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Continuing Professional
Development
JULY – NOVEMBER 2014
For RNs, ENs & RMs Members enjoy
discounted ACN
course fees
Grow your career by joining ACN!
We believe that each and every nurse in
Australia should have the opportunity to grow
their career and further our profession.
www.acn.edu.au
Contents
ACN contacts
2
Foreword3
ACN membership
4
Education at ACN
6
Enrolment information
7
CPD calendar: July – November 2014
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Continuing professional development: Short courses
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My CPD plan
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Continuing professional development enrolment form
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ACN contacts
Course information and
enrolment
t 02 9745 7500
freecall 1800 265 534
Library
Membership
t 02 9745 7536
f 02 9745 7503
library@acn.edu.au
t 02 6283 3400
freecall 1800 061 660
(charges may apply)
f 02 9745 7501
studentservices@acn.edu.au
(charges may apply)
f 02 6282 3565
membership@acn.edu.au
All information in this handbook is correct at the time of publishing and is subject to change without notice.
© 2014 Australian College of Nursing
Published by Australian College of Nursing
1 Napier Close, Deakin ACT 2600
t 02 6283 3400
canberra@acn.edu.au
ABN 48 154 924 642
www.acn.edu.au
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Foreword
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) believes that each and every nurse in
Australia should have the opportunity to grow their career and further our profession.
ACN provides nurses with tools to plan their career pathway, educational supports,
opportunities to network and participate in professional forums and a range of
benefits that stem from being part of a profession that is moving in the right direction.
The College of Nursing, which is a part of ACN, is a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO) approved to deliver nationally accredited training with the Australian Skills Quality
Authority. Here, we provide you with a comprehensive guide to the July – November 2014 continuing
professional development (CPD) courses on offer.
Our postgraduate and CPD courses cater for all nurses, in every stage of their career. ACN clinical courses
are co-developed with industry partners, ensuring participants engage in current evidence-based practices
and are career-focussed, assuring a valuable experience.
In 2010, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (National Board) introduced registration requirements
for nurses and midwives to accrue 20 hours of CPD each year. In this handbook, each CPD course
description outlines the number of CPD hours you will gain.
ACN embraces various forms of education delivery – customised education, distance education (DE),
specialty courses, face-to-face, online and webinars, or a combination of these. Our face-to-face CPD
programs are offered across Australia with scheduled courses in ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC and WA.
Continued growth in knowledge is one of the hallmarks of a profession, and as nurses and midwives, we
are individually responsible for improving and broadening our knowledge, expanding our expertise and
competence, and developing the personal and professional qualities required to excel in our roles. With
ACN, you get the assurance of an accredited higher education provider with dedicated tutors.
Most nurses would argue that further education has increased their professional behaviours in all areas and
has been instrumental in developing their clinical confidence. Confidence in our roles and work ultimately
means better patient outcomes. ACN offers the confidence of 64 years’ experience in higher education for
nurses; we look forward to welcoming you to an ACN educational opportunity in the near future.
Visit www.acn.edu.au to find out more.
Australian College of Nursing – Caring for your career.
Adjunct Professor Debra Thoms FACN (DLF)
Chief Executive Officer
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ACN membership
We understand that undertaking any membership is an investment of time and money that has to make
sense. So we’ve designed our membership options in a way that the discounts you receive on our
education and events mean your membership will more than pay for itself.
It’s simple; we believe that each and every nurse in Australia should have the opportunity to grow their
career and further our profession. We do this by offering the next step in education, tools and services to
support your career and to raise your professional profile through the following benefits:
General benefits
> ACN Fellows may use the postnominals FACN and all other members may use MACN to acknowledge
their membership.
> Publications (free of charge ACN publications, The Hive and Collegian and the APN Educational Media
publication, Nursing Review) and regular email updates and newsletters.
> Discount on ACN continuing education courses, ACN Tertiary Education Distance subjects, ACN
conferences and ACN CPD workshops.
> ACN Grants and Awards.
> Access to the 3LP (Life Long Learning Program), a web-based health care learning environment for
ACN members that:
- assists nurses to develop and maintain the highest standards of professional excellence
- encourages nurses to plan, implement and evaluate their professional development
- assists nurses in maintaining a customised professional e-portfolio.
> Access to the largest dedicated nursing library in the Southern Hemisphere, the Katie Zepps Nursing
Library for database and literature search services both on location or online.
> Various discount opportunities for members including Guild Insurance for professional liability, Toga
Hospitality, Elsevier Australia and others.
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Regional, national and global professional activities
Members can connect with nurses in their geographical area through ACN’s Regions and in their area
of expertise through ACN’s Communities of Interest networks.
> Networking opportunities at ACN events and member only events and lower member registration fees
for events.
> Affiliation with other health industry and professional organisations.
> Valuable input on nursing professional and political issues.
> Advocacy at state and federal levels with health departments and ministers.
> ACN policy and discussion papers on the issues that affect the nursing profession, with input
from members.
> Access to comprehensive historical and archive collections.
> Opportunities to raise our members’ professional profile through members representing ACN on
relevant committees.
> ACN is a member of the International Council of Nurses and represents Australian nurses in
international nursing policy development and reform.
ACN members can strengthen their position as a nurse in times of change. Together we can truly
represent, influence and advance our profession. We are looking forward to welcoming you to our
professional network.
