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Intellectual Disability and Depression e-learning programme launched

Posted on: June 18th, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has worked with the University of Glasgow, University of Warwick, Lancaster University and Bangor University to develop an elearning programme introducing two therapies that have been adapted for people with intellectual disabilities and depression.

The Intellectual Disability and Depression elearning programme introduces two therapies – Behavioural Activation and Guided Self-help, that have been adapted and carefully tested in recent research. The elearning sessions are aimed at health and social care professionals with experience of delivering psychological therapies to people with intellectual disabilities.

The sessions, which take approximately one hour to complete, use several approaches, including films of the therapies, to give the learner background information about the adapted behavioural activation therapy called ‘BeatIt’ and an adapted, guided self-help intervention called ‘StepUp’. The learner will also understand the preparations they need to make for delivering the therapies, along with knowledge of some of the main issues that can arise when delivering therapy.

When completing the programme, the learner can download the ‘BeatIt’ and ‘StepUp’ manuals and materials. It is hoped that with appropriate supervision and continuing professional support, those who complete the modules will go on to gain the skills and confidence to deliver the interventions as part of their routine practice.

The elearning programme is available to access via the elfh Hub and NHS Education for Scotland’s digital platform.

For more information about the programme, including details on how to access, visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/intellectual-disability-and-depression-talking-therapies/.

June 2019 Foundation e-learning programme update

Posted on: June 14th, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

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

Do you need to complete parts of the curriculum on your e-portfolio which you do not cover in day-to-day practice? If so try some of our free elearning mapped directly to the Foundation Professional Capabilities (Training Outcomes) in the 2016 Foundation Curriculum.

The elfh sessions in the Foundation elearning Programme –

Professional capability: 9

Recognises, assesses and initiates management of the acutely ill patient; describes how to assess and manage the treatment of the acutely unwell and recognise your level of competence as a Foundation doctor. The assessment and management of a patient’s fluid status, the presentation and management of sepsis and arterial blood gas sampling and interpretation are discussed. Managing patients with a reduced level of consciousness or acute pain is covered, as well as how to deal with a patient who self-harms.

The elfh sessions in the Foundation elearning Programme –

Professional capability: 10

Recognises, Assesses and manages patients with long term conditions; describes the impact of long-term conditions and how to manage them both in the healthcare setting and after discharge.

Sessions

  • Senior Advice: When to Stop for Help
  • Assessment and Initial Management
  • Re-evaluation and Monitoring
  • Managing Low Urine Output
  • NICE IV Fluid – Assessment
  • NICE IV Fluid – Principles and Five Rs
  • NICE IV Fluid – Properties
  • NICE IV Fluid – More Complex Scenarios
  • NICE IV Fluid – When It Goes Wrong
  • Managing Sepsis
  • Arterial Blood Gas Sampling and Interpretation
  • Patient with a Reduced Level of Consciousness
  • Pain Management
  • Oxygen Therapy
  • Self-harm Assessment
  • Managing Self Harm
  • Impact of Short-term and Long-Term Physical Problems on Daily Living
  • Ward and Therapy Services
  • Assessment of Ability to Self-care after Discharge
  • Ward and Social Services
  • Nutrition and Health
  • Nutritional Assessment
  • Options for Nutritional Care
  • Family Dynamics Affecting Discharge
  • Management of Long-term Disease in the Community.

To access the elearning on the elfh Hub use your login supplied by elfh at the beginning of your foundation training: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/foundation-programme/.

Medico-legal Training programme

Posted on: June 14th, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

A new elearning programme from Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) aims to support health and care professionals with court-related experiences.

The Medico-legal Training programme provides resources for doctors and other health and care professionals who may be asked to write a statement or report or give evidence in a coroners’ or other court for the first time. It aims to offer support for what can be, for many, a daunting experience.

It includes brief video lectures and PowerPoint slides from the lectures as well as sample statements and references.

Course materials were developed by HEE Kent, Surrey and Sussex with staff from the London Havens, and health professionals with experience of the legal system. The Havens are sexual assault referral centres which have developed considerable experience in training clinicians to undertake forensic examinations and aftercare.

The elearning resource is available now on the elfh Hub and will soon also be available on the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

For more information about the programme visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/medico-legal-training/.

Doctors in Training Induction Programme: update

Posted on: June 3rd, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

Last year Health Education England (HEE) developed and launched a free, national online induction programme for doctors in training. It incorporates key relevant clinical topics which support doctors in training with the additional competences needed as part of their induction to provide high quality patient care.

The content is available as three ‘patient journey’ scenarios and each come with an assessment to confirm competence acquisition. Completing this content in advance allows Trust induction days to focus on welcome, orientation and key local learning; saving time and enhancing the experience. The competencies gained through this online induction package can be ‘passported’ for up to three years as the doctors in training move between Trusts.

The scenarios included in the programme cover the following topics:

  • Scenario one – Blood Transfusion and Consent
  • Scenario two – Safe Prescribing and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
  • Scenario three – Mental Capacity Act and Death Certification.
  • Each scenario also covers the learning outcomes for Risk Management and Record Keeping, where relevant within the patient scenarios

Between June and December 2018, we conducted an evaluation of the programme via an online questionnaire. In response to the feedback received, we will be undertaking a review of the assessment questions and plan to update them to improve the experience for learners. The updated assessment sections will be available from July 2019.

We have created an infographic to demonstrate the usage of the Doctors in Training Induction Programme. The data breaks down usage by region, device, grade and month. We are encouraged by the usage of the programme, but would like to see even more doctors in training accessing the resource and would be grateful if you would share details about the programme throughout your network.DIT Infographic May 2019

For more information on this programme, that is free for doctors in training to access, please visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/doctors-in-training-induction/.

