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  MCSU Faculty Development Course 14 and 15 May

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     NICE Guidance APP now avaiable

The official NICE Guidance app is available to download now for users of Android and iPhone smartphones.  The free app allows quick and easy access to all of NICE's recommendations and advice, and has been developed in response to demand from users of NICE guidance.  Aimed at healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses and medical students, the app allows users to search, browse and explore all of the guidance produced by NICE.

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• Multidisciplincary Adolescent Care

A new educational resource designed to support staff working with young people.  Click on the picture to the left or access thorugh the MKN at http://www.knowledge.scot.nhs.uk/child-services/communities-of-practice/adolescent-health-care.aspx

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Click on the logo on the left for more information on the Centenary Celebrations on 19 May 2012

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Training the rural GPs of the future

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BASICS SCOTLAND TO OFFER BROADER, IMPROVED RANGE OF COURSES 

For more information on courses email courses@basics-scotland.org.uk  or look at the website: www.basics-scotland.org.uk  To discuss new developments, please contact claird@basics-scotland.org.uk 

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Modernising Nursing in the Community Toolkit now available.  For more details click on the logo.

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HPHS - Launch of new site providing one-stop-shop for health improvement in hospital settings.  For more details click here

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BILIP - Support for Junior Dctors Induction - Click here for Article by Caroline Picker

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PDA in Telehealthcare at SCQF level 6 (GE3G 46)

The new PDA in Telehealthcare at SCQF level 6 (GE3G 46) is available for delivery and invites are welcome to come forward for approval to offer this specific qualification, through your normal qualification approval procedures.  Below are links to the Unit specifications and Arrangements Document for your information.  Copies of the Unit specifications and Arrangements Document can be downloaded from the Care Scotland website at

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa//47947.html   

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/hn/FX9F33.pdf

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/hn/FX9G33.pdf

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/hn/FX9H33.pdf

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files/hn/FX9J33.pdf

http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/GE3G46.pdf

If you would like further information or guidance in respect of the above qualification, please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the Care Scotland Team, Marisa Ferguson Marisa.Ferguson@sqa.org.uk  

Click here for course descriptor                                  Click here for Registration Form