For more information on membership benefits, categories and fees please call ACN’s membership
team on freecall 1800 061 660 (charges may apply) or check out the membership section on the
website: www.acn.edu.au. Fees are listed in the membership brochure and application form online.
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Education at ACN
ACN offers a wide range of educational opportunities for registered and enrolled nurses, in addition to the
CPD program.
ACN is one of the largest providers of quality postgraduate nursing education in Australia, and offers
single DE subjects which can be credited towards a postgraduate degree.
The Assessment of Competence Program is a comprehensive eight-week course for nurses seeking to
re-enter the workforce and for internationally qualified nurses seeking registration with the National Board.
ACN is a registered higher education provider and The College of Nursing, which is a part of ACN, is a
registered training organisation. We offer nationally accredited training for enrolled nurses, including a
medication management course, the Diploma of Nursing and the Advanced Diploma of Nursing.
The range of learning modes allows students the flexibility to study at a time that is convenient. With
many of our courses offered in DE and online modes, distance is no barrier to studying with us. Students
Australia-wide and around the world can be assured that wherever they are, they will be fully supported
by skilled nurse educators and tutors, who will assist them, identify their learning needs, and facilitate
online discussions, where available.
Our Customised Education and Consultative Service (CECS) provides educational programs designed
to meet your organisation’s specific needs. The courses are delivered at your facility by expert clinicians
who understand the health care environment.
For further information on all courses offered at ACN, contact us on freecall 1800 265 534 (charges may
apply), email studentservices@acn.edu.au or refer to the website to view our Postgraduate and RTO
handbooks.
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Enrolment information
Application criteria
Applicants are required to be a nurse currently registered or enrolled with the National Board or, for
non-Australian residents, the jurisdiction in which they work and reside. Applicants must provide proof
of current registration/enrolment with their application form. ACN reserves the right to offer admission to
other health professionals registered with the relevant health profession board in Australia on receipt of a
written application.
How to apply
Application forms are available directly from ACN’s website. Send your enrolment form with the course
fee, so that it reaches ACN no later than 14 working days before the course commencement date.
Course places are assigned in order of receipt of applications. Successful applicants will be notified on
receipt of their application.
Nurses employed by the NSW Ministry of Health (MOH) are eligible to apply for those places identified as
supported by NSW Health. Places are allocated in order of receipt of application. There are limited places
also available for fee-paying nurses in these courses.
All course dates and locations are subject to change without notice.
Course fees
Please see table of fees on page 8 for specific course information. Fees are correct at time of printing but
are subject to change without notice.
Refund policy
Please choose your course carefully. Refunds for CPD courses will be given only where a minimum of 10
working days’ notice prior to the commencement date is given. There is a non-refundable administration
fee of $75.00 for all CPD refunds. Applications for refund made less than 10 working days prior to the
commencement date will not receive a refund. In these instances the applicant will be issued with a credit
note. Credit notes must be redeemed within 12 months of the date of issue. A $75.00 administration fee
will be charged on re-application.
Online CPD courses
There are no refunds for online CPD courses.
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Cancellation policy
Students paying for air travel to attend a course are advised to obtain travel insurance to cover potential
losses in the event of course cancellation. ACN reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course at
any time for any reason as determined by ACN. If ACN cancels a course, the full course fee, including the
administration fee, will be refunded.
Member discounts
ACN members are entitled to the discounted membership rate on all CPD courses.
Goods and services tax
ACN is obliged to charge GST on all continuing education courses.
The listed course price includes 10% GST.
Course prices effective 1 July to 30 November 2014
Course length
Registered nurse/midwife
ACN member fee*
(incl. GST)
ACN non-member fee
(incl. GST)
Enrolled nurse (Div. 2)
ACN member fee*
(incl. GST)
ACN non-member fee
(incl. GST)
Single session
(2.5 hours)
$90.00
$90.00
$78.50
$78.50
Half-day
$118.00
$139.00
$92.50
$115.50
One day
$187.50
$219.50
$153.50
$186.00
Two days
$327.00
$385.00
$269.00
$327.00
Three days
$476.50
$560.50
$392.50
$476.00
Four days
$635.50
$747.50
$523.50
$635.00
Online course
$101.00
$101.00
$101.00
$101.00
* Members must be financial at the time of application. All fees are subject to change without notice
Courses with this logo attract no fees for employees of NSW Health. Places are limited.
For further information, or to enrol in any of our courses, visit our website at www.acn.edu.au
or contact:
Student Services
t 02 9745 7500
f 02 9745 7501
freecall 1800 265 534 (charges may apply)
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CPD LOYALTY BONUS!
SPECIAL OFFER for members:
$
$
$
$
 e
Enrol in four CPD courses this
financial year and receive free
enrolment in a one-day face-to-face
CPD course, plus free enrolment in
an e-learning course.
SPECIAL OFFER for non-members:
$
$
$
$
e
Enrol in four CPD courses this financial
year and receive free enrolment in an
e-learning course.
Total saving = $101
Total saving = $288.50
For more information and a full list of courses currently available please visit www.acn.edu.au/cpd
or freecall 1800 265 534 (charges may apply) or email studentservices@acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
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CPD calendar: July – November 2014
Skills/knowledge required:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
This course attracts no fees for employees of NSW Health. Places are limited.
All enrolment information is outlined on pages 7–8.
