Details of the latest training opportunities for HSE staff.
Strategy and Research
Controllership - Legal Insights in Health Research: Training Series: Session 5
Register for the Controllership - Legal Insights in Health Research: Training Series: Session 5
Date and time
Wednesday 27 March 2024 1pm to 2pm
Training details
HSE Research and Development are hosting the Legal Insight Training Series which is open to those working in research in the HSE and HSE-funded organisations.
The training session titled “Controllership” will build on previous sessions and cover:
- the concept and building blocks of ‘controller’;
- circumstances that give rise to control;
- understanding purpose and means;
- role and responsibilities of controller;
- demonstrating compliance;
- assessing joint controllership;
- what does control mean in health research; scenarios.
Contact
Right to be Informed - Legal Insights in Health Research: Training Series: Session 6
Register for 'Right to be Informed - Legal Insights in Health Research: Training Series: Session 6'
Date and time
Wednesday 24 April 2024 1pm to 2pm
Training details
The training session titled “Right to be Informed” will explain rights and obligations, and the difficulties created and outcomes from sub-optimal governance, to include:
- information and transparency requirements and why this is important for research;
- information data subjects are entitled to receive – minimum requirements, how and when they must receive this;
- difference between receiving data directly from the individual and from other sources;
- linkage to RoPA;
- limited exceptions;
- explaining DPC and EDPB views on this and the fall-out of missteps;additional obligations under the HRR.
Contact
Social Inclusion
Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) Training Module 1 - Awareness
Login to your HSeLanD account - search for 'Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV) Training Module 1 - Awareness'
This module aims to improve awareness of DSGBV in all its forms, its prevalence and impacts on specifics communities, as well as provide information about the national policy context and relevant legislation. This programme is designed for all HSE staff and staff from HSE funded services.
Contact the National Social Inclusion Office: socialinclusion@hse.ie
Opioid Overdose Awareness and Naloxone Administration Training
Login to your HSeLanD account and search with the key word ‘naloxone’.
The new National Social Inclusion Office eLearning module to support frontline workers (clinical and non-clinical) and volunteers, who may witness an opioid overdose, is live on HSELanD.
The ‘Opioid overdose awareness and naloxone administration’ training course will provide learners with the skills to recognise, intervene and respond to an opioid overdose, including the administration of naloxone.
Naloxone is used as an antidote to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs like heroin, morphine, methadone and synthetic opioids if someone overdoses.
This module will take approximately 45 minutes.
Providing Mental Health Services across cultures throughout the Irish health service
Register for Providing Mental Health Services across cultures throughout the Irish health service
Date and time
Thursday 14 March from 9.30am to 1pm
Training details
This free online training is for staff working in mental health services (primary, secondary, tertiary and acute), including psychologists, psychiatrists, clinical nursing staff, occupational therapists, social workers, etc.
Overview:
- Understanding different concepts of mental illness and treatment across cultures.
- Exploration of practical adjustments needed to bridge cultural dynamics for more effective assessment and treatment.
- Troubleshooting common issues with interpreters.
- Identifying barriers that migrants face in accessing mental health services.
Learning goals:
- Improve confidence and competence when working with service users from different cultures.
- Improve service user experience and clinical outcomes for this group.
The trainer is Millay Vann, a highly experienced trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Social Worker.
If you have queries about this training, you can email michael.hennessy2@hse.ie
Alcohol and Substance Use (SAOR)
SAOR Brief Intervention for problem alcohol and substance use
Date and time
Tuesday 19 March from 10am to 4.30pm at Listowel Family Resource Centre, John B.Keane Rd, Ballygowloge, Listowel, Co. Kerry.
Training details
Please email Katriona.purcell@hse.ie to request an application form.
The aim of SAOR training is to enable you to have a short helpful conversation with someone about their alcohol or other drug use using the SAOR Screening and Brief Intervention model. The training, based on the 2nd edition of SAOR (2017), is delivered using a blended learning approach. Participants complete a short eLearning module on HSELand in advance of a 1-day skills practice workshop.
Governance and Compliance
Understanding the National Financial Regulations (NFRs)
Find the Understanding the National Financial Regulations (NFRs) on HSeLanD
Training programme details
The Understanding the National Financial Regulations (NFRs) eLearning programme will provide all staff with an understanding of the NFRs and how they can access them. It also provides an awareness of the controls and guidance that they must follow to ensure compliance with the HSE’s internal controls.
