professional education · newcastle, wests new lambton, main club 5 cpd hours $ $95 / $190 this is...

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

SYDNEY METRO

BLACKTOWN $

Dementia Management Training Thu 21 February 7 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Your Annual CPD Obligations Thu 21 March 4 CPD Hours $50 / $100

Wound Care: Pathophysiology, Skin Tears and Pressure Injury Prevention Wed 15 May 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Increasing Resilience in Stressful and Changing Times Tue 16 July 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Know where you stand with Law, Ethics and Professional Standards in Nursing and Midwifery

Wed 9 October 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

CAMPBELLTOWN

Transitioning to the Workplace Mon 18 February 6 CPD Hours $30 / $60

Ageing and Disability: New Challenges in Service Delivery Wed 26 June 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Dementia Management Training Fri 13 Sept 7 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Emotional Intelligence Training Thu 17 October 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

DEE WHY

Clinical Communication & Documentation Wed 8 May 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Medications: How we do it better Wed 21 August 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

GYMEA

Medications: How we do it better Wed 20 March 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Bullying: Let’s put an end to it Wed 15 May 4 CPD Hours $50 / $100

Clinical Communication & Documentation Thu 10 October 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

HORNSBY (WAITARA)

The Deteriorating Client Mon 8 April 5 CPD Hours $95 / $190

How to get that dream job: Portfolio/CV Writing, Job Application and Interview Skills

Wed 12 June 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Dementia Management Training Thu 28 Nov 7 CPD Hours $190 / $380

WATERLOO

Your Annual CPD Obligations Thu 17 Jan 4 CPD Hours $50 / $100

Standard Mental Health First Aid Thursdays 24 & 31 Jan 12 CPD Hours $190 / $380

Dementia Management Training Wed 6 Feb 7 CPD Hours $95 / $190

The Deteriorating Client Wed 13 Feb 5 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Foot Care: A Nurses Role Wed 20 Feb 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

The Influential Thought Leader at Work Thur 28 Feb 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Ageing and Disability: New Challenges in Service Delivery Fri 8 March 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Clinical Supervision for Role Development Training (8-Day Course)13, 14, 15 March; 4, 5, 6 June and 3, 4 Sept

68 CPD Hours $3,300

Wound Care: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Fri 15 March 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

For more information on the content of each course and to register, go to www.nswnma.asn.auNumbers on each course are strictly limited so book early to secure your place! Lunch and/or refreshments are provided at all our courses. You will receive a CPD certificate at the end of each course. Check The Lamp “What’s On” page each month for information on upcoming courses.

REGISTER ONLINE bit.ly/educationNSWNMAAttendance at NSWNMA education sessions may count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours. The number of hours noted beside each course is the maximum amount of claimable CPD hours. Unless otherwise noted, our courses are suitable for all Nurses, Midwives and Assistants in Nursing/Midwifery.

CPD

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

SYDNEY METRO

$

Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Current Situation, an update for all nurses and midwives

Thur 21 March 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190


Thur 28 March 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Environmental Health Seminar Fri 5 April 5.5 CPD Hours $60 / $120

Practical, Positive Leadership Series (4-Day Course)Mondays 8 April, 6 May, 3 June and 8 July

24 Hours over 2 CPD years

$340 / $600

Clinical Communication & Documentation Thu 11 April 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

How to get that dream job: Portfolio/CV Writing, Job Application and Interview Skills

Mon 15 April 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Increasing Resilience in Stressful and Changing Times Mon 29 April 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Medications: How we do it better Thu 9 May 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Self–Care Seminar Fri 17 May 6 CPD Hours $60 / $120

Understanding the Four Human Behavioral Styles Thur 23 May 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Enrolled Nurses’ Seminar Fri 24 May 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Emotional Intelligence Training Thur 13 June 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190


Thur 20 June 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Wound Care: Leg Ulcer and Compression Dressing (2-Day Course) Fridays 12 & 26 July 12 CPD Hours $190 / $380

Midwifery Seminar Fri 9 August 6 CPD Hours $60 / $120

Skill Set for New Managers and Senior Nurses and Midwives Fri 16 August 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190