July 2014
NSW
16 – 18 Clinical assessment: models of assessment
RN/EN | Three days | 21 CPD hours | Tamworth
18 Understanding dementia
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
22 Day surgery nursing
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
24 – 25 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
31 Clinical assessment of the older person
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
TAS
19 Perioperative anaesthetic nursing
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Launceston
SA
24 – 25 The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Port Augusta
QLD
31 X-ray interpretation
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Brisbane
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August 2014
NSW
14 – 15 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Nowra
21 – 22 Rehabilitation nursing
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Goulburn
22 Perioperative anaesthetic nursing
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
27 – 29 Clinical assessment: models of assessment
RN/EN | Three days | 21 CPD hours | Burwood
29 Immunisation update
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
SA
21 – 22 Diabetes management and current guidelines
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Adelaide
WA
28 – 29 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Perth
QLD
28 – 29 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Brisbane
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September 2014
NSW
3 – 5 Education techniques for nurses
RN/CNS/CNE/CNC | Three days | 21 CPD hours | Burwood
4 – 5 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
9 – 10 Diabetes management and current guidelines
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
10 – 12 Understanding mental health
RN/EN | Three days | 21 CPD hours | Wagga Wagga
11 – 12 The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
18 – 19 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Griffith
19 Introduction to clinical facilitation
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
QLD
12 Immunisation update
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Brisbane
18 – 19 The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Bundaberg
VIC
12 Perioperative anaesthetic nursing
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Ballarat
WA
17 – 18 Pain management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Perth
ACT
25 – 26 The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Canberra
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October 2014
NSW
10 Improving the clinical handover
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
17 Perioperative anaesthetic nursing
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Dubbo
17 Pharmacology update
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
23 – 24 Palliative care
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Newcastle
23 – 24 Physical health care in mental health
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
23 – 24 Understanding team nursing and leadership
RN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
30 – 31 Orthopaedic update
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
30 Organ and tissue donation awareness
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
31 Organ and tissue donation awareness for perioperative nurses
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
WA
9 – 10 Nursing patients with intellectual disability
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Perth
VIC
16 – 17 The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Melbourne
20 – 21 Nursing patients with movement disorders
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Melbourne
SA
23 – 24 The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Adelaide
TAS
28 – 29 Diabetes management and current guidelines
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Hobart
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November 2014
NSW
7 Nutrition and patient health outcomes
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
13 – 14 Palliative care
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Lismore
13 – 14 Infection prevention and control
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
17 Introduction to management of stomas
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Burwood
20 – 21 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
25 – 26 Pain management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Burwood
27 Understanding dementia
RN/EN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Bega
27 – 28 Self-management strategies for chronic disease
RN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Coffs Harbour
VIC
7 Immunisation update
RN | One day | 7 CPD hours | Melbourne
TAS
13 – 14 Wound management
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Hobart
WA
27 – 28 Rehabilitation nursing
RN/EN | Two days | 14 CPD hours | Perth
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Continuing professional development:
Short courses
Skills/knowledge required: Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced
Clinical assessment: models of assessment
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Three days | 21 CPD hours
16-18 July 2014 Tamworth NSW
27-29 August 2014 Burwood NSW
This workshop combines theory and practice to enhance clinical assessment and communication skills and
provide a systematic approach to patient assessment.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
explain the nurse’s role in obtaining a comprehensive health assessment
•
perform a systematic comprehensive health assessment and integrate assessment findings for improved
team communication and patient care
•
develop strategies that enhance patient safety and outcomes.
Clinical assessment of the older person
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
31 July 2014 Burwood NSW
This workshop is for any nurse who is involved in the care of older people in the acute care, rehabilitation or
residential aged care setting. The workshop aims to improve nurses’ knowledge in the clinical assessment
process of an older person and refine documentation skills required to positively influence health outcomes.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
identify normal changes in ageing and differentiate these from pathological processes
•
provide a holistic approach to assessing older people
•
use assessment tools to provide objective data
•
effectively document relevant assessment findings with an understanding of the legal, ethical and
professional ramifications
•
recognise the special psychosocial needs of the elderly and strategies that can be used to help give
person-centred care.
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ACN Endorsement
ACN Endorsement means that your education program meets the
benchmark for quality
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
offers a widely recognised endorsement for
continuing professional development (CPD)
training and is committed to supporting
professional development opportunities for
nurses and midwives. ACN Endorsement is
a quality assurance process, whereby CPD
activities for nurses are assessed and endorsed
against a set of quality criteria developed inline with professional nursing and education
requirements.
ACN Endorsement logo and CPD
hours
Displaying ACN’s logo on your endorsed
programs, promotional materials and
certificates, clearly indicates that you are a
quality provider of nursing education and
training. Nurses attending an ACN endorsed
program can have the confidence that the
program has met high standards consistent
with the CPD requirements set by ACN. The
allocation of CPD hours to programs also helps
nurses to meet the 20 CPD hours required as
part of their annual renewal requirements of
authority to practice.
Which activities can be endorsed?
Endorsement may be for a single activity such
as a workshop, conference, seminar, DVD, online
learning package, short course and/or any
other program of study. CPD training providers
can apply for ACN endorsement by completing
the Endorsed Program Application on the ACN
website at www.acn.edu.au/endorsement.
