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The Academy Prospectus

Great Western HospitalsNHS Foundation Trust

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Contents

The AcademyIntroduction from the Director of Workforce & Education 4

Welcome from the Academic Dean 5

Quality Assurance 6

A.L.I.S. (Academy Library) 7

How to find us 8

Clinical Skills CoursesIntravenous drug administration 12

Central Venous Catheter management 12

Tracheostomy management 13

Venepuncture 13

Peripheral cannulation 14

Male catheterisation 14

Female catheterisation 14

Diabetes and blood glucose monitoring 15

Basic ECG recording 16

Interpretation of ECGs 17

Discover the Rhythm of Life 17

Aseptic technique 17

Healthcare Support Workers and Nursing Auxiliaries intensive training 17

Clinical observations 18

Pressure area care 18

Falls prevention 18

Infection prevention and control 19

Understanding dementia 20

Principles of stoma care 20

Nasogastric tube insertion 20

Palliative care study day 21

Cancer care study day 21

Bariatric care study day 22

Clinical mandatory training 22

Return to the acute setting 23

NVQ Programmes Health and social care, Level 2&3 28

Customer service NVQ Level 2 28

Quality Credit Framework (QCF) 29

Assessors award (A1) 29

Internal verifiers award (V1) 29

Resuscitation Adult basic life support 32

Immediate life support 32

Advanced life support 33

Newborn life support 34

Parents resuscitation for newborns or paediatrics 34

Paediatric basic life support 34

Paediatric immediate life support 35

European paediatric life support 36

ALERT 36

Swindon Adult Trauma (SwAT) 36

IMPACT (Ill Medical Patients Acute Care and Treatment) 37

First Aid at work 37

Price list of courses 38

How to apply 39

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Welcome from the Academic Dean

I’m delighted to welcome you to the Swindon and North Wiltshire Health Care Academy prospectus.

I hope you as an employer or health care professional will be inspired to choose one of our courses.

Great Western Hospital recognises the importance

of learning and ongoing development as a driving

factor for business success, individual satisfaction

and growth. We also recognise that people learn

all the time and that you will want to ensure that

what we are delivering adds overall capability and

capacity to your organisation.

The hospital has experts spread across the

organisation who will provide you with a solution

to your learning and development requirements,

through our Academy.

I hope that you will find us responsive to your

individual needs. We look forward to working

with you.

Oonagh Fitzgerald,

Director of Workforce & Education Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Introduction from the Director of Workforce & Education

The Academy is the highly successful

multi-professional education centre,

situated within the Great Western

Hospital, Swindon. The Academy

boasts state of the art education

facilities including telemedicine, video

conferencing, extensive IT, an excellent

multi profession Library as well as a full

range of education rooms, clinical skills

lab and lecture theatres.

At the Academy we pride ourselves on

the high standard of education and

training we provide for health and social

care staff and students from across the

region. Our comprehensive range of

courses, which you will find detailed

in this prospectus, aim to ensure all

individuals are supported in obtaining

the necessary knowledge, skills and

behaviour for their current or future

careers.

The courses offer excellent value for

money and all courses are quality

assessed to ensure all offerings reflect

current best practice, and an excellent

learner experience. Employers value

our courses for their relevance and

quality as well as the applied nature of

learning which focuses on enhanced

service delivery and improved patient

experience.

The Academy also offers a flexible

approach with the ‘employers designed

course’ which allows employers to work

with the education team to develop

education events and packages delivered

by experts to meet the employer’s

specific needs. Such courses or events

can be held within the Academy or the

employer’s place of work.

We have an expert team of clinical

and non-clinical qualified trainers and

educators who are on hand to deliver

high quality education and training for

those attending our courses. We also

have an administration team dedicated

to ensuring that from booking right

through to evaluation, you are provided

with the highest level of service so you

can focus on the most important thing –

learning new skills.

No matter where you start, through us

you will have access to further training

and the opportunity to stretch your

abilities helping you provide the best

care and advance your career. We also

host national and regional study days

on topics such as bariatric care, pressure

area care. If you would like to find out

more, please contact us.

I look forward to welcoming you to the

Academy in the future.

With best wishes

Jenny Rosalie,

Academic and Professional Lead for Education & Development.

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Quality Assurance

The Academy continually strives to assess and

improve the quality of training we offer. We

know that by setting high standards, we aim to

perform well.

We actively engage our students, partners and staff to

encourage feedback. We strive to use our resources effectively

and imaginatively thus ultimately contributing to improving

opportunities and quality of care in the communities that we

serve.

Here at the Academy we ensure that our services are fair and

accessible to all by compiling and examining equality data

every year.

The Academy is audited on a regular basis both internally and

externally.

We commit to:

• worktocontinuousqualityassurancemechanisms,service

standards and be monitored by external assessment.

• constantlystrivetoprovidehighqualityfacilitiesthatarefit

for purpose and accessible to all.

• askparticipantstoevaluatealltrainingoffered.Such

evaluation is continually reviewed and used to inform future

provision.

