Professional Development Events - Practice Nurses


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

PRACTICE NURSES
Wesley Mission LifeForce Suicide Prevention Workshop	Suicide is a profound tragedy which affects our communities especially those people we come in contact with in our day to day lives. As a result it is so important to learn about the complexities of suicide and what we can do to support someone who is at risk. Wesley LifeForce has developed quality suicide prevention training. The Suicide Prevention Workshop is designed to teach people how to identify the signs that someone may be at risk of suicide and appropriate action to take. Simple effective interventions can make a real difference and save lives. All Wesley LifeForce facilitators are accredited trainers and have completed suicide intervention training. Many are also accredited counsellors. Wesley LifeForce will be holding a Suicide Prevention Workshop in your area. Please find attached link below for further details and to register for this event. Venue: Merredin Regional Community & Leisure Centre, Bates Street, Merredin Date: Wednesday 19th June 2013 Time: 1.00pm-5.00pm Cost: The Workshop is Free of Charge. For more information and register, click HERE  If you have any queries or encounter any problems registering please do not hesitate to contact the Wesley Mission Office on (02) 8922 9083 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting (02) 8922 9083 FREE  end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
Wound Care	Topics may include: * Pathophysiology of wounds * Nutrition for healing * Dressing selection * Would care workshop/case studies When: Tuesday 23rd July, 2013 Location: King Edwards Memorial Hospital, DNAMER/Teaching Room 1 Cost: $49.50 Accreditation: ACM and RCNA CPD points will be applied for this program To register please contact Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research - 9340 1566 or kemh.dnamer@health.wa.gov.au
Mental Health Matters	Topics may include: * Bipolar Affective Disorder * Anxiety Disorders * Coping with a cancer diagnosis * Maintaining a healthy mind * Therapies and treatments for mental illness * Mental health through bereavement When: Tuesday 25th June, 2013 Location: King Edward Memorial Hospital, DNAMER/Teaching Room 1 Cost: $99 Accreditation: RCNA CPD points will be applied for this program To register please contact Department of Nursing and Midwifery Education and Research - 9340 1566 or kemh.dnamer@health.wa.gov.au
Mental Health Skills Training: Mental Health and Substance Abuse	It is widely accepted that there is a high prevalence of co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders in Australia (comorbidity). Comorbidity also has a significant impact on general patient health and it is widely reported that more than one problem is managed in nearly one third of Australian general practice consultations, and mental health is a common comorbid condition. This is the first face-to-face training program designed for GPs in WA and aims to provide participants with an introduction on how to manage and treat patients attending their practices with co-occurring substance use and mental health issues When: Thursday 13 June 2013 Time: 8.30am (for 8.40am start) - 5.30pm Followed by Networking Sundowner from 5.30pm Location: Singing Chef, 42 Cobblestone Drive Bunbury www.thesingingchef.com.au Accreditation: This activity has been approved for 40 category 1 points in the RACGP QI&CPD 2011-2013 CPD Program. On completion of this training, GP's are able to access MBS Items 2715 and 2717. To register, Click HERE
Diabetes - Priorities, Targets And The Annual Cycle Of Care	The University of Western Australia in association with the Diabetes and Endocrine Health Network and Diabetes WA is proud to present a unique education seminar that will focus on new priorities, targets and the 'annual cycle of care' for patients with Type 2 diabetes. This multidisciplinary event will investigate best practice, collaborative working and the establishment of referral pathways between professionals involved in the care of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Date: Saturday 8th June Time: 8.00 am - 3.15 pm Cost: $250 Location: Theatre Auditorium, The University of Western Australia CPD: 6 active learning hours/ 12 category 2 points RACGP QI & CPD program. To register - Click HERE
Insight: Exploring Clinical Practice in Aged Care	This course is intended to showcase current and revised developments in aged care health assessments by providing up to date information on cognition, nutrition, pain management, medication safety and more. The informative session will give aged care care-workers, nurses and facility managers a chance to enhance their knowledge and skills about clinical issues that affect older people. Speakers: Professor Christine Toye, Curtin University/School of Nursing & Midwifery Smarter Pain Management Anne McKenzie, UWA School of Population and Health Medication Safety for Seniors Gemma Haines, Leading Nutrition Health Eating Strategies Dr Daniel Lane, Perth Brain Centre Building Cognitive Reserve Carol Douglas, Residential Care Line/Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Reasons for hospital admissions and how to reduce them Pascalle Bosboom, UWA Centre for Health and Ageing/School of Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences The role of cognition in change of health related quality of life in Alzheimers Disease Date: Thursday, 13 June 2013 Venue: WA Basketball Centre (Ellis Room) – 201 Underwood Drive Floreat Time: 9am – 2:30pm Cost: $250 Members $350 Non-members  For more information or to register, click HERE
Pain Management – Persistent Pain Including Advanced Cancer Pain	This seminar is ideal for those working in aged care, acute care, palliative/end of life care or other health professionals who assist patients with chronic pain conditions on a routine basis. The purpose of the program is to offer a comprehensive forum for nurses to update their skills relating to the management of persistent pain and advanced cancer pain in adults. Date: 23-24 May 2013 Location: Hotel IBIS, Perth Duration: Two Days Cost: $484 CPD: 10.5 hours For more information - Click HERE