Thu 22 August 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

The Influential Thought Leader at Work Thur 29 August 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Mental Health & Drug and Alcohol Nurses’ Seminar Fri 6 Sept 6 CPD Hours $60 / $120

Child and Family Health Seminar Thur 19 Sept 6 CPD Hours $60 / $120

Diabetes for Clinical Staff Mon 23 Sept 5 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Aged Care Seminar Fri 25 Oct 6 CPD Hours $60 / $120

Clinical Communication & Documentation Thu 7 Nov 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190


Wed 13 Nov 6 CPD Hours $95 / $190

Your Annual CPD Obligations Thu 21 Nov 4 CPD Hours $95 / $190

For full details of courses including course content, venue and times, please go to the Association website www.nswnma.asn.au

Numbers on each course are strictly limited so book early to secure your place! Lunch and/or refreshments are provided at all our courses. You will receive a CPD certificate at the end of each course.

Check The Lamp “What’s On” page each month for information on upcoming courses.


CPD

CENTRAL COAST

Mental Health First Aid (2-Day Course)

Mondays 8 & 29 April, 9am to 4.30pm GOSFORD, Central Coast Leagues Club

12 CPD Hours$ $190 / $380

This 12-hour course teaches adults how to provide mental health first aid to friends, family & co-workers.

Mental health first aid is the help provided to a person who is developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis. The first aid is given until the appropriate professional help is received or the crises resolves.

WHAT IS THE STANDARD MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID COURSE? The standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course is based on the international SMHFA Guidelines. Curriculum content is evidence-based, with the input of mental health professionals, researchers and consumer advocates.

COURSE CONTENT: The SMHFA course teaches adults how to provide initial support to adults who are developing any of the following mental health problems, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or mental health crises.


Thursday 26 September, 9am to 4.30pm GOSFORD, Central Coast Leagues Club

6 CPD Hours$ $95 / $190

This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frameworks that govern our everyday practice under national registration.

Your Annual CPD Obligations Friday 27 September, 9am to 1pm

GOSFORD, Central Coast Leagues Club 4 CPD Hours

$ $50 / $100

Do you fully understand your annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia? In this ½-day seminar, revamped for 2019, you will learn the ins and outs of your annual CPD obligations.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 2019





CPD

FAR WEST

Clinical Communication & Documentation Wednesday 5 June

BROKEN HILL, Musicians Club 6 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190

This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frameworks around communication and documentation that govern nursing and midwifery practice.

COURSE CONTENT:

• Understanding your obligations with professional standards in regards to documentation;

• The patient’s records and what is documentation to provide a full story;

• Unpack clinical handover and the exchange of information and what the responsibilities and accountabilities are for nurses and midwives;

• ISBAR: learn how it helps with providing comprehensive health communication;

• Report writing: learn how to keep it simple but tell the whole story.

Bullying: Let’s put an end to it Thursday 6 June

BROKEN HILL, Musicians Club 4 CPD Hours

$ $50 / $100

This half-day seminar aims to ensure nurses and midwives:

• Understand anti-discrimination law and how it relates to NSW Health policies and practices;

• Understand how to behave appropriately in the workplace;

• Are able to identify behaviour which constitutes unlawful harassment and bullying;

• Are able to identify the cost of bullying;

• Understand what they can do if subjected to unlawful harassment and bullying and how to use workplace grievance procedures;

• Helps managers and supervisors identify, prevent and resolve bullying and harassment and understand why bullying occurs.


HUNTER NEW ENGLAND

Understanding the four human behavioral styles Thursday 21 February

NEWCASTLE, Wests New Lambton, Bowls Club 6 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190

In this one-day, interactive workshop, you will walk away with the tools to have more empowering conversations in your own natural style. You’ll also be more courageous in your conversations and in those challenging situations that, in the past, have disempowered you.

Diabetes for Clinical Staff Wednesday 6 March

NEWCASTLE, Wests New Lambton, Main Club 5 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190

This is the first time we are bringing this course to Newcastle. The first course we held sold out so book early!

Foot Care: A Nurse’s Role Wednesday 13 March

NEWCASTLE, Wests New Lambton, Bowls Club 6 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190

New to the education calendar for 2019.