• undertakeannualpeerandexpertreviewofallcoursesand

course material.

Academy Library and Information Services (ALIS)

Membership Membership is open to all staff from GWH, NHS Swindon,

NHS Wiltshire and GPs from local practices. There is no charge

to join and if you are unsure of your eligibility, please ask

library staff.

Opening TimesThe library is open from:

0830 to 1730 Monday to Thursday and 0830 to 1700 Friday

24 hour access is available via swipe card system.

Facilities & ServicesThe library offers a range of facilities and services including:

✔ Journals – a wide collection in the library and over

1000 online

✔Books, reports and videos

✔Databases (Medline, Cinahl etc) on www.library.nhs.uk

✔ Internet and nhs.net access

✔Study facilities – over 50 spaces available with 24 computers

✔Document request service

• Majoritysuppliedfreebythelibrary

• BritishLibraryrequestsarechargeable(£4.75perpaper

and£7.60perbook)

• Copiesmadefromjournalsarechargedat5pperpage

✔ Literature search and enquiry service

✔ Library, database or information related training for groups

or individuals

✔ Photocopying / printing facilities at 5p per page

Please ask ALIS staff for more information on the services provided by the Academy Library and Information Service.

Tel: 01793 604593/6

E-mail: [email protected]

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Visitor Parking

Staff Parking

Authorised Vehicles only

Priority Parking

Downsview House Parking

Disabled car parking is availablethroughout the site as signposted

How to find us Travelling to The Great Western Hospital, Swindon.

By Rail The nearest main line station is Swindon,

located in the town centre. A Hospital

Express Shuttle bus service (number 16)

links the town centre to the hospital.

For train timetables please call 08457

484950 or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.

By Bus

Services run frequently both from the

town centre (Fleming Way and the Bus

Station) and surrounding area. For more

information please contact Thamesdown

Transport on (01793) 428 428 or visit

www.thamesdown-transport.co.uk.

Alternatively call Traveline on 0870 608

2 608 or visit www.traveline.org.uk.

By Cycle

The Hospital is linked to the Swindon

cycle path network. Cycle parking is

available outside the main entrance.

By Road

The Great Western Hospital is located

to the southeast of Swindon Town

Centre, close to Junction 15 of the

M4 Motorway. If using a sat nav, use

postcode SN3 6BB.

From the M4

Exit at Junction 15 and head north on

the A419 towards Swindon. Following

signs to the Hospital, turn off the

A419 onto the slip road before the

Commonhead flyover and turn left

into Marlborough Road, A4259. The

entrance to the Hospital is 300 metres

on the left.

From the North

On approaching Swindon join the

A419 south following signs for the M4;

this is the Stratton St Margaret by-

pass. Following signs to the Hospital,

turn off onto the slip road before the

Commonhead flyover and take the

fourth exit at the roundabout into

Marlborough Road, A4259. The entrance

to the Hospital is 300 metres on the left.

From the Town Centre

Leave the town centre via Fleming Way

to the Magic Roundabout and travel

straight across into Queens Drive A4259.

At the next roundabout take the third

exit to remain on Queens Drive. Travel

straight ahead at the next roundabout

into Marlborough Road. The entrance to

the Hospital is 1500 metres on the right.

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Education, Training & Development Centre (including Library & Information Technology Training Rooms), Clinical Academy, Bookends (Staff Restaurant)

On Arrival Pay-and-Display parking spaces are

available on site in visitor parking areas

and parking is allowed in marked bays

only. All vehicles must display a valid

permit or Pay-and-Display ticket. Drop-

off areas are provided at some hospital

entrances as indicated on the site plan.

Car park charges apply so please bring

change for machines.

Refreshments

Meals and snacks are available in the

hospital restaurant. Café Blue offers a

selection of sandwiches and cakes as

well as Starbucks coffee. A WRVS shop

is also available and offers a range of

drinks, sandwiches and snacks.

The Academy is situated on the lower ground floor of

the main hospital. The Main Entrance is opposite the

SwiCC Centre, although you can also gain access through

the main hospital.

Clinical Skills Courses

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Informal visits to the Academy and discussions with staff

are encouraged. This might involve finding out more about

particular training formats or just having the chance to talk

things through with a skilled trainer.

The Academy offers a broad array of clinical skills which are

accessible to all disciplines. Our courses are regularly updated

and developed to move with changing research and legislative

drivers. We draw upon the skills of a range of experienced

practitioners to deliver the highest standard of information and

care related subjects.

We also work in partnership with other educational facilities

to enable us to provide access to specialist training within the

local area.

The training of all healthcare professionals in basic clinical skills

has changed considerably over the past few years. The Trust has

invested in a purpose-built, multidisciplinary training suite in

which a wide range of clinical skills can be taught using realistic,

life-like manikins in simulated clinical situations.

This provides an opportunity for staff

to practise their skills in a supportive

environment.

Initial training, refresher training or

skills updates are all available within

the Academy and can be delivered in

clinical areas. Training can be organised

individually or on a group basis. We

also offer flexible hours across evenings

and weekends to make training

opportunities more convenient.

