Courses and workshops

27th Jan

Award in Education and Training Level 3

Our Level 3 Award is nationally recognised and externally regulated by Ofqual through Highfield Qualifications.
This qualification is mapped to the RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) and is the industry standard for those delivering education and training for adult learners.
On successful completion learners will be awarded 12 RQF credits

The qualification replaced PTLLS and will provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills to build confidence and ability in the planning and delivery of your workplace-based training; for trainers (or those wishing to train) to understand and develop their knowledge, skills and confidence in their role.
The modules include:
-How to plan and deliver inclusive teaching to meet your learners’ needs,
-How to deliver effective training
-How to assess and give constructive feedback.

Classroom course dates are 27/28/29 January + 24 February 2020 and course completion is via:
✹ Course ‘Preparation time’
✹ 3 full days of classroom-based learning
✹ Self-directed study with Tutor support
✹ A further full day classroom-based Micro-teach and tutor support

24th Feb

Diabetes Update for Registered Nurses

The Diabetes Update for Registered Nurses workshop is relevant for trained nurses who provide care for adults with diabetes. It is designed to increase knowledge and confidence by giving the learner a greater understanding of diabetes. The improved skills acquired will enable the practitioner to provide safe and appropriate advice and care to people with living with diabetes in line with current NICE guidance; with the ultimate aim being to make a positive difference to people living with diabetes and their quality of life.

This workshop will be delivered by an experienced Diabetes Specialist Nurse (who also works within the NHS) and provides a discussion based facilitated learning environment. ‘Hands on’ time with devices, interactive activities and ‘hypothetical scenario’ discussions are included. Useful for revalidation purposes too!
It lasts approximately 6 hours (with refreshments and lunch break) and covers:

• TREND Diabetes Competency Framework
• signs and symptoms of diabetes
• causes of diabetes
• complications of diabetes and how to prevent them
• the diabetic foot
• oral and injectable therapies and injectable devices (including hands on time with a range of injectable devices)
• Injection sites and lipohypertrophy
• legal requirements for the use of ‘sharps’
• signs and symptoms of hypoglycaemia (hypo) and how to manage a hypo
• causes of hyperglycaemia and how to treat high blood sugars
• the role food plays and ‘carb consistency’
• management of the person with diabetes during inter-current illness
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) and Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic State (HHS)
• current advice around managing insulin use in end of life care

Please be aware that competency of injection technique is not assessed.

25th Feb

Learning Lessons from Safeguarding Adults Reviews

PLEASE NOTE - THE CONTENT OF THIS SESSION CHANGES COMPLETELY FROM YEAR TO YEAR, TO REFLECT NEW CASES AND DIFFERENT PRIORITIES. THE NEW YEAR STARTS ON 1ST APRIL EACH YEAR. 

AIM

A one-day session to enable practitioners, in supportive, non blaming environment, to understand the key themes emerging from Safeguarding Adults Reviews. Delegates will also reflect on what the learning means for their practice with service users and their communication and joint working with staff for our partner agencies.

Safeguarding Adults Reviews are conducted when a service user has died or experienced serious harm and there are concerns about how agencies have worked together to safeguard the person. Often in these cases staff have worked diligently and with great care and concern for the service use but with the benefit of hindsight an SAR can shine a light on how staff may have been caught up in complex inter agency or family dynamics which made it difficult to accurately assess the risks to the service user or hear the service user's voice.

The course will consider our Norfolk SARs and learning emerging nationally throughout the year.

TARGET GROUP

Assistant practitioners, social workers, practice consultants, team managers, and optional for Heads of Service/Heads of Operations and Assistant Directors. Also other experienced staff in health & social care organisations throughout the county of Norfolk.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THIS SESSION PARTICIPANTS SHOULD:

• understand the themes emerging from SARs and what it means for developing individual practice
• have analysed a section of an anonymised SAR with a view to considering the multi agency context and the risks to the service user
• understand the concept of static and dynamic risks and the protective / mitigating factors within a person’s life and how to balance them
• have clarified best practice in information sharing and the multi agency dynamics which can operate to as a barrier to gathering information
• know how to use supervision effectively to share and analyse risk
• understand the inter relationship between the MCA and safeguarding work and how the assumption of capacity and the concept of ‘Lifestyle choice’ can detract from understanding the risk of harm
• know how the ‘Rule of Optimism’ can operate when there are serious risks to service users and understand how to recognise this

HOW TO BOOK ON ONE OF THESE SESSIONS

Employees of organisations other than Norfolk County Council within the county of Norfolk should complete the booking form and send it to St Thomas Training by email or post. 

26th Feb

Safeguarding Knowhow for Provider Managers (Norwich)

**FULLY BOOKED**

St Thomas Training is the official provider of training in Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity Act for Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board.

