NHS Health Check Training for Southwark

Name: NHS Health Check Training for Southwark
Start: 2024-02-29T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2024-02-29T15:30:00+00:00

29th Feb 2024

9:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)

Public Health

29th Feb 2024

9:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)

Not an online event

Attendance certificate available

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Description

NHS Health Check Training for Southwark Practices

Delivered by Michaela Nuttall RGN MSc

Former Clinical Advisor Personalised Prevention OHID

Chair Health Care Committee HEART UK

This is an in-person event, venue details are on the Southwark webpage on the Smart Health Solutions website.

Food and refreshments will be provided on the day.

This bespoke NHS Health Check Training is a great opportunity to update your knowledge nationally and locally, whilst networking with colleagues from across Southwark.

This event is for Southwark only, please visit the Smart Health Solutions website for more information on the NHS Health Check training.

This course will provide the learner with updated knowledge and understanding to support them in carrying out an NHS Health Check assessment and to inform the client of the significance of their results and their risk, providing brief advice if required.

It provides underpinning knowledge for the core competences and technical competences described in the NHS Health Check competence framework produced by Public Health England.

Learning Outcomes

State why NHS Health Checks are important.
Identify non-modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Identify modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Know the NHS Health Check filters
State how an NHS Health Check should be conducted.
Identify how an NHS Health Check can assess and interpret the risk of cardiovascular disease.
State how the risk of cardiovascular disease and opportunities for reducing this risk may best be communicated

Who should attend

Anyone involved in the delivery of health checks including:

Practice Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
GPs
Health Care Assistants
Care co-ordinators
Social Prescribers
Administration
Practice Staff
Pharmacists
Allied Healthcare Professionals
Health Trainers & Champions
Healthy Lifestyle Professionals

Certificates of participation are available to all attendees on submission of evaluation and handouts for each course are available for future reference via the MedAll platform.

We are a registered Centre for the Royal Society of Public Health (RSPH), and HEART UK supports our cardiovascular training. The NHS Health Check Competency Framework underpins our training.

We are proud of our strong heritage in supporting the NHS Health Check Programme, especially for training we have been providing since 2008 and that we have won all training tenders we have bid for.

Summary

This essential training session is tailored for medical professionals striving to improve community health in Southwark. The NHS Health Check Training will provide the latest knowledge, techniques, and best practices for conducting NHS health checks. It's an exceptional opportunity to enhance your skill set, provide higher standard care to your patients, and play a vital role in the pursuit of a healthier Southwark. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from top healthcare experts and network with fellow professionals.

Learning objectives

1. To understand the primary purpose and importance of the NHS Health Check in the context of overall patient health and wellbeing, especially within the Southwark community. 2. To master the practical execution of the NHS Health Check, including all necessary tests and assessments, and how to accurately record the results. 3. To develop effective communication skills for discussing the NHS Health Check with patients, explaining its benefits, potential results and answering any queries they may have. 4. To learn how to use all the relevant equipment and technology involved in the health check and gain troubleshooting skills for any potential issues that may arise. 5. To understand the suitable protocols to follow after completion of the NHS Health Check, including how to initiate applicable interventions or refer patients for further investigation or treatment.

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