‘You must have the knowledge and skills for safe and effective practice when working without direct supervision...You must recognise and work within the limits of your competence...You must take part in appropriate learning and practice activities that maintain and develop your competence and performance.’

Nursing and Midwifery Council, The Code -Standards

of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and

midwives (April 2008).

‘You must keep your knowledge and skills up to date throughout your working life... You should regularly take part in educational activities which maintain and develop your competence and performance’

Good Medical Practice (GMP),

GMC, 2006.


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CS1 I.V. drug administration Who is the course for? Registered Nurses, Midwives and

Operating Department Practitioners

who are wanting to take on the role of

intravenous medicine administration.

Aim

To provide practical training in giving IV

medicines, the recognition and initial

treatment of anaphylactic shock as well

as the risks and benefits of IV therapy.

What does it involve?

A study day involving lecture/

practical session – with accompanying

competency to be completed in the

workplace.

Other Information

You will need to attend a drugs

calculation test and complete a

pre-course workbook.

CS2 Central Venous Catheterisation (CVC) management Who is the course for?

Registered Nurses, Doctors, and

Midwives.

Aim

To provide knowledge in the care of a

patient with a CVC including:

• whatisCVC?

• complications

• dressingoptions

• sites

• whatcanaCVCbeusedfor?

• maintainingcatheterpatency

• removingaCVC

• medsandfluidadministration

• typesofCVC

• patientmanagement

• CVPmeasurement

• insertionofaCVC.





workplace.

CS3 Tracheostomy management Who is the course for?

For all members of the multi-disciplinary

team, including Registered Nurses,

Nursing Auxiliaries (NVQ Level 3 only),

Doctors and Physiotherapists.

Aim

To provide lectures and scenarios

including knowledge and skills relating

to caring for the patient with a

tracheostomy including:

• whatisatracheostomy?

• typesoftracheostomy

• contraindications

• patientcare

• advantagesanddisadvantages

• methodsofinsertion

• complications

• oxygentherapy/humidification.





workplace.

CS4 Venepuncture Who is the course for?

Registered Nurses, Midwives, Operating

Department Practitioners, EDAs,

Assistant practitioners and Nurse

Auxiliaries.

Aim

To provide a combination of lectures and

hands on practical skills including:

• legalissues

• professionalissues

• infectioncontrolissues

• anatomy

• potentialcomplicationsandrisks

• patientsafety

• equipment

• understandingtheprocessofblood

taking.





workplace.

Other Information

Participants are required to complete

some self directed learning prior to

the day.


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CS5 Peripheral cannulation Who is the course for?

Doctors, Registered Nurses, Midwives,

Operating Department Practitioners,

Allied Health Professionals, Paramedics

and Emergency Care Practitioners.

Aim


hands on practical skills including:

• legalissues

• professionalissues

• infectioncontrolissues

• anatomy

• potentialcomplicationsandrisks

• patientsafety

• equipment

• understandingtheprocessofblood

taking.





workplace.

Other Information

Participants are required to complete

some self directed learning prior to

the day.

CS6 Male catheterisation Who is the course for?

Doctors, Registered Nurses, Assistant

Practitioners and Emergency Department

Assistants.

Aim


practical skills including:

• reasonsforcatheterisationandpatient

assessment

• theimplications

• risksandcontraindications

• productselection

• infectioncontrol

• accountabilityandcompetence.





workplace.

CS7 Female catheterisation Who is the course for?

Doctors, Medical Students, Registered

Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries, Midwives,

Paramedics, Emergency Care

Practitioners and Emergency Department

Assistants.

Aim



• reasonsforcatheterisationandpatient

assessment

• theimplications

• risksandcontraindications

• productselection







workplace.

CS8 Diabetes and blood glucose monitoring Who is the course for?

Registered Nurses, Midwives, Nursing

Auxiliaries, Allied Health Professionals,

Paramedics and Emergency Care

Practitioners.

Aim

To provide competency based training

with theory and practical demonstrations

for the following:

• diabetesphysiology

• controlofbloodsugarlevels

• documentation.


A study session involving lecture/

discussion / practical – with

accompanying competency to be

completed in the workplace.


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CS9 Basic ECG recording Who is the course for?

Nursing and Medical Students,

Registered Nurses, Nursing Auxiliaries,

Midwives and Emergency Care

Practitioners.

Aim

To provide competency based training

with theory and practice of the

following:

• recordinganECG&relevant

documentation,




discussion/ practical – with



CS10 Interpretation of ECGs Who is the course for?

All staff who may be involved in

recording and interpreting ECGs.

Aim

To provide a competency based

training with theory and practice of the

following:

• readingandinterpretinganECGand

relevant documentation

• accountabilityandcompetencein

interpreting the results of an ECG.



discussion/ practical – with



CS11 Discover the rhythm of life (Two days)

Who is the course for?

All staff who are involved with in-depth

interpretation of ECGs and diagnosis.

