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Upcoming training courses

Our training is designed to support best practice, build confidence, and strengthen skills across key areas of end of life and clinical care.

All sessions are created and delivered by our highly experienced and qualified clinical team, including Clinical Nurse Specialists and Clinical Skills Facilitators.

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Catheterisation - Insertion of Urinary Indwelling Catheters

Designed for registered nurses seeking a refresher or introduction to catheterisation. This workshop provides the knowledge and practical skills needed for safe urinary catheter insertion and care. Learn best-practice techniques to reduce infection risks, improve patient comfort, and recognise and respond to catheter-related complications.

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Hydration at End of Life

This session is for all health and social care professionals, to gain a greater understanding on all aspects of hydration for the person at the end of their life and the issues in clinically assisted hydration.

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Recognising Dying

This educational session provides all health and social care professionals with a deeper understanding of recognising dying & the complexities involved in diagnosing the dying phase.

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Verification of Expected Death

Gain the skills and confidence to verify an expected death through this interactive workshop for Registered Nurses and Paramedics. The session will explore the clinical signs of death, legal and professional responsibilities, care after death, and how to provide safe, respectful support to the deceased and their loved ones.

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Hospice Care Awareness Day

An introduction to hospice care, palliative care, and end of life care for health care professionals and students.

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Symptom Management

A course designed for health and care professionals working across all clinical settings, who want to enhance their knowledge of symptom assessment and management in palliative and end-of-life care. Participants will explore the recognition and treatment of common symptoms, including pain, nausea, breathlessness, terminal agitation, and respiratory secretions.

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Intermediate Comms

A one-day virtual course suitable for generalist palliative care staff and staff working in health & care settings, where difficult conversations relating to end of life take place.

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Syringe Pump Training

Build your confidence in the safe and effective use of the BD Bodyguard syringe pump during this practical training session. Learn when syringe pumps may be required, how to set them up and maintain them safely, and the professional responsibilities involved in administering medication via a syringe pump.

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Venepuncture

A 2.5 hour Venepuncture practical training session, designed for Registered Nurses.

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Compassionate Communities workshops

These free two-hour workshops are for organisations and community groups who wish to grow their understanding and confidence in engaging with conversations around dying, death and loss.

Looking for training more tailored to your organisation’s specific needs?

We are pleased to offer bespoke education in palliative and end of life care, along with a range of wider health and social care topics. If you would like to explore customised training for your team, please complete our request form here and a member of our Education Team will be in touch.

Have a question?

If you have a query about one of our courses, please email education@stwhospice.org

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