Online Course: Navigating Genomic Testing in Primary Care
GPs are expected to engage in more discussions around genomic information with patients as genomic tests become more common. The Garvan Institute of Medical Research has worked with ThinkGP to develop a 1.5-hour interactive module. This RACGP and ACRRM accredited resource aims to help GPs understand genomic testing and reports. Click here to learn more.
My Health Record in Community Pharmacy Course
A new CPD-accredited My Health Record in Community Pharmacy course is now available online. This self-paced course supports those working in community pharmacies to become familiar with and confident in using the My Health Record system. The course contains five modules: An Introduction to My Health Record Clinical Documents and Patient Entered Information Viewing and
GP Online Training in Palliative Care
PEPA (Program of Experience in the Palliative Approach) provides education and training opportunities for health care providers seeking to improve their confidence, knowledge and skills in palliative care. GP online learning modules are now available to support knowledge and skills of GPs practice for palliative care delivery. These free resources include six modules of learning:
Online Courses from the University of Melbourne
The Mobile Learning Unit at the University of Melbourne offers Continuing Professional Development (CPD) online courses for healthcare practitioners. Click the title to learn more about the courses below. Mastering Migraine Management A passion to share specialist knowledge and skills in the treatment of migraines has driven University of Melbourne Professor Tissa Wijeratne’s to create
Northern Rivers Nurse Network Meeting
The February Nurse Network Meeting will address the much-requested topic of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Come along to learn about COPD prevention, physiology, diagnosis, treatment, local services and referral pathways. Cafe at Summerland House Farm Thursday, 28 February 2019 5:45pm – 8:30pm Click here to register online. Presenters: Anne Maree Cheffins (Nurse Practitioner for
Tweed Valley Nurse Network Meeting
The February Nurse Network Meeting will address the much-requested topic of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Come along to learn about COPD prevention, physiology, diagnosis, treatment, local services and referral pathways. Kingscliff Beach and Bowls Tuesday, 26 February 2019 5:45pm – 8:30pm Click here to register online. Presenters: Linda Whitehurst (Clinical Nurse Specialist 2, Respiratory
Online Training: Supporting Children’s Resilience in General Practice
Emerging Minds has developed an online learning course specifically for general practitioners: Supporting children’s resilience in general practice. The free course outlines a set of principles that will support GPs to conduct child-focused and parent-sensitive conversations in the form of a practical guide. Throughout the course GPs will explore how family and social circumstances impact
Register Now for Transformers III
The Centre for Healthcare Knowledge & Innovation’s (the Centre) Transformers Special Event Series is back for November 2018. This year the theme is ‘Planning & Contributing Together’. Transformers III brings health and social care professionals together with local government agencies, non-government agencies, academics, entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to explore new alliance trends. Register now and
Supporting the Older Patient in Alstonville
The next round of Nurse Network Meetings will return in August to teach you about supporting the older patient in primary health care. Join us to look at 75+ health assessments and My Aged Care. Learn to promote health, mobility and independence in older people. Look at how to identify resources for patient education, referrals
