12 Lead ECG Introduction / Refresher – 20th Dec 2023 *Virtual*
Available to all operational staff, including ECA's, nurses, technicians & paramedics - students welcome if space allows.
All GradesNorthEastWest
An introduction to the very basics of cardiac A&P and ECG principles, suitable as a refresher for those starting out in front-line work or as a refresher for more established staff. Delivered by an Education Lead, explore ACS pathways and the changes commonly encountered on 12 Lead ECGs, focusing but not limited to STEMI.
Delivered virtually.
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12 Lead ECG Introduction / Refresher – 8th Dec 2023 *Face to Face*
Available to all operational staff, including ECA's, nurses, technicians & paramedics - students welcome if space allows.
All GradesWest
An introduction to the very basics of cardiac A&P and ECG principles, suitable as a refresher for those starting out in front-line work or as a refresher for more established staff. Delivered by an Education Lead, explore ACS pathways and the changes commonly encountered on 12 Lead ECGs, focusing but not limited to STEMI.
Face to face at Weymouth Ambulance Station.
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GWAAC Outreach Day – Cardiac Arrest Clinical Workshop (11th | 12th Dec 23)
SWASFT staff - All grades
All GradesRegistered CliniciansNorth
2 dates for a free 1 day CPD event held at University of Gloucestershire, Oxstalls Campus.
Join the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity Critical Care team for a day of cardiac arrest and resuscitation education. There will be a range of lectures, workshops and simulations covering both adult and paediatric resuscitation skills, and special circumstances, covering medical and traumatic causes.
Suitable for all SWASFT frontline staff, including ECA's & Registered Clinicians.
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Sexual Assault Referral Centres – How can we help? – Oct & Nov 2023
patient-facing people trustwide.
WestAll GradesRegistered CliniciansWest
As ambulance professionals, we are likely to meet people that disclose sexual violence/ assault to us. It is important for both short and long-term management and recovery that we handle this well, and that we are aware of the referral pathways available to us. Many people don’t know what Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARCs) can provide, don’t know how to refer to them and don’t know that the police don’t need to be involved in this process
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Volunteer to be a patient for an OSCE with UoC – Bridgewater – multiple dates
Student or SWASFT staff
NorthEastWestAll GradesRegistered CliniciansNorthEastWestStudents
OSCE stands for Objective Structured Clinical Examination. SWAST Students on the BSc paramedic degree apprenticeship programme with the University of Cumbria (UoC) need to complete a level 5 system assessment OSCE and a level 6 patient assessment OSCE.
Volunteering to play the role of a patient is a fantastic opportunity to see an OSCE without being assessed and meet the team! You do not need any prior knowledge or acting experience.
This is a great opportunity for all, but particularly for those who are aspiring to be on the programme and current students. You will also receive a UoC CPD certificate for your participation.
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eLifesaver
All staff welcome to sign up, but this training is predominantly aimed at staff who don't necessarily have any clinical training.
NorthEastWestDistance LearningAll Grades
Predominantly aimed at staff who don't necessarily have any clinical training, eLifesaver is your opportunity to learn what an emergency looks like and how you should respond to it. By learning essential lifesaving skills, you have the power to help increase the number of people who could survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the South West.
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Embracing Neurodiversity (E-Learning) via Do It 23/24
Available to all staff & students
Distance LearningAll GradesStudents
Embracing Neurodiversity is an online accessibly designed e-learning course for employees aiming to support, retain and attract a truly neurodiverse workforce.
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Jan & May 24 starts -SWASFT Practice Educator Course – 30 credits L7 – In Partnership with UoG
All staff - All depts
NorthEastWestDistance LearningNorthEastWestDistance LearningAll Grades
Jan & May 2024 starts - This interactive e-learning module has been created in partnership with the University of Gloucestershire with registered healthcare professionals (primarily Paramedics) in mind, and the language may at times refer to ambulance placements or paramedics specifically.
It is however also suitable for non-registered staff as it deals with the basics of practice education.
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*VIRTUAL* AET Award in Education & Training 2023 – Multiple Cohorts
Distance LearningAll Grades
AET provides the minimum statutory standard for those entering the teaching profession. The main objective of the qualification is to equip the individual with the skills and knowledge to begin a teaching career within the learning sector.
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Making Every Contact Count (MECC) 2023 – *Aimed at Staff Operating in Wiltshire*
Available to all Wiltshire staff
All GradesNorth
Making Every Contact Count ( is about making the most of contacts we have with the people we meet every day MECC is a reflective skills based training opportunity that encourages a different way of interacting to address health and wellbeing issues.
This free online course involves 1 x 3hr online session and 3 optional MECC e-learning modules.
