Training courses

Improve your knowledge of pharmacology, key drugs and decision making when prescribing in palliative care

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Hospice UK and Together for Short Lives. Fully updated with changes to death […]

Designed to improve knowledge and skills in pharmacology and decision making when prescribing in paediatric palliative care. Attendees will be provided with a workbook to accompany the session which will […]

This session covers the practicalities of setting up and managing a syringe driver, and evidence based practice concerning common medications and decision making when using syringe drivers. Suitable for adult […]

An overview of the pathophysiology of this common symptom and a review of the current evidence base for management strategies. Suitable for adult and paediatric practitioners.

Preparing qualified nurses to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Hospice UK. Fully updated with changes to death certification processes in 2024. Attendees […]

Patients with these disorders can face particular difficulties at the end of life, with uncertainty around disease trajectories, complex symptom control requirements and professionals lacking confidence in their care. This […]

Preparing qualified nurse to undertake this extended role, this interactive session meets the requirements set out by NMC/RCN/Together for Short Lives. Fully updated with changes to death certification processes in […]

This course will give NMPs a comprehensive overview of the pharmacology of this group of drugs. It will go on to consider indications, cautions and contraindications in the prescribing of […]

This session covers the practicalities of setting up and managing a syringe driver. It goes on to consider evidence based practice concerning common medications and decision making when using syringe […]

A comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology, prevalence and implications of this complex symptom. Covers approaches to diagnosis and management, both non-pharmacological and pharmacological. Suitable for adult and paediatric practitioners.