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.
Available to all staff
Open All Hours- A high quality ambulance specific 1 day CPD session around Cancer, End of Life and Palliative care.
Info & BookingSuitable for Paramedics and Clinicians above this level
Fully funded Multi-professional Pre-hospital PROMPT training day for Paramedics
Must be in supervisory or command role on a regular basis
Debrief LITE was born from the need of a quick, well-structured debriefing tool that could fit in with the time constraints we face within the pre hospital environment .It is a good tool for HOT debriefs when the capture of that initial information could be crucial.
Open to all Hub, Operational & Education staff in a supervisory and/or Command role and any other staff in a supervisory and /or a Command role.
Available to all those with an education role or specialist interest in education or simulation
The South Western Ambulance Simulation Instructors Masterclass (SWASIM) course is applicable to all educators who wish to develop an understanding of how to achieve successful organisational integration of multi-disciplinary simulation based education (SBE) in the domains of Education, Practice Development, Clinical Governance and Research to achieve the ultimate goal of enhanced patient safety and quality of health care delivery.
Open to L&D staff only at the moment - places to non- L&D staff will be offered to all if not filled.
**Jan course now open to Clinicians**
There is now a waiting list for SWASIM for non- L&D staff , please see the dates in the booking form
Available to all clinical staff & students
An introduction to searching healthcare databases for evidence and how to evaluate your findings for research purposes. This session will equip you to use the Discovery Library Service and to find and critique papers suitable for any Evidence based Practice style further education module or for own personal research purposes.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff
A high quality ambulance specific 1 day CPD session around Cancer, End of Life and Palliative care.
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff AND students
*FREE LUNCH* & a one day multidisciplinary course in Critical care transfers with realistic scenarios. open to all staff AND students
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff AND students
*FREE LUNCH* & a one day multidisciplinary course in Critical care transfers with realistic scenarios. open to all staff AND students
Info & BookingAvailable to all staff AND students
*FREE LUNCH* & a one day multidisciplinary course in Critical care transfers with realistic scenarios. open to all staff AND students
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 & BookingSuitable for Paramedics and Clinicians above this level
ALL DATES ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED -Fully funded Multi-professional Pre-hospital PROMPT training day for Paramedics
Available to all staff
All SWAST staff and students now have access to BMJ Learning with over 700 short e-learning modules on clinical topics.
Info & BookingAvailable to all mentors
As part of a Trust led initiative to support our mentors we will be offering mentor update days to qualified, active mentors across the Trust that support our future paramedic workforce. These days will be offered on overtime.
Info & BookingAvailable to all mentors
As part of a Trust led initiative to support our mentors we will be offering mentor update days to qualified, active mentors across the Trust that support our future paramedic workforce. These days will be offered on overtime.
Info & BookingSuitable for Paramedics and Clinicians above this level
*CANCELLED & Re-booked for the 25th Jan* Fully funded Pre-Hospital PROMPT training day for Paramedics.
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
An Introduction to COPD provides you with the knowledge to manage patients with COPD, increase confidence and competence and enhance understanding of this complex disease.
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.
Outlook- Excel- Word- Power Point and more
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 & BookingAvailable to all staff
The CRN West of England offers a broad range of research training courses including Introduction to Good Clinical Practice, Good Clinical Practice Refresher, Informed Consent and Fundamentals of Clinical Research. Courses are held across Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Weston and Swindon.
Info & Booking