The eLearning programme contains four modules and an assessment and will take approximately 90 minutes to complete.
The new eLearning programme has been developed by the Governance and Compliance, Finance Specialists, National Finance Division.
Contact: Govn.compliance@hse.ie
Climate Action and Sustainability
Introduction to Water Efficiency
Register for Introduction to Water Efficiency training
Dates and times
Friday 22 March 2024 from 10am to 10.30am
Training details
- Target audience:
HSE staff interested in water conservation in the healthcare sector - Members of Hospital energy or green teams
- General Manager/Hospital Manager/CEO as budget holder for Irish Water bills
The overall aim of the training is to provide an introduction to the aims and actions involved in a hospital water efficiency programme based on the HSE’s Water Efficiency Guide for Irish Healthcare facilities
Contact details
Water Efficiency Training
Register for Water Efficiency Training
Dates and times
- Friday 22 March 2024 from 11am to 1pm
- Thursday 25 April 2024 from 11am to 1pm
- Thursday 23 May 2024 from 11am to 1pm
- Thursday 20 June 2024 from 11am to 1pm
Training details
This training provides technical and in-depth information on the main aspects of water efficiency outlined in the HSE Water Efficiency Guide for Irish Healthcare Facilities and assists in developing technical actions for a Hospital specific Water Conservation Action Plan.
The Target Audience for the training is:
- Maintenance Staff
- Technical Services Staff
- Facilities Engineers
- Plumbers
- Energy Officers
Contact details
Energy Basics
Register for Energy Basics training
Dates and times
Thursday 16 May 2024 from 2pm to 5pm
Training details
This 3-hour, introductory course aims to deliver basic energy terminology and concepts in Plain English. It will provide context to the energy challenges and opportunities facing Ireland, corresponding Public Sector obligations and introduce commonly used terms, units of measure and technologies. The intent is to provide attendees with knowledge to understand their energy consumption and confidence to contribute to improving it.
Contact details
Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector
Register for Carbon Basics - Training for the Public Sector
Dates and times
Thursday 4 April 2024 from 2pm to 5pm
Training details
This 3-hour, introductory training course aims to demystify carbon terminology and concepts using Plain English. It will provide context to the emissions challenges and opportunities facing Ireland, corresponding Public Sector obligations and introduce commonly used terms, units of measure and reporting approaches. The course does not focus on design or technical issues, but rather provides a fundamental understanding of carbon and energy-related emissions.
Contact details
Food Reduction Training
Register for Food Reduction Training
Dates and times
- Monday 22 April from 2 pm to 3pm
- Tuesday 21 May from 2 pm to 3pm
- Monday 10 June from 2pm to 3pm
Training details
Food Waste Reduction Training programme for Health Service Staff delivered by the Clean Technology Centre as part of the HSE Green Healthcare Programme.
The training will provide information on examining food waste to help identify potential for food waste reductions along with providing examples of good practice from other healthcare facilities.
Training Audience
- Catering Services Managers,
- Supervisors
- Officers
- Instructors
- Any healthcare manager responsible for catering services and staff
Contact details
Waste Reduction Training
Register for Waste Reduction Training
Dates and times
- Friday 26 April from 10am to 11am
- Friday 24 May from 10am to 11am
- Thursday 6 June from 10am to 11am
Training details
The overall aim of the training is to provide a non-technical overview of healthcare waste management.
The Target Audience for the training is:
- HSE staff members or budget holders in a hospital or community health setting
- Managers responsible for waste
- HSE Green team members
- Interested members of staff
The training will cover:
A short overview of healthcare waste streams, including:
- Where to start:
- Reducing healthcare risk waste
Meeting HSE Waste Targets:
- Increase recycling by 75% by 2030
- Reduce food waste by 50% by 2030
- Reduce landfill to 10% by 2030
- Reducing single use
- Examples of actions from healthcare facilities around the country
Contact details
Health Library Ireland
Online Library Skills Training: Searching Embase and Medline on the OVID platform
Register for Online Library Skills Training: Searching Embase and Medline on the OVID platform
Date and time
Thursday 14 March from 10am to 11am
Training details
- Develop familiarity with Embase and Medline on the Ovid platform
- Conduct a literature search in Embase/Medline using keywords, subject terms and search techniques such as truncation and limits
- Learn how to save results and searches
- Learn how to email and/or export results
Online Library Skills Training: Prescription for Knowledge: Unveiling Trusted Drug Information Resources at HSE Library
Register for Prescription for Knowledge: Unveiling Trusted Drug Information Resources at HSE Library
Date and time
Thursday 14 March from 10am to 12pm
Training details
- Develop a solid understanding of various drug information resources.