Alcohol and other drugs: The Current Situation, An update for all nurses and midwives.

Friday 5 April NEWCASTLE, Wests New Lambton, Bowls Club

Saturday 31 August MAITLAND, Easts Bowling Club

6 CPD Hours$ $95 / $190

This course focuses on contemporary issues in alcohol and other drugs (AOD). We will identify and explore current trends in AOD and explore stigma around AOD use. We will also explore the practice of identifying AOD misuse and its consequences as well as how to manage problems. Some case studies will be analysed.


Wednesday 29 May SCONE, Scone Motor Inn

6 CPD Hours$ $95 / $190

This workshop explores the importance of the legal and ethical frame works that govern our everyday practice under national registration.






CPD

Your Annual CPD Obligations Thursday 30 May

SCONE, Scone Motor Inn 4 CPD Hours

$ $50 / $100


Medications: How we do it better Tuesday 13 August

ARMIDALE, Armidale City Bowling Club 6 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190

This course focuses on medications in practice and what we can do as individuals to increase the safety of the people in our care. To explore the various causes of medication errors and provide you with the understanding and ability to help prevent medication errors from occurring in your workplace.

Clinical Communication & Documentation Wednesday 14 August

ARMIDALE, Armidale City Bowling Club 6 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190


Bullying: Let’s put an end to it Wednesday 2 October

MAITLAND, Easts Bowling Club 4 CPD Hours

$ $50 / $100

This half-day seminar covers topics such as anti-discrimination law, identifying unlawful harassment and bullying, understand what can be done if subjected to harassment and bullying and also assists managers and supervisors to identify, prevent and resolve bullying and harassment.

HUNTER NEW ENGLAND


Transitioning to the Workplace Thursday 31 January 6 CPD Hours

WOLLONGONG $ $30 / $60

Set yourself up for success as you move into your new Graduate position and come into the nursing and midwifery workforce! The objective of the training is to ensure that newly registered nurses and midwives are provided with some basic skills to start their professional journey transitioning into the workforce.

Aged Care Seminar Friday 22 February 6 CPD Hours

SHOALHAVEN HEADS $ $60 / $120

For RNs, ENs and AINs in residential, community and hospital aged care settings, across private and public sectors, or anyone with an interest in the aged care sector in NSW.

Hear from a range of speakers, network with colleagues and earn some valuable CPD hours.

PROGRAM: WHS in Aged Care; Dementia Management; Nutrition in the Elderly; Medication Safety; Elder Abuse; The NMBA Decision Making Framework.

Medication Administration for Clinical Staff Friday 15 March 5 CPD Hours


This medication administration course is a new addition to the education program for 2019.

Wound Care: Understanding Wound Care Products Monday 15 April 6 CPD Hours


This workshop will focus on wound products in relation to wound aetiology, wound shape and the overall objectives of wound care.

Dementia Management Training Wednesday 15 May 7 CPD Hours


This hugely popular course first released in 2018 is now coming to Wollongong!

ILLAWARRA SHOALHAVEN






CPD

Alcohol and Other Drugs: The Current Situation, an update for all nurses and midwives

Friday 7 June 6 CPD Hours WOLLONGONG $ $95 / $190

This course focuses on contemporary issues in alcohol and other drugs (AOD). We will identify and explore current trends in AOD and explore stigma around AOD use. We will also explore the practice of identifying AOD misuse and its consequences as well as how to manage problems. Some case studies will be analysed.

Standard Mental Health First Aid (2-Day Course)

Wednesdays 24 July and 7 August 12 CPD Hours WOLLONGONG $ $190 / $380

This 12-hour course teaches adults how to provide mental health first aid to friends, family & co-workers. The standard Mental Health First Aid (SMHFA) course is based on the international SMHFA Guidelines. Curriculum content is evidence-based, with the input of mental health professionals, researchers and consumer advocates.

Wound Care: Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Thursday 15 August 6 CPD Hours


This session will focus on how Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) works, which types of wounds benefit most from NPWT and what factors increase a patients risk for adverse events with NPWT. Includes practicing the application of NPWT.

Foot Care: A Nurse’s Role Thursday 5 September 6 CPD Hours


New to the education calendar for 2019.

