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Education Introduction
Equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge to improve the palliative care services of the future.
Since 1983, Compton’s college has been training a range of healthcare professionals in all aspects of palliative care and is known as a centre of excellence.
We have helped hundreds of doctors, nurses, home care assistants, nursing homes, social workers and individuals understand the complex issues surrounding the treatment of people with life-limiting illnesses.
‘Excellent course and the tutorial support is second to none’
Susan Poole, Occupational Therapist, Russell’s Hall Hospital. NH3179, Pain and Symptom Management.
What courses are available?
A diverse range of courses are available, including 50 study days and short courses, or longer academic courses run in partnership with the School of Health at the University of Wolverhampton, up to a Masters degree in palliative care.
There is something suitable for everyone - whether you care for a relative or are a senior member of staff in a medical setting.
Please see our prospectus for full details.
Are the courses relevant to specific healthcare jobs?
Our courses are designed to meet the requirements of the current national and local healthcare agenda, including the NICE guidance for improving supportive and palliative care for adults with cancer and the NHS knowledge and skills framework.
These programmes are provided by Birmingham and the Black Country Palliative Care Education Consortium, incorporating: Compton Hospice, Wolverhampton; St Mary’s, Birmingham and St Giles, Lichfield.
How much is it to attend a course?
Our courses are free to staff working for all NHS organisations within Birmingham and the Black Country, with funding provided by the NHS West Midlands Workforce Institute.
We do ask for a £20 returnable deposit when booking a place on any individual study day, to reduce the number of non-attendances. This will be returned to you on the day of the course.
If you are self-funded, details of the cost of each course can be found in the prospectus.
We offer special rates if people book three or more courses, or if three or more participants from one team wish to attend any particular course.
Where are the courses held?
Short courses and study days are held at:
Longer academic courses may include modules at Compton Hospice Education and Training Centre and the University of Wolverhampton.
To find out more or apply for a course contact us at the address above.
For details of other courses within the Birmingham and Black Country Palliative Care Education Consortium, contact:
If you have any further questions about Compton Hospice and Education, please call 0845 225 5497 or contact us. We will do our utmost to help with your enquiry.
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