Upcoming Medical Conferences in Leeds

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held from Mar 14 - 15, 2019 at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is: • A medical, nursing, ECP, ODP or RTO background • Physician’s Assistants for which APLS is relevant to their working practice. • RTOs from any background who work in a paediatric hospital are eligible to take the programme. However, RTOs who work in a nonpaediatric hospital, with any other background to those already listed, can send an application to the Working Group detailing their paediatric practice and each of these cases will be considered individually. The Working Group also recommend that nurses are senior staff nurses and above. • Experienced level 5 staff nurses Course Description: The APLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach.Candidates who have taken the course include Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Resuscitation Training Officers from Accident & Emergency, Anaesthetic and Paediatric departments. Course Objectives: • The APLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with • life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. • The seriously ill and or injured child needs to be treated as an individual; there are four key differences that determine treatment • weight, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. • The structured approach focuses the clinician on resuscitation, emergency treatment followed by continual stabilisation and then transfer to a definitive care environment. • APLS aims to teach, practice and test the acquisition and use of these technical skills. In addition, the human factors that generate the highest quality and safest health care provision are considered. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The GP Update Course is organized by Red Whale - GP Update Limited and will be held on Mar 20, 2019 at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Our Red Whale courses are designed for: • GPs, locum GPs, primary care trainers and appraisers preparing for appraisal and revalidation, or those wanting to keep up to date across the whole field of general practice. • GP ST1, 2 & 3, looking for the perfect launch pad into general practice and help with AKT and CSA revision. • GPs who want to be brought up to speed following maternity leave or a career break. • Pharmacists, and General Practice Nurses (especially those seeing patients with chronic diseases). • Anyone with a pile of unread medical journals they wish to file in the recycle bin! Red Whale GP Update Course: This comprehensive, one-day, RCGP accredited course is designed to get you up to speed with the latest evidence and guidance relevant to Primary Care and provides you with 6 CPD credits to help you meet the requirements for appraisals and revalidation. The GP presenters summarise and discuss the results of the most important new evidence and guidance, concentrating on what it means to you and your patients in the consulting room tomorrow. Delivered in a lecture based format, with plenty of time for interaction, humour and video clips, to keep you focused and awake. On the day, registration starts at 9.00am and the course runs from 9.30 to 5.00pm. The course fee includes refreshments throughout the day and a buffet lunch. We will cover all the big chronic diseases including: • Cardiovascular disease • Diabetes • Renal disease As well as: • Respiratory medicine • Mental health We will also cover the latest developments relevant to primary care in: • Gastroenterology • Neurology • Musculoskeletal medicine • Cancer care • Sexual health • Common infections Plus, we will cover some themes during the day, focusing on the latest evidence in relation to particular groups including: • Child and adolescent health • Women's health • Men's health • Health in older people

Royal College Advanced Certificate in Clinical Education - Leeds is organized by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and will be held from Mar 21 - 22, 2019 at Weetwood Hall Hotel Training and Conference Centre, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Description: The Royal College Certificate in Clinical Education covers all essential trainer prerequisites and provides learning opportunities specifically tailored to suit the needs of all clinical trainers from first time teachers to experienced course managers. The 2-day course covers all aspects of the GMC 2016 guideline competency framework and may be recognised as leading to the award of up to 10 credits towards further study on the University of Dundee, Certificate/Diploma/Master of Medical Education (MMEd) programme. The programme covers: • Teachers and Teaching: Principles and practice • Learners and Learning: Principles and practice • Applying education theory in practice (including learning outcomes) • Delivery approaches • Current trends in feedback in medical education • Introduction to educational supervision • Introduction to assessment • Learning and teaching professionalism The outcome of the course is to enable participants: • To gain knowledge of learning and teaching techniques and apply to own role • To master the techniques for skills teaching • To meet the required standards for effective course management • To effectively represent your organisation in all required training roles Pre- and post-Course Work: It is a mandatory requirement of the programme to undertake pre-course reading and learning. Two weeks prior to attending the course, you will be asked to participate in a discussion topic via My College Online, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s eLearning platform. Recommended reading can also be accessed from this site. Within six weeks following the course, you will be required to produce and submit a 1,000 word reflective essay which allows participants to comment, observe and reflect on how their learning has affected their practice. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the course will be to provide participants with information and advice in relation to Clinical Education and Supervision/training roles. Materials will be delivered through lecture and workshop formats, as well as interactive discussions, and delegate participation and contribution will be encouraged at all times. Prepare participants for clinical education and training roles. The course will deliver both theoretical concepts underpinning clinical education, and practical applications. Learning Outcomes: • Identify different learning environments, and explain their advantages and disadvantages • Describe a range of teaching strategies and learning styles • State the relevance of learning approaches, preferences and skills to learner progress • List delivery methods which would be appropriate to teaching and learning practice • Describe ways to structure and present information and ideas clearly and effectively to learners  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Hot Topics GP Update Course is organized by NB Medical Education and will be held on Mar 26, 2019 at Leeds United A.F.C, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. This CPD Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Credits. Course Description: The Hot Topics GP Update Course, is the market leading GP Update course in the UK and Ireland. We are passionate about primary care, and committed to helping busy primary care professionals practice evidence-based medicine in an easy, time efficient way. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