Wound Care: Pathophysiology, Skin Tears and Pressure Injury Prevention

Friday 18 October 6 CPD Hours WOLLONGONG $ $95 / $190

This workshop covers the basic principles of wound pathology and assessment. Understanding what is happening in the wound bed enables the clinician to use appropriate treatment and management techniques for each phase of the wound healing process according to the goal of care.

Medications: How we do it better! Wednesday 11 December 6 CPD Hours

SHOALHAVEN HEADS $ $95 / $190



ILLAWARRA SHOALHAVEN





CPD

MID NORTH COAST

Medications: How we do it better Wednesday 1 May

PORT MACQUARIE, The Westport Club 6 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190


Clinical Communication & Documentation Thursday 2 May

PORT MACQUARIE, The Westport Club

Thursday 12 September COFFS HARBOUR, C-ex Coffs

6 CPD Hours$ $95 / $190


Dementia Management Training Wednesday 16 October

PORT MACQUARIE, The Westport Club 7 CPD Hours

$ $95 / $190

This hugely popular course first released in 2018 is now coming to Port Macquarie!


Wednesday 4 December MACKSVILLE, Macksville Ex-Services

6 CPD Hours$ $95 / $190







CPD

MURRUMBIDGEE

Dementia Management Training Thursday 28 March 7 CPD Hours

WAGGA WAGGA, Wagga RSL $ $95 / $190

This hugely popular course first released in 2018 is now coming to Wagga Wagga!

Medications: How we do it better Wednesday 3 April 6 CPD Hours

ALBURY, Sailors Soldiers & Airmens Club $ $95 / $190


Clinical Communication & Documentation Thursday 4 April 6 CPD Hours

ALBURY, Sailors Soldiers & Airmens Club $ $95 / $190


Aged Care Seminar Thursday 14 November 6 CPD Hours

WAGGA WAGGA, Wagga RSL $ $60 / $120

For RNs, ENs and AINs in residential, community and hospital aged care settings, or anyone with an interest in the NSW aged care sector. Hear from a range of speakers, network with colleagues and earn some valuable CPD hours.


Wednesday 27 November 6 CPD Hours YOUNG, Young Services Club $ $95 / $190


Your Annual CPD Obligations Thursday 28 November 4 CPD Hours

YOUNG, Young Services Club $ $50 / $100

In this ½-day seminar, revamped for 2019, you will learn the ins and outs of your annual CPD obligations as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.


Wound Care: Understanding Wound Care Products Thursday 14 November 6 CPD Hours

SPRINGWOOD, Springwood Sports Club $ $95 / $190

With thousands of wound products available to choose from, it is important for the clinician to understand what a wound product is designed to do and how it will achieve this, when it is not appropriate to use a particular product and when it is appropriate to change the wound management including wound product.

This understanding will lead to better and more cost effective patient care. This workshop will focus on wound products in relation to wound aetiology, wound shape and the overall objectives of wound care.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Recognise wound dressing products to be

used according to their function;

• Be able to apply wound care products to contoured body areas;

• Recognise when it is time to change a wound management plan;

• Recognise when it is time to refer the patient for further assessment and/or assistance.

NEPEAN BLUE MOUNTAINS



CPD

REGISTER ONLINE bit.ly/educationNSWNMAAttendance at NSWNMA education sessions may count towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

The number of hours noted beside each course is the maximum amount of claimable CPD hours. Unless otherwise noted, our courses are suitable for all Nurses, Midwives and Assistants in Nursing/Midwifery.

Numbers on each course are strictly limited so book early to secure your place!

Lunch and/or refreshments are provided at all our courses.

You will receive a CPD certificate at the end of each course.


NORTHERN NSW


Wednesday 6 February 6 CPD Hours TWEED HEADS, South Tweed Sports $ $95 / $190


‘Discovery of Self’ for the Practising Nurse/Midwife: Visioning and Self-Care Workshop

Tuesday 19 February 6 CPD Hours BALLINA, Ballina RSL $ $95 / $190

This workshop is dynamic, fun and interactive with the primary goal of sustaining nurses and midwives and enabling them to not only survive but to thrive in the ever changing and challenging face of the current health system.