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Palliative & End-of-life Care Training Programme
All staff & students - most beneficial to patient focused roles
NorthEastWestDistance LearningAll GradesRegistered CliniciansDistance LearningStudents
Open to all All staff & students. A three-step course aiming to deliver practical, focused, frontline palliative care skills and knowledge to all ambulance clinicians across the whole Southwest. The first step will be a focused handbook on palliative care, sent out before the course start date.
The second step is a virtual, interactive teaching day on July 12th. (*This is now a recorded session for those that couldn't attend*). During this day we will build on the concepts in the handbook. .
The final step will be to attend a 1-hour Q&A session. This will allow you to ask any specific questions to a palliative care specialist.
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SWASFT Practice Educator – (non-accredited) e-learning module – CoP endorsed
All staff - All depts
Distance LearningAll Grades
This e-learning course has been written by SWASFT to align with the CoP practice education guidance and has been written primarily with clinicians in mind. It is endorsed by the CoP and suitable for the NQP portfolio.
However, this non-accredited course is suitable for any staff who is involved in practice education or mentorship of other staff, and the learning outcomes and content are universal.
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The Science of Happiness – OCT / NOV 2022 – Dates TBC
All staff - All depts
NorthEastWestAll Grades
June 22nd start - 4 weeks drop in sessions & optional (recommended) live lecture every Wed evening.
This course is not like most others we have advertised on SWASTCPD.
This course is not a wellbeing or self help course to improve your mental health and happiness; it is a course to explore the understand the what, how and why of happiness based on rigorous evidence based and peer reviewed science. But, when people complete this course, there has been a clear and measurable significant positive effect on student's mental well-being.
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Protected: DRAFT ONLY – Commander CPD Development Days 2023 – Multiple Locations & Dates
Available to Command trained only
All GradesRegistered CliniciansNorthEastWest
Attendance at a Command CPD day is a mandatory requirement for all Trust commanders as outlined within the Trust Command Policy. Following completion of the Trust Command Training you are now required to attend yearly Continual Professional Development Days and also a new additional Operational Commander HTC day
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SORT Training Expressions of Interest – All Grades
Available to all operational & bank staff
All GradesNorthEastWest
Open to all clinical grades and part time and bank staff.
Expressions of interest
This course will train you to form part of the specialist assets that respond to these incidents and to support the overall care of casualties in adverse environments whilst utilising safe systems of work which protects you and others.
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Virtual Pre-Hospital Burns 2023 – Multiple Dates
Available to all staff, students and volunteers
All GradesDistance Learning
The ever popular Pre-Hospital burns course is back virtually. Specialist Burns Nurse Nicola Beavan presenting on - all types of burns that can be encountered, what they can be caused by and how to control and even stop them from occurring.
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Autism E-Learning- Glos Staff only
Available to all staff
NorthDistance LearningAll Grades
You can now access e-learning modules, produced by the National Autistic Society (NAS), to develop your knowledge of autism. These e-learning modules are fully funded, and therefore free to access, for anyone living or working in Gloucestershire.
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Zero Suicide Alliance- Suicide Prevention e-Learning
Available to all staff
All GradesDistance Learning
A free online educational resource from the Zero Suicide Alliance.
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ELfH- Suicide Prevention e-Learning
Available to all staff
All GradesDistance Learning
A free online educational resource from ELfH that will be recorded on ESR for your CPD.
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Protected: ***TEST EVENT ONLY***Frailty Seminar -01/01/2098- The moon
Available to all staff
Distance LearningAll Grades
WEB TEST EVENT ONLY
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Diabetes Injection Technique and Safety: Online Learning
Available to all staff
Distance LearningAll Grades
This free online learning programme aims to support healthcare professionals in their management and care of people with diabetes who use injectable therapies.
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ECG Online Resources
Available to all staff
All GradesDistance Learning
A collection of ECG Distance Learning resources available online.
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Typing Courses
Available to all staff
All GradesDistance Learning
Free online typing lessons and games.
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NHS IT Skills -Digital Learning Solutions
Available to all staff
Distance LearningAll Grades
Customisable IT training for all staff on Microsoft Office products, from basic through to advanced.
Access outside of work.
Outlook- Excel- Word- Power Point and more. Bite sized, no time limits. Free yourself from frustration.
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Category C1 License Acquisition
University Student Paramedics
NorthEastWestAll Grades
Category C1 Driving Course
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NCFE Level 2 Distance Learning
Available to all staff
Distance LearningAll Grades
Distance learning courses in a wide range of different topics. These courses are externally funded, provided & managed. SWAST provide signposting to this FREE education & support enrolling only. Eliglibilty criteria are not set by SWAST.
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