This training is taking place on the 24th February, 14.00-16.30, Chy Trevail, Bodmin.
This in-person training is aimed at primary care staff delivering NHS Health Checks. It is suitable for staff new to the programme as well as those looking for a refresher course. The training is delivered by Aisling Algeo, Public Health practitioner, and lasts 2.5 hours. At the end of the training, you should:
- have an understanding of the NHS Health Check programme and its role in CVD prevention
- understand the different components of an NHS Health Check
- know how to complete the various risk assessments and interpret the results
- understand how to communicate and discuss results with your patients
- understand when you need to take further action, e.g. highlight results to a GP for further action and/or give lifestyle advice
Some practices have blood analysers on loan from the Council, to support point-of-care (PoC) testing. If you have one of these and would like to receive training, please flag this and we will endeavour to add on the one-hour training on PoC to your session.
The training assumes you will already be competent to take a blood pressure, check for atrial fibrillation, and measure height and weight. If you also need this training, please let us know.
To book a place on a course, please email phdesk@cornwall.gov.uk
Further Learning
There are some e-learning packages available to complement (not replace) this face-to-face NHS Health Check training. Please see details below:
NHS Health Check Training Hub – this hub brings together existing free e-learning and other useful resources relevant to the NHS Health Check. Different topic areas can be accessed. The hub is primarily aimed at practitioners delivering NHS Health Checks. This is a useful tool to help practitioners refresh their knowledge.
Health Check Training Resource Pack (ADPH London) – OHID London has funded a resource pack which includes videos of two in-person NHS Health Checks and a Q&A document with links to other helpful online resources.