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.
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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 Paediatric Asthma
- Start Date
- 01 Apr, 2024
- Qualification
- CPD Points
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 7.5 hours of education - 1 month to complete
Asthma is the most common medical condition in children and young people; it is vital that all healthcare professionals working with this age group appreciate and understand the diagnostic process and appropriate management options for individual children. This course provides an introduction to asthma in children and young people and will enable healthcare professionals to apply their learning to real world clinical practice. The value of integrated care, and how healthcare professionals in primary and secondary care as well as schools and emergency/ambulatory settings, can work together is explored
Introduction to Practice Management
- Start Date
- 18 Nov, 2025
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1 day, 18/11/2025
Whether you are a new Practice Manager or the next step on your Career path is to be a Practice Manager – it is important that you become operationally effective as soon as possible.
Even if you are an existing Practice Manager you may find the opportunity to review your current skills and knowledge and plug any gaps invaluable .
Introduction to Travel Health
- Start Date
- 04 Nov, 2025
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 2 Days, 04/11/2025 & 11/11/2025
This comprehensive 2 day virtual classroom travel health course covers all the core elements for health professionals wishing to deliver a travel health service. Developed in line with Travel Health Good Practice Guidelines (FTM, RCPSG).
Introduction to Travel Health
- Start Date
- 21 Jan, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 2 Days, 21/01/2026 & 28/01/2026
This comprehensive 2 day virtual classroom travel health course covers all the core elements for health professionals wishing to deliver a travel health service. Developed in line with Travel Health Good Practice Guidelines (FTM, RCPSG).
Key Concepts in Palliative and End of Life Care
- Start Date
- 15 Oct, 2025
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 2 days, 15/10/2025 & 22/10/2025
This course provides the necessary knowledge and information to equip staff with confidence in how to manage the holistic needs of the person facing death and support those important to them.
Leading People in Primary Care
- Start Date
- 17 Feb, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1 Day, 17/02/2026
Lead, motivate and inspire – three essential ingredients of exceptional management.
The key objective of this workshop is to enable managers to not only master the above, but also look at the effective use of delegation.
To plan creative reward systems and deal with the difficult behaviour that can lower morale and team spirit.
Management of Repeat Prescriptions - Agored Cymru
- Start Date
- 12 Nov, 2025
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- Half Day, 12/11/2025
To provide the learner with the underpinning knowledge required for the administration of repeat prescriptions in General Practice.
Management of Repeat Prescriptions - Agored Cymru
- Start Date
- 18 Feb, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- Half Day, 18/02/2026
To provide the learner with the underpinning knowledge required for the administration of repeat prescriptions in General Practice.
Maximising Income, Minimising Costs Wales
- Start Date
- 08 Oct, 2025
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1/2 day, 08/10/2025
The aim of this workshop is provide delegates with a clear understanding of how to identify and exploit potential funding opportunities whilst at the same time minimising any non-value adding cost. Delegates will get the opportunity for facilitated group work where they can reflect on how well they presently exploit traditional funding streams and what innovative sources of income they could now consider.
Similarly delegates will also conduct an horizon scan to enable them to consider what could impact on their cost base into the future and how best such influences could be controlled.
Maximising Income, Minimising Costs Wales
- Start Date
- 07 Jan, 2026
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 1/2 day, 07/01/2026
The aim of this workshop is provide delegates with a clear understanding of how to identify and exploit potential funding opportunities whilst at the same time minimising any non-value adding cost. Delegates will get the opportunity for facilitated group work where they can reflect on how well they presently exploit traditional funding streams and what innovative sources of income they could now consider.
Similarly delegates will also conduct an horizon scan to enable them to consider what could impact on their cost base into the future and how best such influences could be controlled.
Medical Terminology for Non-Clinical Staff
- Start Date
- 16 Oct, 2025
- Qualification
- Certificate of attendance
- Delivery
- Online
- Course Length
- 2x Half Day, 16/10/2025 & 23/10/2025
The objective of this one-day workshop is to give delegates an insight into the terminology that may be encountered in a practice environment. This will assist people with a non-clinical background to have a basic knowledge of the terms used. The workshop will be interactive and include opportunities for questions and discussion