proud of the quality of care and services delivered throughout the Hospice and sharing what we do and how we do it, is an honour and privilege. We offer placements to school/college students which incorporates the clinical and non-clinical settings.

18 Fourteen to sixteen year olds (Years 10 & 11) can only work in the nonclinical setting. The placement is via the Department of Education Work Experience Scheme. Sixteen to eighteen year olds (Years 12 & 13) who are wishing to pursue a health related career can have a placement in the clinical setting. If you would like to find out more please contact: Cheryl Young, Practice Development Lead, Hospice Isle of Man, Tel No or cheryl.young@hospice.org.im Nothing makes a placement more enjoyable when people are as fantastic as my mentor College student on work experience I feel so privileged to have worked alongside you all and the wealth of knowledge that I will take from this is invaluable GP Trainee on Clinical placement

19 Application Form Hospice Isle of Man Course Title: Location: of Course: Name: Role: Place of Work: Contact details: Mobile Telephone: Cost of course (if applicable) (important as certificates will be sent out electronically) How do you intend to use the skills gained from attending this course? Applicants Signature: : Managers Signature (study leave must be negotiated with line manager) Please detail any requirements you have relating to a disability: : Please return completed application form to: Celia Mellor, Clinical Secretary, Hospice Isle of Man, Strang IM4 4RP education@hospice.org.im Please assume that you do have a place unless contacted. If you are unable to attend please inform Hospice as soon as possible to let others have your place. Tel No: As per the reciprocal arrangement there is no charge for employees of Government departments / profit organisations.

20 Profit Making Organisations only Payment Details: In addition to the Application Form overleaf, please complete this section of the form with payment details. for Full Day Course 50/Half Day Course 30 Cost includes Refreshments (not lunch) and Course Hand Outs. Please supply the following information for the invoice: Full name of person to invoice: Address to send invoice: Please Quote your Purchase Order Reference or the Applicants Name Please Note: Course must be paid for 5 full working days prior to the start of the course. Cancellations made 5 days before the course will receive a full refund. Charges in respect of printing costs may be incurred if less that a week s notice of cancellation is received, any refund due will be reduced accordingly.

21 Venue : Hospice Isle of Man Strang Braddan Isle of Man IM44RP We are located next to Nobles hospital. Parking Limited parking is available on our site. Please park next to the Scholl Centre which is on the left-hand side as you enter the grounds. Event Hire Rooms are available for hire for meetings or educational events. Please contact the Volunteer Service Manager for further details on We will make every effort to meet the needs of disabled delegates, presenters and facilitators. For further information regarding any of our courses, please get in touch. Education Department Hospice Isle of Man Strang Braddan IM4 4RP education@hospice.org.im

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