Study Days & Workshops

Please note: All remaining Study Days & Workshops 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 for any of our study days or workshops, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

Study Days

Find all of our upcoming Study Days below.

Antegrade Continent Enema (ACE) Study Day 

This study day is for specialist stoma care nurses who care for individuals living with an ACE.

We are offering two ACE study days, please note that presentations and information given is the same on both dates.

• Date: Thursday 6th February 2025 
  Deadline to apply: Thursday 19th December 2024
• Date: Thursday 2nd October 2025
  Deadline to apply: Thursday 14th August 2025

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the ACE Procedure: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) procedure, including surgical formation using the appendix or bowel and its role in managing constipation and faecal leakage.

• Pre- and Post-operative Care: Learn the key steps in preparing for and managing post-operative care following an ACE procedure, including wound care and patient recovery.

• Home-based Irrigation Techniques: Acquire knowledge on administering ACE irrigation at home, including using catheters, enema solutions, and irrigation bags, to help caregivers support patients effectively.

• Troubleshooting Complications: Understand common post-operative and long-term complications associated with ACE, such as stoma closure, bowel response issues, and minor leakage, along with strategies for prevention and resolution.

• Customising Irrigation Schedules: Learn to assist patients in developing a personalised irrigation routine based on individual bowel response, helping to optimise the results of the ACE procedure for improved quality of life.

• Supporting Patient Independence: Gain skills to educate and empower children and their caregivers to independently manage the ACE procedure, focusing on safe and effective home care and catheter use.

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

 

Advanced Paediatric Study Day 

This is study day is for specialist stoma care nurses who care for babies and children intermittently with their service to help update and refresh knowledge. 

Please note: we are running two Advanced Paediatric study days, please note presentations and information given is the same on both dates.​

• Date: Thursday 5th June 2025
  Deadline to apply: Thursday 24th April 2025
• Date: Wednesday 17th July 2025
  Deadline to apply: Wednesday 12th July 2025

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand Paediatric-Specific Pathologies: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the common pathologies and indications for stoma formation in neonates and children, recognising the differences from adult stoma care.

• Explore Neonatal Skin Characteristics: Learn the unique characteristics of neonatal and paediatric skin, and how these can impact stoma care, site marking, and appliance selection.

• Master Complication Management: Develop skills to recognise, prevent, and manage stoma complications, including peristomal skin breakdown, systemic complications, and post-stoma closure care.

• Evidence-Based Stoma Care: Apply evidence-based best practices in paediatric stoma care, utilising global guidelines and research to optimise clinical outcomes for children with stomas.

• Product Selection and Usage: Gain expertise in the appropriate use of paediatric stoma care products and accessories, tailoring care to the specific needs of neonates and children.

• Holistic Patient and Family Care: Understand the emotional, physical, and educational support required for both the child and their family, promoting holistic care throughout the stoma journey.

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

 

Back to Basics Study Day (CPD Accredited*)

Suitable for registered nurses and HCA's wishing to understand more about what a stoma is, develop basic skills to enhance care they provide to people living with a stoma.

*This event is accredited for Continuing Professional Development, ensuring it meets industry standards for professional learning, helping healthcare professionals maintain skills, meet regulatory requirements, and deliver high-quality care.

• Date: Thursday 26th June 2025
  Deadline to apply: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Learning Objectives: 

• Develop Understanding of Surgical Procedures: Gain insight into various surgical procedures for managing colorectal and bladder diseases, including stoma formation.

• Learn Stoma Creation Process: Understand how stomas are surgically created and the anatomical considerations involved.

• Enhance Stoma Care Knowledge: Build a deeper awareness of how to care for individuals living with a stoma, ensuring optimal support.

• Increase Confidence in Stoma Management: Strengthen your confidence in assisting patients with managing their stoma care effectively.

• Recognise Complications: Identify potential complications early and know when to seek advice from a Stoma Care Nurse (SCN).

• Cultural Sensitivity in Stoma Care: Develop an understanding of the cultural factors influencing stoma care, including how cultural beliefs, practices, and values may impact patient care and communication. Learn how to provide culturally competent care that respects the diverse backgrounds of patients.

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

 

Workshops

Find all of our upcoming Workshops below.

Siting Workshops

This is an interactive workshop for registered nurses who site as part of their clinical role. 

We are running two Siting workshops, please note that presentations and information given is the same on both dates.