- Acquire knowledge of specific tools applicable to real-world cases.
- Familiarize with Embase, Medicines Complete, Datapharm and other resources available in the HSE Library.
- Enhance the skill set of personnel involved in handling drug information.
Online Library Skills Training: Searching Medline/CINAHL on Ebsco platform
Register for Searching Medline/CINAHL on Ebsco platform training
Date and time
Thursday 21 March from 10am to 11am
Training details
- Develop familiarity with CINAHL/Medline in the Ebsco platform
- Conduct a literature search in Medline or CINAHL using keywords, subject terms, search techniques such as truncation and limits
- Learn how to use folders to save results and searches
- Learn how to email and /or export results
Dementia
HSeLand Module from the National Dementia Services: Non-cognitive symptoms of dementia
Training details
Login to your HSeLanD account - search for 'non-cognitive symptoms of dementia' or you can access the module in the 'clinical skills' section of the course catalogue on HSeLanD.
HSE National Dementia Services eLearning module to support healthcare professionals who provide care to people with dementia across all settings is on HSeLanD.
‘Support pathways for people with non-cognitive symptoms of dementia’ will help to determine the best person-centred supports for a person with non-cognitive symptoms of dementia and to recognise the risks of unnecessarily prescribing psychotropic medication.
The module contains 3 key topics:
- Non-cognitive symptoms of dementia
- Tailored person-centred support
- Risks of psychotropic medication
This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes an assessment and extend my learning pieces for those who wish to undertake further learning or who want practical activities to help transfer the learning into their local area of work.
Emergency medicine
The National Trauma Triage Tool eLearning Programme
Login to HSeLanD to complete the National Trauma Triage Tool eLearning Programme
Training details
All pre-hospital care providers and those involved in triaging patients in Emergency Departments Hospital staff can now complete a new eLearning programme on HSeLanD.
Developed by The National Office for Trauma Services, the National Trauma Triage Tool eLearning programme will provide learners with the relevant knowledge to implement and use the National Trauma Triage Tool. It will also help to identify patients with major trauma and bring them to the most appropriate facility for their injuries.
The National Trauma Triage Tool eLearning programme will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
Quality and Patient Safety
National Quality and Patient Safety Education and Learning Programmes
Training details
The National Quality and Patient Safety 2023 Prospectus of Education and Learning programmes is available to view or download.
Programmes cover topics such as:
- Quality Improvement
- Incident Management
- Open Disclosure
- Human Factors
and many more.
Read the National Quality and Patient Safety 2024 Prospectus of Education and Learning programmes
Children First
Mandatory Children First Training 'An Introduction to Children First'
Training details
This 90 minute Children First e-learning programme is mandatory for all staff, volunteers and students in all HSE services and HSE funded services. The aim of this programme is to raise awareness and increase knowledge of child abuse and child welfare issues and to clarify personal, legal and organisational roles and responsibilities in recognising, responding to and reporting child protection and welfare concerns as set out in Children First National Guidance for the Protection and Welfare of Children 2017 and the Children First Act 2015.
Additional Children First Training
Training details
A range of optional Child Safeguarding training and briefings are available to staff who are employed directly by the HSE, staff of Children’s Disability Network Teams, staff of Section 38 hospitals and staff working within GP/Out-of-Hours GP services.
The additional training programmes currently available are:
- HSE Children First Training for Mandated Persons (online interactive workshop for Mandated Persons)
- HSE Children First Training on Recognising and Reporting Child Protection or Welfare Concerns (online interactive workshop for staff who are not Mandated Persons)
- Children First Briefing for HSE Line Managers (online briefing for HSE line managers and HSE staff with managerial responsibilities)
The ‘HSE Children First Training and Resource Prospectus’ gives further details on these trainings and other resources.