For more information please contact the
ACN Endorsement Services administrator on
1800 265 534 or email at endorsement@acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
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Day surgery nursing
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
22 July 2014 Burwood NSW
This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of day surgery nursing and is recommended for novice
and experienced nurses working in day surgery/endoscopy environments. Topics include current trends,
assessment methodologies, procedures, patient care and discharge, and the role of the pre-admission clinic.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
analyse standards and guidelines relevant to day surgery nursing
•
identify relevant Work Health and Safety issues and manage risks
•
discuss Australian Council Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Clinical Indicators
•
discuss the planning of a thorough admission process, preoperative clinical assessments, patient and
family education, and discharge
•
determine the needs of clients undergoing day surgery procedures
•
evaluate pain management strategies
•
utilise discharge planning tools
•
discuss the significance of documentation and post-discharge follow-up.
Diabetes management and current guidelines
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
21-22 August 2014 Adelaide SA
9-10 September 2014 Burwood NSW
28-29 October 2014 Hobart TAS
This course is designed to provide the contemporary knowledge and skills necessary to effectively care for
clients with diabetes mellitus, and their significant others.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss the epidemiology of diabetes mellitus
•
discuss contemporary dietary, exercise and pharmacologic management of diabetes mellitus
•
discuss the significance of blood glucose monitoring, ketone monitoring and glycaemic control of clients
with diabetes mellitus
•
incorporate the principles of foot care into nursing practice
•
manage the surgical patient with diabetes mellitus
•
identify and manage short-term complications of diabetes mellitus
•
discuss the management and prevention of long-term complications in diabetes mellitus
•
discuss goals and strategies in the management of diabetes mellitus throughout the lifespan
•
discuss the psychological and social support needed by clients and families in the management of
diabetes mellitus.
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Customised Education
and Consultative Services
Education opportunities abound but are they filling your staff’s unique
educational needs?
Are your current education options:
provide you with a promotional flyer to help you
advertise your program to your staff.
>needs-specific?
>flexible and convenient in terms of timing and
venue?
>quality driven and backed by years of
expertise?
>offering you value for money?
If you’re looking for an option that meets all of the
above ACN can assist you. We offer customised,
quality education programs that are tailored to
meet your specific educational requirements, your
availability and your budget.
The focus of your program could be anything
from generic soft skills to specialised clinical
training.
As part of our service, our team will work with
you to fully understand your needs, develop a
program that addresses your training gaps and
Based on your program, we then select
presenters with proven experience and expertise
in their field who have previously presented
through ACN and have received positive
participant feedback.
Offering flexibility and convenience to meet
today’s busy pace of work, we can arrange
for your program to be run in-house at your
organisation or at a venue of your choice and on
a date and time that best suits you and your staff.
Once your program has concluded, you will
receive a feedback report and all participants will
be issued certificates of attendance.
For more information please contact:
Manager, Continuing Professional Development
freecall 1800 265 534 (charges may apply)
or email cecs@acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
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ACN reserves the right to refuse enrolment to any course or program and to cancel or suspend any program at any time or for any reason as
determined by ACN.
Student Services, Australian College of Nursing, Locked Bag 3030, Burwood NSW 1805
Telephone (02) 9745 7500 • Facsimile (02) 9745 7501
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Work telephone ................................................................................. Mobile telephone ....................................................................................
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Enrolment is subject to availability.
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Is your place of employment
Application Criteria
Applicants are required to:
1. Be currently registered or enrolled with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), or the jurisdiction within which they work
and reside. Applicants must provide proof of current registration/enrolment with their application form.
2. Be a registered allied health professional with the relevant Health Profession Board in Australia. Australian College of Nursing (ACN)
reserves the right to offer admission to other health professionals on receipt of a written application.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Application
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applicationsCriteria
to withdraw from a course/subject must be in writing to ACN.
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Continuing Professional Development July–November
2014 < 19 >
Education techniques for nurses
RN/CNS/CNE/CNC | Intermediate / Advanced | Three days | 21 CPD hours
3-5 September 2014 Burwood NSW
Advanced practice nurses are the cornerstone in the supportive framework for staff to learn and develop in
the clinical setting. Combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this course will provide participants
with the tools to stimulate and support leaning, and to create a dynamic learning environment.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
integrate adult learning principles in the clinical setting
•
identify learning needs and learning styles
•
demonstrate appropriate teaching and facilitation strategies
•
develop learning outcomes and courses
•
demonstrate constructive feedback strategies
•
integrate competency-based assessment in their practice
•
provide leadership in education.
Immunisation update
RN | Intermediate / Advanced | One day | 7 CPD hours
29 August 2014 Burwood NSW
12 September 2014 Brisbane QLD
7 November 2014 Melbourne VIC
This course is designed for nurse immunisers who are recommended to undertake an annual review of
best practice policy to maintain their authority to immunise. It is also suitable for nurses who administer
immunisations under medical supervision. Topics covered will include a review of the updates and changes
to immunisation in the previous 12 months, a review of the national guidelines for immunisation and current
immunisation practices, and an update on cold chain and planning catch-up vaccinations.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss updates and changes to immunisation within the last 12 months
•
discuss legal aspects of immunisation
•
understand the aims of an immunisation course
•
apply problem-solving strategies to the effective and safe management of adverse reactions to
immunisations
•
review national guidelines for immunisation and current immunisation practices
•
update knowledge on cold chain and planning catch-up vaccinations.