Nursing and the Law	The law is constantly changing and no matter where a nurse works, there is a need to be up-to-date with fundamental legal concepts. Litigation is a real threat to all health professionals and ignorance of the law is no defense. This program offers you an opportunity to refresh you knowledge of the law and to sharpen your awareness of potential areas of risk. Ausmed's law programs are consistently highly evaluated by participants. Ideal for those who have not had health law updates in the past 12 - 18 months Date: 6-7 June 2013 Location: Hotel IBIS Perth Duration: Two Days Cost: $484 CPD: 10.5 hours For more information - Click HERE
Nursing People with Mental Illness	Caring for People with Mental Illness is a comprehensive program addressing the common issues that nurses face in caring for people across a wide range of health care and community based settings. With a focus on common acute and chronic mental illnesses, the evidence base will be explored in order to provide skills in assessment, management and evaluation of people experiencing mental health problems, while retaining a person centred or holistic focus. Case studies, exercise activities and discussions will be an integral part of this event. All nurses care for people with mental illness, whether it is the reason for needing care, contributing to illness, a secondary condition or emerging due to the stress of another problem. Date: 13-14 June 2013 Location: Hotel IBIS, Perth Duration: Two Days Cost: $484 CPD: 10.5 hours For more information - Click HERE
Orientation Program For Nurses New To General Practice	The course outline is as follows: Professional Practice • Primary health care and the Australian health care system • Professional Practice • Professional Development Provision of Clinical Care • Clinical Assessment • Chronic disease management • Triage • Wound management in general practice • Immunisation Management of Clinical Systems • Safety and Quality • Infection Prevention Collaborative Practice • Information management in general practice • Health promotion and preventative care in general practice The cost to enrol in the Orientation Program is $150 for all 12 modules. A certificate of completion will be available to save or print when the training is completed and all the requirements have been fulfilled. The reporting of the completion of the training to any accrediting professional body, like the RACGP or RCNA, will be undertaken by Australian Medicare Local Alliance. Please visit https://elearning.amlalliance.com.au
Skin Cancer Prevention & Vitamin D	The Skin Cancer and Vitamin D education is a 1 hour online activity guiding GPs through the epidemiology of skin cancers in Australia including prevention diagnosis and management. Vitamin D awareness will also be addressed. The program is suitable for GPs and other health professionals across Australia, and accredited with 2 RACGP QI&CPD points and 1 ACRRM point. By completing this learning activity, participants will be able to: • Discuss the incidence of skin cancer in Australia • Describe the link between ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure and the development of skin cancer • Understand the importance of a balanced approached to UV which reduces the risk of skin cancer, while ensuring some sun for vitamin D • Identify patients at risk of vitamin D deficiency • Ensure patient safety by recalling the methods of examination to detect skin cancer You will need to register at the following website: http://thinkgp.com.au/education/content/23172
The Cutting Edge: Practice Nurse Skills Training Course	The Cutting Edge Series is a highly practical suite of courses for General Practitioners and Nurses that provide a fantastic opportunity to up skill surgical techniques in a dynamic teaching environment. Using didactic and practical sessions The Cutting Edge: Practice Nurse Skills Training Course is designed to offer nurses information and skills in procedural assisting. It is directed at nurses starting out in the community practice who have moved from a career in hospital wards or aged care, or those who are newly graduated and seeking a position in general practice. This course is also appropriate for nurses who would like to streamline their treatment room and update their skills, perhaps before GP practice accreditation. CTEC acknowledges the educational contribution provided by the UWA School of Population Health in the development of this course. The Role of the Practice Nurse: • Treatment Room Setup • Equipment and instrumentation • Creating adequate lighting • Consumables selection and suitability • Local anaesthesia • Documentation required for medico-legal and accreditation purposes • Cleaning and sterilisation • Procedural assistance with the GP from your practice • Surgical scrub technique Practical Sessions: • Wound Closure • Dressings, old and new – what’s essential and practical • Plaster of Paris casts and backslabs • Knot tying and suturing techniques • Managing lacerations • Patient positioning and restraint Date: Saturday 18th May 2013 Course times: 7:45am – 5:00pm Lunch will be provided for all participants. Convenor: Dr Olga Ward Co Convenor: Ms Sue Russell Venue: CTEC, The University of Western Australia 35 Stirling Highway (Entrance no. 2, Hackett Drive) Crawley WA 6009 T +61 8 6488 8044 E courses-ctec@uwa.edu.au Fees: $480 (inc GST) This course is suitable for the following Nurses: • Those who have moved from hospital wards or aged care to GP work • New graduates • Those seeking a position in a General Practice • Those who would like to update skills Click here to register: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=7842 For further information please contact Lorna Christie, Senior Course Coordinator on (0) 8 6488 8505 or lorna.christie@uwa.edu.au.