To enrol on one of these sessions;
- Log in to your HSeLanD account
- Click on the ‘Courses’ menu option
- Click on ‘Catalogue’
- Click on ‘Profession or Unit’
- Click on ‘Children First’
- Click on the ‘CHO / Area’ where you are geographically located and answer all the questions so that the instructors can approve your enrolment.
Open Disclosure Training
Open Disclosure Training (Mandatory)
Training details
Log into your HSeLanD account and search for “Open Disclosure”.
All staff must complete Open Disclosure e-learning Module 1 “Communicating Effectively through Open Disclosure” which is available on HSeLanD.
- Module 1: Communicating Effectively through Open Disclosure available on HSeLanD
- Module 2: Open Disclosure: Applying Principles to Practice available on HSeLanD
- Face to Face Training can be accessed by contacting the Open Disclosure Lead for your area - find information on Open Disclosure Leads
All staff must complete Open Disclosure e-learning Module 1 “Communicating Effectively through Open Disclosure” which is available on HSeLanD.
Staff who may be involved in formal open disclosure meetings e.g. senior managers, senior nursing staff, midwifery and health and social care professionals, medical staff, QPS staff and staff fulfilling the role of the Designated Person must also complete:
- E-learning Module 2 “Open Disclosure: Applying Principles to Practice”, and
- Module 3 Face to Face Skills Workshop (3 hours) on the management of the open disclosure process.
Refresher training must be undertaken by all staff every 3 years.
Find more information on Open Disclosure and its mandatory training
Nursing and Midwifery Planning and Development
Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Continued Professional Development Webinar Summer Series Recordings
Webinar Summer Series Recordings are available on HSeLanD
Search for: Clinical Nurse/Midwife Specialist Continuous Professional Development Summer Series
The set of 4 webinar recordings consists of:
- Webinar 1: Nursing & Midwifery Board of Ireland and Nursing and Midwifery Medicinal Product Prescribing with Dr Ray Healy and Ms Clare MacGabhann.
- Webinar 2: Practice-based evidence and evidence-based practice (Research) with Dr Owen Doody.
- Webinar 3: CNS and CMS Roles, Responsibility, Authority, Accountability with Ms. Liz Early.
- Webinar 4: Clinical Indemnity, Claims management, enhancing documentation, clinical risk and patient safety, with Ms Cliodhna Grady, Ms Marie Hutton and Ms Sheila King.
Leadership, Learning and Talent Management (LLTM) programmes
Dignity at Work for Line Managers
Date and time
Half day programme, 9am to 1.30pm
Training details
Now available on HSeLanD
Programme Aim
The overall aim of this programme is to provide line managers with the necessary skills and knowledge to foster a positive supportive work environment, where good communication, support and mutual respect are the norm and to enable line managers to resolve complaints informally at local level where appropriate in line with the Dignity at Work Policy.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this programme you will have a greater understanding of the following:
- The HSE Dignity at Work Policy
- Roles and responsibilities of line managers under the Dignity at Work Policy
- The key supports and services available under the policy including Mediation, Coaching and Workplace Health and Well-being Infrastructures
- Identifying what it means to have a positive work environment and how to ensure this is developed, promoted and embedded within the department
- How to address conflict informally
Application of practical skills from role-play and scenario-based learning
Contact details
Email: Betty.Carolan@hse.ie
Corporate Induction
Date and time
1 day programme, 9am to 1pm
- Thursday 28 March
- Thursday 11 April
- Friday 12 April
- Tuesday 16 April
- Thursday 18 April
- Thursday 25 April
- Tuesday 30 April
Training details
Now available on HSeLanD
Programme Aim
This programme aims to provide a Corporate Induction to the HSE for all new staff and staff who are moving roles within the HSE. It is in addition to the completion of the I-Start Hub and the departmental and site inductions.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this programme participants will have an understanding of the following:
- Where their role sits in the HSE
- What the HSE expects of them
- What the HSE can offer them
- Key resources for all staff to access as employees of the HSE
Contact details
Email: alex.ennis@hse.ie
Managing Attendance
Date and time
1 day programme, 9am to 1.15pm