< 20 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Improving the clinical handover
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
10 October 2014 Burwood NSW
This course is designed to improve therapeutic communication between the nurse and the health care team
in the clinical handover. This session aims to highlight the importance of effective communication at clinical
handover to improve patient safety and reduce adverse outcomes. Participants will develop skills to fit
changes into current work practice.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
review the basics of communication and impediments to successful communication
•
understand the importance of effective communication
•
improve patient outcomes by identifying key issues and ensuring the information is appropriately
disseminated to clinical staff
•
develop skills to ensure clinical handover has a predetermined format and structure
•
discuss the advantages and disadvantages of a standardised handover sheet
•
review the issues surrounding confidentiality of information
•
identify the importance a positive team member contributes to improving the clinical handover.
Infection prevention and control
RN/EN | Intermediate / Advanced | Two days | 14 CPD hours
13-14 November 2014 Burwood NSW
This course is designed for nurses seeking to gain an update on infection control, factors influencing infection
prevention and control, and how to effectively manage infection control challenges.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss NHMRC infection control guidelines and National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS)
Standards
•
utilise a risk management framework in infection control
•
develop and implement a surveillance program, incorporating outcome and process surveillance
•
work with support services (environmental cleaning; laundry; waste management; maintenance)
•
discuss requirements for reprocessing of instruments and equipment
•
identify and manage current issues with multiresistant organisms
•
evaluate the role of infection control in antimicrobial stewardship
•
interpret and act on test results
•
manage an outbreak of infection
•
locate and utilise infection control resources.
Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014 < 21 >
Introduction to clinical facilitation
RN | Intermediate / Advanced | One day | 7 CPD hours
19 September 2014 Burwood NSW
This introductory course is designed for registered nurses who are engaged in facilitating new staff or
students in the clinical setting, clinical facilitators, CNS, CNE, and CNC. The workshop aims to equip nurses
who want to step up from the role of a preceptor into clinical facilitation.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
identify the value of clinical facilitation in clinical practice
•
use adult learning principles in the clinical teaching and learning environment
•
learn various communication skills to promote engagement and motivate students
•
identify effective conflict resolution strategies for use in the clinical environment
•
develop skills in debriefing and in providing effective feedback
•
enhance the learning experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse nurses
•
identify the challenges faced when working with a multicultural and intergenerational workforce
•
examine effects of work-related stress and explore a range of stress management techniques.
Introduction to management of stomas
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
17 November 2014 Burwood NSW
This workshop is an introduction to the management of adult gastrointestinal stomas. The session is
designed to equip nurses with the beginning knowledge to safely care for a patient with a gastrointestinal
stoma.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
identify conditions that may lead to stoma formation
•
discuss key pre- and postoperative patient education needs
•
discuss the symptoms and management of post-stoma formation complications
•
identify principles of post-stoma formation management
•
demonstrate care of the stoma and troubleshooting strategies.
< 22 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Nursing patients with intellectual disability
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
9-10 October 2014 Perth WA
Nursing a person with an intellectual disability requires advanced clinical assessment skills, a multidisciplinary
approach to health care, an understanding of relevant legal issues, good communication skills, and familiarity
with behavioural and mental health co-morbidities.
Through focusing on case presentations, this two-day course will address preventative health measures and
the health management of people with intellectual disabilities and their carers in a comprehensive way.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
identify common, acute and chronic health concerns and their treatment for people with an intellectual
disability
•
understand health care management plans and their evaluation
•
discuss strategies to enhance the health of people with intellectual disabilities in health care and
community settings
•
understand the principles of person-centred care and good communication in nursing people with an
intellectual disability and their carers.
Nursing patients with movement disorders
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
20-21 October 2014 Melbourne VIC
This two-day course aims to introduce nurses to Parkinson’s disease and other illnesses in the spectrum
of movement disorders. The course will identify the signs and symptoms of movement disorders and their
impact on the individual and family along the continuum of illness progression. Participants will increase their
knowledge of evidence-based medical and surgical treatments and the importance of the nursing role and its
place in the multidisciplinary team.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
understand the incidence, diagnosis, and prognosis of Parkinson’s and other movement disorders
•
identify the motor, non-motor and autonomic symptoms of movement disorders
•
recognise the changing needs of the individual and family along the continuum of movement disorders
from diagnosis to palliative needs
•
identify the medical and surgical treatments for movement disorders
•
understand the importance of the movement disorder nurse within the multidisciplinary team.
Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014 < 23 >
Nutrition and patient health outcomes
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
7 November 2014 Burwood NSW
Comprehensive nursing care that focuses on promoting the patient’s nutritional intake helps the process
of recovery from illness and improves quality of life. The key factor in enabling nurses to better manage the
nutritional status of their patients is education. This workshop aims to assist nurses to examine the important
role they play in managing the nutritional health of their patients in both the clinical and community setting.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
relate to the Australian Dietary Guidelines and apply these within the clinical and community settings
•
assess nutritional status using evidence-based assessment tools
•
identify medical conditions and dietary requirements that need referral to a dietician
•
identify actual and potential cases of malnutrition and obesity
•
document the nutritional status of a patient in compliance with the legal and ethical guidelines
•
develop confidence in participating in a team care approach to managing nutritional health
•
review and reflect on the role nurses play in patient education to manage nutritional health.
Organ and tissue donation awareness
RN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
30 October 2014 Burwood NSW
This course is designed to give nurses a greater understanding of the organ and tissue donation process.
The course will cover the donation pathways, legal requirements, transplantation surgery and transplant
outcomes. Sessions explore the difficulties and sensitivities associated with discussing donation, techniques
and skills nurses can use, and includes guest speakers who share their personal journeys.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
understand the donation pathways and legal considerations
•
understand the organ and tissue donation process and the roles and responsibilities of staff involved
•
understand the conditions that led to transplantation, patient selection and patient outcomes
•
understand the complexities of the donation process
•
understand the sensitivities associated with the family conversation.
