Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Duration: 1 day 10.00am - 4.00pm

Price: 

• One day course - £180
• Two day course - £360

Course dates: 

• 1 March 2025: Online taster day
• 13 and 14 June 2025: In person training, Edge Hill University
• 1 November 2025: In person taster day, University of Salford

Overview of the course

The Arts for the Blues is an evidence-based creative psychotherapy model for depression, which has been developed in collaboration between the University of Salford and Edge Hill University. It is based on pluralistic approach and can be used when working with groups and individuals. It uses a range of creative modalities such as drawing, movement, music etc. It is a structured framework yet flexible in content and adaptable to a wide range of client demographics.

The training programme will introduce learners to the Arts for the Blues model, including the theoretical framework and the key therapeutic ingredients. It will offer a space for exploration of the model while allowing learners to develop their own practice with the Arts for the Blues framework.

Who is the course for?

For the one-day taster events at the University of Salford, learners will have an interest in therapeutic uses of the arts and creativity — no therapeutic qualifications are needed.

For the two-day training event at Edge Hill University, learners will hold professional qualifications or be in training in psychological therapies including psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and arts therapists.

What does the course cover?

The course will cover the following topics related to the Arts for the Blues model:

• The development and evidence-base underpinning the model
• The eight key ingredients
• Experiential practice including a range of creative activities

What to expect?

The course has a specific focus; the purpose of the day will be to explore the Arts for the Blues model, including the theoretical framework and the key ingredients and we will also give opportunities to experience the model in action.

Alongside more formal presentations, a large part of the training will be experiential, where participants will have an opportunity to experience creative techniques and to begin to design their own activities. Participants will receive advice and guidance and will have an opportunity to ask questions. Participants will also be signposted to further sources of information and expertise.

Please note that the course offers an addition to existing qualifications in counselling/ therapy and does not offer a qualification in arts therapy.

More information about Arts for the Blues.

Book now

Salford taster events: book your place for the with the University of Salford via our online shop.

Edge Hill two day training: to book with Edge Hill University via the shop.

Get in touch

If you would like to enquire on further dates, prices or to book this course please contact E.M.Barnes4@salford.ac.uk for the University of Salford and Joanne.Morrell@edgehill.ac.uk for Edge Hill University.

Price: £2800

Course Length: One day, face to face

Date: As required

Location: As required

Overview of Course

This course is designed to enable attendees to better support neurodiverse colleagues. Course attendees will be equipped to share their new knowledge in their places of work, to expand on inclusive practice within their own teams.

This course is designed to guide organisations, leadership teams, recruiters, colleagues and educators in the support and understanding of both neurodiverse employees and learners. All content is influenced by the neurodiversity paradigm and is designed to offer a progressive insight into how neurodiversity can impact on individuals, what challenges they may face and the unique skills and attributes they bring. It will also offer opportunity to learn how neurotypical environments can be adapted to ensure excellent inclusive practice and allyship for all.

The aims of the course are to provide insight into the meaning of neurodiversity, our societal interpretation of this presentation and how misconceptions regarding neurodiverse individuals can compound exclusion and lead to poor outcomes for individuals and organisations.

The course will also provide space to discuss the specifics of organisational requirements in supporting those with a neurodiversity. It will explain the legal obligations organisations have and how to create more neuroinclusive spaces allowing individual to thrive and perform to the best of their abilities. The course will also give pragmatic, ‘hands on’ advice regarding the day-to-day support of neurodivergent individuals.

Who is the course for?

• NHS Staff, who are educator leads , line managers and recruiters.
• Health and Social Care providers.
• Educational organisations such as FE colleges, sixth forms, Universities.
• Employers who are likely to have a wide range of diverse employees.
• Public sector organisations, such as Councils, Policing organisations.
• Voluntary sector organisations.

What to expect?

The course will take place over a day. Delivery will be offered on site for the organisation. The day will include taught sessions, workshops and interactive discussions.

There is no formal assessment or qualification for this course, however a certificate of attendance from the University of Salford will be provided to evidence participants engagement.

Who is delivering the course?

The course is delivered by Jo Sullivan who is an Associate professor at University of Salford, has a MA Autism Spectrum conditions and is a PHD student researching the lived experience of being an autistic student in NHS settings. 