- Wednesday 17 April
Training details
Now available on HSeLanD
Programme Aim
- To promote awareness of the policy and procedure for managing attendance
- To promote a culture of regular attendance in a positive working environment
Learning Objectives
At the end of this session you will be able to:
- Communicate the attendance policy to employees
- Demonstrate your understanding of the role of the Manager in managing attendance
- Understand the role of the Occupational Health Department
- Promote active attendance policies and procedures
- Hold Return to Work Discussions and Attendance Review Meetings
- Recognise and manage non-compliance of the managing attendance policy
Contact details
Email: alex.ennis@hse.ie
Managing Conflict Effectively
Date and time
1-day programme, 9am to 5pm
Read about the Managing Conflict Effectively programme
Contact details
- Email: Janette.laffan@hse.ie
- Phone: 0871170439
People Management the Legal Framework
Date and time
1 hour introduction session and 4 half-day programme from 9am to 1pm
- 22 February (Intro), 27 February, 29 February, 12 March and 14 March
Read about the People Management the Legal Framework course
Contact details
Email louise.galvin2@hse.ie
First Time Managers Programme
Date and time
- 5, 6, 26 and 27 March
- 7, 12, 14, and 21 March
- 12, 13, 26 and 27 March
- 27, 28 March, 10 and 11 April
- 4,5,10 and 11 April
Read about the First Time Managers Programme
Contact details
Email grainne.kerrigan@hse.ie
Coaching Skills for Managers
Date and time
2-Day Programme from 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 March
- Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 April
Read about the Coaching Skills for Managers
Contact details
Email betty.carolan@hse.ie
Clerical Administration Development
Date and time
3-Day Programme from 9am to 5pm
- 27 March, 10 April and 29 May
- 29 February, 7 March and 11 April
- 4 April, 18 April and 29 May
- 9 April, 11 April and 22 May
- 24 April, 1 May and 4 June
- 25 April, 16 May and 27 June
- 2 May, 8 May and 25 June
Read about the Clerical Administration Development Programme (CADP)
Contact details
Email: monica.phelan@hse.ie
Presentation skills
Date and time
Half-day programme from 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Thursday 11 April
- Wednesday 8 May
- Wednesday 29 May
Read about the Presentation skills training programme
Contact details
Email: monica.phelan@hse.ie
Phone: 056 7785543/ 0876357632Maryacton.McHugh@hse.ie
Effective Feedback
Date and time
Half-day programme from 9.00am to 1.00pm
- Thursday 28 March
Read about the Effective Feedback training programme
Contact details
Email: Maryacton.McHugh@hse.ie
Phone: 087 430 4361
Masterclass in courtroom skills
Login to www.hseland.ie to find this course.
Date and time
3-hour programme, 9.30 am to 12.30 pm
- Thursday 14 March
Training course details
This virtual programme aims to support HSE staff who attend court on behalf of the HSE by enhancing their courtroom skills.
Learning Objectives
- Role of Gardaí, and Witnesses
- Role of Solicitor, Barrister, Judge
- Role of HSE Legal Department
- Court Procedure/Protocols
- Preparation Techniques
- Lawyer Techniques in cross-examination and how to handle them
- How to give confident testimony under examination
- Witness rights if being intimidated
- Importance of note taking and record keeping
- Considerations when dealing with different jurisdictions
Contact details
Email: Joan.balfe@hse.ie
Effective Meetings
Date and time
Half day programme, 9am to 1pm
Read about the Effective Meetings programme
Contact details
Email: Keith.Halpin@hse.ie
Managing Your Time Effectively
Date and time:
Half day programme, 9am to 1pm
- Wednesday 27 March
- Wednesday 10 April
Read about the Managing Your Time Effectively programme
Contact details:
Email: betty.carolan@hse.ie
Managing Teams Effectively
Date and time
1 day programme, 9am to 5pm
- Tuesday 23 April
- Thursday 9 May
Read about the Managing Teams Effectively training programme
Contact details
Email: monica.phelan@hse.ie
Phone: 056 7785505
Retirement Planning
Read more about the Retirement Planning training programme
Contact details
Email: joan.balfe@hse.ie
Phone: 087453181
Facilitation Skills
Date and time
1-day programme, 9am to 5pm
Read about the Facilitation Skills programme
Contact details
- Email: Janette.laffan@hse.ie
- Phone: 0871170439
Excel Risk Register Training
The HSE recognises the importance of adopting a proactive approach to the management of risk to support the achievement of objectives and compliance with governance requirements.
