NHS staff working near sources of ionising and non-ionising radiation can access new elearning to highlight safe working practices and protect them from harm. 

The interactive programme supports staff who may be exposed to low levels of radiation due to working on wards or departments or accompanying people to departments where radiation is used. It provides an overview of identifying hazards and risks, safety signage and the types on controlled areas which may be found in a hospital.  

It also explores the legislation and risk assessment to minimise exposure, procedures to ensure staff safety and the use and care of personal protective equipment (PPE). 

Topics covered include: 

• Ancillary worker protection 

• Radiation protection for sentinel node lymph biopsy theatre staff 

• Basic MRI safety for new referrers 

The training is available on the Learning hub. For more information visit the programme page https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/radiation-safety/ 

Updates are available for the Overseas Visitors NHS Cost Recovery elearning programme to reflect changes to policy and support health and care staff. 

NHS England e-learning for healthcare (elfh) has worked in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England Financial Oversight and Delivery to refresh and update the programme. The refresh will enhance the training and education of health and care staff to operate the overseas visitors cost recovery process for NHS funded services.  

The programme consists of 9 session and aims to build confidence and knowledge in the cost recovery process and support NHS and private organisations to adopt accurate cost recovery practices in line with the charging regulations. All sessions have been quality tested to reflect critical policy amendments, such as changes because of the UK leaving the EU, and systems that support health and care staff to manage the overseas visitor cost recovery process.   

This programme can be used by individuals directly involved in the cost recovery process, such as Overseas Visitor Teams and equivalent, and wider health and care staff looking to grow their awareness.  

For more information, please visit the Overseas Visitors NHS Cost Recovery programme page.    

NHS staff, public health practitioners, and all employees who deliver or commission services which may have an impact on people’s health and wellbeing can access updated elearning aimed at identifying and tackling health inequalities.

The Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) elearning programme enables professionals to systematically address inequalities and equity in programmes and services.

The toolkit provides an easy-to-follow template that can be applied flexibly to suit different work programmes, policies and services, and a practical framework that enables multiple audiences to:

• identify health inequalities and equity-related issues to a programme of work or service
• identify what action can be taken to reduce health inequalities and promote equality and inclusion

To find out more visit the Health Equity Assessment Toolkit (HEAT) elearning programme

New modules have been added to the Eastman Dental elearning programme offering UK NHS dental teams a range of clinical and non-clinical content to upskill and inform clinical practice. 

The new modules are: 

• Restorative-based elearning: A series of 5 topics designed for early dental practitioners and the dental team. 

• Core Learning Series for Dental Care Professionals: Three courses covering radiology, photography, and oral health, with opportunities for knowledge enhancement. 

The elearning, created in partnership between Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre and NHS England’s Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team, is available on the elearning for healthcare (elfh) Hub and aligns to the Advancing Dental Care (ADC) agenda.  

The training offers dentists, dental nurses, hygienists, and other dental professionals easy access to tailored, interactive learning based on the latest techniques and evidence. It is designed to elevate expertise and proficiency, build confidence in daily clinical practice and balance learning against the professional demands of a busy schedule. 

Existing modules on the programme are:  

• Child focused dental practices (CFDP): A series of 11 webinars focussing on the treatment of children and young people with tips and guidance on tools and techniques that can be used in general dental practice. 

• General Dentistry e-learning: This series of 13 webinars provides guidance on the assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with general oral diseases.  Each session provides up to date information on current thinking and management. 

The elfh Hub is free for NHS staff. Each completed session provides certification of continued professional development and learners can complete an evaluation survey to help inform future training needs.  

To access the elearning visit the Eastman Dental Hospital Education Centre programme page 

A new elearning programme aims to address some of the challenges faced by postgraduate doctors and dentists in training and their educators who have to engage in difficult conversations in the workplace. 

The Art of Honest Conversation is based on the model developed by Dave Thornton who is an executive coach with extensive experience in the NHS and industry. It offers guidance on how to hold conversations around unhelpful or unacceptable professional behaviours, attitudes, and conduct. 

