All training courses are held in pleasant venues and are run in a friendly, non- threatening way.  Learning should be fun and PDI strives to provide a happy environment whilst delivering high quality courses through a team of highly experienced teachers and facilitators.

Cervical Smear Course 

This training programme for cervical smear (sample) takers is based on current NHS Cancer Screening Programme guidelines (NHSCSP 2006). It is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to enable students to function proficiently within the national programme. The smear training programme is approved by the South West Regional Cervical Screening Quality Assurance Reference Centre, Bristol. The programme includes theoretical and practical components and encourages the trainee to develop skills and confidence in a supervised and unsupervised setting. Students are required to visit their local cytology laboratory and their local colposcopy unit. The course can now be APEL'd through Plymouth university for 20 credits at llevel through with the addition of a written assignment. Please contact PDI for further information.

 ' This programme ( especially the theory two day course) was one of the most interesting, organised and rewarding that I have ever been on and I have been a nurse for many years' (quote from  a course delegate 2008).

'Firstly I would like to say how much I enjoyed the two training days in November. So well organised, huge amount of information delivered in an easy to digest format & great venue.' ( quote from course delegate November 2008)

Fantastic course. Mary has a unique style of teaching which is easily understood and fun! Well worth the fee and and prepares the practitioner for confident smear taking- fantastic! (course delegate May 2009)  

NHSCSP Guidelines (2006) state that all smear takers should attend a half- day update training course every three years. This half day course addresses the required standards . Local experts are involved and up to date developments such as Liquid Based cytology issues are included in the programme as well as addressing genito urinary problems, cytology laboratory requirements and the needs of hard-to-reach groups. If it is diffiucult to take time out of work and money is short then Nurse Online Workshops will enable cervical smear (sample) takers to complete their three yearly update training update at a time and in a place that is convenient to them. Just apply online for an e voucher.

Asthma Course 

This two day course is for nurses who are relatively new to undertaking asthma care. The students normally come from a primary care background but those from secondary care would also find it of benefit to them in their work. Teaching comprises theoretical and practical work in small and large groups. A local chest consultant is involved as well as a pharmacist and practising asthma practice nurses. An interactive style is adopted that encourages student particpation. There is no academic assignment involved, but it is ideal for those who wish to build their confidence before becoming involved in asthma care.if you find it difficult to take time out from the workplace you can now update your knowledge via a respiratory update  online through Nurse Online Workshops . All you need to do is purchase an e voucher, Purchase a voucher, sit back, relax and stay updated at a  time and a place convenient to you. .

Family Planning and Sexual Health Courses 

A two day training course in family planning designed to build confidence to nurses new to providing advice and management of family planning issues. Family planning doctors deliver the course which is facilitated by Mary White. Practical group sessions using anatomical models enable students to practice their skills in family planning methods.In addition, half day updates are provided in each of these subjects and are delivered by experts from the local genito- urinary hospital departments.

Team Building and Away Days

PDI specialises in designing and delivering bespoke training programmes tailor-made for individual clients in primary care or secondary care. Please contact us to discuss your particular requirements.

This programme provides participants with a practical opportunity to learn/refresh their teamwork skills.
Specifically, how to create, develop and sustain high performance teamwork.

Travel Health Course 

A one day basic primary care training course or an update according to requirements for practice nurses who need updating on the latest travel health vaccine requirements that tend to change very frequently. It also serves those who are new to administering travel health advice and / or treatment. Speakers from local hospitals and from London ensure that information provided follows current national guidelines.

This is a half day update which is being provided in response to demand by Practice Nurses who attended the two day cervical smear course. They wanted more information on how to deal with sexually transmitted disease and women with discharge. In particular the course will cover some of the aspects of when, why and how to take the most appropritate swabs. A consultant  specialist and senior health advisor  from the genito urinary clinic in Derriford Hospital are the main speakers as they are involved in this part of the two day cervical smear course . They are always highly evaluated. 

A two day training course designed for the nurse who is new to administering immunisations in practice although courses often include very experienced practitioners who wish to ensure that their knowledge is according to current national guidelines. Students come from general practice, school nursing, accident and emergency departments and from neo -natal units. The course provides opportunities for involvement in practical sessions in administration of vaccines as well as theoretical aspects of good practice. This course will help to eliminate some of the anxieties that surround the nurse who often works in isolation but who is faced with the responsibility of administering imunisations to babies and children as well as adults. 

Health Care Assistants

Basic immunisation and update training is provided for Health Care Assistants in primary care with the involvement of local Public Health Departments and Health Protection Units.

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