She is a published author and regularly undertakes conference presentations and keynote speeches regarding neuroinclusive practices. Jo has successfully led an award-winning project which supported NHS staff in creating more neuroinclusive spaces in busy working environments. As a parent of neurodiverse children, Jo’s work is also influenced by her lived experience of supporting young people in educational settings and a long career navigating the complexities of working environments. 

How to book

• Minimum of 10 attendees and a maximum of 15 per course.
• Multiple day deliveries can be offered to organisations and costed accordingly.
• Course content can be amended to meet the specific requirements of organisations wishing to focus on a specific employee group or inclusion object.

Please contact the course leader, Jo Sullivan J.M.Sullivan@salford.ac.uk to discuss your enquiry.

Duration: 1 day

Timings: 10.00am - 4.00pm online

Price: £110

Course date: TBC

Overview of the course

Health impact assessments (HIAs) are becoming an increasingly common part of public sector decision making, as a means of systematically assessing the potential impacts of a policy or strategy on both the overall population, and particular disadvantaged or vulnerable groups.

This can take the form either of public sector organisations undertaking HIAs as part of their own work, external organisations bidding for contracts and tenders including HIAs as part of their submissions, or as part of the regulatory planning approvals process.

This course aims to give all those involved in either assessing or producing HIAs an overview of the appropriate processes and methods, and provide examples of how HIAs have impacted on UK public sector decision making.

Who is the course for?

This course, developed with the Office for Health Improvement & Disparities (Northwest), is aimed at anyone who is responsible for assessing or producing health impact assessments aimed at the public sector.

It has been designed specifically for the needs of people working in local authorities (for example, public health, housing, planning, transport) and other public sector bodies (such as the NHS), but may also be of relevance for people working outside the public sector, but who will be engaging with the public sector on relevant projects (for example, developers, service providers).

Course Objectives:

• Understanding the place of health impact assessments in public sector decision making
• Understanding the underlying principles and processes of health impact assessments
• Analysing and critiquing published health impact assessments
• Developing health impact assessments for public sector projects

What to expect?

The first section of the day will cover the theoretical underpinnings of health impact assessments (HIAs), and the available methodology and process guides for people working on them.

Then, we will go through examples of previously published HIAs, and how to assess their robustness and applicability. This will also cover how to incorporate the findings from HIAs within broader decision-making processes.

Finally, it will cover how to undertake a new HIA from scratch, including methods and timescales for their development.

All the materials from the day will be provided to participants, so they have them as reference points after the session.

A Certificate of Attendance will be available to all who complete the one-day course.  This will be emailed after the training has taken place.

Who is delivering the course?

Joshua Pink – Lecturer in Health Economics

Joshua has worked on developing health impact assessments for a range of organisations, both in academia and in 6 years spent working for the NHS. Additionally, the university of Salford has produced HIAs for and in partnership with a range of public sector organisation, both nationally and in Greater Manchester.

Further information

Please contact Joshua Pink at the University of Salford on j.pink3@salford.ac.uk.

Duration: Each session will last for 90 minutes

Timings: Tuesdays, 6pm – 7.30pm Online via Microsoft Teams

Price: £25 per session or book all 5 sessions for discounted price of £100

Session Titles:

Session 1: Understanding what shapes population health and role of the wider determinants of health on patients and their health

Session 2: Understanding how AHPs can develop strategies to help empower people to improve their health

Session 3: Understanding the role of AHPs in relation to health promotion, education and preventing ill-health

Session 4: Enhancing community health through evaluation and research for AHPs

Session 5: Exploring ways to support the health and wellbeing of the wider health and social care workforce using the expertise of AHP’s

Course date:

TBC

Overview of the course

Did you know that the HCPC have recently introduced new standards for all AHPs and HCPC registrants about promoting public health and preventing ill-health.

To help you meet these standards and increase your knowledge we have five new online CPD sessions to help you! Delivered by our expert public health team supported by our AHP teams here at University of Salford, you will explore key topics around the fundamentals of Public Health, wider determinants of health and behaviour change to help you better understand the role you can play as an AHP/ HCPC registrant in empowering your clients, patients and communities to improve their health. There is also opportunity to understand the role of evaluation, research and data in better understanding population health and interventions.