Medications: How we do it better! Wednesday 20 February 6 CPD Hours

BYRON BAY, Byron Bay Services Club $ $95 / $190

Wednesday 11 September GRAFTON, Grafton District Services Club

This course focuses on medications in practice and what we can do to increase the safety of the people in our care. To explore the various causes of medication errors and provide an understanding and ability to help prevent them from occurring.

Clinical Communication & Documentation Thursday 21 February 6 CPD Hours

BYRON BAY, Byron Bay Services Club $ $95 / $190


Aged Care Seminar Thursday 23 May 6 CPD Hours

BALLINA, Ballina RSL $ $60 / $120

For RNs, ENs and AINs in residential, community and hospital aged care settings, or anyone with an interest in the NSW aged care sector. Hear from a range of speakers, network with colleagues and earn some valuable CPD hours.

Your Annual CPD Obligations Wednesday 17 July 4 CPD Hours

TWEED HEADS, South Tweed Sports $ $50 / $100

In this ½-day seminar, revamped for 2019, you will learn the ins and outs of your annual CPD obligations as required by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.





CPD Check The Lamp “What’s On” page each month for information on upcoming courses.





CPD

SOUTHERN NSW

Medications: How we do it better Monday 4 March 6 CPD Hours

QUEANBEYAN, Best Western $ $95 / $190 Central Motel and Apartments

COURSE CONTENT: Professional Obligations and Scope of Practice: what are your responsibilities and accountability with regards to medications; The process of the medication cycle and the stages that errors can occur; Revisit the principles of medication administration and unpack the areas that commonly have presented errors; Provide the importance of following policy and processes to maintain safety within the health care environment; S8 medications and your legal responsibilities around them.

We are offering an optional SafeMedicate online learning with this course so if you are able, please bring a laptop, tablet or phone capable of accessing the internet as we will be demonstrating the registration process on the day. If you do not have a device we will also be providing written instructions.

Clinical Communication & Documentation Tuesday 5 March 6 CPD Hours

QUEANBEYAN, Best Western $ $95 / $190 Central Motel and Apartments


COURSE CONTENT: Understanding your obligations with professional standards in regards to documentation; The patient’s records and what is documentation to provide a full story; Unpack clinical handover and the exchange of information and what the responsibilities and accountabilities are for nurses and midwives; ISBAR: learn how it helps with providing comprehensive health communication; Report writing: learn how to keep it simple but tell the whole story.

Dementia Management Training Tuesday 18 June 7 CPD Hours

GOULBURN, Goulburn Soldiers Club $ $95 / $190

COURSE CONTENT: Dementia: types and statistics; Effects of dementia; Changed and difficult behaviours: Key Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD); Strategies and approaches to minimise the occurrence of changed and difficult behaviours; Strategies and approaches to respond to changed and difficult behaviours when they occur; Behavioural assessments and the principles of documentation; Self-care.






CPD

WESTERN NSW

Clinical Communication & Documentation Wednesday 27 February 6 CPD Hours

COONABARABRAN, Acacia Motor Lodge $ $95 / $190

Wednesday 23 October ORANGE, Orange City Bowling Club


COURSE CONTENT: Understanding your obligations with professional standards in regards to documentation; The patient’s records and what is documentation to provide a full story; Unpack clinical handover and the exchange of information and what the responsibilities and accountabilities are for nurses and midwives; ISBAR: learn how it helps with providing comprehensive health communication; Report writing: learn how to keep it simple but tell the whole story.

Your Annual CPD Obligations Thursday 28 February 4 CPD Hours

COONABARABRAN, Acacia Motor Lodge $ $50 / $100

Thursday 24 October ORANGE, Orange City Bowling Club


Aged Care Seminar Thursday 22 August 6 CPD Hours

DUBBO, Dubbo RSL $ $95 / $190

For RNs, ENs and AINs in residential, community and hospital aged care settings, across private and public sectors, or anyone with an interest, professional or personal, in the aged care sector in NSW.

Hear from a range of speakers, network with colleagues and earn some valuable CPD hours.

PROGRAM: WHS in Aged Care; Dementia Management; Nutrition in the Elderly; Medication Safety; Elder Abuse; The NMBA Decision Making Framework.


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