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SUMMARY:Active Medicine Training
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: FREE\n1 hour virtual session via Zoom \nHelping people become more physically active \nActive Medicine is a training offer delivered by the Herts Sport & Physical Activity Partnership. The training is open to everyone working in health and social care\, including both paid and voluntary roles\, from GPs\, nurses\, and allied health professionals to social care workers and befrienders. Developed by Get Berkshire Active\, Active Medicine aims to empower the social care workforce to be more active and be more confident in talking about and referring to physical activity. \nThe interactive session covers the importance and benefits of being active\, national guidance and tips tailored to you\, helpful resources\, local opportunities\, and positive conversation skills. Participants will receive a free digital resource pack following the session and a CPD certificate. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nBenefits of being physically active\nNational guidelines and practical tips\nKey signposting resources\nHow to have positive conversations about being more active
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/active-medicine-training-online-learning-session/
LOCATION:Virtual Classroom
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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SUMMARY:End of Life - Extended Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nCourse fee: Non-member: £150+VAT\nAssociate Member: £75+VAT | ACE Member: £100+VAT | HCPA Full Member: Fully funded* \nTwo day course at HCPA Campus\nDay 1: 13/02/2026\nDay 2: 20/02/2026\n\nCourse Overview \nThis course is an interactive 2-day programme designed to deepen knowledge and strengthen practice in End-of-Life Care. Building on core principles\, training will focus on practical skills\, meaningful discussions\, and real-world application to equip care staff with the tools to deliver high-quality\, dignified care at every stage of the end-of-life journey. \nEntry requirements: Learners must have completed the basic introduction to End of Life Care course or equivalent training and have been in their role for a minimum of 6 months prior to attending this course. \nWhat to expect:\nDay 1: This session includes strategies for approaching sensitive conversations with confidence and empathy. It will also cover essential communication techniques for supporting individuals at the end of life\, their families\, and the wider care team.\nDay 2: This session covers how to care for someone in their final days and key considerations for care after death. It will also include Advance Care Planning\, ReSPECT forms\, and practical tools to promote clear\, respectful communication. \nThis course is aligned with the Workforce Development Pathway under:\n• Care or Support Worker – Established in their role with consolidated skills and experience\n• Enhanced Care Worker – Delegated healthcare activities and/or condition-specific support \nLearning objectives:\n• Identify challenging questions that may arise in end-of-life care and apply facilitative communication techniques to manage them effectively.\n• Recognise verbal and non-verbal cues during conversations and demonstrate strategies to respond appropriately.\n• Interpret and utilise key documents (e.g.\, ReSPECT forms) to support Advance Care Planning and informed decision-making.\n• Discuss and evaluate the elements that contribute to a “good death” for service users\, families\, and staff\, and formulate approaches to embed these principles in practice. \n*Please note: As per our T&C’s\, this course carries a fee in the event of non-attendance\, non-completion or late cancellation.\nBookings of more than two delegates per site may be amended to allow access to all member organisations at the discretion of HCPA.\nDelegates who are late may not be admitted into the training and a cost incurred.
URL:https://www.hcpa.info/courses/end-of-life-extended-knowledge/
LOCATION:HCPA\, Mundells Campus\, Mundells\, Welwyn Garden City\, AL7 1FT
CATEGORIES:Care topics
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