Aim



• anatomy&physiology,performingan

accurate ECG

• interpretingtheECG

• atrialrhythms

• ventricular&junctional

• myocardialinfarction&ischaemia,

bundle branch blocks

• AVblock

• casestudies&review.



discussion / practical.

CS12 Aseptic technique Who is the course for?



Midwives, Paramedics, Allied Health

Professionals and Emergency Care

Practitioners.

Aim



• aseptictechniqueanddocumentation


• accountabilityandcompetence

• dressingselection

• cleansing

• irrigationofwounds.



discussion / practical – with



CS13 Healthcare Support Workers and Nursing Auxiliaries intensive training (Three days)


Health Support Workers, Nursing

Auxiliaries or those intending to apply for

post within the Health and Social Care

sector.

Aim

Intensive training to equip Nursing

Auxiliaries / Health Care Support Workers

with the range of knowledge and skills

needed to safely and competently

commence work in the clinical area.


Practical sessions, lecture, discussion,

quizzes, workbooks.


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CS14 Clinical observations Who is the course for?


Midwives, Paramedics, Allied Health

Professionals and Emergency Care

Practitioners.

Aim

To provide competency based training.

Theory and practice for the following:

• anatomyandphysiology

• bloodpressure

• respirationrate

• temperature

• pulsemeasurement

• SOSScoring

• documentationofobservations

• painassessment.


A study day involving lecture/practical

session.

CS15 Pressure area care Who is the course for?

All staff who work directly with clients/

patients in the Health and Social Care

sector.

Aim

This course is to improve knowledge,

practical skills, influence positive

behaviour and increase understanding of

how to prevent and treat pressure sores

when working in the Health and Social

Care sector. Topics include:

• whatisapressuresore?

• whatcausesapressuresore?

• gradingofpressuresores

• preventionofpressuresores–simple

and technological interventions

• identifyingwhoismostatrisk

• howdoeshavingapressuresoreaffect

aclient/patient?

• holistictreatmentofthepatient/client

with a pressure sore.


The programme is over half a day

and involves lecture, discussion and

examination of case studies.

CS16 Falls preventionWho is the course for?



sector.

Aim



behaviour and increase understanding

of how to identify those at risk and to

prevent client /patient falls or fracture



• whoisatrisk?

• ateamapproach

• theimportanceofriskassessment

• importanceoftakinga‘history’

• howafallaffectsaclientorpatient

• osteoporosis

• effectiveinterventionstopreventfalls

or injury.




examination of case studies.

CS17 Infection prevention and control Who is the course for?



sector.

Aim



behaviour and increase understanding

of how to prevent and control infection



• handhygiene

• preventionandtreatmentofsharps

injuries

• wastemanagement

• universalprecautions.




a practical ‘hand washing’ session.

This includes a self directed learning

workbook.


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CS19 Principles of stoma care Who is the course for?

All staff involved in the care of stoma

patients.

Aim

This course aims to improve knowledge

and understanding of stomas and

management of the stoma patient. The

topics covered will include:

• anatomyandphysiologyofthe

digestive tract

• reasonsforstomaformation

• thedifferencebetweenileostomy,

colostomy and urostomy

• appliancesandaccessories

• careofthestomapatient.



discussion/ practical.

CS20 Nasogastric tube insertion


Nursing and Medical students and all

clinical staff involved in the insertion of

nasogastric tubes.

Aim


and understanding of insertion of

nasogastric tubes and feeding regimes.

The topics covered will include:

• anatomyandphysiologyofthe

digestive tract

• typesoftubesavailable

• insertionofnaso-gastrictubes

• bestpracticeandcare.



discussion/ practical examples.

CS18 Understanding dementia Who is the course for?

All staff in the Health and Social Care

Sector who work directly with clients/

patients who have dementia.

Aim


skills, influence positive behaviour and

increase understanding of dementia and

of how to assist clients and carers in a

dignified and positive manner. Topics

include:

• whatisdementia?

• signsandsymptoms

• livingwithdementia

• howcanwehelp?

• casestudies.

What does it involve? The programme is over a full day and

involves lecture, discussion facilitated

by a local expert in the field of Elderly

Mental Health.

Dates

For dates, further details and an

application form please call 01793

604425.

CS22 Cancer care study day Who is the course for?


clinical staff involved in the care of

cancer patients.

Aim


and understanding of the undergoing

treatment for and with a diagnosis of

cancer.


A study session involving lecture and

discussion.

CS21 Multi disciplinary palliative care study day Who is the course for?


clinical staff involved in the palliative care

of patients.

Aim


and understanding of the palliative

management of the dying patient.



discussion.


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discussion and workbook completion.

Other Information

You will sent and asked to complete

a pre-course workbook to cover the

theoretical subject matter.

CS24 Clinical mandatory training


Practice Nurses and Nurses working in

Nursing Homes.

