Meningitis awareness: Part of the Hieda Box Set
10th March 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Venue: Zoom (online)
Audience: School Nurses, Matrons, Pastoral Staff, Houseparents
Course outline
This training package comprises of 12 webinars on a variety of medical topics, the purpose of which is to provide updates on medical conditions and refresh skills. This box set is suitable for all organisations who wish to further their knowledge with a view to supporting their employees within the work environment. It is also aimed at supporting school nurses with their training and development needs; helping them to raise the standards of care provided in schools, this could count as CPD as part of their revalidation. Webinars will be recorded so if you cannot attend the day or have missed any of the box set, they can be available for you to view when convenient.
This training is available to purchase as a single webinar or part of the Hieda box set series.
This set will be £900 for a member series place.
Meningitis is a very serious and life-threatening illnesses. It is vital concerns are responded to very quickly. This webinar raises awareness of symptoms and what to do if you suspect a meningitis case.
Training topics will include:
- The causes and symptoms of meningitis
- Raising awareness of the symptoms across your community
- Immediate actions to take, and when to get help.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the importance of vaccination
- Recognise the signs and symptoms of meningitis
- Understand what to do in the event of a suspected case.
Cost
- Member Rate: £90
- Additional Member Delegate Fee: £45
- Non-member Rate: £180*
- Member Series Box Set: £900
*If you would like to become a member and access discounted rates for Hieda CPD and events, please click here.
Other titles in this box set series:
| 1 | The importance of clinical supervision | September 11 |
| 2 | Sleep hygiene | September 17 |
| 3 | Drug and Alcohol testing | November 11 |
| 4 | Medications management | November 13 |
| 5 | Sports Nutrition and Supplements | November 19 |
| 6 | Supporting epilepsy sufferers in your workplace | February 10 |
| 7 | Chronic fatigue | February 28 |
| 8 | Meningitis awareness | March 10 |
| 9 | Asthma and Anaphylaxis | May 22 |
| 10 | Diabetes – management and maintenance | June 12 |
| 11 | Bladder and bowel care | June 17 |
| 12 | Anger management | June 24 |
Speaker:
Claire Donovan, Helpline and Information Manager at Meningitis Now
Claire is the Helpline and Information Manager at Meningitis Now. She has over 25yrs experience working as a nurse and midwife in the NHS. Over the past 15yrs, she has used her nursing experiencing in the charity sector.
She has many areas of responsibility which cover support and information provision. She manages the nurse-led helpline and the Rebuilding Futures Fund providing support to those struggling with the impact of meningitis. She ensures all disease information is accurate and manage our scientific research portfolio. She is also the safeguarding lead for the charity.
In her spare time, she enjoys walking and trips away in her little pop top caravan.
