Ostomy masterclasses and events for healthcare professionals

In this Interactive masterclass, you will:

• Explore evidence and guidance for both the acute and long-term management of enterocutaneous fistula
• Work in groups to develop nursing care plans to support practice within your clinical area
• Participate in group discussion on key learning points from the day

A unique learning experience

• We listen - Developed based on direct feedback from SCNs on the challenge of managing enterocutaneous fistulae
• We use ‘real-life’ simulations - Special-effects prosthetics and actors to simulate real-life scenarios

There is only one Masterclass in 2019 so booking early is essential: 4th December 2019, London

In this interactive masterclass, you will:

• Explore the changing role of the Stoma Care Nurse and NHS
• Be given the tools to write: a service summary, a business plan and an annual report
• Be confident in writing a detailed job plan
• Participate in group discussions on the challenges and key issues you face in your day to roles as Stoma Care Nurses

A unique learning experience

• Using peer to peer support in a safe learning environment you will utilise online services to help demonstrate the added value of the SCN.

There is only one Apollo Masterclass in 2020 so booking early is essential

• 26th February 2020

Whether you are new in post or an experienced Stoma Care Nurse, this Masterclass is a must.

In this Interactive masterclass, you will:

• Explore evidence and theory underpinning stoma siting 
• Work in small groups to site patients, taking into consideration all aspects of their personal history and medical issues
• Participate in group discussion on challenges and key issues associated with each of the four patients
• Apply reflective learning to the NMC revalidation criteria and write one reflective piece for your revalidation portfolio

A unique learning experience

• We listen - Responding to popular demand we are happy to continue to be able to offer this masterclass
• We use ‘real-life’ simulations - Special-effects prosthetics and actors to simulate real-life scenarios

4 masterclasses in 2019 - 2020

• 2nd October 2019, London
• 4th February 2020, Birmingham
• 3rd June 2020, Manchester
• 23rd September 2020, London

Because complex clinical scenarios are challenging for the patient and the professional

In this interactive masterclass, you will:

• Understand MI, its spirit and concepts applied to your clinical practice.
• You will learn key MI skills that you can use immediately within your everyday practice.
• Appreciate how MI helps find a constructive way through some of the challenges that arise when you are supporting someone else’s motivation to change.

A unique learning experience

• Developed based on direct feedback from stoma care nurses on the everyday challenges supporting ostomates to develop positive coping behaviours.
• Following the Masterclass you will receive podcasts, appropriate materials and websites for continued learning and development to enable you to consolidate, practice and develop your skills.

2 masterclasses in 2019-20

• 5th November 2019, Birmingham
• 17th June 2020, Exeter

Individualised assessment and clinical management strategies

In this interactive masterclass, you will:

• Explore the challenges in clinical management of ostomates related to complex stoma management
• Identify how body profiling can aid and support your clinical decision making
• In groups identify effective, practical management strategies in simulated real-life scenarios
• Participate in group discussions on key learning points from the day
• Understand the impact that nurse led education can have in reducing clinical management issues caused by outward body profiles

A unique learning experience

• This unique learning experience combines theory and practice, resulting in a fully interactive and thought provoking day. With real life practical scenarios, you can put theory to practice in a safe and supportive environment

5 masterclasses in 2019-2020

• 27th November 2019, Manchester
• 5th December 2019, London
• 22nd January 2020, Exeter
• 11th February 2020, Dublin
• 25th February 2020 Birmingham

The benefits to you:

• Do you want to submit an abstract to a conference such as ASCN but are unsure of how to write one?
• Do you need to speak at your MDT meeting and dread doing so?
• Have you completed an assignment and want to turn your hard work into a paper for publication?

This masterclass will give you the skills and support to do just that.

A unique learning experience

• Explore the theory underpinning the writing of an abstract
• Identify engaging presentation skills to use
• Explore how to organise the flow of a written paper or presentation to ensure your key messages have the impact they deserve
• Test out your ideas and key themes with your peers to ensure you are on the right track to develop an engaging abstract or presentation

There is only one Masterclass in 2020 so booking early is essential: 29th January 2020, London

The beginning of your Clinical Nurse Specialist in Stoma Care career can be a daunting time as you move from novice to expert within the speciality. Developing confidence and hands on clinical skills as quickly as possible is key for you. The Mentorship Programme has been developed specifically to help, guide, accelerate and support your clinical development. From the Foundation in Stoma Care Course to MSc (level 7) stoma qualification, the Mentorship Programme is designed around you and your learning needs.

Added benefits

As part of the Mentorship Programme you will receive:

• Priority access to the full range of Coloplast Professional Masterclasses
• An annual subscription to Gastrointestinal Nursing Journal
• Early access to new Coloplast Professional digital resources
• Stoma Care Guidelines to help support your practice from our CQC registered Coloplast nursing team

A unique learning journey

• The Mentorship Programme is set over a year to accelerate your learning. Through discussion with your manager and Coloplast Representative a unique learning journey is created for you.

There is no fixed start date, you can enrol when it works best for you, and you will benefit from the full programme.