< 24 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Organ donation awareness for perioperative nurses
RN | Intermediate / Advanced | One day | 7 CPD hours
31 October 2014 Burwood NSW
This course is designed to provide operating theatre nurses with a greater understanding of the organ
donation process. The course will cover the donation pathways, legal requirements including consent,
transplantation surgery and transplant outcomes. Sessions will identify surgical and anaesthetic requirements
and explore the complexities of donation in the perioperative setting along with strategies to improve the
process and experience.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
understand the donation pathways and legal considerations
•
understand the organ donation surgical process including the roles and responsibilities of surgical teams
involved, equipment and surgery set-up requirements
•
understand the conditions that led to transplantation, patient selection and outcomes
•
understand the complexities of the donation process in the operating theatre and identified strategies to
better support staff involved.
Orthopaedic update
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
30-31 October 2014 Burwood NSW
This course will provide an overview of contemporary approaches and interventions in orthopaedic surgery.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
discuss modern surgical management of orthopaedic procedures
•
provide comprehensive nursing care for patients following orthopaedic surgeries
•
identify, manage and prevent potential complications following orthopaedic surgeries.
Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014 < 25 >
Pain management
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
17-18 September 2014 Perth WA
25-26 November 2014 Burwood NSW
Designed to update and increase the nurse’s knowledge of pain assessment and pain management, the
course will cover the physiological pathways of pain and address their significance in relation to acute,
chronic and cancer pain. It will also include strategies that can be used for assessing pain and the effective
alleviation of individual experiences of pain.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
identify the physiological aspects of pain and pain pathways
•
discuss the combinations of pharmacological therapies used in the management of pain
•
explain the modes of action of analgesics and how they affect different types of pain
•
review non-pharmacological strategies to manage pain
•
demonstrate the use of pain assessment tools
•
demonstrate the effective management of acute and chronic pain
•
discuss the implications of cancer pain
•
explain how physiological factors impact pain and the effect on the patient and family.
Palliative care
RN/EN | Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
23-24 October 2014 Newcastle NSW
13-14 November 2014 Lismore NSW
It can be said that recognition and acceptance of the needs of palliative care patients and their carers are
paramount to providing best nursing practice. Chronic care and palliative care services are advancing to
address the complexity of health care required to meet the needs of patients in hospital, community and
home settings. This course is designed to address current learning needs of those caring for palliative care
patients. The course will include physical, psychological, legal and spiritual aspects of palliative care.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
discuss end-of-life care issues with respect to communication-information strategies; language;
nonverbal
•
review end-of-life care in the home versus in hospital
•
explore pain management and symptom management
•
discuss palliative care issues with respect to pastoral care and spiritual care
•
explore issues relating to palliative care and the law
•
identify bereavement management strategies and how they can assist the carer.
< 26 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Perioperative anaesthetic nursing
RN | Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
12 September 2014 Ballarat VIC
17 October 2014 Dubbo NSW
19 July 2014 Launceston TAS
22 August 2014 Burwood NSW
Attendance at this course will expand the nurse’s knowledge of the use, care and maintenance of anaesthetic
equipment and of the techniques used in anaesthetic pharmacology; clinical assessment; infection control;
safe working environment; work station equipment problems and monitoring during anaesthesia within the
guidelines of the Australian College of Operating Room Nurses (ACORN).
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
demonstrate practical knowledge of the use, care and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment and the
techniques used in anaesthetic pharmacology
•
reflect upon and understand current infection control theories, policies and procedures in relation to
clinical practice
•
provide and maintain a safe working and patient environment
•
predict and manage common anaesthetic work station equipment problems
•
examine the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of common anaesthetic agents and the
associated patient management
•
analyse patient assessment, monitoring and positioning during anaesthesia.
Pharmacology update
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
17 October 2014 Burwood NSW
This course is designed for all nurses who wish to update and expand their knowledge of pharmacology.
Sessions will explore the nursing role and responsibilities in medication management and safety, medication
efficacy, adverse effects and polypharmacy issues.
Key learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course participants should be better able to:
•
identify the legislative requirements pertaining to medication management in the health sector
•
discuss issues related to pharmacodynamics
•
explain pharmacokinetics and efficacies and polypharmacy
•
discuss medication safety and reporting
•
describe the reasons why elderly people are more at risk of adverse drug events
•
explain the modes of action of antimicrobials and the effects of multiresistance
•
identify the combinations of pharmacological therapies used in the management of pain.
Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014 < 27 >
Physical health care in mental health
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
23-24 October 2014 Burwood NSW
Clients with serious mental illness have a 20% reduction in life expectancy compared with the general
population. This is primarily a result of poor metabolic health. This course will provide an introduction to the
issue of physical health care within mental health. The core focus of the course is on teaching participants
how to identify and monitor metabolic abnormalities and implement prevention and treatment strategies to
overcome them. There is solid evidence that lifestyle and pharmacological interventions are successful in
reducing rates of morbidity and mortality in people with serious mental illness. Participants will be guided
through the utilisation of these interventions in a practical way that will allow them to put into operation what
they have learnt on return to the workplace.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
understand and comply with the NSW Health Linking Physical Health and Mental Health guidelines
•
confidently screen for metabolic health
•
understand factors that lead to poor physical health in mental health consumers
•
have a clear comprehension of pharmacological and lifestyle interventions available to prevent and treat
metabolic complications
•
put these interventions into place on return to the workplace.
