Academic Professional Development Modules | NHS Frimley Health Foundation Trust

Academic professional development modules at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust works with a number of Higher Education Institutions to develop accredited academic programmes to support our staff in their continuing professional development. Modules can be undertaken at level 6 or level 7, with an award of either 20, 30 or 40 credits depending on the module.

Please see below for details of modules currently on offer, including a list of some of the topics covered.

Please complete our expression of interest form if you are interested in enrolling on any of these modules.

Principles of Cancer Care
Principles of Cancer Care

7 Study Days – 20 Academic Credits – Study at Level 6 or 7
- - Introduction to Cancer
  - Types of Cancer
  - Management of Cancer
  - Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
  - Neutropenic Sepsis - Patient Pathways
  - Common Symptom Management
  - Deteriorating Cancer Patient
  - Impact of Cancer (Nutrition/Dietetics)
  - Rehabilitation and Survivorship
  - Use of Local and National Care Bundles and Protocols
Care of the Acute Surgical Patient
Care of the Acute Surgical Patient

6 Study Days – 20 Academic Credits – Study at Level 6 or 7
- Study Skills
- Airway and Breathing
- Circulation and Vascular
- Gastrointestinal
- Renal
- Neurological
- Safe Patient Transfer
- Sespis
Care of the Respiratory Patient
Care of the Respiratory Patient

6 Study Days – 20 Academic Credits – Study at Level 6 or 7
- Study Skills and Introduction to Module
- Diagnosing Respiratory Disease
- Home Oxygen Therapy
- Pharmacology of the Respiratory Patient
- Care of the Patient with a Tracheostomy
- Care of the Patient with a Chest Drain
- Respiratory Focused Chest Assessment
- Chest Sepsis
- Duty of Candour and Human Factors
- Smoking Cessation and Health Improvement
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Nutrition for Respiratory Patients
Care of the Deteriorating Adult Patient

Care of the Deteriorating Adult Patient

6 Study Days – 20 Academic Credits – Study at Level 6 or 7

Further information on enquiry to fhft.cpd@nhs.net
Delivering Orthopaedics and Trauma Care in an Acute Setting
Delivering Orthopaedics and Trauma Care in an Acute Setting

6 Study Days – 20 Academic Credits – Study at Level 6 or 7
- Study Skills and Introduction to Module
- Fracture Healing
- Wound Assessment
- Trauma Orthopaedics
- Elective Orthopaedics
- Lower and Upper Limb Foot and Ankle
- Infections and Infection Control
- Pain Assessment
- Bracing and Equipment
The Complex Care of the Older Adult Living with Frailty
The Complex Care of the Older Adult Living with Frailty

7 Study Days – 20 Academic Credits – Study at Level 6 or 7
- Introduction to Module and Study Skills
- Exploring the Concept, Identification, Management, and Prevention of Frailty in Practice
- Frailty Pathophysiology
- Recognising Dying, RESPECT and Advanced Care Planning
- Delirium, Dementia and Depressions
- Prevention and Self-management of Deconditioning
- Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics in Older Age
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Prevention, Assessment, and Management of Pain within the Older Adult Population
- Mental Capacity Act and Assessing Capacity
- Communications Skills in Managing Difficult Conversations

Academic professional development modules at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Principles of Cancer Care

Principles of Cancer Care

Care of the Acute Surgical Patient

Care of the Acute Surgical Patient

Care of the Respiratory Patient

Care of the Respiratory Patient

Care of the Deteriorating Adult Patient

Care of the Deteriorating Adult Patient

Delivering Orthopaedics and Trauma Care in an Acute Setting

Delivering Orthopaedics and Trauma Care in an Acute Setting

The Complex Care of the Older Adult Living with Frailty

The Complex Care of the Older Adult Living with Frailty