Professional Development Events - Practice Staff


The information on this page is from the Wheatbelt GP Network and external organisations.  This information is designed to assist Practice Managers and Practice Staff with professional development opportunities.

PRACTICE STAFF
COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION An introduction to Enduring Powers of Guardianship and Advance Health Directives	Enduring Powers of Guardianship (EPGs) and Advance Health Directives (AHDs) give adults with capacity, the power to direct how personal, lifestyle and treatment decisions would be made if they lost the capacity to make such decisions themselves. Following the Session, participants will have an understanding of: what an EPG and AHD are how an EPG and AHD can help people plan for their future what people should consider in deciding whether or not to make an EPG and/or AHD how to complete the forms the hierarchy of treatment decision-makers THE SESSION IS FREE BUT REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL (Complete and return the registration form here) Session Details Date:            Monday, 28 November 2011 Time:            10.00am - 12.00noon Venue:         Avon Auditorium, Bridgeley Community Centre                  93 Wellington Street, Northam                 Light refreshments will be provided. Other sessions are being held in Dalwallinu, Morawa and Geraldton.  For more information or to register, please contact OPA on (08) 9278 7300 or 1300 858 455.
E-Learning Resource for Advanced Health Directives and Enduring Power of Guardianship	As you are most likely aware, in Feburary 2010 the Acts Amendment (Consent to Medical Treatment) Act 2008 came into effect in Western Australia enabling people to plan for medical, lifestyle and other healthcare decision making if in the future they are unable to make those decisions for themselves.  The Act introduced changes to sections within the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990, the Criminal Code and the Civil Liability Act 2002. The Act introduced Advance Health Driectives (AHDs) and Enduring Power of Guardianship (EPGs).  An AHD is a legal document in which an adult with full legal capacity can express their wishes about future medical treatment.  An EPG is an instrument by which an adult can appoint an enduring guardian to make important personal decisions on their behalf in the event that they lose capacity to do so. A self directed e-learning resource providing easily accessible information on the Act and its two legal instruments is now available online.  Click here to access the e-learning package.
Professional Practice Manager Development Program	UNE Partnerships has a proud history of working with the Divisions of General Practice across Australia providing education and training opportunities to healthcare practices. Certificate III in Business Administration (Medical) - (BSB31107) Builds a foundation for receptionists and those undertaking administrative tasks in Healthcare practices. Available as a traineeship in some states. New qualifications 2010 UNE Partnerships has released two new qualifications in the Professional Practice Manager Development Program. These qualifications continue to set the standards for best industry practice. Our qualifications develop skills through workplace learning, ensuring new skills and knowledge are directly relevant to the work environment. Certificate IV in Professional Practice Management (91482NSW) Focuses on a solid core of administrative skills for the daily operation of a practice. Diploma of Professional Practice Management (91483NSW) For experienced practice or business managers with a more strategic focus across the management of the practice. For more information click on the link to the left or contact UNE by phone on  1800 288 622  1800 288 622 or visit their website www.practicemanagement.edu.au