FPWA PAP SMEAR PROVIDER (PSP) course	The Pap Smear Provider Course develops the essential knowledge and skills required for nurses to provide Pap smears and preventive health checks for women on behalf of a supporting doctor. Enrolled Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers with appropriate skills and experience are also eligible to attend. The course meets the National Standards for Nurse Pap Smear Providers. Preventive health issues included in the Pap Smear Provider Course: • Taking a women’s health history • Screening for chlamydia • Breast awareness education • Continence advice and education The Pap Smear Provider Course does not cover: • Advice on contraception or postnatal issues • Taking a full sexual history • Checks for sexually transmitted infection other than chlamydia and gonorrhoea Sexual Health Foundations – SHF (theory 5 days) $700 12 – 16 August 2013 (SHF) (registrations close 15 July 2013) Sexual Health Practice – SHP (theory 5 days) $700 19 – 23 August 2013 (SHP) (registrations close 22 July 2013) Pap Smear Provider Course – PSP (theory 3.5 days) $700 19 – 22 August 2013 (PSP) (registrations close 22 July 2013) Clinical Practicum in Sexual and Reproductive health (50 hours) $960 To obtain Certificate in Sexual and Reproductive Health – after completing both SHF and SHP theories. Full payment required on or before booking clinical sessions Clinical Practicum – Pap Smear Provider Course (21 hours) $480 To obtain Pap Smear Provider Certificate after completing PSP theory, or both SHF and SHP theories. Full payment required on or before booking clinical sessions Preceptor Clinical Practicum – Pap Smear Provider Course only $120 Note: for specific regions only, must discuss with Nurse Educator before ticking this option. To register go to: http://fpwa.org.au/educationtraining/nursescourses/ For more information contact Leza Bridges, Admin Officer on (08) 9227 6177 or email leza.bridges@fpwa.org.au
Medical Software Training	HCN provides all day training on both Medical Director and Pracsoft. The training schedule can be found at the below link. http://www.hcn.com.au/Training/Training+Schedules/What+We+Offer Best Practice Software provide a range of training courses for all practice staff. Training schedule for Perth can be found at the below link. http://bpsoftware.learningsource.com.au/upcoming-courses/locations/perth
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation	DISTANCE LEARNING Vocational Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation The Graduate Certificate in Electrocardiograph (ECG) Interpretation is essential learning for health care professionals working in areas where ECG Interpretation is required as part of a patient’s routine and emergency care. The course is designed to give the participant a high level of knowledge and skills in ECG interpretation and critical rhythm recognition.  To register for a program - go to www.benchmarquegroup.com.au
RACGP Cultural Awareness training for the PIP IHI	The newly released RACGP training in cultural awareness that is endorsed for the PIP Indigenous Health Incentive has been made available.  Those that have not yet undertaken their training as a requirement for the PIP are encouraged to utilise this free resource before the 12 months are up.  To participate in the PIP Indigenous Health Incentive, at least two staff members from a practice (one of whom must be a GP) must be able to demonstrate that they will complete, or have completed "appropriate cultural awareness training" within 12 months of signing on to the Incentive. For practice managers/nurses : http://clined.com.au/activities/practice-managers For RACGP GP non-members and practice staff, the online cultural awareness activity on ClinEd can be located on the front page of ClinEd under "new learning activities" further down the page. For logging in enquiries, please email contactus@gplearning.com.au or freecall 1800 284 789.  Please note this is only available for free to PIP eligible GP's and practice staff. For further information contact the Network on 9621 1530 or email kat@wheatbelt.com.au
WA Practice Nurse Association	The WA Practice Nurse Association hold Education Evenings every third Monday of the month.  For more information, please visit the WA Practice Nurse Association web-site (link to the left). If you wish to attend any of the events, to allow for cating and seating, please confirm on  0449 256 648  0449 256 648 or rg_windsor@westnet.com.au