A key feature of managing risk in everyday practice relates to recognising risks and putting in place systems and processes to reduce their occurrence, or if they do occur, to minimise their impact.
The HSE Excel Risk Register is a macro-enabled tool that assists areas with recording and monitoring of risks as part of the risk management process. This module provides a step by step guide to using the HSE Excel Risk Register tool, which will assist staff who undertake the role of Risk Register Administrator in their area.
Cardiovascular Health
Heart Saver AED Training - Croí Heart & Stroke Centre
Register for Heart Saver AED Training - Croí Heart & Stroke CentreDemystifying the ECG’ workshop
Date and time
Monday 25 March 2024 from 9am to 12.30pm
Training details
Location: Croí House, Moyola Lane Newcastle Galway
The complete Heartsaver AED course takes approx. 3.5 hours to complete & teaches the basic techniques of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how to use an AED and the relief of choking for adults, children and infants.
Contact
Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiac & Stroke Foundation, Ltd.
Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway, H91 FF68
T: 091-544310 www.croi.ie
‘Demystifying the ECG’ workshop -National Institute for Prevention and Cardiovascular Health
Register for ‘Demystifying the ECG’ workshop
Date and time
Saturday 18 May, 9.00am to 1.30pm
Training details
This easy-to-understand and interactive workshop teaches all the ECG basics you need to know. This is an excellent foundation course and is highly recommended for anyone wanting to improve or refresh their ECG analysis skills.
Topics covered include:
- ECG analysis made easy
- Recognition of sinus rhythms
- Atrial arrhythmias
- Ventricular arrhythmias
- Ischemia and acute myocardial infarction
- Recognising artefact
and more…
Course Format:
- Online Learning: (Approx. 4 hours) which can be carried out in your own time in the 2 weeks prior to the workshop.
- Online Interactive workshop: A half day of real-time sessions.
Contact info@nipc.ie for further details.
HSE Lean Academy
HSE Lean Academy Lean for Sustainable Healthcare
Register for HSE Lean Academy Lean for Sustainable Healthcare
Date and time
Register by Sunday 31 March
Training details
The Lean for Sustainable Healthcare programme delivers a Yellow Belt that provides learners with a comprehensive overview of Lean Six Sigma concepts, with a large focus on areas of sustainability.
The programme aims to assist learners to embrace responsible and sustainable business practices through managing a work-based project throughout the programme to deliver benefits that make a real impact on the organisation.
Find out more at www.hseleanacademy.ie and follow us on LinkedIn.
Contact enquiries@hseleanacademy.ie for further details.
Health and Wellbeing
Interested in Engaging More Men into your Service? - Face-to-face training
Register for Interested in Engaging More Men into your Service? - Face-to-face training
Date and time
Wednesday 17 April, 9:30am to 4:00pm
Location
HSE Ardee Regional Education Centre, Ardee, Co. Louth
Training details
This training aims to increase workers, volunteers and frontline service providers, understanding of best practice for engaging men into their service.
This is a one-day workshop offered by Health Promotion & Improvement, Health and Wellbeing.
Please note that when you register on Enthuse for this course, it is 2 step process. You must confirm registration on the second page of the booking form. You will then receive an email from Enthuse to confirm your registration. Make your email address is populated correctly in registration form as this is our only form of contact with you.
For further information, please email Geralyn.nolan@hse.ie
Sexual Health Promotion Foundation Programme - 6-day face-to-face training
Location
St. Brigid’s Complex, Ardee, Co. Louth
Training dates
- 23 and 24 April 2024
- 22 and 23 May 2024
- 26 and 27 June 2024
Training details
The new revised Format 6 –day Foundation Programme in Sexual Health Promotion (FPSHP) is a comprehensive capacity building training programme for service providers who want to develop their confidence, skill and knowledge in the area of sexual health promotion, and incorporate sexual health promotion into their work.
Contact details
To request an application form email Geralyn.nolan@hse.ie
Making Every Contact Count training programme
Find the Making Every Contact Count training programme on HSeLanD
Training details
Making Every Contact Count (MECC) is a behaviour change programme aimed at the prevention and management of chronic disease. The MECC Programme includes a blended learning training course designed to provide health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to raise the issue of lifestyle behaviour change with their patients as part of routine care.
