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Continuing Professional Development
For all course information please contact Debbie Garrett on 0141 330 3719 or email debbie.garrett@glasgow.ac.uk
Effective Leadership for Health Professionals
Spring 2014 (TBC)
Venue: University of Glasgow
Course
The Foundation Course in Effective Leadership and Management for Delivering Clinical Services is a two day course building a foundation on which to develop leadership skills in the context of healthcare delivery. Leading and managing effective health and work services in today’s Public and Private sectors is challenging. We are expected to not only to be able to manage, demonstrate value and provide quality services, but also be leaders within the business in which we operate.
This unique course explores the skills and expertise which are required to deliver within these areas, including at board and operational team levels. The speakers all have a proven track record of high level management effectiveness. The course is run over two days with 3 distinct themed modules.
Module 1: Effective Leadership Skills
Module 2: Framework for Management
Module 3: Managing Change
Participants will be invited to ongoing professional development through a LinkedIn Effective Leadership group. There is also a planned launch in 2013 of a one-to-one mentoring. The Effective Leadership Programme then builds on this foundation through a series of masterclasses.
This course has received FOM CPD approval worth 13 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £590.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
Effective Leadership Programme
Lead Course
3rd October, 2013
Venue: University of Glasgow
This course is designed to inform and refresh appointed doctors in legislation and best practice. In addition, this course is also suitable for other Occupational Health and Safety practitioners, including those in training, who have an interest in the wider health standards for those who work with or are exposed to Lead.
The course is delivered by experts from the HSE and clinical practice in this area.
Aims:
- To raise the competence of those involved in Lead issues by refreshing and informing appointed doctors in relation to legislation and best practice.
Objectives:
- To provide legislative updates
- To provide updated clinical experience in relation to the management of Lead related disease and ill healt
- To provide information and experience in the event of unplanned exposure to Lead.
- To offer this expertise to the wider Occupational Health practitioner community.
This course has received FOM CPD approval worth 6 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £275.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
£100.00 for doctors and nurses in Occupational Health Training (VAT not applicable)
Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999
Approved Course for Appointed Doctors
10th October, 2013
Venue: University of Glasgow
The course follows the HSE prescribed syllabus for the training for appointed doctors.
Copies of IRR99 and general guidance for Appointed Doctors will be available to all delegates, together with course notes.
This course has received FOM CPD approval worth 6.5 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £275.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
23rd & 24th October, 2013
Venue: Scottish Engineering, 105 West George Street, Glasgow Map
Approved by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine of the Royal College of Physicians.
This 2-day course is designed to meet the syllabus requirements for a Faculty of Occupational Medicine approved training for occupational health professionals. The course provides training in the requirements for health surveillance for a workforce exposed to hand-transmitted vibration, and in the diagnosis and management of an individual with HAVS.
Pre-requisite Knowledge
A general understanding of occupational health is required. The course would be best suited to those practicing as occupational health nurses or physicians. No specific knowledge of HAVS is assumed or necessary.
Format of Teaching
The course will be divided to small groups using a combination of formal presentations and practical sessions. The course is provided over 2 days.
Method of Assessment
Attendance at ALL sessions is required.
A formal assessment, will occur. Clinicians (doctors and nurses) successfully completing the formal assessment at the end of the course will be entitled to a Certificate of Competence accredited by the Faculty of Occupational Medicine at an additional cost of £155+VAT. The Faculty intends to list those who have received a Faculty Certificate on their website. (NB Non clinicians will not be eligible for a Faculty Certificate.)
This course has received Faculty CPD approval worth 10 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £590.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
Asbestos Course
7th November, 2013
Venue: University of Glasgow
This course is designed to inform and refresh appointed doctors in legislation and best practice. In addition, this course will provide a valuable supplement to the knowledge and skills for other Occupational Health and Safety practitioners, including those in training, who have an interest in the wider health standards for those who work with or are exposed to Asbestos.
The course is delivered by experts from the HSE and clinical practice in this area.
Aims:
- To raise the competence of those involved in Asbestos issues by refreshing and informing appointed doctors in relation to legislation and best practice.
- To offer this course to the wider Occupational Health practitioner community.
Objectives:
- To provide legislative updates.
- To provide updated clinical experience in the detection and management of Asbestos related disease.
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To provide information and expertise in the event of unplanned exposure to Asbestos.
This course has received FOM CPD approval worth 6 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £275.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
£100.00 for doctors and nurses in Occupational Health Training (VAT not applicable)
Vocational Rehabilitation Case Management
19th, 20th, 21st November, 2013
Venue: University of Glasgow
The certificate in case management is designed to develop and /or enhance the ability of a wide range of staff in health, social services and workplaces to perform case management functions in a variety of practice settings, but primarily focused on "Return to Work" and effective functioning.
This programme is a core module which will provide delegates with the opportunity to acquire /enhance skills fundamental to client centred case management; understand the models and theories of case management; locate case management within employment, health and social service policy frameworks enabling the practitioner to provide high quality efficient services.
This course has received FOM CPD approval worth 19 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £790.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
£675.00 for Trainees in workplace health discipline (VAT not applicable)
VRCM Programme Day 1, VRCM Programme Day 2, VRCM Programme Day 3
HAVS Refresher Course
6th December, 2013
Venue: OHSAS, Rosyth
This one day course is designed for OH professionals who have previously attended a Faulty of Occupational Medicine approved course on HAVS and will provide refresher training in the requirements for health surveillance of a workforce exposed to hand transmitted vibration and in the diagnosis and managment of individuals with HAVS.
This course has received FOM CPD approval worth 5 CPD points for full attendance.
Cost: £295.00 per delegate (VAT not applicable)
For further information, please contact Debbie Garrett on 0141 330 3719 or email debbie.garrett@glasgow.ac.uk
Payment
For all courses payment can be made by cheque payable to "University of Glasgow" or by BACS. Further details on how to pay by BACS will be provided by invoice, generated on completion of registration form. Upon receipt of payment further details re travel and accommodation will be sent.
Cancellation Policy
In writing 28 days prior to course (refund subject to 15% admin charge) thereafter no refunds. Substitutions allowed.