Aim


and understanding, change behaviours

regarding maintenance of a safe

environment and safe practices when

working clinically. All training meets

national guidelines and legislation for

level 1 mandatory training for subjects as

follows:

• adultbasiclifesupport

• firetraining

• manualhandlingtheoryandpractice/

equipment training

• medicalequipmenttraining

• fallsawareness

• infection,preventionandcontroland

hand hygiene

• transfusionofbloodandblood

products

• informationgovernance

• saferpracticeinmedicines

administration

• healthandsafety/majorincident/

Incident reporting and investigation

• childprotectionlevel1

• conflictresolution.

CS23 Bariatric care study day Who is the course for?


clinical staff involved in the care of

bariatric patients.

Aim


and understanding of the care issues

of the Bariatric patient including

contributions from UK leaders and

experts in the field.



discussion.

CS25 Return to the acute setting – nursing course

Who is it for?

Registered Nurses who have not recently

worked in an acute setting.

Aim

This course provides a structured process

for the induction and development of

Registered Nurses who have not recently

worked in an acute setting in the UK.

We recognise that the role of an acute

nurse today requires a significant level of

specific knowledge and skills delivered

autonomously with confidence and

competence. If you wish to pursue a

career in the acute hospital environment,

have a current NMC live registration

but lack confidence or recent acute

experience – then this is the course for

you.

You will also be allocated a placement

and supervisor in the clinical setting who

will:

• demonstratebestpractice

• providesupport,guidanceand

encouragement

• positivelychallengeaspectsofyour

practice

• identifyanddiscussconcerns

• facilitatereflectiononyourwork

• feedbackobservedpractice

• establishareasofcompetence

• identifyareasfordevelopment

• agreeandplanfutureactivity.


The course is run over 15 weeks in total,

mostly evenings.

The Return to the Acute Setting (RAS)

Course is a comprehensive programme

including the following:

• organisationalawareness

• clinicalskillsdevelopment–including

drug administration, aseptic technique,

catheterisation, observations, pain

management and much more

• personalProfessionalDevelopment

• practicalandacademicassessment

• certificationofsuccessfulcompletion

The programme includes lectures,

discussion and practical sessions. There

are Trust competencies available which,

after a period of supervised practice,

may be used to assess competency in the

workplace.

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National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) The Trust provides access to NVQ programmes in a variety of

subjects. The service is overseen by a dedicated VQ Manager, plus

a team of qualified assessors. The programmes are available to

employees from a variety of work backgrounds.

Within the Trust, we have an approved

centre which offers NVQs in the

following areas:

• Health and Social Care at Levels 2 and 3

• Health at Level 3

• Customer Service Level 2

NVQs represent national standards

recognised by employers throughout

the country and reflect the skills

and knowledge needed to do a

job effectively. It is a government

recommendation that all care workers

achieve Level 2 as a minimum

qualification. If a person has a National

Vocational Qualification (NVQ) it shows

that he/she can do the work for which it

has been awarded, to national standards.

It means that a person is competent in

this kind of work.

NVQs are qualifications for work and

show that a person can actually do a

Benefits for Individuals NVQs can help a person to prepare for

work or help his/her career development.

NVQs are achieved through the

demonstration of skills. Getting an

NVQ shows that a person can do a

job to national standards and have

the up-to-date skills employers are

looking for. With NVQs the practice is

as important as the theory -they show

what a person can do as well as what

he/she knows. NVQs are therefore much

more than courses. A person does not

have to sit through hours, days, weeks

or even years of a course, and there

are no exams at the end. NVQs are

about putting learning into practice.

job, and not simply that he/she knows

how to do it in theory. They are made

up of units which describe the skills

and knowledge needed to do a job

effectively. They are divided into five

levels of achievement.

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Benefits for Employers Employers play a vital role in deciding the

standards for NVQs. NVQs can help you

improve productivity and competitiveness

and many major companies use NVQs

and find them valuable tools for business

and employee development. They report

significant benefits in terms of improved

employee performance and motivation;

lower staff turnover; provide better

staff-supervisor relations; improve staff

recruitment and give employers the

opportunity to benchmark standards

and provide training which can be more

specifically targeted to needs. NVQs

make sure the employees have the skills

and knowledge to meet the company’s

business needs.

Target Groups NVQs are available to anyone at any age

or stage of their career and there are no

entry qualifications. NVQs are flexible

and accessible (within reasonable limits),

you can decide the pace, place and way

in which you learn.

Achievement of NVQs NVQs are achieved through assessment

and training. Assessment will normally

be through on-the-job observation

and questioning. Candidates have to

have evidence to prove they have the

competence to meet the NVQ standards.

Assessors ‘sign-off’ units when achieved

-they test a candidates’ underpinning

knowledge, understanding and work-

based performance to make sure they

can demonstrate competence in the

workplace.

Assessors can be in-house (fully trained)

employees or external people brought

in specifically to conduct assessments.

They are appointed by an approved

Assessment Centre.

When a new candidate starts, their

assessor will usually help them to:

• identifywhattheycandoalready

• agreeonthestandardandlevelthey

are aiming for

• analysewhattheyneedtolearn

• chooseandagreeonactivitieswhich

would allow them to learn what they

need.