The MECC Online eLearning training includes:
- 8 sessions – each session is 30 minutes
- Introduction to behaviour change – providing a foundation in behaviour change theory and techniques including the underlying principles of a patient-centred approach
- Six topic modules on Tobacco, Alcohol & drugs, Healthy Eating, Physical Activity, Overweight & Obesity and Mental Health & Wellbeing
- A skills into practice module - demonstrates the skills of how to carry out a brief intervention across a range of topics through a suite of video scenarios using real-life healthcare professionals
Following completion of the MECC eLearning there will be an opportunity to complete an ‘Enhancing your Brief Intervention skills’ workshop.
Kick Start to Staff Health: Health and Wellbeing Taster Sessions (CHO 8 Midlands Louth Meath staff only)
Date and time
This programme will be open for registration from January to November 2024. Runs monthly from 1st of Month to the last day of the month.
Training details
This training is open to all HSE staff clinical and non clinical in CHO 8 Midlands Louth Meath.
The Online Kick Start Taster Sessions for HSE Staff aim to help you make healthy choices and improve your overall health and wellbeing.
This is a virtual programme running over a calendar month. Each week we will send you an email containing WebEx links to the pre-recorded sessions (no more than 2 sessions per week for 4 weeks). Each session will focus on improving your overall health and wellbeing and give you the confidence to make informed decisions.
Programme consists of:
- Online programme
- Delivered over a calendar month
- Pre-recorded sessions 30mins long
- 24hr access to sessions
- Topics cover Healthy Eating, Self-care and Stress Management, Men’s and Women’s Health, Physical Activity etc.
- Links to additional HP&I services and training
For more information about the programme, please email HPCourse.NE@hse.ie
Minding Your Wellbeing - Louth workshops
Register for a Minding Your Wellbeing Louth workshop
Date and time
One day workshop from 9.15am (registration) to 4.30pm at HSE Ardee Regional Education Centre, Ardee, Co. Louth
- Thursday 16 May
- Thursday 20 June
- Thursday 24 October
- Thursday 21 November
- Thursday 5 December
Please note you must receive an email from Enthuse to confirm your registration. Please ensure your email address is populated correctly in registration form as this is our only form of contact with you.
Training details
This is a one-day workshop offered by Health Promotion & Improvement, Health and Wellbeing, to support staff to care for their own mental health and wellbeing and to build good self-care practices for every day.
For more information, please email MindingYourWellbeing.MeathLouth@hse.ie
Minding Your Wellbeing - Meath workshops
Register for a Minding Your Wellbeing Meath workshop
Date and time
- Tuesday 9 April, 9.30am to 4.30pm at HSE Bective Street, Kells, Co. Meath, A82NX32
- Tuesday 24 September, 9.30am to 4.30pm at Navan Education Centre, Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 RK03
Training details
A one-day workshop offered by Health Promotion & Improvement, Health and Wellbeing, to support staff to care for their own mental health and wellbeing and to build good self-care practices for every day.
For more information, please email MindingYourWellbeing.MeathLouth@hse.ie
Speech and Language Therapy
The Safe Management of People with Dysphagia
Healthcare Support Assistants and others who work with people who have dysphagia or at risk of developing dysphagia can now complete a new eLearning programme on HSeLanD.
The Safe Management of People with Dysphagia eLearning programme will improve your understanding of how to identify the signs of dysphagia, support people with dysphagia and foster improved communication with current modified fluid and diet terminology.
You’ll also learn what interventions are available and how to best collaborate with the Speech and Language Therapist to help safely manage people with dysphagia in their homes.
This module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete.
National Clinical Programme for Anaesthesia
The 5 Stages of Safe Surgery
Find the The 5 Stages of Safe Surgery eLearning module on HSeLanD
A new eLearning module for the five stages of safe surgery has been launched by the National Clinical Programmes for Anaesthesia, Surgery and Trauma and Orthopaedics. The module is now available on HSeLanD, the health service’s national online learning and development portal.
The new eLearning module has been developed to support the HSE National Policy and Procedure for Safe Surgery, which was updated in 2022. The policy highlights the importance of respecting the five stages of safe surgery, including the checklist process.
