Below you will find details about the courses and study days run by the Salts Academy:
Course Information:
At the Salts Academy, we run a series of courses each year. The following courses are run in conjunction with De Montfort University, Leicester:
PCPH 5020 advanced principles and practice of stoma care (30 Credits / Level 7 / Masters)
In conjunction with DeMontfort University Leicester.
- Completion of module is by:
- Attendance at the study days
- Presentation to peers
- 5000 word assignment
- Applicants must have attained a degree at 2:2 level or above
PCPH 3020 principles and practice of stoma care (30 Credits / Level 6 / Degree)
In conjunction with DeMontfort University Leicester
- Completion of module is by:
- Attendance at the study days
- Presentation to peers
- 4000 word assignment
- Applicants must be post graduate nurses studying to degree level
Both courses will run on the following dates in 2024:
Spring Course:
- 17th & 18th April 2024
- 15th & 16th May 2024
- 12th & 13th June 2024
Autumn Course:
- 9th & 10th October 2024
- 6th & 7th November 2024
- 4th & 5th December 2024
Course costs:
- Available on request
Suitable for:
- All nurses working within the Stoma/Colorectal setting.
Applications:
- If you are interested in applying for either of these courses please email Louise Harding at: academy@salts.co.uk
Please note: this course is run in conjunction with De Montfort University. As such, we will share your personal details with the university in order to enrol you on the course.
Deadline for applications:
Spring: 16th February 2024
Autumn: 9th August 2024
The following course is run in conjunction with Birmingham City University and Birmingham Children’s Hospital:
Children's Stoma Care & Continence Management (20 Credits / Level 6 & 7)
Course Dates:
- 16th, 17th & 18th September 2024
- 13th, 14th & 15th November 2024
Entry requirements:
- LBR7463 Exploring Children's Stoma Care and Continence Management (20 Credits / Level 7 / Masters)
- LBR6511 Fundamentals of Children's Stoma Care and Continence Management (20 Credits / Level 6 / Degree)
- Level 6 applicants must be post graduate nurses working and have regular access to children with a stoma
- Level 7 applicants must be post graduate nurses working and have regular access to children with a stoma; applicants must have attained a degree at 2:2 level or above. Students with a 2:2 will be required to complete 500 words critique of a relevant article.
Course Requirements:
- A portfolio of practice based learning including reflection and critical analysis – equivalent to 3000 words.
Applications:
- If you are interested in applying for either of these courses please email Louise Harding at: academy@salts.co.uk
Please note: this course is run in conjunction with Birmingham City University. As such, we will share your personal details with the university in order to enrol you on the course
Any questions?
If you have any questions about the course content, please contact the team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust:
- Telephone Number: 07557 001653
- Email: bwc.colorectalnurses@nhs.net
Deadline for submission of interest:
12th July 2024
Venue
- The Venue for all courses/study days will be held in the brand new Salts Academy located in Salts Head Office, Richard Street, Birmingham, B7 4AA.
Revalidation:
All of our study days, courses and educational events can contribute to your CPD hours and can relate to at least one of the 4 themes of The Code.