A two-day session to enable managers in the voluntary, private and independent sector to fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities effectively and work with their partners in the statutory sector to achieve, wherever possible, the outcomes service users wish to achieve for themselves.

TARGET GROUP

Managers and senior staff in independent, private and voluntary organisations. Delegates must have previously completed as a minimum safeguarding adults awareness training and Mental Capacity Act training to level one as a minimum.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

BY THE END OF THIS SESSION PARTICIPANTS SHOULD:

• Understand their role as a manager/ senior staff member responsible for safeguarding adults
• Have updated their knowledge of safeguarding legislation, guidance and local procedures in particular the nature of domestic abuse and the new offence of coercive control
• Have refreshed their knowledge and understanding of the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Know how to share and gather information in order to contribute to a safeguarding enquiry
• Have developed skills to communicate with a service user to enable them to express the outcomes they wish to achieve to keep themselves safe
• Know how to make a safeguarding referral and how to contribute to the safeguarding process
• Know how to contribute to and comply with a safeguarding plan
• Understand the rules that govern information sharing, consent and confidentiality
• Know how to deal with allegations against staff and when to refer to the MASH
• Be able to apply and implement the safer recruitment agenda in your organisation; understand when DBS checks are required and how to ask questions about motivation to work with vulnerable adults
• Know how to manage complaints from family members and how to ensure that the complaints process does not detract from any safeguarding concerns

Wednesday 26th & Thursday 27th February 2020 - 9.30am start each day.

27th Feb

CQC Compliance Workshop - West Norfolk

A one day CQC compliance workshop organised by Norfolk & Suffolk Care Support in partnership with Tina Welford from ECLM Ltd.

27th Feb

Moving and Handling (full-day)

Extra Hands provide comprehensive training for individuals and companies across Norfolk.

This course is delivered as a full day, with the aim to give staff a full understanding of the potential risks of injury to themselves and their Service Users, giving knowledge of how to eliminate unsafe practices and implement safe techniques.

Extra Hands moving and handling training covers relevant legislation, along with risk assessments and the following:
• Causes of back pain.
• Assessing and reducing risks.
• Basic principles of biomechanics.
• Ergonomics.
• Unsafe lifting practices.
• Safe manual handling.
• Small handling aids.
• Hoist and sling practical work.


This is an interactive training session with practical involvement. Attendees are given training manuals to take away and a certificate of attendance issued.

This is a full day course. Refreshments are provided throughout the day, however the learner will need to provide their own lunch.

Sensible clothing and footwear should be worn due to the practical nature of the course, ladies may prefer to wear trousers.

28th Feb

Medicines Management in Care Homes

Attendees will gain the competencies required for giving medication to care home residents in accordance with the relevant standards and guidelines as set out by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Care Certificate.

Our experienced team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians have an in-depth knowledge of care home policy, CQC medication requirements, NICE guidance and local policy. We conduct medicines management reviews, audit current service, undertake reviews of medication in conjunction with GPs and provide support and guidance for all residential and nursing homes.

Our training courses are comprehensive and suitable for staff from all care homes, including those registered to accommodate people with dementia and learning difficulties. As well as nursing and residential care home staff, the courses are also suitable for all care agency staff.

4th Mar

Developing Safeguarding Practice (used to be called 'Refresher')

By the end of this session participants should:

• Understand the updated knowledge about safeguarding legislation and guidance.
• Have discussed the Making Safeguarding Personal agenda and know what it means for their practice.
• Have developed skills and knowledge in safeguarding practice.
• Have worked with a case study from referral to conclusion of the safeguarding process and understand their role.
• For more information and to check available spaces visit the St Thomsas Training website.

Employees of external organisations in the county of Norfolk should complete the booking form and send it to St Thomas Training by email or post.

4th Mar

Safeguarding Awareness (Great Yarmouth)

A half-day training session to enable staff and volunteers to recognise safeguarding concerns and to know what to do when concerns arise.

Learning outcomes: By the end of this session participants should:

• Understand what safeguarding is and your role in safeguarding adults.
• Recognise an adult potentially in need of safeguarding and take action.
• Understand the procedures for making a safeguarding alert.
• Understand dignity and respect when working with individuals.
• Understand the importance of the Making Safeguarding Personal agenda in your role.
• Have knowledge of policy, procedures and legislation that supports safeguarding adults activity.

For more information and to check available spaces visit the website.

Employees of external organisations in the county of Norfolk should complete the booking form and send it to St Thomas Training by email or post.

12th Mar

Coaching skills for team leaders and managers (Duxford)

These sessions have been developed to provide team leaders and managers with a structured approach to coaching in the workplace. Explore and learn how you as leaders can drive results by supporting your team members in their learning, enabling them to develop the skills, knowledge and attitude necessary to successfully deliver their job responsibilities and goals.

Open to team leaders and managers.