Why Train with Hospice Isle of Man?
Expert-Led Learning
Our courses are developed and delivered by our own multidisciplinary team of specialist who have been trained to teach in the subjects they deliver. We combine clinical expertise with the latest best practices to ensure your learning is relevant, practical, and impactful.
A Comprehensive Curriculum
From foundational skills-based workshops in communication to more advanced symptom management in palliative care, our curriculum supports the entire Island palliative care workforce. Whether you are a registered professional, a student, or a community carer, we provide the tools to improve care at every level.
First-Class Facilities
Based at Hospice Isle of Man, our dedicated training suite offers a modern, quiet, and fully equipped learning environment. Attendees benefit from on-site parking and a welcoming atmosphere designed for focused professional development.
Meet our Education Team
The Education team are further supported by the Hospice Isle of Man CNS, Clinical and Therapies teams as part of our specialist teaching.
Cheryl Young
Nurse Consultant / Community Services & Palliative Care Academy Lead
Anne Shorrock
Head of People, Culture & Support Services
Rebecca Owen
Professional & Clinical Development Facilitator / Developmental Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Hill
Senior Healthcare Assistant and Practice Assistant Facilitator
Gina Fleming
Learning & Education Co-ordinator
Bespoke training
If our scheduled courses don’t align with your team’s specific needs or availability, we can design a bespoke training package for you. Our specialist educators can deliver targeted sessions at your location or here at Hospice, focusing on the unique challenges your staff face in their daily roles.
Enquire about Bespoke Training - education@hospice.org.im
Our Training Courses
Below you will find a list of all scheduled training courses we currently offer.
For further details or to enquire about education not currently in our curriculum, please contact us at education@hospice.org.im.
Bereavement Support
Recognise that loss and bereavement can be both normal and complicated.
Care of the Dying
A course for HCAs, Clinical Support Services and Registered Professionals to explore the care and management of individuals in the last few days of life.
Communication Skills: Foundation
A practical course to develop participants’ communication skills to help you deal with other people sensitively.
Communication Skills: Intermediate
A practical course to develop participants’ communication skills to help you deal with other people sensitively using role play to consolidate skills.
Communication Skills: Advanced
A role play based course to enable senior registered professionals who encounter complicated scenarios to practice advanced communication skills to support people with life limiting illness.
Communication Skills - Let's Talk About Talking
This course is helpful for clinical and clinical admin staff who talk on the telephone with patients, colleagues or family members who may be in distress.
Ethical Issues in Palliative Care
A session for all healthcare professionals to explore what the ethical issues are for the individual and the clinician alongside them.
Opening the Spiritual Gate
A session for all healthcare professionals to explore the spiritual needs and care of an individual in palliative care settings.
Palliative Care Emergencies
This course is for registered professionals who may need to manage palliative care emergencies of Malignant Spinal Cord Compression, Superior Vena Cava Obstruction, Haemorrhage, Hypercalcaemia.
Symptom Management in Palliative Care (Foundation)
This full days course covers all of the symptom management essentials in bite size learning (all bands/roles).
Symptom Management in Palliative Care (Advanced)
This full days course is specifically designed to deepen the knowledge of senior clinicians and doctors, equipping them with essential skills in symptom management.
Syringe Pump Training
This course is for registered professionals who use syringe pumps.