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New Fit Note elearning is available

Posted on: July 1st, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Developed in partnership with the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), the Fit Note elearning programme has been developed in response to changes in regulations which specify who can issue a fit note and how it must be done. It is recommended training for anyone who may now be able to sign fit notes.

Changes to who can issue fit notes took effect on 1 July 2022 and enable nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and pharmacists to certify and issue a fit note. Doctors may also find the resource useful.

HEE has developed guidance to support the 4 new professions who can legally sign a fit note. The guidance includes information about the knowledge, skills, experience and training they are expected to have before certifying fit notes.

The guidance accompanies the elearning programme and can be accessed at Fit note – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

About the elearning sessions

The sessions in this elearning programme aim to provide health and care professionals with guidance on having conversations which support people in remaining in and returning to work. There are 4 sessions in the fit note programme which aim to improve the learners understanding of the fit note using a case study approach and a final assessment. A certificate be available to download on completion of the programme.

Before starting the Fit Note elearning sessions, learners are recommended to complete the Work and Health training in the elfh Hub, which provides a general introduction to this area: Work and Health – elearning for healthcare (e-lfh.org.uk).

Accessing the Fit Note elearning programme

You can read more about the Fit Note elearning programme by visiting the elearning for healthcare (elfh) website.

To access the elearning programme, you will need an elfh account. If you do not have one, then you can register for one.

If you already have an elfh account, you can access the elearning directly.

Learners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will have access to the resource.

If you have any questions or receive queries about the changes to issuing fit notes, please read the guidance at Fit note – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

New online eating disorder learning available for GPs and primary care clinicians

Posted on: June 28th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Eating disorders are common and Anorexia Nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. However, people with eating disorders have better recovery rates and a reduced risk of relapse when they receive the right support as early as possible.

To support GPs and primary care clinicians in understanding and supporting people in all ages with an eating disorder, HEE has worked in partnership with experts by experience, NHS England and NHS Improvement and the charity Beat to launch online eating disorder learning.

The elearning compromises of 2 sessions that take approximately 30 to 40 minutes to complete, at the learner’s own pace. The elearning also includes an assessment framework and a GP appointment involving an eating disorder assessment role-play demonstration.

To find out more, visit the eating disorders elearning programme webpage.

Additional mental health learning can be found on HEE’s mental health webpage.

Elearning programme supports the application of public health ethics into practice

Posted on: June 22nd, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

In 2020 Health Education England commissioned research into resources which provide public health specialists and practitioners with the necessary knowledge and competencies for good public health practice. This elearning programme was developed to provide vital continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for the public health workforce.

Maggie Rae, President of the Faculty of Public Health commented, “I am absolutely delighted to hear that Health Education England is launching 3 new public health ethics elearning modules. The modules will not only support our specialty registrars to meet the requirements of our curriculum; they are also of great benefit to all our core and wider public health colleagues to develop, refresh and consolidate their knowledge and understanding in this subject area”.

Jessica Lichtenstein, Chief Executive of UK Public Health Register (UKPHR) said, “We are really pleased to hear that our current and future registered Public Health Practitioners will benefit from having access to the new Public Health Ethics elearning modules. The practitioner standards are split into 8 keys areas, one of which focuses on practising professionally, ethically and legally. This new resource will be invaluable to those colleagues who are pursuing the practitioner portfolio as well as those maintaining their competencies in this subject”.

There are 3 sessions available in the Public Health Ethics elearning programme:

  • an introduction to Public Health Ethics
  • some Basic Theoretical Underpininngs
  • frameworks and Case Studies

The sessions align with the requirements of the UK Faculty of Public Health Specialist training curriculum, the Good Public Health Practice guidelines and the UKPHR practitioner standards to practicing professionally; ethically and legally.

Each session takes approximately 30 minutes, and a certificate is available to download on completion of each session.

How to access the elearning

You can learn more about the Public Health Ethics elearning programme in the elearning for healthcare website.

Recommended elearning for all users of electronic health records

Posted on: June 21st, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

The Electronic Record Keeping and SNOMED CT elearning programme was developed with NHS England, NHS Digital and the Professional Record Standards Body. The programme aims to assist those in the health and care workforce, who uses electronic health records, in understanding the benefits of using a standardised language at the point of care, as well as a basic introduction to SNOMED CT. This 30 minute elearning session aligns to a national standard (SCCI0034: SNOMED CT – NHS Digital), which is a requirement for all care settings within the NHS. The session will also be made available via Electronic Staff Register (ESR) and AICC and learners can leave feedback about the session in our evaluation survey

Foundation elearning programme update June 2022

Posted on: June 6th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

Welcome to your June 2022 update about the Foundation elearning programme.

The Foundation elearning programme has been developed specifically for Foundation doctors by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges in partnership with Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) and is approved by the UK Foundation Programme (UKFPO).

We have a Foundation elearning programme which aligns all elearning sessions with the 2021 curriculum.

F1 doctors starting in August 2022 will be enrolled to the Foundation elearning programme by the end of June 2022. Please check your emails for information or your notifications on the elearning for healthcare (elfh) hub. Doctors becoming F2 in August 2022 will continue with their current enrolment.

Remember, if you have not already used our elearning resources, the Foundation programme has been developed to support you in completing the 2021 Foundation Curriculum and is available free via the HEE elfh hub.