Candidates compare their performance

with the standards as they learn. They

look at what they have achieved, how

much they still need to do and how

they should go about it, until they are

assessed as competent for a unit or

a whole NVQ. The system is right for

workers who already have skills and

want to increase them, but also for those

who are starting from the beginning.

As the system is so flexible, new ways

of learning can be used immediately,

without the more lengthy process of

taking courses.

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Health & Social Care Level 2 Who is the course for?

All unregistered staff who work in the

Health and Social Care sector.

Aim

To provide theory and practice of the

following: Introduction to NVQ; policies

and procedures; case studies specific to

patient care; how to reflect; basic life

support.


Three study days and internal assessment

by an NVQ assessor.

Other Information

Prior to attending the study day you will

be invited to an interview including an

assessment of your learning needs and

you will be provided with an overview of

the qualification requirements.

Level 3 is also available. Please call the

Academy on 01793 604442 for dates

and times.

Health (General Health Care Support) Level 3 Who is the course for?

All unregistered staff who work in the

Health and Social Care sector.

Aim


following: Review of the NVQ process;

Communication; Health & Safety;

Infection Control; Policies & Procedures;

Reflective practice and Case Studies.


Two study days and internal assessment

by an NVQ assessor.

Other Information


be expected to complete an application

form, submit the name of an academic

referee and attend an interview.

Customer Service NVQ Level 2 Who is the course for?

All admin and clerical staff.

Aim


following: delivering good customer

service; how to provide customer service;

recognise and deal with customers

queries, requests and problems and

giving a positive impression.


Two study days and internal assessment

by an NVQ assessor.

Other Information


be invited to an interview including an

assessment of your learning needs and

given an overview of the qualification

requirements.

QCF – Quality Credit Framework

From January 2011 all NVQs will be replaced with QCFs.

The QCF is the new framework for creating work related qualifications. The qualifications are designed to allow candidates to learn in a way that suits them, and giving them the skills that employers are looking for.

QCFs are designed to be much more flexible than other work-related qualifications. They are made up of units, so you can study at a pace that suits you. Over time, you can combine units in different ways to make up a full qualification. This means that no learning you do is ever lost or counts for nothing. It also means you do not have to repeat learning unnecessarily.

If you take vocational qualifications on the QCF, your learning is banked over time and stored on your own personal learner record. This shows what training you have done and helps you to see how you can progress further. The Academy will be offering QCF in Health at Level 2 & 3, Health & Social Care Level 2 and Customer Service Level 2.

For 2011 dates and additional information, please call the Academy on 01793 604442.

Assessors award (A1) Who is the course for?

Any person who has achieved a

recognised national qualification. If

you are not registered, you must have

achieved a minimum level 3 qualification.

Aim


following, assessment of learners needs;

judging evidence against a criteria;

providing feedback and support to

learners; contribute to the internal

quality assurance process.


A study day; assessment of NVQ

candidates and internal assessment by

an A1 assessor.

Other Information

Applicants will need identified registered

NVQ candidates within their field of

competence to work with.

Internal Verifier’s award (V1) Who is the course for?

Those people who have achieved the A1

qualification.

Aim


following, evaluate internal assessment

and quality assurance systems;

supporting assessors; monitoring the

quality of assessors performance meeting

external quality assurance requirements.


A study day; assessment of NVQ

assessors and internal assessment by an

V1 assessor.

Other Information

You will also be required to attend

Internal Verification panel days and

External Verifier visits.

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Resuscitation Service Department

• providing quality resuscitation services training

• delivered by qualified clinical trainers who are expert in their field.

• tailored to the specific needs of the work place

• compliant with internationally recognised standards

• aimed at saving lives

The Resuscitation Service at Great

Western Hospitals NHS Foundation

Trust is more than just a training

department. Our aim is to offer a service

individually tailored to meet the needs of

a variety of organisations and ensure a

comprehensive approach to the “Chain

of Survival.”

Chain of Survival

Simulation Training Great Western Hospitals has both a

SimMan™and a SimBaby™ which offers

more exposure to simulated critical

incidents in a controlled and supportive

environment.

These highly technical training aids

provide realistic anatomy and clinical

functionality so that they can be used

to simulate a variety of emergency

scenarios. There is also a video de-brief

capability.

Our Partnerships We have been providing a service to a

number of professional organisations for

many years. These include Primary Care

Trusts, Dentists, GPs, Local Authorities,

other government organisations and

private companies. We are always willing

to look at forming new partnerships,

assessing training requirements and

delivering planned programmes.

Resuscitation Officers / Trainers All our instructors hold the Resuscitation

Council (UK) approved Certification and

all have backgrounds in acute adult and

paediatric care.

They all also carry emergency pagers and

regularly attend medical emergencies,

including supporting staff, assisting in or

leading cardiac arrest management.

Courses and Programmes With increasing pressures for

organisations to meet clinical governance

requirements, along with an increasing

awareness of the public regarding

the use of life saving procedures, we

can provide comprehensive training

packages to suit all levels from basic

through to advanced, from neonates to

adults. The aim is to ensure that your

staff, equipment and processes are in

place and are ready to respond to all

emergency situations.

