Courses

 

 

 

Appraisal Training for Appraisers and Appraisees

This course is designed to look at appraisal from both perspectives: appraisee and appraiser, and to ensure that you are keeping the required documentation as the revalidation process draws near. It will also emphasise the importance of 360 degree multi-source feedback.  

 

A new course for appraisers will be available in 2011.  Keep checking our website for more details.

 

ECG and Cardiology for Psychiatrists

"A very good course which I would recommend to all psychiatrists. A welcome opportunity to learn something practical"

 

This practical course is led by two expert cardiologists who will use presentations, case discussions and practical examples to lead you through everything you need to know about cardiology in your current psychiatric practice.  Topics include:  The relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease, Cardiac effects of anti-psychotic drugs/cholinesterase inhibitors, the relevance of the metabolic syndrome, heart disease, ECG interpretation refresher, prevention of heart disease in patients with mental health problems and when to refer to a cardiologist.

 

 

 

Safer Prescribing of Medication… Depression

Very good case studies/group work and group feedback session

 

This one day workshop will help improve your prescribing practice when treating patients with depression. Our medical and pharmacy experts are joining together to provide you with their best advice on the most up to date and effective medications and treatments including the most recent NICE guidance. There will be plenty of opportunity for debate as well as group work on case studies and discussion of your own issues. A session on patient choice will enable you to hear directly about patient preferences.

 

 

Safer Prescribing of Medication… Schizophrenia

‘Found to be educative and relevant to practice’

 

This one day workshop will help improve your prescribing practice when treating patients with schizophrenia. Our medical and pharmacy experts are joining together to provide you with their best advice on the most up to date and effective medications and treatments including the most recent NICE guidance. There will be plenty of opportunity for debate as well as group work on case studies and discussion of your own issues. A session on patient choice will enable you to hear directly about patient preferences.

 

 

 

Updating your Physical Healthcare Knowledge and Skills - A Practical Update for all Psychiatrists

‘Valuable tuition on physical illness and psychiatry'

 

This course brings together a range experts to provide you with an update on common physical disorders including neruology, cardiology, diabetes and chronic disease management amongst others, followed by a practical session to refresh your physical examination skills.

 

 

 

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