Rehabilitation nursing
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
21-22 August 2014 Goulburn NSW
27-28 November 2014 Perth WA
Rehabilitation nursing is an exciting and rewarding specialty. Rehabilitation nurses have a patient-centred
approach, placing the patient at the centre of their own rehabilitative care. In this way, the patient’s goals,
needs and aspirations are central to their journey from dependence on others to the ability to care for
themselves and live as independently as possible. Essential to the role of the rehabilitation nurse is not only
understanding and empathising with a patient’s situation, but also supporting them through the journey of
getting better. Teaching is an important aspect of the rehabilitation nurse’s role. Nurses assist patients to
practise new skills and provide education to help them to regain and maintain their health.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss rehabilitation nursing, including the role and responsibility of the rehabilitation nurse within the
multidisciplinary team
•
identify strategies to support the rehabilitation of the amputee, orthopaedic, brain-injured or stroke patient
•
describe the nursing assessment and management of pain and continence
•
review sexuality in rehabilitation from a spinal, CVA and continence perspective
•
review physiotherapy strategies which can improve rehabilitation
•
demonstrate teaching skills relevant to rehabilitation.
< 28 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Self-management strategies for chronic disease
RN | Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
27-28 November 2014 Coffs Harbour NSW
This course is designed to assist nurse clinicians in applying the principles and concepts of selfmanagement. Participants will learn advanced interviewing skills to motivate chronically ill clients and help
them recognise and resolve their ambivalence to change. Creative ways of implementing change will be
explored and chronic care management will be examined.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
identify self-management principles and strategies
•
recognise and manage stages of change
•
evaluate effective communication processes
•
discuss and practice motivational interviewing skills
•
understand the impact of values and beliefs on self-management
•
discuss the importance of adopting a holistic assessment in self-management
•
plan for practical changes
•
review GP care plans, action plans and goal setting.
The deteriorating patient: clinical decision making
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
24-25 July 2014 Port Augusta SA
11-12 September 2014 Burwood NSW
18-19 September 2014 Bundaberg QLD
25-26 September 2014 Canberra ACT
16-17 October 2014 Melbourne VIC
23-24 October 2014 Adelaide SA
This course is designed for nurses seeking to review initiatives being implemented for the early recognition of
the deteriorating patient. It will provide an overview of the importance of patient safety, as well as core skills in
rapid assessment and early intervention to prevent deterioration.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
recognise risk factors for deterioration
•
take a systematic approach to patient assessment
•
communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team
•
undertake critical analysis to enable clinical decisions and planning of patient care
•
anticipate changes in patient condition and intervene appropriately.
Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014 < 29 >
Understanding dementia
RN/EN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
18 July 2014 Burwood NSW
27 November 2014 Bega NSW
This course is designed for nurses who wish to enhance their understanding and confidence in providing
care for clients with dementia. Participants will gain an understanding of the types of dementia, and of the
assessment and management of clients with dementia.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
identify the types of dementia
•
discuss the models of dementia care
•
discuss the integration of evidence-based practice in the assessment, care and management of clients
with dementia
•
recommend resources and services available for the clients and families of clients with dementia in the
community.
Understanding mental health
RN/EN | Beginner | Three days | 21 CPD hours
10-12 September 2014 Wagga Wagga NSW
Nurses in the acute care setting are frequently confronted by mental health issues when caring for their
patients. In this course case studies and simulations will allow participants to apply their knowledge and
practise their skills in caring for patients with mental health needs whilst acknowledging the demands of their
acute care roles.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss the signs and symptoms of common mental health conditions
•
demonstrate the nursing management of patients with mental health conditions
•
integrate basic knowledge of psychotropic medications into nursing practice
•
practise risk assessment
•
identify relevant aspects of the Mental Health Act
•
demonstrate effective communication skills with the mental health team and patients who have mental
health issues.
< 30 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Understanding team nursing and leadership
RN | Beginner / Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
23-24 October 2014 Burwood NSW
There is a growing trend towards team nursing in various sectors of health care. In addition to benefitting
patients, teamwork promotes staff cooperation, improves job satisfaction and boosts retention rates. Team
nursing enhances the use of nursing process to improve patient care. The course explores the concept of
working within a team, roles and responsibilities, as well as accountability of care.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss the principles of team nursing
•
identify the roles and responsibilities within the team
•
explain how team nursing fits into a model of care
•
demonstrate effective communication skills
•
explain the principles of team leadership.
Wound management
RN/EN | Intermediate | Two days | 14 CPD hours
24-25 July 2014 Burwood NSW
14-15 August 2014 Nowra NSW
28-29 August 2014 Perth WA
28-29 August 2014 Brisbane QLD
4-5 September 2014 Burwood NSW
18-19 September 2014 Griffith NSW
13-14 November 2014 Hobart TAS
20-21 November 2014 Burwood NSW
Effective management of wounds requires current knowledge and skills. This course challenges existing
practices and applies the latest standards and best practices in wound management. Content for discussion
includes pathophysiology of wound healing, principles of assessment and management, therapeutic wound
products, ulcer care and first-line burns management.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
outline the pathophysiology of wound healing
•
identify the principles of wound assessment
•
discuss appropriate product selection to facilitate wound healing
•
demonstrate safe wound care practice
•
describe the assessment and management of wound ulcers
•
outline management of burns
•
integrate evidence-based practice in the management of wounds
Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014 < 31 >
X-ray interpretation
RN | Beginner / Intermediate | One day | 7 CPD hours
31 July 2014 Brisbane QLD
This course will cover the fundamentals of radiology, including pathological signs seen on a radiographic film.