Key new standards:

1 – Promoting public health and preventing ill-health - https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/revisions-to-the-standards-of-proficiency/promoting-public-health-and-preventing-ill-health/

2 – Equality, diversity and inclusion - https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/revisions-to-the-standards-of-proficiency/equality-diversity-and-inclusion/

Who is the course for?

Are you an Art therapist, Dietitian, Drama therapist, Music therapist, Occupational therapist, Operating department practitioner, Orthoptists, Osteopaths, Paramedic, Physiotherapist, Podiatrist, Prosthetist and orthotist, Radiographer, or Speech and language therapist? Then this session can support you in terms of increasing you knowledge linked to aspect of public health.

Course Objectives:

Session 1: Understanding what shapes population health and role of the wider determinants of health on patients and their health

• To briefly explore relevant core principles of public health principles related to AHP practice including wider determinants of health.
• To explore a case study around integrating understanding of the wider determinants into AHP practice to help shape the health of patents and service users.

Session 2: Understanding how AHPs can develop strategies to help empower people to improve their health

• To briefly explore the conditions needed to change, and impacts on these in terms of supporting people to improve their health.
• To begin to explore the theory of behaviour change and examples of interventions within AHP practices to support people to improve their health.

Session 3: Understanding the role of AHPs in relation to health promotion, education and preventing ill-health

• To explore relevant core principles of health promotion and education in relation to the role of preventing ill-health.
• To explore case studies and real-life examples showcasing the impact of AHPs in public health initiatives.

Session 4: Enhancing community health through evaluation and research for AHPs

• To explore how AHPs can utilise data to assess health outcomes and make data-driven decisions.
• To encourage AHPs to incorporate research evidence into clinical decision-making processes, treatment plans, and healthcare policies.
• Develop skills in knowledge translation, ensuring that research findings are effectively communicated to diverse stakeholders, including patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers.

Session 5: Exploring ways to support the health and wellbeing of the wider health and social care workforce using the expertise of AHP’s

• To discuss the importance of workforce health and wellbeing in health and social care settings and explore various strategies employed by AHPs to promote health in the workforce.
• To analyse case studies illustrating successful AHP interventions in improving workforce health and wellbeing and identifying best practices and lessons learned from these case studies.
• To understand the key performance indicators and metrics used to measure the success of these initiatives.

What to expect?

This course is covered online view Teams for 90 minutes. With delivery from 6pm - 7.30pm to take into account being accessible to those who are on clinics.

During the session there will also be activities and chances for you to engaging in the discussion.

Who is delivering the course?

This session will be delivered by colleagues from the Public Health team at The University of Salford and supported by AHP colleagues to bring in those experiences from practice.

How to book

The five sessions can be attended as a set (£100) or as individual sessions (£25 per session).

For more details, please contact Dr Anna Cooper-Ryan, Head of Public Health (a.m.cooper-ryan@salford.ac.uk)

Duration: 2 days 10.00 - 4.00pm each day

Price: £264

Course date: TBC

Couse length:  2 days

Overview of the course

This is a 2-day, face to face course which provides knowledge, awareness and understanding about working with people with learning disabilities. The course will also help participants to think about how they can improve their services for people with learning disabilities.  

Who is the course for for?

This course is recommended for those health professionals who might come into regular contact with people with learning disabilities, but who do not have any specialist training in learning disability.

What does the course cover?

The course will cover the following topics:

• Understanding people with learning disabilities
• Values, attitudes, and behaviour towards people with learning disabilities
• Communication and interaction
• Legislation, policy, and guidance
• Making reasonable adjustments
• Risks and safeguarding
• Signposting to other services/ sources of help

What to expect?

There will be presentations to provide knowledge, awareness and understanding about working with people with learning disabilities.  There will also be an interactive element, where participants will have an opportunity to discuss issues, to think through case studies, and to reflect on how to make their own workplaces better for people with learning disabilities. Participants will be expected to undertake a small piece of work between day 1 and day 2, related to their own place of work.  Participants will receive advice and guidance and will have an opportunity to ask questions. Participants will also be signposted to further sources of information and expertise.

