Course Calendar
The Academy team are pleased to offer a wide range of clinical and non-clinical training courses for staff working in primary care. These sessions are fully funded and accessible to all health board and independent GP practices in Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Some administrative courses many also be suitable to staff working within independent dental contractors.
Results
Contraception for Practice Nurses
- Start Date
- 19 Mar, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 2 Days, 19/03/2026 & 26/03/2026
The Contraception for Practice Nurses course provides essential training for nurses in primary care. Developed in line with national guidance, explore contraceptive choices and understand their indications and effectiveness. Learn to navigate patient-centred care, legal issues, and practical case studies for confident contraceptive management.
COPD Foundation
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 15 hours of education - 2 months to complete
This professional education module aims to give students an understanding of the foundations of COPD care.
The course provides an overview of the disease and its impact. Students will gain an understanding of how history taking and important diagnostic tests such as spirometry are used to ensure safe and accurate diagnosis. They will appreciate and apply the principles of COPD management, using lifestyle change and appropriate drug therapy to reduce the burden and risks associated with COPD, learning how to effectively review and care for patients at all stages of disease, including acute exacerbation management.
The course has been designed by experienced practising clinicians who share a passion for improving the lives of those with COPD. Learning materials are varied and include guided activities with ongoing assessment and feedback throughout the module. The course content is mapped to nationally recognised standards and professional codes, and successful completion will equip students with the knowledge and skills to deliver guideline-based care and further develop their professional practice. This course is therefore ideally suited for both CPD and workforce development purposes.
COPD Update
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 7.5 hours of education - 1 month to complete
This professional education module aims to give students an update on current developments and guidelines in COPD care. The course provides an overview of current developments in COPD care.
Students will revisit the importance of history taking, and the use of quality assured spirometry and other tests that promote safe and accurate diagnosis. They will learn about updated COPD management guidelines, exploring the evidence base for lifestyle interventions and appropriate drug therapy to reduce the burden and risks associated with COPD. Course materials will promote the use of a structured COPD review to provide effective care for patients at all stages of disease, including acute exacerbation management.
The course has been designed by experienced practising clinicians who share a passion for improving the lives of those with COPD. Learning materials are varied and include guided activities with ongoing assessment and feedback throughout the module. The course content is mapped to nationally recognised standards and professional codes, and successful completion will equip students with the knowledge and skills to improve guideline-based care and further develop their professional practice. This course is therefore ideally suited for both CPD and workforce development purposes.
Coronary Heart Disease Update
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 7.5 hours of education - 1 month to complete
This course is suitable for any health care professional working in primary care in the field of coronary heart disease (CHD). It offers an opportunity to review current evidence-based practice and apply this to case studies and real-world practice. This module will count as 7.5 hours of CPD for your revalidation.
Exceptional Customer Service Wales
- Start Date
- 11 Feb, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1/2 day, 11/02/2026
Fine Tune Your Appraisal Skills
- Start Date
- 17 Mar, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1/2 day, 17/03/2026
Appraisal is a considerable investment in terms of time and resources for practices. This interactive workshop will provide managers with the skills and tools to reinvigorate their process to ensure that it achieves tangible objectives.
The workshop will provide guidance and paperwork to support the creation of appraisals, including team-based appraisal and using a 360° approach.
Heart Failure Foundation
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 7.5 hours of education - 1 month to complete
This course is aimed at providing easily accessible, up to date, information on the key issues in heart failure. You will be led through a series of topics that form the foundation of heart failure management, ranging from how to ensure an accurate diagnosis through to tips on self-management and the use of the most appropriate medication regimes.
A carefully designed programme of presentations and guided activities will enhance your learning experience supported with opportunities to assess your progress with the use of the ‘knowledge check’ activities at the end of each section.
The course has been developed by an experienced heart failure clinician dedicated to improving patient care through research and education. By participating in this course, you will enhance your knowledge and skills in heart failure management and strengthen the evidence-based care you provide to this patient group.
Heart Failure Update
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 7.5 hours of education - 1 month to complete
This update course is aimed at healthcare professionals with a working knowledge of the management of heart failure who wish to refresh their knowledge and skills. It is based on the latest available evidence and ensures the student is informed of current best practice and recent advances.
You will be led through a series of topics to give you the opportunity to review and develop your current knowledge and skills. These will include ensuring an accurate diagnosis through to the rationale for the complex pharmacological and non-pharmacological management options.
A carefully designed programme of presentations and guided activities will enhance your learning experience supported with opportunities to assess your progress with the use of the ‘knowledge check’ activities at the end of each section.
How to deal with violent and aggressive patients
- Start Date
- 10 Mar, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1/2 day, 10/03/2026
This workshop provides operational front line staff in Primary Care with the skills and understanding to have greater confidence in dealing with aggressive behaviour safely.
It also provides the opportunity for personal reflection as well as peer-to-peer learning. All delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.
Hypertension Update
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 7.5 hours of education- 1 month to complete
This course is suitable for any Health Care Professional who participates in the screening, diagnosis and clinical management of Hypertension. Often called the “silent killer” hypertension is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for stroke, ischaemic heart disease heart failure, and renal disease. However, according to the World Health Organisation, with early identification, it is one of the most preventable and treatable causes of premature death worldwide.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) Foundation Course
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 15 hours of education - 2 months to complete
This 15-hour professional education module aims to give students an understanding of the foundations of care for patients with interstitial lung diseases.
The course provides an overview of the prevalence of different ILDs and their impact. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of safe and accurate diagnosis. Current evidence on ILD management will be explored, including the role of non-pharmacological approaches and the importance of supportive care.
The course has been designed by experienced practising clinicians who share a passion for improving the lives of those with ILD. Learning materials are varied and include guided activities with ongoing assessment and feedback, and patient stories throughout the module.
The course content is mapped to nationally recognised standards and professional codes, and successful completion will equip students with the knowledge and skills to deliver guideline-based care and further develop their professional practice. This course is therefore ideally suited for both CPD and workforce development purposes.
Introduction to Dental Practice Management
- Start Date
- 25 Feb, 2026
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1 Day, 25/02/2026