Education

Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice (Face to Face Workshop)

General Practice Victoria is holding a 2 day workshop for nurses new to general practice. Recently updated to include the Practice Nurse Incentive Program (PNIP) and updates to the National Immunisation Program, the course provides a comprehensive orientation for nurses working in a general practice environment and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities required.

The workshop cost is $250 for two days including all course material, morning tea and lunch both days and 15 CPD points on completion.  To register or for more information click here or go to www.gpv.org.au.

Healthy Kids Check

This free online course will prepare practice nurses to meet the requirements of the Medicare Healthy Kids Check for 4 year olds.  The course has been developed with funding from the Department of Health and Ageing with input form experts in the field of child health and development. The flexible learning style allows for nurses to complete the two module at their own pace.  You'll receive a printable certificate once you have completed the online assessments.  This course has been endorsed by APNA and is the equivalent of 2.5 CPD hours.

Orientation Program for Nurses New to General Practice (online)

General practice is a different and unfamiliar environment to other areas of nursing practice and this program provides a comprehensive orientation for nurses to this new working environment and an understanding of the roles and responsibilities for nurses working in this area.

This national program encompasses face to face and Online workshops, and has been developed through the Australian General Practice Network with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

 

E-learning Training Package to support Medicare item 10997

The Australian General Practice Network (AGPN), in partnership with the Royal College of Nursing Australia (RCNA) and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education, has launched an eLearning training package to support Medicare Item 10997.

The package consists of a prerequisite foundation module and a set of disease specific modules that cover the topic areas of arthritis, asthma, cancer, coronary heart disease, dementia, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

 Leadership and Development for Nurses in General Practice

UNE Partnerships, in conjunction with AGPN has developed the General Practice Nurse Leadership Program.  This course provides essential skills for nurses engaged in primary healthcare services within private and general public practices and for those employed by Divisions of General Practice.

This program recognises the current substantial growth and development of the australian nurses workforce, and aims to develop their leadership skills, to enable more effective delivery and coordination of healthcare services and projects.

Triage in General Practice

Telephone triage is commonly the first step on many patient pathways, particularly in after hours or unscheduled care, but we underestimate the full potential of telephone care and the risks associated with telephone triage. In spite of the technology surrounding healthcare nowadays, old fashioned talking to the patient over the phone is still an important and integral part of their care.

To view a telephone triage online seminar, or for more information on clinical triage training manuals, visit the AGPN Triage in General Practice page above.

 CPD Locum Relief

The Australian Government has established the Nursing & Allied Health Rural Locum Scheme (NAHRLS) to support nurses, midwives and allied health professionals in rural and regional Australia to get away to do the professional development training they need to continue their vital work.