The module encourages all staff working within the operating department to ensure that safe surgery guidelines are followed by all team members in order to deliver safe, quality care to patients.
Human Rights and Equality
Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act (2015) – Guidance for Healthcare workers
Module 1: General Principles:
This module will prepare staff for and familiarise them with aspects of this new piece of decision-making capacity legislation which will come into force in 2023. Healthcare workers will have new responsibilities under this law that specify how they can best support a person to make their own decisions. This module will support staff to give effect to the Guiding Principles of the Act.
Module 2: Working with Decision supporters appointed under the 2015 Act
This module will introduce the concept of decision supporters and the various roles that take this form. Learners will need to know the roles and responsibilities of the decision supporter, how to interact with them, and when it’s appropriate to contact the Decision Support Service with the goal of keeping the person attending our service at the heart of the decision-making process.
Module 3: Advance Healthcare Directives
The aim of this module is to raise awareness of Advance Healthcare Directives, providing healthcare workers with the relevant knowledge to apply them in their practice. Learners will walk away feeling more informed and more confident regarding their responsibilities in following Advance Healthcare Directives as identified in the Assisted Decision-Making Act.
National Consent Policy e-learning module 1 and 2
Information and training about our HSE National Consent Policy
Includes 2 e-learning modules including
Module 1 - General Principles and
Module 2 - Working with Children and Young People
Delivering Change in Health Services
Change Guide in Action Workshop
Training details
This lively, interactive virtual workshop on the Change Guide in Action, features your Health and Social Care colleagues shared experiences of delivering effective and sustainable change. This evidence-based approach puts People and Culture at the Centre of the Change.
In 2024, the Change Guide in Action workshops will cover three practical areas:
- Getting ready for change - Focusing on personal, team and service readiness for change.
- Influencing for change and encouraging involvement.
- Managing transition and supporting ongoing change including dealing with resistance to change.
You can register to attend all three workshops or choose any workshop applicable to your needs.
Date and time
Getting ready for change:
- 27 March, 11am to 1pm
Influencing for change and encouraging involvement:
- 24 April, 11am to 1pm
- 22 May, 11am to 1pm
- 26 June, 11am to 1pm
Managing Transition and Supporting Ongoing Change including Dealing with Resistance:
- 25 September, 11am to 1pm
- 23 October, 11am to 1pm
- 27 November, 11am to 1pm
Contact details
Register by emailing changeguide@hse.ie with subject line: Change Guide in Action Workshop to secure a place
Change Consultation Clinics
Training details
The Change Consultation Clinic is facilitated by experienced HSE Organisation Development Practitioners from the Change and Innovation Team, Kells, Co Meath.
The People’s Needs Defining Change - Health Services Change Guide informs our practitioners’ practice. It is the essential guide to change, mapping out a step-by-step approach and also assisting you address the ‘messiness of change’.
The Change Guide, researched in the context of healthcare in Ireland, is evidence-based. It is the policy framework and agreed approach to change signed off by HSE Leadership and co-sponsored and agreed with the Trade Unions.
Date and time
Clinics run from 10am to 1pm
- 14 March
- 11 April
- 9 May
- 13 June
- 12 September
- 10 October
- 14 November
- 12 December
Contact details
Register by emailing changeguide@hse.ie with subject line: Change Consultation Clinic
Delivering Change in Health Services eLearning programme
Training details
You can enrol on this self-directed eLearning programme on by logging in to HSeLanD and entering ‘Delivering Change in Health Services’ eLearning programme in the courses search box.
This eLearning Programme takes you through all you need to know about people and culture change in 4 accessible modules. It provides you with practical help including tools and resources to support your service improvements and is relevant for staff at all levels. It aims to build your capacity, skills and confidence for delivering positive change in a complex environment such as health and social care.
Watch this short video introducing the Health Service‘s Change framework
This self-directed eLearning programme will take 90 minutes approximately to complete.
Learning outcomes:
By the end of the eLearning Programme you will be able to:
- focus on creating the conditions and readiness for change and service improvements, using the people and culture change platform to guide your thinking
- understand how best to engage with all the people who will be impacted by the change
- use the key change activities to define what needs to change, design a better service and deliver on key results for service users and staff
- understand how to apply the learning in practice to deliver positive change and innovation
- use the tools and templates to help you deliver safer better healthcare