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 certification processes in 2024. Attendees will receive a workbook which will enable them to further develop their skills and knowledge in this area.

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 help them to extend their knowledge and evidence their development.

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 and paediatric practitioners.

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 will receive a workbook which will enable them to further develop their skills and knowledge in this area.

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 session will refresh attendees knowledge around the underlying disease, symptom management and decision making.