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Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

May
7
Thu
Reflective Reading for Nurses & Midwives @ eLearning Room
May 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This session is aimed at nurses and midwives undertaking NMC revalidation by providing attendees with 2.5 hours of valuable CPD!

It will give nurses and midwives the opportunity to read, discuss and to critically reflect upon a published paper using a set of guided questions led by a library facilitator. Participants are required to read a pre-set paper and to make notes using a checklist prior to attending the session (1.5 hours CPD).

The session is not intended to be an appraisal of the quality of the paper, but rather a reflective discussion with colleagues on the issues and topics presented and how they relate to practice (1 hour of CPD). Attendees will receive a certificate of participation and attendance upon completion. Please note that a minimum number of three participants are required for the session to proceed.

Although this session is primarily aimed at individuals undertaking NMC revalidation, it is open to any nurse or midwife who might wish to participate.

Apr
14
Fri
Finding the Evidence: Searching Ovid Medline @ Virtual
Apr 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the Ovid Medline database. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations.

This session covers the following:

  • Formulating your search question using PICO
  • Searching Ovid Medline using keywords and subject headings
  •  Applying limits to a search
  • Exporting results
  • Saving searches/creating email alerts
Jun
29
Thu
Finding the Evidence: Searching Ovid Medline @ Virtual
Jun 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the Ovid Medline database. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations.

This session covers the following:

  • Formulating your search question using PICO
  • Searching Ovid Medline using keywords and subject headings
  •  Applying limits to a search
  • Exporting results
  • Saving searches/creating email alerts
Aug
31
Thu
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Aug 31 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.

This session will cover:

  • What is health literacy
  • The impact of poor health literacy on patients
  • To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
    enquiries
  • Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
Oct
18
Wed
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Oct 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.

This session will cover:

  • What is health literacy
  • The impact of poor health literacy on patients
  • To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
    enquiries
  • Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
Dec
18
Mon
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Dec 18 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.

This session will cover:

  • What is health literacy
  • The impact of poor health literacy on patients
  • To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
    enquiries
  • Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
Jan
19
Fri
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Jan 19 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.

This session will cover:

  • What is health literacy
  • The impact of poor health literacy on patients
  • To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
    enquiries
  • Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
Feb
5
Mon
Appraising Research Papers for Beginners – Quantitative @ Virtual
Feb 5 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

The library offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

Not all published research is reliable! If you want to be confident reading and utilising published research you need to understand its content and be able to objectively assess its quality.

Run as two separate training sessions (either quantitative or qualitative), the appraising research papers for beginners sessions will equip learners with the basic theory and knowledge of how to appraise quantitative (randomised controlled trial) or qualitative research papers using a mixture of presentations and practical group work.

Learners are required to read a prescribed research paper in advance of attending the session. A copy of the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist will be supplied.  No prior knowledge of critical appraisal or statistical concepts is required.

The session covers the following:

  • Overview of the critical appraisal process
  • Key features of qualitative/quantitative research
  • Interpreting statistics (for quantitative research)
  • Using the CASP checklists to appraise research papers
Feb
21
Wed
Finding the Evidence: Searching EBSCOhost CINAHL @ Virtual
Feb 21 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Due to social distancing, all training is now delivered online using Zoom/MS Teams.The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will equip learners with the skills to formulate an effective database search strategy and to search for evidence using the EBSCOhost CINAHL , a comprehensive and authoritative database covering nursing, midwifery and allied health. The training is delivered using a mix of facilitator presentation and live search demonstrations, and will be of particular value to nurses, midwives and those working in the allied health professions.

This session covers the following:

  • Formulating your search question using PICO
  • Searching CINAHL using keywords and subject headings
  • Applying limits to a search
  • Exporting results
  • Saving searches/creating email alerts
Feb
28
Wed
Health Literacy Awareness @ Virtual
Feb 28 @ 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm

The library also offers a number of virtual one-to-one or small group training sessions. To book your place on a course contact the Library.

This session will provide learners with a useful introduction to the concept of health literacy
and how a low level of health literacy impacts the lives of patients.

This session will cover:

  • What is health literacy
  • The impact of poor health literacy on patients
  • To explore information resources which can assist patients with health-related
    enquiries
  • Be aware of tools and technique that can support patients with low health literac
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