Staff in all areas are welcome to apply for courses in other divisions if you can manage the travel.
Please note: travel costs are only claimable for mandatory training.
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning leve
University of Cumbria 20 credit module available at level 6. This module aims to inform your application of clinical management and assessment skills in emergency situations pertaining to obstetric, neonatal and paediatric service users.
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning leve
University of Cumbria 20 credit module available at level 7. This module will equip you with new and in-depth insights into human biology which will underpin your advanced management of common major illness.
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
This level 7 module aims to enhance the knowledge and understanding of registered healthcare professional to recognise and manage the initial needs of adults who present with acute illness.
Evidence of prior successful study at underpinning level
University of Cumbria 20 credit module available at level 6 or 7. The aim of this module is to develop in-depth knowledge of the principles underpinning the care of adults experiencing acute and critical illness.
Paramedic
The Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) was intended to create additional capacity within primary care through a rotational model for Paramedics to rotate between the ambulance service and PCNs (50% of the time with each). COMING SOON
ECA only
This is the e-learning content for the ECA development day 2021. It is not mandatory, but you will be paid 5 hrs OT at your normal rate for completing this.
Info & BookingSuitable for registered clinicians only
A new online learning platform which will allow SWAST clinicians the ability to update themselves on maternity care remotely at their own pace (you will have access for 1 month). Available to paramedics, ambulance nurses and clinicians above this level.
Info & BookingThis practical CPD session gives clinicians the opportunity to refresh their airway management skills in a relaxed and informal setting; through a variety of skills stations, clinical discussions and scenario-based training.
Taught by Specialist Paramedics in Critical Care from across the Trust, this Airway workshop aims to cover topics such as:
- Escalation of airway management techniques
- Oxygenation and ventilation strategies
- End-Tidal CO2 waveforms and their clinical significance.
Available to Command trained only
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 a yearly Continual Professional Development Day.
Available to all staff & students
Two hour virtual course led by NHS library staff giving you the tools and tips to access and effectively search health information resources available to SWASFT, to support your CPD and research skills.
Info & BookingAvailable to all operational & bank staff
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.
AET provides the minimum statutory standard for those entering the teaching profession.
Available to all staff, students and volunteers
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.
Info & BookingAvailable to all Paramedics
Virtual PE Update days are now available for qualified, Practice Educators (Mentors) across the Trust that support our future Paramedic workforce. These sessions will be offered on overtime with an incentive payment, and will all be delivered virtually. If you are not yet qualified as a Practice Educator, IDEALLY please go to the Student & PE development page to book a course BEFORE booking for an update day. This is now no longer a requirement though.
Info & BookingAvailable to all mentors with a Practice Educator (Mentor) qualification
As part of a Trust led initiative to support our mentors we will be offering mentor update days to qualified, active Practice educators (Mentors) across the Trust that support our future Paramedic workforce. These days will be offered on overtime with an incentive payment.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
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.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
This free online learning programme aims to support healthcare professionals in their management and care of people with diabetes who use injectable therapies.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
A collection of ECG Distance Learning resources available online.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
Free online typing lessons and games.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
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.
Available to all staff
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.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
Diabetes Distance Learning aims to develop knowledge and role relevant skills.
Info & Booking