Courses and Publications
Courses and Publications
CPD Connect (First5 GPs): Palliative and End of Life Care
This a full day in-person workshop.
Half of the day will focus on building knowledge and practical skills including:
- Skills of recognising needs of patients at the end of life;
- Just in case and anticipatory prescribing;
- Practical tips on s/c lines and syringe drivers.
The other half of the day will look to enhance your communication skills in shared decision making and anticipatory care planning. Using simulation-based learning with actors and realistic scenarios you will be able to practice and refine your skills and learn from your peers in a safe and supportive environment.
Please note the suggested pre-learning under "Extra Information" below.
Target audience: First5 GPs (please enter your CCT date in the special requirements box to authenticate your funding)
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]
CPD Connect: Joint Injections - Half Day PM
The CPD Connect Team invite you to attend a Joint Injection Training for GPs training session on Friday 1 November 2024 at our offices in Westport, Edinburgh.
This course is aimed at beginners and those with some joint injection experience.
The session will cover the following:
- indications for corticosteroid injections - an interactive presentation
- hands on injection of a range of joints using both one to one and group formats
- Ample time for questions and case discussions
Cost: £60.00
Early booking is recommended as this course is regularly over-subscribed.
(IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY DONE SO, PLEASE UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS AND JOB ROLE ON PORTAL UNDER "ACCOUNT SETTINGS"
IF YOU DON'T WE WILL BE UNABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU)
If you have any questions, please email cpdconnect@nes.scot.nhs.uk
Resource Type: Workshop
CPD Connect: Cohort 1 - Follow up to "Can you future-proof your Practice?"
These live webinars are restricted to the Practice Managers and GPs of Cohort 1 who attended "Can you future-proof your practice?" in March 2024.
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]
CPD Connect: Emergencies in Primary Care - Simulation-based learning
An opportunity to develop and enhance skills in handling emergencies in primary care. Experience realistic scenarios where you can refine your skills and learn from your peers in a safe and supportive environment.
Target Audience: General Practice Nurses and First5 GPs
This workshop has been designed for a small group of learners. We are currently able to offer places at no charge due to Scottish Government funding, but it is highly resource intensive. While we understand that unexpected emergencies may arise, please only book if you are genuinely confident that you can attend.
This is IN-PERSON learning - the venue is the Mobile Skills Unit which will be located in the car park across from Greenock Health & Care Centre, Wellington Street, Greenock, PA15 4NH.
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]
CPD Connect: Child Protection and Acute Paediatrics - Simulation-Based Learning
An opportunity to develop and enhance skills in clinical practice in a safe and supportive environment. Using realistic scenarios you will be able to practice and refine your skills in dealing with child protection and acute paediatric cases.
Target Audience: First5 GPs (When booking, please enter your CCT date in the Special Requirements box to authenticate your funding).
This workshop has been designed for a small group of learners. We are currently able to offer places at no charge due to Scottish Government funding, but it is highly resource intensive. While we understand that unexpected emergencies may arise, please only book if you are genuinely confident that you can attend.
This is IN-PERSON learning - venue is the Mobile Skills Unit which will be located in the car park across from Greenock Health & Care Centre, Wellington Street, Greenock, PA15 4NH.
Resource Type: CPD Connect [No Fee]