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Using nursing tweetchats for CPD - again ! Monday 27th April 2015 by @AgencyNurse Waaaayyyy back in 2012 we wrote a little blog about How to get the best out of Twitter chats for CPD and since then we have been doing a whole heap of tweet chatting !!! However things have moved forward slightly and in the light of revalidation for nurses coming into force we thought it was about time we revisited our thoughts on Twitter chats and CPD.  The use of social media for continuing professional development and learning is becoming more common place and accepted within healthcare as many have come to realise the knowledge exchange that occurs in these spaces.  Moorley & Chinn (2014) state "Continuous professional development may use formal approaches to learning such as training sessions, classroom events (e.g. lectures) or education workshops. Informal learning may take the form of face to face conversations with colleagues or verbal feedback on actions or performance. As a result of the World Wide Web these approaches to knowledge sharing and transmission can extend to online environments. One such environment is social media using the platform Twitter. Twitter can be used as a learning resource; there are metrics that show healthcare conversations on Twitter. Symplur a provider of Health Care Social Media Analytics revealed there were 410 Million Healthcare Tweets." So with Twitter chats firmly placed on the CPD map here are a few tips to make the most out of them: 1. Be prepared - Have a read of the pre chat information for the Twitter chat you are going to participate in or watch.  You can find out about all of the We Community chats coming up here, so read up !  2. Take part - During the chat either get involved by taking part in the discussion maybe favourite some of their tweets to refer to later. Take a note on comments and people that got you thinking. 3. Feel free to lurk - Of course not everyone feels that they can actively take part in a Twitter chat, so feel free to lurk and watch the discussion, sometimes this can be just as valuable.  4. Reread, catchup and reflect - After the Tweetchat a transcript is produced and this allows you to go over the chat in your own pace and  a  reflect. A summary of the Tweetchat is also available afterwards - this is intended as a quick guide or reflection as to what the main points of the chat were. The transcript and summary are also handy if you missed the discussion but still want to read the main points.   5. Write your own summary / reflection - Reflect on what you have learnt, you may even like to blog or video blog about it, or simply print it out and add it to your portfolio.  You can even share your own summary in the comment box under each We Community chat summary.   The NMC's Provisional Revalidation Guidance states that you need to record the following: Date of CPD Number of hours Number of participatory hours CPD method  Topic description & how it relates to my practice The identification of the relevant part of code the CPD relates to Evidence of activity  You may also wish to include: Why did you think this chat would be relevant to you, what did you hope to gain? What twists and turns did the chat take, how did opinions differ from participants vary? Did you pick up any ideas to discuss with colleagues later, or even change the way you currently nurse? Do you need to do anything more to follow up your learning? We have created a very simple form that you can add to your portfolio to help you: Chose between a word version to complete digitally or a PDF version to print and complete For more information on revalidation please visit The NMC's Revalidation Guidance & Resources   Posts Please feel free to post in to this blog; you'll need to be logged in via twitter from the top right of the menu to post. @{{Comment.screenName}} {{Comment.DateCreated | date:"dd MMMM yyyy HH:mm"}} {{Comment.Comment}}

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The role of an expert occupational health nurse is complex and demanding, meaning OHNs are potentially prime candidates to achieve the status of “advanced practice”. However, as Professor Anne Harriss argues, the nursing “credentialing” process is currently stacked against the specialty – and...

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Part one of this CPD event will feature a presentation by Ross Salathiel - Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic and Paramedic Community Support Coordinator - providing an update on Pre-Hospital Thrombolysis (PHT). The second part of this CPD event will feature a presentation by Ambulance Victoria Area Manager Mike Ray, providing an overview of the GoodSAM (Smartphone Activated Medics) program in Victoria, including its implementation and successes to-date. This event is free for PA members, and complementary light catering will be available from 18:00hrs. For event enquiries please email Vic.CPD@paramedics.org.

