Our overall objective is to build upon foundation level communication skills for dealing with people approaching the end of life or living with life-limiting conditions. During the session we will consider:
Focussing on the challenges presented in end of life care across different specialties, this one-day hybrid conference will feature keynote lectures, up to date presentations, case-based talks, panel discussions and poster presentations.
The programme will be of interest to consultants, trainees of all grades, specialist nurses and allied healthcare professionals who specialise in:
| Location: Hybrid | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow | |
| Dates: 29 April 2022 |
Heart Failure is on the increase, affecting over 900,000 people in the UK (RCN, 2022). It is pertinent to discuss the issues affecting our patient population, such as: when is the right time to discuss the use of devices? How should we involve the patient in making decisions? When, and how, do we rationalise medications? Join us to hear experts discuss these issues and more in what promises to be a stimulating and informative session.
For 2022 you will have a choice, face-to-face or virtual lectures. That choice will enable delegates to choose the safest option for themselves, availing of a first class education and managing their budget.
Only 250 places will be available in the Blavatnik building for face-to-face learning. We have hired all of the basement lecture theatres so we can keep you as safe as possible, balancing the need for education and the potential need for social distancing.
This course is amongst the UK’s leading courses for palliative care nurses, pharmacists and doctors.
| Location: Face to Face | |
| Date: 30 June – 1 July 2022 |
| Location: Online | |
| Date: From 4th July 2022 |
King’s College London’s well established MSc in Palliative Care developed with St Christopher’s Hospice, has supported the career development of hundreds of healthcare professionals who are now advancing palliative care practice, research and policy nationally and internationally. The programme is designed to enable health and social care professionals to develop skills to critically appraise research and evidence on palliative care, conduct high quality research, improve clinical practice, and develop services across the world. This course is suitable for all doctors, nurses and other professionals working in palliative care, other specialities, research and more.
What we offer?
| Location: Classroom & Online | |
| Application Deadline: 29th July (EU/Overseas) & 26th August (UK) |
The Palliative Care Institute, Liverpool
A team of experienced, expert facilitators from the Institute led by Dr Susie Wilkinson and Anita Roberts offer a range of courses that provide a valuable opportunity for doctors, nurses and AHPs to develop and build on their communication skills. All courses provide a safe and supportive learning environment:
Advanced Communication Skills Training Course (2-days)
Dates
Face to Face Courses Online Courses
22-23 November 2021 21-22 September 2021
4-5 April 2022 14-15 December 2021
4-5 July 2022 17-18 January 2022
21-22 November 2022 6-7 June 2022
14-15 September 2022
Please direct all enquiries to the course administration karen.ross2@liverpool.ac.uk
Thursday 13th October 2022, Royal College of Physicians North: The Spine
This one day conference, available to both in person and virtual attendees, will include a series of presentations and workshops from world-leading clinicians and researchers, and an opportunity to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentation.
The programme will be of interest to consultants, trainees of all grades, specialist nurses and allied healthcare professionals with an interest in palliative and end of life care.
Abstract submission deadline: 30th June 2022
| Location: Royal College of Physicians North: The Spine & Online | |
| Date: 13 October 2022 |
The Palliative Care Institute, Liverpool
This 3-day multi-professional course prepares facilitators to deliver high quality, evidence based Advanced Communication Skills Training. The main aim of the workshop is to enable participants to.
The course provides an opportunity for participants to –
It is open to all senior healthcare professionals who have completed an advanced communication skills training programme and who want to be actively involved in teaching communication skills to healthcare professionals.
Dates
Face to Face Courses Online Courses
24-26 November 2021 18-20 October 2021
6-8 April 2022 8-10 June 2022
6-8 July 2022
23-25 November 2022
Please direct all enquiries to the course administration karen.ross2@liverpool.ac.uk
The Palliative Care Institute, Liverpool
This half day multi-professional course is delivered via the Zoom platform and uses a variety of teaching methods to provide the opportunity for Health Care Professionals to explore skills and strategies required for conducting compassionate consultations via telephone/virtual platforms.
It includes topics such as breaking bad news, discussing a deteriorating condition, advance care planning and resuscitation.
The course enables participants to
Dates
20 January 2022
Please direct all enquiries to the course administration karen.ross2@liverpool.ac.uk
This conference will provide you with an opportunity to build your confidence, will enhance your skills and help you to develop strategies for dealing with difficult situations. By considering, discussing and debating a number of ethical dilemmas with others, you will increase your knowledge and learn how best to apply this knowledge and your enhanced skills to your practice.