Participants will gain confidence in radiographic assessment of the heart, lungs and abdominal pathology
and in interpreting fractures.
Key learning outcomes
On completion of this course participants will be better able to:
•
discuss the fundamentals of radiography
•
review anatomy and anatomical structures on chest and abdominal radiographs
•
explain the principles of chest and abdominal radiographic assessment for nurses
•
examine the principles of orthopaedic fractures on X-rays
•
identify the safety issues of radiography.
Notes
< 32 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Chronic disease management
e-learning package
Developed by expert health organisations,
the ACN E-Learning Package will help you to
efficiently monitor and support patients with a
chronic disease care plan. This package also
supports Medicare Item 10997.
What does the E-Learning Package include?
> A prerequisite foundation module for students
to complete before commencing any of the
disease-specific modules.
> Seven disease-specific modules (arthritis,
asthma, diabetes, cancer, coronary heart
disease, chronic kidney disease and
dementia) which provide comprehensive
course material.
> All modules contain case studies and two
interactive virtual scenarios that will cover reallife situations faced by practice nurses and
Aboriginal health care workers.
Need more?
> S
uccessful completion of the package attracts
30 CPD hours.
> A
certificate of completion is awarded upon
successful completion of each module.
Why E-Learning?
> It offers flexibility that allows you to progress at
your own pace.
> It allows you to design your own study
timetable.
Cost:
$121 (GST inclusive) – online access
$127 (GST inclusive) – online access + CD ROM
For more information or a registration form please visit
www.acn.edu.au or freecall 1800 265 534 (charges may
apply) or email pes.enquiries@acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
Continuing Professional Development July–November
2014 < 33 >
My CPD plan
Minimum of 20 hours per year
July 2014
Learning activity (CPD workshop, online course, webinar etc)
August 2014
Learning activity (CPD workshop, online course, webinar etc)
September 2014
Learning activity (CPD workshop, online course, webinar etc)
October 2014
Learning activity (CPD workshop, online course, webinar etc)
November 2014
Learning activity (CPD workshop, online course, webinar etc)
< 34 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
ACN’s
3LP
Support your nursing registration
through ACN’s Life Long Learning Program
Australian College of Nursing (ACN)’s Life
Long Learning Plan (3LP) is an online program
which allows you to create a learning plan and
record your professional development. This
member only benefit integrates e-learning
activities, quality nursing research materials
and publications to support your professional
development.
Through 3LP you can also:
With 3LP, it’s simple to plan, implement,
document and validate your continuing
professional development (CPD) hours to meet
annual registration requirements. 3LP activities
have been quality assured through ACN’s
endorsement processes.
> W
rite a blog
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Communities of Interest
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xport CPD activities onto an ACN 3LP
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ccess health and nursing resources
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evelop and export a CV
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reate a profile
For more information on 3LP please visit www.acn.
edu.au/life-long-learning-program. For membership
details please see www.acn.edu.au/membership,
call 1800 061 660 or email membership@acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
Notes
< 36 > Continuing Professional Development July–November 2014
Webinars
Embrace innovation in online education
ACN now brings you another education
opportunity through webinars. These seminars
aim to give clinicians an opportunity to learn and
interact with experts in multiple areas of nursing
specialties.
What does the webinar package include?
Open to all nurses across all health care
domains, they are a convenient and effective way
to stay informed and grow your knowledge base
for efficient practice.
> Live chat.
Why ACN webinars?
> Access to quality education anytime,
anywhere.
> Clinical updates from experts in various
clinical specialties.
> O
pportunity to post questions to the presenter
ahead of time.
> 6
0-minute presentation with Q&A time
included.
> References provided for further learning
> A
rchived webcasts available for registered
participants for 7 days.
Cost per webinar:
$30 (GST inclusive) – non-members
$22 (GST inclusive) – members
> Ability to interact live during session.
> Time-efficient and cost-effective learning tool
in line with current trends in education.
> Gain CPD hours and certificate of attendance.
> Once only sign-up process for access to ACN
webinar series.
For more information please visit www.acn.edu.au/cpd
or freecall 1800 265 534 (charges may apply)
or email studentservices@acn.edu.au
www.acn.edu.au
CPD and nurse re-entry scholarships
Continuing Professional Development
(CPD) scholarships are available for nurses
and midwives to attend a short course or
professional conference.
Scholarships are available for registered
nurses, enrolled nurses and midwives.
Nurse re-entry scholarships are also available
for nurses and midwives to undertake an
accredited nurse re-entry course that will
lead to re-registration with the Nursing and
Midwifery Board of Australia.
>
Emergency departments
>
Aged care
>
Community care
>
Midwifery
Visit our website for application dates and
details.
>
Mental health
All areas of practice are eligible.
Examples are:
For more information call 1800 117 262 or visit www.acn.edu.au
An Australian Government initiative supporting nurses and midwives. Australian College of Nursing, Australia’s professional
organisation for all nurses is proud to work with the Australian Government, as the fund administrator of these programs.
www.acn.edu.au