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Osteoporosis: Management and Prevention Osteoporosis is estimated to affect 3.5 million adults aged 50+ in the UK, with an estimated increase in fragility fractures of 26.2% (2017-2030), meaning a huge negative impact on day to day life.  However, you can help to reduce this impact. We’re pleased to introduce two osteoporosis specialists from Perfect Balance Clinic: Monika Sikora, Personal Trainer and Programme Manager; and Isha Patel, Nutritionist. Their experience of working collaboratively to prevent and manage osteoporosis will be highly valuable to practitioners, especially those who want to approach their treatment of patients with the condition more holistically. In the first half of the evening, Monika will cover how best to support your patients suffering from osteoporosis. This will include the best exercises to strengthen joints and rebuild bone mass, as well as natural treatment options to avoid certain medications. In the second half, we’ll welcome Isha, who will examine the importance of diet and nutrition in preventing and managing osteoporosis, focusing on the vital roles of calcium and vitamin D.  The event will conclude with a discussion on the next steps for a patient who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis, case studies and a Q&A session. Learning outcomes: • Which exercises to prescribe to osteoporotic patients • Dietary adjustments to recommend, including usefulness of vital nutrients • What to do when your patient is diagnosed Agenda • Exercises to strengthen joints and rebuild bone mass • Natural treatment options – avoiding medications  • Diet and nutrition – prevention • Diet and nutrition – management  • The future for Osteoporosis treatment and case studies • Q&A session Speaker Monika Sikora And Isha Patel Personal Trainer And Nutritionist | Please see individual biographies for full information:  Monika Sikora is a Personal Trainer and Programme Manager who works with clients dealing with Osteoporosis, Diabetes, Hypermobility and those recovering from physical injuries. She has worked with some of the most complicated cases and believes in a holistic approach to help her clients achieve their goals faster, tailoring programmes to their needs.  Isha Patel is a friendly, compassionate nutritionist with an outstanding record of client service and satisfaction. Having worked with both international and UK based clients to improve their gut health, with diabetic patients for weight management, and with the elderly on nutrition, Isha has a wide range of experience. She believes healthy eating should be a pleasure by adding to diet rather than taking foods out. What's included Admission to course, 2 hours CPD, speaker's handout, tea and coffee on arrival, light refreshments during interval & Certificate of Attendance. Please let us know dietary requirements by no later than 12 noon on Thursday 13th February. Who should attend Chiropractors,Osteopaths,Physiotherapists,Podiatrists,Sports Therapists,Hand Therapists,Radiographers,Occupational Therapists,GP

Practitioner Certification Delegates can become certified practitioners in CPRM after completing Level 1 and Level 2 and passing a coursework-based assessment that must be submitted within two months of completing Level 2. Having passed the assessment, delegates obtain CPRM Practitioner Certification and will be listed as a certified practitioner on our network website. LEVEL 1 Details Level 1 is accredited by the Royal College of Midwives. It is the essential foundation course and is experienced as a personal transformation in mindset and outlook. This is a three-day intensive course with actionable learning that you can use to improve your clinical practice (including reducing your own stress). You will learn to transform both antenatal classes and one-on-one consultations by acquiring the tools to shift the mindset of patients with immediate effect. Beyond developing your skill set, this course has been a transformational journey in itself for many attendees. Understand the human psyche, and practice the mindset tools for you own self-care to avoid burnout and overwhelm. Enhance your own sense of worth and capacity in all dimensions of your own personal and professional life as well as helping your patients. CPD Course Objectives: 1. Establishment of a framework, techniques and tools to help midwives and other qualified perinatal professionals confidently address their patients’ emotions,  stresses, fears and challenging perinatal difficulties. 2. Enhance maternity care provision and improve mental health outcomes for patients. Empowered with tools to break the stress-pathology link, patients experience more peaceful pregnancies, enhanced parenting confidence, faster and more harmonious births, more serene and emotionally stable babies and children. Learning Outcomes: Understand the major modes of human functioning and the processes of: Fear Mental wellness The construction of the psyche of the foetus The ultimate goal being to empower the patient to reclaim their confidence and autonomy. Be able to teach patients a logical framework and 36 targeted tools to so that they can manage stress, fear and anxieties, thereby: Patients are empowered to reclaim their autonomy Patients improve their own mental wellness Patients open up to their full parenting potential Be able to apply these tools across all life stages, for prevention care, rehabilitation and reducing the risk of relapse. Gain confidence in how to apply these tools in clinical practice to break the stress-pathology link and improve birth outcomes for mother and baby, i.e. facilitate more serene pregnancies, faster more harmonious births, and minimise the risk of postnatal mental health problems. Become familiar with the most frequently encountered fears, anxieties and emotional needs of pregnant women and learn how to apply the appropriate targeted tools. Gain confidence in how to apply these tools to protect the unborn child from false-identifications that can lead to a “mode of non-liberated functioning”. LEVEL 2 Details In Level 2, you will learn a unique memory regression technique that you can perform during extended one-on-one sessions with your patients. This method is completely hands-off and does not require the use of hypnosis.   Level 1 is prerequisite to Level 2 and it is recommended to attend Level 2 within three months of completing Level 1. Delegates can become certified practitioners in CPRM after completing Level 1 and Level 2 and passing a coursework-based assessment that must be submitted within two months of completing Level 2. Having passed the assessment, delegates obtain CPRM Practitioner Certification and will be listed as a certified practitioner on our network website.

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