British Burn Association (BBA) Annual Meeting is organized by Convenus LLP, Pinderfields Burn Centre and will be held from May 08 - 10, 2019 at The Queens, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The Theme of this conference is "Passing the Torch". Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Menopause Special Skills Module is organized by British Menopause Society (BMS) and will be held from May 16 - 17, 2019 at Crowne Plaza Leeds, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is doctors and nurses who work regularly in the field of women’s health. This CPD conference has been approved for a maximum of 12 CPD hours. Conference Description: This course provides the theory component of the menopause special skills module. It will enhance the practice and clinical confidence of any doctor or nurse working in primary care and/or women’s health. Attendance at the theoretical course will result in a certificate of attendance which, if followed by the completion of competency-based practical training and assessment, will earn a ‘Certificate in Menopause Care’. An ‘Advanced Certificate’ may be awarded to those who have satisfied the criteria for ‘the Certificate’ and who have undertaken further competence based practical training. A doctor with a ‘Certificate in Menopause Care’ has the necessary skills to work within a dedicated Menopause clinic and those holding ‘Advanced Certificates’ would be suitable to lead Specialist Menopause services. Conference Objectives: • The training will provide an overview of the medical, psychological and social aspects of the menopause and its sequelae. • The training will concentrate on the assessment and management of clinical problems pertaining to menopause.  • The trainee gaining the basic certificate will develop the competencies needed to provide basic menopause care. The trainee will have an understanding of their role in the specialty, and where necessary, the appropriate point at which to refer to other specialists.  • The trainee will understand the wider aspects of care for women and participate in the development of services in the local area.

The Women's Health Update Course is organized by Red Whale - GP Update Limited and will be held on Jun 06, 2019 at Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is all GPs and GP STs who have an interest in updating their skills and knowledge in this area. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 6 CPD Credits. Course Description: The Red Whale Women's Health Update Course From perimenopausal contraception to post-coital bleeding (and much more in between!), this one day women’s health update has all new content for 2018, covering the latest evidence and guidelines as well as simple ideas which we as GPs have found helpful in our consultations. The subjects are covered in a much greater depth than is possible on the general GP Update course. As with all GP update events the format will be lecture based, interspersed with case scenarios and Q&A sessions. The sessions will be informal, interactive and light-hearted. You will also ‘meet’ Dr Fraser and see how well he handles things…or not! Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

The HMDS Annual Haematopathology Update is organized by Hartley Taylor Medical Communications Ltd and will be held on Jun 21, 2019 at Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) Course is organized by Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG) and will be held from Jun 27 - 28, 2019 at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. The target audience for this medical event is: • A medical, nursing, ECP, ODP or RTO background • Physician’s Assistants for which APLS is relevant to their working practice. • RTOs from any background who work in a paediatric hospital are eligible to take the programme. However, RTOs who work in a nonpaediatric hospital, with any other background to those already listed, can send an application to the Working Group detailing their paediatric practice and each of these cases will be considered individually. The Working Group also recommend that nurses are senior staff nurses and above. • Experienced level 5 staff nurses Course Description: The APLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. Candidates who have taken the course include Consultants, Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Resuscitation Training Officers from Accident & Emergency, Anaesthetic and Paediatric departments. Course Objectives: • The APLS course provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition and effective treatment and stabilisation of children with • life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. • The seriously ill and or injured child needs to be treated as an individual; there are four key differences that determine treatment • weight, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. • The structured approach focuses the clinician on resuscitation, emergency treatment followed by continual stabilisation and then transfer to a definitive care environment. • APLS aims to teach, practice and test the acquisition and use of these technical skills. In addition, the human factors that generate the highest quality and safest healthcare provision are considered. Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.

Royal College Advanced Certificate in Clinical Education - Leeds is organized by Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and will be held from Jun 27 - 28, 2019 at Weetwood Hall Hotel Training and Conference Centre, Leeds, England, United Kingdom. Description: The Royal College Certificate in Clinical Education covers all essential trainer prerequisites and provides learning opportunities specifically tailored to suit the needs of all clinical trainers from first time teachers to experienced course managers. The 2-day course covers all aspects of the GMC 2016 guideline competency framework and may be recognised as leading to the award of up to 10 credits towards further study on the University of Dundee, Certificate/Diploma/Master of Medical Education (MMEd) programme. The programme covers: • Teachers and Teaching: Principles and practice • Learners and Learning: Principles and practice • Applying education theory in practice (including learning outcomes) • Delivery approaches • Current trends in feedback in medical education • Introduction to educational supervision • Introduction to assessment • Learning and teaching professionalism The outcome of the course is to enable participants: • To gain knowledge of learning and teaching techniques and apply to own role • To master the techniques for skills teaching • To meet the required standards for effective course management • To effectively represent your organisation in all required training roles Pre- and post-Course Work: It is a mandatory requirement of the programme to undertake pre-course reading and learning. Two weeks prior to attending the course, you will be asked to participate in a discussion topic via My College Online, the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s eLearning platform. Recommended reading can also be accessed from this site. Within six weeks following the course, you will be required to produce and submit a 1,000 word reflective essay which allows participants to comment, observe and reflect on how their learning has affected their practice. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the course will be to provide participants with information and advice in relation to Clinical Education and Supervision/training roles. Materials will be delivered through lecture and workshop formats, as well as interactive discussions, and delegate participation and contribution will be encouraged at all times. Prepare participants for clinical education and training roles. The course will deliver both theoretical concepts underpinning clinical education, and practical applications. Learning Outcomes: • Identify different learning environments, and explain their advantages and disadvantages • Describe a range of teaching strategies and learning styles • State the relevance of learning approaches, preferences and skills to learner progress • List delivery methods which would be appropriate to teaching and learning practice • Describe ways to structure and present information and ideas clearly and effectively to learners  Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.