Recovery in the Community – Mental Health Series for MNC
Healthy North Coast invites GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, mental health nurses, social and Aboriginal health workers to a two-part mental health webinar series discussing recovery in the Mid North Coast community. Break down a range of real life case presentations with a diverse panel, including: Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director, Health & Policy, Brain and Mind
Recovery in the Community – Mental Health Series for Northern NSW
Healthy North Coast invites GPs, practice nurses, psychologists, mental health nurses, social and Aboriginal health workers to a two-part mental health webinar series discussing recovery in the Northern NSW community. Break down a range of real life case presentations with a diverse panel, including: Professor Ian Hickie, Co-Director, Health & Policy, Brain and Mind CentreÂ
Latest News for Electronic Prescribing Rollout
The Australian Digital Health Agency (ADHA) has been working with software vendors and recently established Communities of Interest (COIs) to test their electronic prescribing solution before a broader national rollout. COIs are locations involving at least one general practice and a community pharmacy in close proximity who MUST BOTH be ready to prescribe and dispense
Driving Safety: Sedating Medications & Opioid Treatment
The University of Sydney offers a free short course for health professionals who care for patients prescribed opioid agonist treatment (OAT) or sedating medications. Collaborating with the NSW Ministry of Health and NSW Users and AIDS Association, the course provides information and training for all health professionals to address issues around driving safety for people
Improving Outcomes for Adults with Atopic Dermatitis
Do you see adult patients with poorly controlled or persistent eczema? AÂ free accredited e-module (developed in collaboration with the Australasian College of Dermatologists) works through a real patient’s experience with apparently refractory eczema. Find out what eventually worked, in the patient’s own words. Learn practical strategies to improve adherence and break the itch-scratch cycle, from
NCPHN Funds North Coast GP Training to Deliver Education Events
NCPHN is pleased to announce a new funding partnership with North Coast GP Training. GPs, practice nurses and allied health professionals are set to benefit from a range of local networking and education events. With an estimated 6,200 primary health care professionals working within the NCPHN footprint, North Coast GP Training will work closely with
Only One Place Left for the Next Free Chronic Pain Webinar
Free webinars are available for GPs and other health professionals in the Mid North Coast region to assist in the management of patients living with chronic pain. Priority placements are given to those working in Kempsey, Nambucca, Bowraville, Grafton, Wooli/Minnie/Ulmarra inner surrounds, Maclean, Yamba and Iluka. There is only one place left for the next
New Clinical Supervision Online Course
Image supplied by the University of Melbourne While it is generally accepted that supervising clinical learners is an important and necessary part of the work lives of most health practitioners, many do not relish this component of their role. Some lack confidence in their teaching skills. Some don’t feel they have the time necessary to provide
Watch the First Social Determinants of Health Webcast
It’s been more than 10 years since the WHO Commission on the Social Determinants of Health delivered its final report on how to reduce inequities in power, money, resources and people’s daily living conditions in order to improve health equity. So what’s changed since then? A recent webinar explored the theory of social determinants of
My Health Record CPD Accredited Course for Nurses Now Available
The Australian Digital Health Agency has partnered with the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) to develop a self-paced online course tailored to the nursing role in any healthcare setting. This course is eligible for CPD points. It will ensure nurses are supported to confidently use My Health Record. The course contains five modules: Module 1
Online Course: Occupational Carcinogen Exposure
In some Australian workplaces, employees are exposed to a diverse range of carcinogens at higher concentrations and for longer periods of time than the general public. It has been estimated that 3.6 million Australians are exposed to at least one carcinogen at work and approximately 5,000 cancers each year are caused by workplace exposures. It
Graduate Certificate in Person-centred Diabetes Care and Education
Western Sydney University’s new diabetes course is set to commence in July 2019 (midyear intake). Led by Professor David Simmons, this unique course is associated with a high level of clinical expertise and world class research in diabetes, care, education and prevention. The course has been designed for multidisciplinary clinicians including: Registered nurses Dietitians Podiatrists Exercise