Who is delivering the course?

Maxine Hamilton-Bell is a seasoned Social Worker and experienced Practice Educator, she is currently a Lecturer in the Integrated Practice Learning Disability and Social Work programme at the University of Salford. Maxine also have a Diploma in Therapeutic Person Centred Counselling, her background is in Child Protection and Forensic Mental Health.

Moyo Opebiyi is a qualified Learning Disability Nurse and Social Worker. Her Masters Degree is in Leadership and she is currently studying for her Doctorate. Moyo has diverse experiences in Nursing and Social Work Practice. Moyo currently lectures in the Integrated Practice Learning Disability and Social Work programme at the University of Salford.

The SPICE group will also contribute to the training. They are professional trainers in the Manchester area, who have a learning disability and who contribute to the specialist learning disability education provision at The University Salford.

How to book

Register your interest for this course by contacting: SHS-CPDenquiries@salford.ac.uk.

Duration: 1 day (10am - 3pm)

Price: £140

Course length: 1 day

Delivery: Online (via MS Teams)

Overview of the Course

The Post Anaesthetic Care in Recovery course equips registered practitioners with essential skills and knowledge for immediate post-operative care. It covers postoperative care, patient assessment, safety measures, and emergency responses through interactive discussions and case-based learning.

The key deliverables of the course are:

• Understanding the theatre environment and post-operative care.
• Enhancing patient assessment skills using the A-E approach.
• Recognising and managing post-operative complications.
• Exploring safety protocols such as the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist.

Strengthening communication through effective patient handover techniques.

Who is the course for?

This course is tailored for registered practitioners, including nurses, allied health professionals (AHPs), and nursing associates who are involved in the theatre recovery care of patients. 

What does the course cover?

• Understanding the foundation of the perioperative theatre environment.
• Developing specialised knowledge and skills essential for post-anaesthetic care.
• Learning how to assess patients using the A-E approach and manage their conditions effectively.
• Exploring the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and its application.
• Understanding the roles and responsibilities of theatre practitioners.
• Recognising adverse reactions and appropriate management strategies.
• Gaining knowledge of post-operative monitoring and patient management.
• Learning how to assess baseline observations and take appropriate action.
• Developing skills in safe patient handover using a structured framework.
• Applying national guidance, policies, and evidence-based practice to enhance patient care.

What to expect?

• Introduction and context
• Pre-knowledge and goals
• Introduction to Perioperative Care
• Theatre Environment
• Surgical Safety
• ABCDE approach
• National Early Warning Score (NEWS 2)
• Pain Management
• Blood Glucose
• Malignant Hyperthermia (MH)
• Anaphylaxis
• Patient Handover

What will I receive at the end of the course?

• Peer learning opportunities
• Certificate of completion
• 5 CPD hours – contributes to revalidation and updates
• Access to supplementary learning resources.

How to book

Register your interest for this course by contacting: SHS-CPDenquiries@salford.ac.uk.

Course Details

Duration: 1 day 10.00am – 4.00pm

Price: £180

Course dates: TBC

Overview of the course

Social and Therapeutic Horticulture is being widely used to improve physical and mental health outcomes in a range of settings from residential and clinical units to community-based ‘green prescribing’ projects. The evidence base for this use of horticulture is well established and The University of Salford is currently involved in the €6 million Horizon GreenME project which that aims to identify ways in which effective nature-based therapy and a broader green care framework can be scaled-up across Europe and the USA.

The course will give learners an overview of the current theoretical framework for therapeutic horticulture and a wealth of examples of how it can be used to improve health outcomes for a range of groups (those with mental health challenges, in recovery, living with dementia etc.). Hands on practical sessions and activity packs will be provided to develop learners’ skills in using horticulture therapeutical in their own practice/projects. Participants will engage with those leading cutting-edge research at a global level and gaining techniques, knowledge and tools from those pioneering practice in the UK. Alongside the University of Salford, a founder member and Chair of the Social & Therapeutic Horticulture Special Interest Group of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and Get Up & Grow will add to the one day course, enabling attendees to gain skills from those advancing practice in the area.

