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Mental Health & Conflict Management Study Day

Who Should Attend
This is a one day study day, accredited through the North West Simulation Education Network (NWSEN), developed for clinicians working in either the acute or community setting.

The study day is aimed at Medical Staff, Registered Nurses, Matrons, Health Care Assistants and Allied Health Professionals who may support patients with mental and physical health problems.

 What Will I Learn
The aim of the study day is for clinicians to develop skills in the assessment of patients with acute mental health problems and /or dementia. The day will enable staff to gain a better understanding of the skills required to manage challenging behaviour, including conflict resolution, breakaway and de-escalation techniques. The day will include a range of learning methods for example, clinical simulation, role play and classroom-based teaching. 

Course Content / Learning Outcomes:

  • To enable clinicians to demonstrate an understanding of a range of mental health conditions affecting people in the health care setting
  • To encourage clinicians to develop skills to facilitate the assessment and management of common mental health problems, including the confused/agitated patient, the distressed/depressed patient, the patient with medically unexplained symptoms, the substance misusing patient and managing conflict.
  • To provide clinicians with a better understanding of what legal duties and powers health practitioners have in relation to restraint and the mental capacity act
  • To support clinicians to improve their confidence and communication skills when supporting patients with mental health conditions

How much will the course cost
£40 per delegate

How long will the course take
1 day (09.00 - 16.00)

Training Dates and Venues:

Date Location and Room Start and Finish Time
TBC Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
09.00 -16.00
  Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
09.00 -16.00
  Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
09.00 -16.00
  Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
09.00 -16.00
                        Undercroft Building
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
SK10 3BL
09.00 -16.00