Addressing these behaviours can support a doctor’s progression through training and mitigate any impact on effective team working and ultimately on the delivery of high-quality patient care and retention of staff. 

The programme covers the key topics around difficult conversations including: 

• The consequences of avoiding a challenging conversation 

• The worries we might have about holding an Honest Conversation 

• Being aware of how we give and receive feedback 

• How conversations go wrong 

• Understanding the ‘Drama Triangle’ 

• Recognising why conflict can occur and how to prepare yourself 

• Putting yourself in the right frame of mind 

• An explanation of ‘The Model’ of the art of honest conversation 

The Art of Honest Conversation is available on the elearning for healthcare hub. To find out more and to access the training go to The Art of Honest Conversation programme page. 

Access the Foundation elearning programme

The Foundation elearning programme is an official resource designed specifically to support you in completing the 2021 Foundation Curriculum. It is available free via NHS England’s elearning for healthcare hub.  

Topics cover the entire Foundation Curriculum and completing sessions early will help you get more out of your attachments in the Foundation years. Each of these sessions are mapped to the Foundation Curriculum and provide evidence to the General Medical Council that you have completed the Curriculum. The Foundation elearning programme will also help you cover parts of the Foundation Curriculum that you may otherwise not encounter. Your sessions will be recorded in your eportfolio. 

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

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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. 

Healthcare professionals, carers and anyone interested in increasing their understanding of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) can access a new elearning resource.

This e-learning programme has been developed in collaboration with patient groups and the Department of Health and Social Care and aims to enhance knowledge and support for individuals living with ME/CFS.

Session one aims to provide an overview suitable for all clinicians, MDT, service users, families, support providers.

The programme also aims to:

• highlight the variability in patient experiences and the impact on individuals and their families
• encourage the adoption of a multidisciplinary approach to patient care
• highlight the importance of pacing, symptom management, and supportive networks

There will be three sessions released, each with a different focus.

The first session, Introduction to ME/CFS is accessible to all and is an introduction to the complex nature of ME/CFS. The session explains what ME/CFS is, discusses the potential causes and diagnostic challenges and provides an overview of possible management strategies.

The second and third sessions will be published soon and are aimed at primary and secondary care clinicians. They focus on the management of ME/CFS, treatment recommendations and pharmacological solutions.

It is estimated that over 250,000 people in the UK are living with myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Despite these figures, there are still many misconceptions around ME/CFS, and the patients suffer from prolonged diagnosis and stigma.

For more information and to access the sessions, please visit the programme page.

Maternity professionals in health and care can now access new modules of the Patient Safety Syllabus training elearning sessions on the elfh portal which have been tailored to support the specific needs of their profession. 

The training supports thinking differently about what patient safety means and making healthcare even safer with patient safety case studies covering good practice, human factors, risk, systems thinking and safety culture. There is a certificate of completion for each case study. 

Content for both Levels 1 and 2 of the syllabus training have been updated and include improvements to usability, interactivity, and navigation and a certificate of completion and five sector specific patient safety case studies in total for Mental Health, Maternity, Healthcare mangers and administrative staff care, Primary Care and Acute Care. 

All updates to the content and functionality have been made in response to feedback from users. There is also a self-assessment for the Access to Practice module which learners must pass to move on to the sector-specific sessions and a Certificate of completion for each case study area. 

Patient safety is a collective responsibility and a key priority for health and care. This training is available to anyone NHS and Health care staff and supports the NHS Patient Safety Strategy, emphasising a proactive approach to identifying risks to safe care.  

Maternity session content covers: 

• Maternity care in the NHS  
• How safe is maternity care  
• Where does it go wrong for babies, mothers and families in maternity care?  
• Systems thinking in maternity care  
• Risk management in maternity care  
• Human factors in maternity care  
• Safety culture in maternity care – get a conversation started  

More information about the Patient Safety Syllabus training and how to access to the elearning modules can be found here:  

https://www.e-lfh.org.uk/programmes/patient-safety-syllabus-training/