Learners on this course will be interested in incorporating therapeutic horticulture into their professional practice or future projects. This could include senior leaders to nurses, public health officials, local authority officers, occupational therapists, art therapists and beyond. With Biodiversity Net Gain and other policies being advanced, there is an opportunity for planners and the broader private sector to explore innovative ways of progressing this agenda on a broader level through the course. This particular course is aimed at a broad level and is appropriate for those new to the area or aiming to scale-up existing practice.  

What does the course cover?

• Theoretical underpinning of social and therapeutic horticulture
• Evidence base to demonstrate the impact of approaches
• Overview of suitable reflection and evaluation methods
• Practical, hands-on sessions
• Opportunity to discuss how learners’ green spaces can be adapted to support therapeutic horticulture

What to expect?

The course has a specific focus; the purpose of the day will be to explore therapeutic horticulture; how it can be delivered and adapted for specific groups. There will be a discuss of methods for reflection and evaluation and several practical hands-on sessions demonstrating how to use horticulture in a therapeutic framework. 

Alongside more formal presentations from experienced researchers in the field, a large part of the training will be practical, where participants will have an opportunity to apply techniques. Learners will receive advice and guidance from two experienced therapeutic horticulture practitioners who have worked with a wide range of groups. Learners will also be signposted to further sources of information, support and expertise.

Please note that the course offers an addition to existing qualifications in counselling/ therapy and does not offer a qualification in therapeutic horticulture.

For more information about the course please email: M.Hardman@salford.ac.uk 

Duration: 2x ½ day

Price: £50

Course date: TBC

Course length: 1 day (2x ½ day)

Who is the course for? 

The course is recommended for:

• Mammographers
• Other professionals working in breast imaging

Duration: 1 day

Price: £50 per (delegate to be confirmed)

Course date: TBC

Course length: 1 day

Overview of the Course

This is a one part of a series of ultrasound CPD events planned by the University of Salford.

The day aims to provide an insight into Gynaecological ultrasound into the investigation, reporting and management of gynaecological conditions.

Who is the course for? 

The Course is recommended for:

• Ultrasound practitioners
• Sonographers
• Nurse practitioners
• Gynaecologists
• Radiologists
• Radiographers
• Trainee sonographers/radiologists
• Anyone with an interest in gynaecological ultrasound

What does the course cover?

Learning outcomes:

• Develop knowledge and understanding of the diagnosis and management of gynaecological pathology
• Gain better understanding of the role ultrasound plays in the diagnosis and management of gynaecological conditions

· Increase awareness of ultrasound techniques and technology available to assist in the ultrasound imaging of gynaecological referrals

What to expect? (Can include reference to accreditation with professional bodies or partnership delivery)

This is face-to-face event with delivery of lectures by experts in the field

Who is delivering the course?

Introduction by Matthew Ragel

Dr Rob Macdonald

Dr Lidia Kwaskicka

Dr Kenneth Ma

Dr Lois Mcdonald

Overview of the course series

Gynaecological ultrasound Study Day

Head and neck ultrasound study day

Obstetrics masterclass – Uterine artery doppler

- Saving babies lives care bundle

Quality assurance in department – Audit

- Quality assurance testing

Duration: 1 day

Price: Approx. £40

Course date: TBC

Course length: 1 day

Overview of the Course

This is a one part of a series of ultrasound CPD events panned by the University of Salford.

The day aims to provide an insight into ultrasound imaging of the head and neck from a from a clinical and technical perspective.

Who is the course for? 

The course is recommended for:

• Ultrasound practitioners
• Head and neck medical practitioners
• Radiographers with an interest in ultrasound
• Student sonographers
• Radiologists
• Anyone with an interest in head and neck ultrasound

What does the course cover? 

Learning outcomes:

• Update on diagnosis and management of head and neck pathology
• Gain better understanding of British Thyroid Association classification for nodules
• Increase awareness of ultrasound techniques and technology in the diagnosis of head and neck pathologies and their ultrasound appearances.
• Pitfalls in head and neck ultrasound

What to expect? 

This is an online event with insight into investigation, diagnosis and management of head and neck pathology from various point of views including the surgeon/referrer, sonographer and radiologist.

Who is delivering the course?

Consultant sonographers

• consultant sonographer(s)
• consultant head and neck surgeon
• consultant radiologist