• Date: Thursday 13th March 2025
  Deadline to apply: Thursday 6th February 2025
• Date: Thursday 20th November 2025
  Deadline to apply: Thursday 16th October 2025

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the Role of the Specialist Stoma Care Nurse: Gain a clear understanding of the specialist stoma care nurse’s responsibilities in preparing patients for surgical procedures that may result in stoma formation.

• Importance of Pre-surgical Patient Preparation: Recognise the significance of thorough patient preparation prior to elective surgery with potential stoma formation.

• Master Abdominal Assessment: Learn how to assess the abdomen to determine the optimal stoma site for improved patient outcomes.

• Patient Advocacy in Stoma Marking: Develop skills and knowledge to advocate for patients by ensuring accurate marking of the abdomen for temporary or permanent stomas.

• Consider Lifestyle Factors: Understand the critical role of discussing lifestyle factors with patients before siting a stoma to tailor care to their individual needs.

• Understand Legal Implications: Explore the legal and professional responsibilities and consequences of inadequate patient preparation in stoma formation and care.

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

 

Empowering Conversations: A Stoma Care Counselling Workshop

Suitable for Specialist Stoma Care Nurses working within the specialist sphere of stoma care.

• Date: TBC
  Deadline to apply: TBC

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand the Principles of Person-Centred Counselling: Gain a solid understanding of the core values of person-centred counselling, including individuality, independence, and respect, and their relevance in stoma care.

• Create a Non-Judgmental Environment: Learn techniques to foster a supportive, non-judgmental space where patients feel comfortable exploring their experiences and emotions.

• Utilise Empathy in Counselling: Develop skills to empathetically understand patients' feelings, promoting openness and trust in counselling sessions.

• Support Client-Led Conversations: Encourage patients to guide their own counselling sessions, helping them take ownership of their emotional and physical journey with stoma care.

• Apply Congruence in Practice: Understand the importance of congruence, ensuring that your actions and behaviour as a stoma care professional align authentically with your feelings and professional role.

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

 

Motivational Interviewing Training 

Motivational interviewing focuses on exploring and resolving uncertainty and centres on motivational processes within the individual that facilitate change. It is often defined as a collaborative conversation to strengthen a person’s own motivation for, and commitment to change. This 2-day workshop is designed to enhance your knowledge and improve your skills around Motivational Interviewing.

Suitable for Specialist Stoma care nurses working within the specialist sphere of stoma care.

• Date: 9th & 10th September 2025
  Deadline to apply: Friday 25th July 2025

Learning Objectives: 

• Define Motivational Interviewing: Identifying the theoretical background,  core principles and models used for this technique in stoma nursing. 

• Gain an insight into MI techniques: Critically evaluates how the application of MI techniques assists the SSCN in their role. 

• Ostomy care: Critically reviews, develops and applies principles of MI for the ostomate to actively support the individual with changes to their lifestyle following stoma formation. 

• Communication Skills: Critically reflects upon the importance of being an engaging, attentive, active and  reflective listener to assist the ostomate on their life’s journey. 

To apply, email academy@salts.co.uk including your name, place of work, contact details, and why you think you would benefit from taking place in your chosen event.

 

Back to Basics roadshows (CPD Accredited)

The Back to Basics roadshows have proven to be extremely popular and are an excellent way of educating ward staff about the basics of stoma care, providing them with the opportunity to learn and practice the fundamentals in managing a stoma and supporting their patients in the first few days after surgery

Who this day is suitable for: registered nurses and HCA`s wishing to understand more about what a stoma is, develop basic skills to enhance care they provide to people living with a stoma.

Suitable for registered nurses and HCA`s wishing to understand more about what a stoma is, develop basic skills to enhance care they provide to people living with a stoma.

• Dates: Please liaise with your Salts Territory Manager, who can advise on your local roadshow, as they are held on various dates locations across the UK. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Develop Understanding of Surgical Procedures: Gain insight into various surgical procedures for managing colorectal and bladder diseases, including stoma formation.

• Learn Stoma Creation Process: Understand how stomas are surgically created and the anatomical considerations involved.

• Enhance Stoma Care Knowledge: Build a deeper awareness of how to care for individuals living with a stoma, ensuring optimal support.

• Increase Confidence in Stoma Management: Strengthen your confidence in assisting patients with managing their stoma care effectively.

• Recognise Complications: Identify potential complications early and know when to seek advice from a Stoma Care Nurse (SCN).

• Cultural Sensitivity in Stoma Care: Develop an understanding of the cultural factors influencing stoma care, including how cultural beliefs, practices, and values may impact patient care and communication. Learn how to provide culturally competent care that respects the diverse backgrounds of patients.

 

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.