Upcoming Courses
Live online events
September 2023

1
Sep
Fri 1 Sep 2023
08:50 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
This one day course is mainly delivered as hands-on practical skill stations and workshops, with one lecture.

4
Sep
Cervical Screening Update
Online
Mon 4 Sep 2023
09:30 AM BST - 12:30 PM BST (3 hours)
This course will be of interest to all smear-takers in the Primary Care arena.

5
Sep
Tue 5 Sep 2023
07:45 AM BST - 07:00 PM BST (1 day)
The e-ALS course comprises 1-day e-learning and 1-day face-to-face. The e-learning content replaces the first day of the 2-day course.

5
Sep
GP Minor Surgery and Joint Injection Package (Sligo)
Sligo
Tue 5 Sep 2023 - Wed 6 Sep 2023
08:45 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST (2 days)
Duration Total of 2 Courses - 1 Course per Day

5
Sep
Certificate in Phlebotomy
Tue 5 Sep 2023
09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
This highly practical course provides skills training for taking venous blood samples from the arm and is delivered by highly experienced and qualified health professionals who have been involved in Phlebotomy for many years. We provide a logbook so each delegate can gain further full competence under clinical supervision (the recommended amount is 20 hours, but this is entirely up to the individual). Please note that each delegate is responsible for sourcing their own clinical setting for supervision.

5
Sep
Joint and Soft Tissue Injections Workshop
Sligo
Tue 5 Sep 2023
12:30 PM BST - 05:00 PM BST (4 hours, 30 minutes)
This highly practical course is aimed at practitioners who would like to improve or develop their assessment, diagnosis and management skills of musculoskeletal conditions. Delegates will practice and develop hands-on skills to inject joints using simulation anatomical models. All models have conductive systems that provide audio feedback when a specific internal structure is touched with a needle. This course is suitable for GPs, GP trainees, hospital doctors and allied health professionals.

6
Sep
GP Minor Surgery
Sligo
Wed 6 Sep 2023
08:45 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST (1 day)
This highly practical one day course is aimed at practitioners who would like to perform minor surgery, or improve and develop their surgical techniques and competencies.

6
Sep
Wed 6 Sep 2023
09:00 AM BST - 02:00 PM BST (5 hours)
This half-day course is delivered by clinical specialists and will equip delegates with the skills and knowledge required to gain competence in performing cannulation.

6
Sep
Certificate in Phlebotomy
Wed 6 Sep 2023
09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
This highly practical course provides skills training for taking venous blood samples from the arm and is delivered by highly experienced and qualified health professionals who have been involved in Phlebotomy for many years. We provide a logbook so each delegate can gain further full competence under clinical supervision (the recommended amount is 20 hours, but this is entirely up to the individual). Please note that each delegate is responsible for sourcing their own clinical setting for supervision.

6
Sep
Wed 6 Sep 2023 - Thu 7 Sep 2023
06:00 PM BST - 08:00 PM BST (2 days)
This workshop helps students acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence required to write a strong and relevant personal statement. This practical session focuses on identifying strengths and achievements, using an appropriate structure.

7
Sep
Thu 7 Sep 2023
09:30 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
This practical core skills-based training will equip delegates with essential theory and knowledge required to carry out basic observations of patients. This one-day course is aimed at beginners and healthcare assistants who are hoping to develop their role.

11
Sep
Immediate Life Support
Mon 11 Sep 2023
08:50 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
ILS teaches the recognition and treatment of the deteriorating patient using the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) approach. ILS knowledge and skills will enable first responders to recognise and start treatment in patients at the risk of deterioration and cardiac arrest.

11
Sep
Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)
Belfast
Mon 11 Sep 2023 - Fri 15 Sep 2023
09:00 AM BST - 05:00 PM BST (5 days)
Kingsbridge Training Academy are launching QA Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF). This qualification provides an introduction into teaching for individuals who would like to work or currently work in the further education and skills sector. It is a knowledge-based teaching qualification which has no minimum teaching practice requirement, and therefore, it may be undertaken by individuals who are not currently in a teaching or training role.

11
Sep
12 Lead ECG
Mon 11 Sep 2023
09:15 AM BST - 12:15 PM BST (3 hours)
This course is suitable for GP practice nurses, nursing auxiliaries and healthcare assistants who are new to interpreting 12 lead ECGs and for those who require a refresher in order to boost their confidence and knowledge in this specialist area.

13
Sep
Wed 13 Sep 2023
08:50 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
This one day course is mainly delivered as hands-on practical skill stations and workshops, with one lecture.

13
Sep
Certificate in Phlebotomy
Wed 13 Sep 2023
09:00 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
This highly practical course provides skills training for taking venous blood samples from the arm and is delivered by highly experienced and qualified health professionals who have been involved in Phlebotomy for many years. We provide a logbook so each delegate can gain further full competence under clinical supervision (the recommended amount is 20 hours, but this is entirely up to the individual). Please note that each delegate is responsible for sourcing their own clinical setting for supervision.

14
Sep
Thu 14 Sep 2023
06:00 PM BST - 08:00 PM BST (2 hours)
This course is designed to give it's participants the confidence to deal with the collapse of a child or infant in the home or in a public place.

18
Sep
Immediate Life Support
Mon 18 Sep 2023
08:50 AM BST - 04:30 PM BST (1 day)
ILS teaches the recognition and treatment of the deteriorating patient using the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Exposure) approach. ILS knowledge and skills will enable first responders to recognise and start treatment in patients at the risk of deterioration and cardiac arrest.

18
Sep
CPR, AED and Anaphylaxis
Mon 18 Sep 2023
06:00 PM BST - 09:00 PM BST (3 hours)
Learn how to perform CPR with the use of an AED, and be able to recognise and treat a range of anaphylactic reactions.

19
Sep
Minor Suturing Workshop
Tue 19 Sep 2023
09:00 AM BST - 02:00 PM BST (5 hours)
This half day, practical course is aimed at GPs, trainee doctors, nurses and AHPS and will develop knowledge and skills relating to the minor suturing of wounds.