Career Planning for Pre-Registration and Foundation Pharmacists

Posted on: June 3rd, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) has developed an elearning course to help Pre-registration and Foundation Pharmacists, in the early stages of their careers, make informed career choices and effective applications for future career steps. This course is the latest in a number of bespoke career planning courses developed for health professionals within the elfh career planning programme.

The course will provide Pre-Registration and Foundation pharmacists with a deeper level of understanding of how to ensure future career planning is informed, realistic and robust. The course is based around five sessions, with the first being a course introduction and the remaining sessions concentrating on the four-stage SCAN career planning model:

  • Self-awareness which includes reflecting on values, work preferences, skills interests, personality and career stressors
  • Career exploration which includes consideration and research of career options available, as well as developing effective networks
  • Arriving at your decision which focuses on decision making types and methods as well as how to check the robustness of career decisions
  • Next Steps which offers advice, information and examples on CV development, job applications and preparing for interviews as well as effective action planning.

For each session, learners have the opportunity to compile a distinctive, thorough personal portfolio of research and reflections contained in a downloadable workbook, which can be used to support job applications and interviews.

The programme is available via the elfh Hub and the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).

For more information about the course visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/career-planning-for-healthcare-professionals/.

TEL News May 2019

Posted on: June 3rd, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

May’s issue of TEL News includes details of Health Education England’s elearning for healthcare Hub reaching one million users. There is also an announcement about a new Work in Health resource and the launch of the Place of Birth elearning programme.

Select the following link to access our full publication of TEL News.

e-ELCA module in Advance Care Planning updated

Posted on: May 22nd, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

The Advanced Care Planning module in e-ELCA has been reviewed and updated as part of the rolling review of materials across the elearning programme. Specialists in Advance Care Planning edited the 19 sessions to ensure the content remains relevant and is up-to-date with the latest standards and guidelines.

The Advanced Care Planning module is aimed at all staff delivering end of life care and covers a broad range of content such as principles of advance care planning, spiritual and cultural considerations, conducting conversations and illness trajectories.

For more information on the e-ELCA programme, please visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/end-of-life-care/. For social care workers, administrative and clerical staff and volunteers, a public access version of e-ELCA is available here: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/end-of-life-care-for-all-public-access/.

Career Planning e-learning programme for core doctors

Posted on: May 21st, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

Health Education England elearning for healthcare has developed three bespoke elearning courses to help core medicine, surgery and psychiatry doctors make informed career choices and effective applications for future career steps. These courses are the latest in a number of bespoke career planning courses developed for health professionals within the elearning for healthcare career planning programme.

The courses will provide core medicine, surgery and psychiatry doctors with a deeper level of understanding of how to ensure future career planning is informed, realistic and robust. They are based around the following five sessions:

  • Introduction which provides an overview to the course
  • Self-awareness which includes reflecting on values, work preferences, skills interests, personality and career stressors
  • Career exploration which includes consideration and research of career options available as well as developing effective networks
  • Arriving at your decision which focuses on decision making types and methods as well as how to check the robustness of career decisions
  • Next Steps which offers advice, information and examples on CV development, job applications and preparing for interviews as well as effective action planning

For each session, learners can compile a distinctive, thorough personal portfolio of research and reflections contained in a downloadable workbook, which can be used to support job applications and interviews.

The elearning resource is available on the elfh Hub, the Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and via AICC links.

For more information about the programme visit: https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/career-planning-for-healthcare-professionals/.

e-LfH hits the million mark

Posted on: May 21st, 2019 by Alex Drinkall No Comments

Health Education England’s elearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) programme has reached the significant milestone of one million users on the HEE elfh Hub!

HEE elfh works in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies to support patient care by providing elearning to educate and train the health and care workforce.

All content is nationally quality-assured and available free of charge. HEE elfh programmes are developed for their potential to make maximum impact on the quality of care that users of the Hub deliver, including the entire health and care workforce, teachers, volunteers, local government and public health colleagues

HEE elfh’s programmes provide an “anytime, anywhere” learning opportunity for those working in health and care. All content is created by a team of experts including a clinical lead to ensure the resource is accurately mapped to the relevant curriculum. Many programmes also include an e-assessment option providing learners and trainers with evidence of progress.

There are currently more than 210 elearning programmes being developed and delivered, comprising more than 24,000 elearning sessions. The sessions are delivered in partnership with professional bodies, including Royal Colleges and associations, NHS organisations, charities and other health and care organisations.

The elearning programmes cover subjects from audiology to anaesthesia, dentistry to dermatology, emergency medicine to end of life care, primary care to prescribing, safeguarding children to statutory and mandatory training.

All HEE elfh’s programmes are available via the HEE elfh Hub, with most also being available via the Electronic Staff Record. HEE elfh programmes are also available via OpenAthens meaning that anyone who is entitled to an OpenAthens account can access the content free of charge. Some HEE elfh programmes are also available internationally via eIntegrity.

The HEE elfh Hub records user activity, enabling users to run reports on their learning activity and build a transferable life-long learning portfolio.

Martin Sinclair, Programme Lead, Health Education England elearning for healthcare, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have reached the milestone of one million elearning for healthcare users. This is testament to the high-quality content we produce with our partners that has the potential to make maximum impact on the quality of patient care. Our elearning programmes enhance traditional learning, support existing teaching methods and provide a valuable reference point.

“The breadth of subject matter that is covered within HEE elfh means there really is a programme for everyone who works in health and care.”

For more information about HEE elfh visit https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/.

elfh is a NHS England programme in partnership with the NHS and professional bodies