External events

Introduction to chronic disease management workshop

All practice nurses, GPs, Aboriginal Health workers/practitioners, administration staff and practice managers are invited to attend this event. This is a great starting point for those that are new and those already working in general practice wanting to develop a working understanding of Chronic Disease Management.

This interactive workshop will cover:

• CDM in General Practice
• Medicare Basics
• Health Assessments
• Care Planning
• Case Studies
• Early Detection and Prevention Activities
• CDM Resource Pack
• CDM Plus Bonus Tips

Central Coast: Friday 7 December at Yerin-Eleanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre in Wyong
Registration: EventBrite

Sydney CBD: Thursday 13 December at Mantra on Kent in the CPD.
Registration: EventBrite

Newcastle: Friday 14 December at Rydges Newcastle
Registration: EventBrite

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Foundations of General Practice nursing workshop

General practice nursing is unlike other areas of nursing practice. Attending this workshop is the perfect way to build on your expertise and engage with nurses in your local area. Whether you're new or experienced in the general practice setting, there's something for you to learn. The workshop will see you gain up to twelve hours of essential CPD.

Workshops are held on 10 and 11 May 2019 and 18 and 19 October 2019.

Click here to find out more and to register. Contact events@apna.asn.au or 1300 303 184 if you have queries.

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Online course: Primary Care Nursing

Developed by experienced Primary Care Nurses and General Practitioners the Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Primary Care Nursing offers tailored and relevant education for Nurses working in the Australian Primary Care Setting.

These courses offer the opportunity to develop and consolidate professional and clinical knowledge. The courses complement previous workplace experience and reflect the latest policy and practice developments in Primary Care.

Applications are now open for semester two: closing date 31 May (we will consider late applications).

Graduate Certificate in Primary Care Nursing: http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/graduate-certificate-in-primary-care-nursing/overview

Graduate Diploma in Primary Care Nursing: http://mdhs-study.unimelb.edu.au/degrees/graduate-diploma-in-primary-care-nursing/overview

Community Access Program for Single Subjects: https://futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/courses/single_subject_studies

Scholarships: The Health Workforce Scholarship Program in your state is still open and can be used by nurses to complete graduate education. See https://www.nswrdn.com.au/site/index.cfm?display=656312.

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Webinars: MOVE muscle, bone and joint health

MOVE muscle, bone and joint health currently run professional development for primary and community health professionals through our webinars. The webinars have a focus on musculoskeletal health and cover a range of different topics and conditions. All of our webinars are presented by leading health professionals and academics, relevant to the topic. Our webinars are accessed by physiotherapists, allied health staff, nurses, exercise physiologists, doctors and a range of other health professionals.

We currently have a series of five webinars, with one webinar presented each month from February to June. We will have a second series of five webinars from July to November this year also.

Click here for more information and to access the webinars.

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Breathe Easy: Management of Respiratory Disorders for Healthcare Professionals - E-Learning Activity

World-renowned Woolcock researchers and clinical experts cover the key recommendations for recognising, diagnosing and managing patients with asthma and COPD.

Click here for more information.

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Intellectual Disability Mental Health e-Learning
Currently available online

3DN provides free eLearning about intellectual disability to professionals, carers and consumers. These courses aim to improve your knowledge, skills and confidence to create better mental health and wellbeing for people with an intellectual disability.

For more details, visit www.idhealtheducation.edu.au

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Child Protection eLearning modules for mandatory reporters now available (webinars)

A series of child protection eLearning modules is now available on the NGO Learning Centre Websites for mandatory reporters across FACS Divisions, other government agencies and non-government organisations:

1. Building Effective Working Relationships with Clients - Learn about the importance of client engagement and tips to engage children. Develop skills to build effective relationships with clients, including communication and Plain English skills.
   
   
2. Building Further Engagement - Learn about client, worker and organisational barriers to client engagement; strategies to use when working with challenging clients; and how to maintain client engagement.
   
   
3. Effective Engagement with Aboriginal Clients - Develop your cultural competency and skills to engage effectively with Aboriginal clients. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people and its impact and ways to effectively engage with Aboriginal organisations and communities.
   
   
4. Effective Engagement with Clients from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds - Develop your cultural competency, knowledge and skills to engage effectively with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients. Learn about barriers faced by CALD clients, including language barriers and the impacts of migration, settlement and trauma. Discover practical strategies for working with CALD clients.
   
   
5. Making Effective Referrals - This module provides referral guidance and tips for workers who come into contact with children, their carers and/or their families. Learn when to make a referral; where to refer - including Family Referral Services; and how to make effective referrals.
   
   
6. Signs of Alcohol and Other Drug Use and Withdrawal - Build your capacity and confidence to engage with and support vulnerable children, young people and their families by learning about the impact of alcohol and other drugs; the signs of withdrawal; how to work with clients who have problematic alcohol and/or other drug use - including monitoring and responding to risk concerns for children and young people whose parents or carers use substances.

7. Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse - Giving evidence and supporting people engaging with the Royal Commission - Gain an overview of some important aspects of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, including its purpose; how information and evidence are gathered; what you need to know if you are called to be a witness; how to support those who may be affected by the Royal Commission.

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Black Dog Institute Blog for health professionals - "Being Well"

The blog focusses on a wide range of issues related to mental health and wellbeing, which health professionals can freely access here - https://www.medcast.com.au/black-dog-institute-blog

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External education opportunities

• Andrology Australia - online education for GPs, Primary Health Care Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers
• Anxiety Education for Health Professionals
• APNA online learning - flexible learning with courses designed for primary health care nurses
• Australian Society for Psychological Medicine
  
• Australian Point of Care Practitioners Network
• Black Dog Institute
• College of Nursing Education
• CVC Program Training
• GP Learning Available to members of RACGP
• Kidney Check Australia Taskforce (KCAT)
• Medcast - CPD accredited courses, events and webinars
• Mind Performance
• NPS Medicinewise
• HETI, Mental Health Portfolio
• Practice Nursing Info
• Australian Institute for Relationship Studies
• The Benchmarque Group: Clinical Health - Available Courses
• Think GP education - Free education for GPs and Nurses