Stoma Courses

Please note: All remaining Courses for 2024 are now fully booked.​

Venue:

• All courses/study days will be held in the Salts Academy located in Salts Healthcare Head Office, Richard Street, Birmingham, B7 4AA

• Car parking is available on-site

Applications:

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk to request an application form, giving you name, place of work, contact details and which level of study you would like to apply for.

Principles and Practice of Stoma Care Module 

In collaboration with De Montfort University (DMU), this dynamic accredited module dives deep into every facet of adult stoma care, from preparation for surgery to long-term management. Two pathways tailored for those aiming for Level 6 (Degree) or Level 7 (Master's), all participants will be fully supported in crafting engaging an oral presentations and high-level written assignments. Expect hands-on workshops, real-world case studies, and expert-led sessions by well-respected clinicians that will elevate your own clinical practice. 

This is a fast-paced, interactive module designed to develop advanced skills, knowledge and expertise in stoma care. The module has been designed to allow nurses working within the specialist sphere of stoma care to build upon their previous physiological, psychological and social knowledge base. To facilitate the development of professional critical analysis / synthesis, reflective and thinking skills.

Learning Objectives (From DMU) will vary slightly depending on which pathway the student chooses to study.

Spring Course dates:

• 2nd & 3rd April

• 14th & 15th May

• 11th & 12th June
  Deadline to apply: Friday 7^th February

Autumn Course dates:

• 8th & 9th October

• 5th & 6th November

• 3rd & 4th December
  Deadline to apply: Friday 7^th August

PCPH 5020 Level 7 – (30 credits/Master level)

Entry Requirements: 

• Applicants must have attained a degree at 2:2 level or above (PCPH 5020 level 7 only)

• Applicants are required to attend all six formal study days as details below

• Applicants are required to deliver a 10 minute presentation to peers

• Applicants are required to produce a 3000 word assignment

PCPH 3020 Level 6 – (30 credits/Degree level)

Entry Requirements: 

• Applicants must be post graduate nurses studying to degree level

• Applicants are required to attend all six formal study days as details below

• Applicants are required to deliver a 10 minute presentation to peers

• Applicants are required to produce a 3000 word assignment 

Fundamentals of Children's Stoma Care and Continence Management Module

In collaboration with Birmingham City University this unique, accredited module explores caring for a baby and/or child with a stoma or continence issue. The module highlights the distinctive needs of an individual with a stoma as they age from neonate, baby, child through to adolescence, along with exploring the needs of immediate care givers/parents and their role within this journey. 

Small bowel transplantation, ACE, Urodynamics and Mitrofanoff, along with Inflammatory Bowel Disease in childhood are just a few of the specialist topics that will be taught by clinical experts from Birmingham Children’s Hospital. 

The legal and ethical considerations will be examined, as well as reviewing the special needs of children living with a stoma when they go to school. 

Learning Objectives: (From BCU) will vary slightly depending on which pathway the student chooses to study:

Course dates: 

• 15th, 16th & 17th September

• 12th, 13th & 14th November
  Deadline to apply: Friday 11th July

Please note: this course is run in conjunction with Birmingham City University and hosted by Salts Healthcare within our Academy in Birmingham. As such we will share your personal details with the university in order to enrol you on the course. 

LBR7463 Level 7 – (20 credits/Master level)

Entry Requirements: 

• Applicants must be a post graduate nurse working with children with a stoma

• Applicants must have attained a degree at 2:2 level or above

• Applicants must complete a 500 word critique of an article

• Applicants are required to attend all six formal study days as details below

• Applicants are required to produce a portfolio of practice-based learning including reflection and a critical analysis

LBR6511 Level 6 – (20 credits/Degree level)

Entry Requirements: 

• Applicants must be post graduate nurses working and have regular access to children

• Applicants are required to attend all six formal study days as details below

• Applicants are required to produce a portfolio of practice-based learning including reflection and a critical analysis

If you have any questions about the course content, please contact the team at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust:

• Telephone Number: 07557 001653

• Email: bwc.colorectalnurses@nhs.net

Revalidation:

All of our study days, courses and educational events can contribute to your CPD hours and can relate to at least one of the 4 themes of The Code.