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 & students
2hr 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 staff
Study Skills - This is a real 'start at the beginning' refresher session for those who want to learn how to manage academic work.
This course is open to ALL staff and Paramedic Science students. Students and Mentors are particularly encouraged to attend together for shared learning and assessment.
Open to all staff & students - all departments
*This session is open to ALL staff & students*
An opportunity developed in partnership with the well-being initiative and our Peer Support Staff to enable you to attend mindfulness sessions on a one to one or small group. These 3 hour sessions will be run with trained facilitator Lizzie Ryan.
English and Maths GCSE or GCE at Grade C and above or equivalent (Functional Skills in Numeracy/Maths and Literacy/English at Level 2). In addition we will require either a certificate of achievement in ICT or equivalent (GCSE or GCE or EDCL etc. and above) or evidence of attending the EPCR training day plus a 500 word reflection on the use of ICT in their work
AET provides the minimum statutory standard for those entering the teaching profession.
English and Maths GCSE or GCE at Grade C and above or equivalent (Functional Skills in Numeracy/Maths and Literacy/English at Level 2). In addition we will require either a certificate of achievement in ICT or equivalent (GCSE or GCE or EDCL etc. and above) or evidence of attending the EPCR training day plus a 500 word reflection on the use of ICT in their work
AET provides the minimum statutory standard for those entering the teaching profession.
English and Maths GCSE or GCE at Grade C and above or equivalent (Functional Skills in Numeracy/Maths and Literacy/English at Level 2). In addition we will require either a certificate of achievement in ICT or equivalent (GCSE or GCE or EDCL etc. and above) or evidence of attending the EPCR training day plus a 500 word reflection on the use of ICT in their work
AET provides the minimum statutory standard for those entering the teaching profession.
Suitable for registered clinicians only
Fully funded Multi-professional Pre-hospital PROMPT training day for Paramedics and clinicians above this level.
This course will be a different experience to the face to face training, but face to face difficult birth sessions are in the works to complement this course.
Available to all staff
This advert is for 2 courses -
1- An introduction to ECGs - A real 'start at the beginning' refresher session for those new to ECGs, those who feel they want to refresh right from the start of ECGs, or anyone who wants to go back and in over the foundations again.
2 -ECG level 1 - A more in depth look & the SWASFT Paramedic standard. This session covers cardiac anatomy, how ECGs work, common arrhythmias, tips for getting the most from your ePCR and explores the latest relevant guidelines and pathways.
Both courses open to all staff - we recommend if you are starting at the begining you start with the 1st course.
Only available to those who can meet the criteria outlined in this advert
L&D PPED only
Info & BookingAvailable 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 & BookingOnly available to those who can meet the criteria outlined in this advert
SPUEC only development survey
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, but best suited to Line Managers, Leaders, aspirant Leaders and Managers, and Peer Supporters
Disability confident course presented as a collection of sessions based on working with colleagues who have disabilities and lifelong conditions - delivered by Devon County Council via Zoom
Info & BookingAvailable to all mentors with a Practise 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 & BookingL & D staff
AET provides the minimum statutory standard for those entering the teaching profession.
This course is only open to L&D staff initially. Please sign up to the mailing list to receive updates of when the course will open up to all staff- (Bottom of the page on the left)
Available 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
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.
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 & 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