GI courses 2012 - 2013
It can sometimes be difficult to keep up with professional educations. The RCN has free development available to members but for specific gastrointestinal courses the following might be of use to you. If you know of other courses please let us know.
Hillingdon Hospital in conjunction with Buckinghamshire New University.
Foundations in Stoma Care. Level 5.
A six day course of which the first five days are residential. Day six is 12 weeks later at the end of the module.
This is taught at diploma level for health care professionals, especially nurses who see stomas in their everyday working life on any ward and in the community.
Number of course students - 12 per intake.
Course assignment is a 2,500 reflective essay at 15 credits.
Courses are in February each year.
Please apply to;
Angela Dean,Course Administrator,
Dansac Ltd,
James Hall, St Ives Business Park,
Parsons Green,
St Ives,
Cambs, PE27 4AA.
Enhanced Practice in Stoma Care. Level 6.
A six day course of which the first five are residential. Day six is 12 weeks later at the end of the module.
This is taught at degree level for health care professionals who are looking to move into a nurse specialist post in stoma care or have newly gone into post.
Number of students per course -12 per intake.
Course assignments are a poster and 750 word abstract at 15 credits.
Courses are in September each year.
Please apply to;
Angela Dean, Course Administrator,
Dansac Ltd,
James Hall, St Ives Business Park,
Parsons Green,
St Ives,
Cambs, PE27 4AA.
Health care assistant course.
This course is for HCAs and is undertaken at the practitioners own hospital. Their stoma care nurse will be the mentor.
The course is of 3/12 duration with 4 modules to be completed.
There is a life long APEL qualification at the end currently issued by City and Guilds.
There are 6 credits at QCF level.
Please apply to;
Kirsty Stronge, Course Administrator,
Dansac Ltd,
James Hall, St Ives business Park,
St Ives,
Cambs, PE27 4AA.
Bucks New University are running courses in Gastrointestinal Nursing. Such as:
BSc Healthcare Practice (Gastrointestinal Care) – available as a top-up to degree level or as stand-alone modules as follows: Bladder and Bowel Management: an integrated approach, Level 6, 30 credits
With a multi professional approach this course explores urinary and bowel dysfunction enabling the practitioner to assess, understand different modalities of treatment and management and explores health promotion opportunities.
Sexuality and Body Image in Gastrointestinal Care, Level 6, 30 credits
This course offers the practitioner an opportunity to reflect and enhance their clinical skills in order to assist people with gastrointestinal disorders to adapt and adjust to their medical and/or surgical treatment.
Nutrition Support, Level 6, 30 credits
Offering the practitioner an opportunity to develop their understanding this course explores the principles, clinical decision-making and complex situations of nutrition in relation to the patient with gastrointestinal disorders.
Essentials of Endoscopy, Level 6, 30 credits
Exploring the essential aspects of endoscopy nursing, this course enhances clinical skills enabling the practitioner to evaluate current practice.
MSc Advanced Practice (Gastrointestinal Care) – available as a postgraduate programme or as stand-alone modules as follows:
Contemporary Issues in Gastrointestinal Care, Level 7, 30 credits
This course offers the advanced practitioner an opportunity to explore the totality of gut function in greater depth offering a holistic stance.
Specialist Practice in Gastrointestinal Nursing, Level 7, 30 credits
This course offers the practitioner an opportunity to explore specialist practice and further develop their interest their chosen speciality; stoma care, colorectal, IBD, bowel dysfunction, clinical nutrition, endoscopy (upper/flexi).
For further information about these courses, contact our enquiries team today on 01494 603 171 or email ask@bucks.ac.uk.
Cancer Nursing provides free courses that are managed by an educational charity at www.cancernursing.org
Kings College London University
Colorectal cancer nursing practice - Level 6 - 6KNIG304 15
The aim of this course is to equip practitioners with the knowledge and skills required to provide support and care for people with colorectal cancer, and their family. Practitioners will have the opportunity to critically evaluate and analyse the stages of colorectal cancer in relation to the psychosocial, physical, treatment and political factors which influence nursing practice in this speciality. The content includes analysis of the impact a diagnosis of colorectal cancer can have on the individual and their family, advances in clinical management, the political agenda, information provision and health promotion strategies. The course is assessed by one written assignment.
Inflammatory bowel disease nursing - Level 6 - 6KNIG306 15
The aim of the course is to develop practitioner’s knowledge and skills relevant to providing care and support for people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Practitioners will have the opportunity to develop a systematic understanding of the principles, clinical decisions and complex situations relating to IBD thus enhancing their critical thinking in evidence based practice. The course will cover topics such as the physical, psychological and social implications of the disease, chronic illness management, and evaluation of current advances in treatment of IBD.
Liver course
The liver module at the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery, King’s College London, is one of very few courses on liver disease and transplantation specifically aimed at nurses.
The course focuses on liver anatomy and physiology, investigations, biochemistry, specific diseases of the liver, complications, management and transplantation. A variety of teaching methods are employed, including classroom teaching, case studies, scenarios, group discussion and electronic learning programmes. Current evidence and research underpins all aspects of the course in order to promote evidence based practice. The role of the nurse in the care of patients with liver disease is the main focus, thus aiming to both develop expertise and promote the highest standards of patient care, both in the liver specialist wards and general ward environments.
The liver module runs twice a year. In term 1 it runs as 6 study days over twelve weeks but also as a condensed course in term 3 over 2 weeks. The course is led by Danielle Fullwood who is a Lecturer Practitioner working between King’s College Hospital (KCH) and the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kings College London. She has over six years of clinical experience working in Liver Intensive Care at KCH, a world renowned liver transplant centre; alongside four years of practice development and education in the specialty of liver disease. Lectures are given by Danielle and select specialist nurses working in the field of liver disease in order to give an extensive view of this specialty subject.
If you wish to find out more about the course or would like to apply please contact course leader Danielle Fullwood on 020 7848 3687 or email:danielle.r.fullwood@kcl.ac.uk
St Marks Hospital (http://www.stmarkshospital.org.uk/nursing-teaching-and-education)
St Marks Hospital are running a number or gastrointestinal related courses:
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Common Issues Discussed in Depth - Date: 26 April 2013
- St Mark's Enhanced Recovery Symposium May 2013 - Date: 17 May 2013
University of Birmingham at www.birmingham.ac.uk
Liver Disease in Primary Care - A clinical course devised for GPs, practice nurses and other health care professionals working in primary care
Course aim
This two day course aims to provide theoretical and practical knowledge of liver diseases and how to manage them in primary care.
Learning objectives include:
An understanding of how to interpret liver function tests, when to investigate and when to consider referral
How to identify the patients with chronic liver disease
The community management of alcohol use disorders
Developments in non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Screening and community management of viral hepatitis
Gall bladder disease - who to suspect and when to refer
Vaccination and drugs in patients with liver disease
An update on liver transplantation
The National Liver Plan from the liver czar
University of Hull at www2.hull.ac.uk
University of Leeds at www.leeds.ac.uk
University of Liverpool at www.liv.ac.uk
University of Salford, Manchester at www.salford.ac.ukCourse aim