Education at Strathcarron Hospice

Our Education Department team consists of four lecturers, who have wide experience in the field of Palliative Care. A number of clinical staff also participate in the teaching. They are supported by a department administrator as well as volunteers. The education team encourages an experiential style of learning and multidisciplinary working. The sessions may be organised - by the hospice alone, - held in partnership with other establishments, - or tailor-made to meet the particular needs of groups and organisations. The department has a variety of excellent facilities and resources to support the education programmes.

Courses

Each year we run a number of courses for health care professionals and others involved in caring for people with life limiting illnesses. We help to explore the main issues and share experience and research findings more widely. Our current courses are:

Advance/Anticipatory Care Planning - 'Advance/Anticipatory Care Planning: Raising Awareness? study days are offered across Scotland. Click here to find out more.

Introductory Hospice Visits
These informal sessions offer plenty of opportunity for discussion with representation from day, care, homecare as well as an opportunity to tour our facilities first hand.

Children, Young People and Loss through Bereavement 
7th & 8th September 2010
With a strong evidence base and an experiential approach this course will take participants through the steps of supporting a young person through loss and change.

Promoting Palliative Care in the Care Home Environment
9th, 15th & 16th September 2010
This 3 day course has been specifically designed for trained nurses with a specialist interest in developing the palliative care approach within their care home environment.

Bandaging Techniques in the Management of Lymphoedema
16th September 2010
This is an opportunity to develop some simple bandaging skills for people with Lymphoedema.  The techniques can be used to support the limb and manage any leakage (lymphorrhoea) and to gently improve swelling and enable the application of garments.

Touch and Relaxation Techniques 
17th & 18th September 2010
Do you work with patients who experience panic, stress and anxiety?
If the answer is yes, then would you like to develop your skills so you can help patients and carers in any situation?  This two day workshop will give you a compendium of skills which are practical, easily applied and effective.

Lunch and Learn Workshops
Neuropathic Pain in Palliative Care, 22nd September 2010
Depression in Palliative Care, 4th November 2010
Dealing with Anger, 14th December 2010

These monthly lunchtime sessions are designed to offer those working in the community the opportunity to attend a short education session over lunch.

Practical Interventions with the Breathless Patient, 23rd September 2010
This afternoon session is ideal for anyone working with individuals experiencing Dyspnoea due to a long term condition who wishes to improve their understanding and interaction with this client group.

Promoting Palliative Care in the Care Homes - Update Sessions
Advance Care Planning in the Care Home Environment, 23rd September 2010
Managing Pressure Ulcers - An Update, 24th November 2010
Teaching and Learning - Develop and deliver a short teaching session, 20th January 2011

The content will reflect varied aspects of palliative care issues relevant to the care home environment.

Evidence Based Communication Skills Course, 28th September & 5th October 2010
This 2 day course will focus on principles of successful communication as part of health and social care delivery.  It will explore the difficulties and challenges in communication with patients and families.

Introduction to Use of McKinley Syringe Pumps in Palliative Care, 6th October 2010; repeated 2nd December 2010
This half study day aims to introduce registered nurses within a care home environment to the use of the McKinley syringe pump.

Introduction to Palliative Care for Health and Social Care Assistants, 19th October, 26th October, 2nd November, 9th November, 16th November & 23rd November 2010
This course will provide the participant with the opportunity to develop and enhance knowledge and skills.

Palliative Care for People with Heart Failure, 25th October 2010
This study day aims to stimulate dialogue and the sharing of good practice in relation to promoting quality palliative care for people with heart failure.

Exploring Base Products to Enhance Essential Oil Efficacy, 6th & 7th November 2010
This two day class is designed for aromatherapists wishing to extend their use of base products for a range of essential oil applications.

Verification of Expected Death in a Care Home Environment, 10th November 2010
This afternoon workshop focuses on promoting the development of knowledge and skills required by registered nurses working in a care home environment to verify expected death.

Challenging Conversations at End of Life: Communication Skills for Professionals,
16th November 2010
This study day builds on a successful education project on Advance/Anticipatory Care Planning designed and delivered by Strathcarron Hospice and funded by NHS Education for Scotland.  This day will focus on key challenges in communication with patients and families around end of life issues and provide participants the opportunity to further develop and enhance their skills and ability in this area.

"Please sir, can I have some more?"  Nutrition and Palliative Care, 17th November 2010
Participants will have the opportunity to increase their knowledge on some of the factors that can affect dietary intake, explore barriers to effective nutrition and strategies to overcome this.

Supporting Families:  Can we do it better?, 18th November 2010
Evidence suggests there are substantial gaps in the provision of supportive care for families and this stimulating study day aims to explore the complexities of family care.

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