Topics cover the entire Foundation Curriculum and completing elearning sessions early will help you get more out of your attachments in the Foundation years. The sessions are mapped to the Foundation Curriculum and will provide evidence to the General Medical Council that you have completed the curriculum.

The Foundation elearning programme will help you cover parts of the Foundation Curriculum that you would otherwise not encounter. Your sessions will be recorded in your eportfolio on the elfh hub.

Check the programme to see other sessions that might help you.

You can sign on to the elearning with your login supplied by elearning for healthcare at any time during your foundation training: https://www.elfh.org.uk/programmes/foundation-programme/

HORUS and TURAS have deep links to elearning for healthcare sessions from the Foundation Curriculum and therefore accessible to all trainees, making it quicker and easy to access the appropriate session linked to the curriculum.

Improve medicines safety, visit the SCRIPT Safety programme

The SCRIPT Safety programme aims to develop your knowledge and skills in prescribing practice, therapeutics and provides guidance on medicines management. The programme covers a range of topics and supports the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Patient Safety Challenge ‘Medication Without Harm’.

Each module in the SCRIPT Safety programme takes approximately 60 minutes to complete. All course materials have been authored by a team of expert healthcare professionals and are regularly reviewed and updated. You can learn more about this elearning programme by visiting the SCRIPT website.

Preparing for your future as a nurse, online resource available

Posted on: May 30th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

The Preparing for Your Future as a Nurse programme was developed for 2nd and 3rd year student nurses as they transition into their first post as a registered nurse and through the early stages of their nursing career, in different settings.

Created by the HEE south east RePAIR team, the programme aims to increase students’ awareness of the transition into employment in the NHS and increase their confidence in taking that step. Including videos on 8 topics and linking to external resources, which can be accessed as needed, students can expect information on:

  • Preparing for your new role
  • Searching and applying for your new role
  • What to expect when you start
  • Induction and preceptorship
  • How to get support in your new profession
  • Making the most of the early stages of your career
  • Hear from newly qualified nurses and experts
  • Self-management

The Preparing for Your Future as a Nurse programme is available on the Learning Hub now. To access it, anyone with an NHS email address or university email address can register on the Learning Hub or login with their elfh Hub details. Visit the Preparing for Your Future as a Nurse programme for further information.

If you would like to leave feedback on the programme, please visit the evaluation form.

New Wound Care Education for the Health and Care Workforce modules available

Posted on: May 23rd, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

This elearning programme was developed by Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) in partnership with the National Wound Care Strategy Programme and Health Education England. The programme aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable appropriate wound care to people in any health and care setting

What’s new?

There are 3 new tier 2 elearning modules available, on the topics listed below:

  • Dressing Wounds
  • The Foot at Risk
  • Choosing the Right Compression Therapy

Aimed at patient facing heath and care practitioners, these interactive modules include links to videos and activities and take between 30 and 60 minutes to complete. Tier 2 sessions include a knowledge assessment, which must be passed to gain certification.

Introductory tier 1 modules include the Essentials of Skin Care, Wound Assessment, Leg Ulceration and Pressure Ulcer Prevention.

About the National Wound Care Strategy Programme

These education resources have been developed as part of the National Wound Care Strategy programme, which aims to implement a consistently high standard of wound care across England by reducing unnecessary variation, improving safety and optimising patient experience and outcomes.

Visit the National Wound Care Strategy website for more information about the programme.

How to access the elearning programme

To learn more about the sessions, please visit the programme page.

The National Wound Care Strategy Programme elearning is also available to the NHS health and care workforce via AICC and the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

New resources available for ambulance services and paramedics

Posted on: May 10th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

New learning resources have been added to the Recognising and Managing Deterioration elearning programme. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in Ambulance Services training comprises of 3 parts.

NEWS eLearning for Frontline Staff, developed by the London Ambulance Services NHS Trust, aims to support learners in applying the NEWS2 scoring system in a clinical environment and understand the thresholds, triggers, and escalation to appropriate care, following application of the tool.

NEWS eLearning for Paramedics offers learners an overview of NEWS and specific case studies relevant to staff working in ambulance services. The resource covers the need for the NEWS tool and the evidence to support its use when recognising and responding to deterioration. Learners will also gain knowledge in the ATMISTER communication tool and identify the ways in which they might manage patients in similar situations to the case studies.

A Train the Trainer package is also available, which includes all sections of the NEWS in Ambulance Service resources in a PowerPoint format and can be used in a facilitated learning session.

To read more about these resources, visit the Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme page.

New resources available to support care of patients with mental health conditions

Posted on: May 10th, 2022 by Rachel Gowland No Comments

New learning resources have been added to the Recognising and Managing Deterioration elearning programme. The National Early Warning Score (NEWS) in Mental Health Settings training comprises of 2 parts.

The NEWS in Mental Health Settings elearning session was developed by Health Education England in collaboration with Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, for staff involved in the care of patients with mental health conditions.

The session aims to provide learners with an overview of NEWS and how it can be used in the recognition and response to deterioration. Learners will also understand the purpose of the SBARD communication tool and reflect on case studies.

Our Train the Trainer package includes all sections of the NEWS in Mental Health settings elearning in a PowerPoint format, and can be used in a facilitated learning session. To read more about these resources, visit the Recognising and Managing Deterioration programme page.

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