Equipment With a thorough knowledge of the

suppliers and manufacturers of both

clinical resuscitation and training

equipment, the Resuscitation Officers are

happy to advise and train on appropriate

and recommended equipment. We

also ensure that all equipment in use

is maintained, updated and compliant

with current guidelines. We hold a large

supply of manikins and equipment to

provide training for emergencies of all

ages from baby to adult.

Early

reco

gnition and call for help

Early CPREa

rly Defibrillation

Post re

suscitation care

to prevent cardiac arrest

to buy timeto restart the heart

to restore quality o

f life

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R1 Adult basic life support



Registered Nurses, Doctors, Dentists,

Nursing Auxiliaries, Allied Health

Professionals.

Aim

To provide the assessment of the

unconscious adult, assessment of

airway, breathing & circulation, the skills

required for performing cardiopulmonary

resuscitation including artificial

ventilation and chest compressions and

the use of pocket mask/bag valve, mask

ventilation /resuscitation trolleys/recovery

position/choking procedure, SOS and

the “chain of survival” Do Not Attempt

Resuscitation (DNAR) is also discussed.


One and a half hour lecture and

practical session.

Alternative Training

Bespoke work based sessions can

be arranged. Contact us for more

information.

R2 Immediate life support Who is the course for?

Registered Nurses, Doctors, Dentists and

Cardiac Technicians.

Aim

To provide ABCDE assessment, basic life

support, simple airway management and

safe defibrillation (manual and/or AED)

enabling the management of patients in

cardiac arrest until arrival of the Medical

Emergency Team and to participate as a

member of that team.


A one day course consisting of lectures

and practical sessions.

Other Information This course is accredited by Resus

Council (UK). Annual update required

by attending ILS re-certification course.

Please call 01793 604425 for re-

certification session dates.

R3 Advanced life support Who is the course for?

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who will

be expected to apply advanced life support in their clinical role.

Appropriate participants include Doctors and Nurses working

in critical care areas (e.g. A&E, CCU, ICU, HDU, operating

theatres, medical admissions units) or on the cardiac arrest/

medical emergency team and paramedics. All applicants should

hold a current clinical appointment and professional healthcare

qualification.

Aim

To prepare senior members of a multi-disciplinary team

to manage peri-arrest situations and to treat the patient

until transfer to a critical care area. The complexity and

management of cardiac arrest situations, including decision

making and effective communication with the team and the

patients relatives, is included.


Two day course consisting of lectures, teaching scenarios,

demonstrations, skill stations, group discussions and

workshops. Continuous assessments with further practical

formal assessment and multiple choice questions paper on

the second day.

Other Information

This course is accredited by Resus Council (UK). It is expected

that all candidates are competent in performing basic life

support (BLS) and this MUST be achieved prior to attending.

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R4 Newborn life support


Midwives, SCBU Nurses, Doctors,

Emergency Care Practitioners, Operating

Department Practitioners, Paramedics.

Aim

To provide an assessment of the

newborn at birth: assessment of airway,

breathing and circulation. To provide

skills required to provide effective

resuscitation and the use of simple

airway adjuncts used as a resuscitative.


A one and a half hour lecture and

practical session.

R4.a Parents resuscitation for newborns or paediatricsWho is it for?

Parents, carers and relatives of babies

and children.

Aim


newborn at birth and/or the young child

including: positioning, assessment of

airway, breathing and circulation. To

provide skills required to provide effective

resuscitation and treatment for the

choking child.


One and a half hour practical session.

R5 Paediatric basic life support Who is the course for?

All Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health

Professionals that have direct paediatric

patient contact.

Aim


unconscious infant/child including

assessment of airway, breathing and

circulation. Skills required for performing

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, the use

of simple bag valve mask and choking

procedure.


A lecture and a practical session.

Other Information

Annual update required.

R6 Paediatric immediate life support Who is the course for?

All Nurses and Allied Health Professionals who have direct

paediatric patient contact.

Aim

To provide Paediatric Basic Life Support and skills in foreign

body obstruction; airway management and ventilation;

BLS with adjuncts, emergency circulatory access; fluid

administration and medications; paediatric ALS algorithm and

management of cardio-respiratory arrest; scenario practice and

optional targeted training.


One day course consisting of lectures, workshops and practical

scenarios.

Other Information

This course is accredited by Resus Council (UK). Annual update

required. Please contact 01793 604425 for re-certification

session dates.

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R7 European paediatric life support Who is the course for?

Healthcare Professionals who would

be expected to undertake advanced

paediatric life support as part of their

clinical duties, or to teach them on a

regular basis. Specifically Doctors, Nurses

and Paramedics working in direct contact

with children. All applicants should

hold a current clinical appointment and

professional healthcare qualification.

Medical Students in their final year of

training can be accepted as candidates

provided they do not exceed 10% of the

total number of candidates.

