Course description

Understand roles & legal responsibilities when assistingregistered health care practitioners with minor procedures

Develop awareness of some of the legal, ethical and professional issues relating to chaperones and one’s ownrole and responsibilities  when undertaking chaperoning including  principles of consent,  how to raise concerns and record keeping

Develop knowledge of relevant infection control proceduresincluding hand washing and ANTT

Lecturer

Dorthe Swaby-Larsen

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What will i learn?

  • The overall aim of this course is to develop your knowledge and skills to assist with minor surgical or invasive medical procedures

Requirements

  • Working in general practice or urgent care settings
  • Have an identified mentor/supervisor in clinical area to sign off competencies

Frequently asked question

4 hour face to face interactive learning A competency assessment book for completion in your own clinical area can be provided.

This ½ day workshop is aimed specifically at Healthcare Assistants new to Primary Care or Urgent Care The course can be delivered in house as a standalone ½ day or as a 1 –day workshop designed with elements added to suit your needs

Belmatt Healthcare Training

Dorthe Swaby- Larsen

Dorthe, an esteemed healthcare professional, brings a wealth of expertise and qualifications to her role as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner. With an MSc, BSc (Hons), and RGN, along with additional certifications as a Non-Medical Prescriber, HE-Lecturer-Practice Educator, and in Leadership-Management, she stands as a seasoned practitioner with over thirty years of dedicated service in Emergency and Urgent Care nursing. Throughout her illustrious career, Dorthe served as a Nurse Consultant for twelve years in South London and later as the Deputy Head of Nursing for King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Her commitment to education and training is evident through her role as a Lecturer Practitioner for Middlesex University, and she continues to share her passion for teaching and training through freelance lecturing. Dorthe's significant contribution to education is highlighted by her collaboration with a Director of Nursing in establishing a university accredited Urgent Care Training Programme. This program successfully equips Emergency Practitioners to competently manage adults and children with Minor Injuries and Illnesses within Urgent Care settings. Her dedication to education extends to her role as a freelance lecturer, where she imparts her vast knowledge and experience to the next generation of healthcare professionals. An accomplished author, Dorthe has co-written "Limb X-ray Interpretation" in 2006, showcasing her expertise in the field. Her numerous publications in nursing journals further underscore her commitment to advancing knowledge in Minor Injuries, wound management, and limb X-ray interpretation. With a multifaceted background, Dorthe continues to make a profound impact on healthcare through her expertise in Minor Injuries, wound management, and limb X-ray interpretation, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in Emergency and Urgent Care settings.  

£75

+VAT

Course code

Cpd hours

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

Certificate

Yes

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