Training courses
It is a core element of Bolton Hospice’s mission and vision to deliver quality education programmes to our workforce and stakeholders; using our experience and expertise to develop others is fundamental to our work and the wider palliative and end of life care community.
We are pleased to offer a range of short courses to help your development, whether it be professional or personal. You will find a selection of learning opportunities that address many aspects of clinical, communication and care issues and further to feedback and demand, we have introduced new courses in line with current end of life care issues sought-after topics.
The range of study days is available for a variety of healthcare professionals and we can always look to tailor our delivery to meet your particular requirements so please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your needs.
Advance Care Planning for Primary Health Providers
Boost your confidence and skills in advance care planning at this free, interactive 3-hour workshop designed exclusively for Primary Health Care Providers in Bolton.
Learning Disabilities & Autism in Palliative Care Workshop
Join us for a full-day course exploring the intricacies of providing palliative care for individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and autism, addressing the unique challenges in their care.
Real Plan Foundation Communication Skills
The REAL PLAN is a newly developed foundation level communication skills course which is suitable for all staff working in healthcare. It will give you the skills required to start difficult conversations, effectively maintain the conversation, and be able to bring the conversation to a close.
Dementia in Palliative & End of Life Care Workshop
A comprehensive full-day course dedicated to the intersection of Dementia in Palliative Care. This workshop is designed to deepen your understanding of dementia, with a strong emphasis on a person-centred approach.
Learning Disabilities & Autism in Palliative Care Workshop
Join us for a full-day course exploring the intricacies of providing palliative care for individuals with learning disabilities (LD) and autism, addressing the unique challenges in their care.
Supporting Teenagers through Loss, Grief and Bereavement
We have trained over 150 teaching staff and pastoral support, enabling secondary school staff to learn how they can support the teenagers they work with facing or experiencing bereavement.
Syringe Driver Training
Essential training for all Nurses and Medical practitioners who use a syringe driver as part of their role.
The aim is to teach delegates the theoretical and practical skills required to safely and effectively use syringe drivers.
Palliative Care Education Passport
The Palliative Care Education Passport comprises of 6-half day modules, each session exploring an essential topic in palliative care. The sessions range from identifying advancing disease and advanced care planning to symptom management and care at the end of life.