Aim

To prepare members of a multi-disciplinary

team in the management of a seriously ill

infant or child. Includes basic life support,

airway management, circulatory access,

fluids and drugs used in a paediatric

emergency. Cardio respiratory arrest, ALS

algorithms, trauma and newborn.


Two day course consisting of lectures,

teaching scenarios, demonstrations,

skills stations, workshops and group

discussions. Continuous assessment with

further formal practical assessment and

MCQ paper on the day.

Other Information

This course is accredited by Resus Council

(UK). Pre-course preparation is required via

a manual /multiple-choice questionnaire.

R8 ALERT Who is the course for?

Doctors, Nursing staff, Paramedics

and Allied Health Professionals in all

specialities.

Aim

To provide a look at how we can improve

the recognition and treatment of the

acutely ill adult patient.


One day course consisting of lectures,

group work and scenarios.

Other Information

This is a nationally recognised certificate.

R9 Swindon Adult Trauma (SwAT) Who is the course for?

Doctors, Nursing staff, Paramedics and

Emergency Care Practitioners in the

Emergency Department and Doctors in

Surgery and Orthopaedics.

Aim

To provide the underlying principles

required for the management of adult

trauma, with an emphasis on good

communication and team work.


One day course consisting of lectures,

interactive workshops and scenarios.

R10 IMPACT course (Ill Medical Patient Acute Care and Treatment)Who is the course for?

Doctors and Nursing staff in all

specialities.

Aim

To teach key skills in acute medicine such

as chest pain management, chest drain

insertion, non invasive ventilation, blood

gas and ECG interpretation.


Two day course consisting of lectures,

interactive workshops and scenarios.

This course is supported by all

Medical Colleges, the Royal College

of Anaesthetists as well as the Resus

Council (UK) and Intensive Care Society.

R11 First Aid at WorkThe Academy will shortly be running

full Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

approved First Aid at Work courses, in

accordance with the Health and Safety

(First Aid) Regulations 1981.

Who is it for?

This course can be adapted to suit a

particular audience, for example, clerical

or engineering staff.

Aim

Once qualified, holders of this First Aid

at Work certificate can be used as First

Aiders in the workplace in accordance

with the Health and Safety at Work Act

1974.

The First Aid at Work Syllabus Includes:

• firstaidpriorities

• managingincidents

• basiclifesupport

• examinationofacasualty

• unconsciousness

• controlofbleeding

• fractures

• burnsandscalds

• commonillnesses

• heartattacks

• eyeinjuries

• dressings

• recordingandreporting

• regulations

• firstaidkits.

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Clinical Skills Course ChargesCourse Duration NHS price Non NHS Price

IV Administration Full day + self directed study £140 £175

Male catheterisation Half day £90 £110

Female catheterisation Half day £100 £125

Diabetes and blood glucometer training (For Bayer meters)

Half day £85 £105

Venepuncture Half day £95 £115

Peripheral Cannulation Five and a half hours £110 £135

Aseptic technique Half day £100 £130

ECG Training Two and a half hours £85 £105

Observations study day Full day £90 £110

Tracheostomy Full day £125 £160

CVC (Central Venous Catheters) Full day £125 £160

Healthcare Support Workers Training Course Three days £200 £250

Discover the rhythm of life Two days £140 £175

Interpretation of ECG Half day £100 £125

Principles of Stoma Care Half day £100 £125

Nasogastric tube insertion Half day £100 £125

Clinical Mandatory Training Half day + self directed study £90 £110

Infection control Half day £105 £130

Falls prevention Half day £105 £130

Pressure area care Half day £105 £130

Bariatric care Full day £85 £125

Return to the acute setting Please call for details

For all other courses and bespoke training, please call us for price enquiries.

NVQ Course Charges Course Duration NHS / Non NHS Price

NVQ Level 2 2 days – plus assessment £775

NVQ Level 3 2 days – plus assessment £1100

A1 – NVQ Assessor Qualification 1 day – plus assessment £450

For all other courses, please contact us regarding prices.

Resuscitation Course ChargesCourse Duration NHS /Price Non NHS Price

Immediate Life support (ILS) Full Day £110 £135

ILS Re-certification PILS Re-certification 4 hours £60 £75

Adult Basic Life Support (ABLS) 1.5 hrs £30 £40

Paediatric Basic Life Support (PBLS) 1.5 hrs £30 £40

Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) Full day £110 £135

Acute Life-Threatening Events: Recognition and Treatment (ALERT) Full day £165 £210

Advanced Life Support (ALS) European Paediatric Life Support (EPLS) Two days £395 £445

IMPACT Course (Ill Medical Patients Acute Care and Treatment) Two days £400 £450

Swindon Adult Trauma Course (SWAT) Full day £110 £135

For all other courses, please contact us regarding prices.

Group booking discounts are also available. Please contact us for details.

How to apply For an application form and or for any further information on any of our courses, contact us on:

Tel: 01793 604416


Fax: 01793 604444

The Academy

The Great Western Hospital

Marlborough Road

Swindon, Wiltshire

SN3 6BB

Tel: 01793 604416


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