These 30 minute sessions are aimed at GPs, Specialists, Practice Managers, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal Health Workers interested in learning more about My Health Record and how to use it most effectively in routine practice. Using a software simulation platform the instructor will answer questions or demonstrate available features of …
11th Annual ‘Thinking Outside the Box’ Epilepsy Symposium
Exciting online event! The 11th Annual ‘Thinking Outside the Box’ Epilepsy Symposium will showcase the latest in epilepsy research, treatments, and care. Featuring a series of presentations from NINE local and national epilepsy experts, confirmed topics include: Brisbane Neurologist, Dr Lisa Gillinder – The Epilepsy Surgical Pathway: A clinical and patient …
COVID-19 in Children: Resources for Primary Care
An initiative by the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network Since January 2020, the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN) has looked after over 16,000 children and families with COVID-19. This module of resources has been curated for General Practitioners and primary health care workers, to assist with the provision of care to …
IN Control clinical audit: INsulin INitiation and INtensification to avoid clinical Inertia
Details: Clinical audit | RACGP: 40 points | ACRRM: 6 hours | GPs only Overview: Timely intensification of glucose-lowering medications to achieve target HbA1c is a key aspect of type 2 diabetes management. Therapeutic inertia (delays in advancing therapy when appropriate) can increase patients’ risk of diabetic complications, as they may remain …
Strong Steps program: Stepwise approach to identification and prevention of osteoporotic fracture
Details: Clinical audit | RACGP: 40 points | ACRRM: 7 hours | GPs only Overview: By 2022, it is estimated that 6.2 million Australians older than 50 years of age will have osteoporosis or osteopenia, placing them at high risk of minimal trauma fracture. Timely diagnosis and appropriate pharmacological management are essential to …
A Systematic Approach to Investigating Symptoms of Lung Cancer
In collaboration with Cancer Australia and clinical experts in lung cancer, Lung Foundation Australia has developed a free, accredited eLearning course for primary care health professionals based on Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: a guide for all health professionals, a tool developed to assist all health professionals investigate symptomatic people …
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs
Eating Disorder Core Skills: eLearning for GPs is comprehensive foundational eating disorder training developed specifically for GPs. The training provides GPs with the key information needed to provide best practice care for patients with eating disorders. The training will equip GPs with the knowledge and skills needed to understand, identify …
COVID-19 vaccination training program
Information about free and accredited training modules for people involved in the administration of COVID-19 vaccines. In preparation for Australia’s vaccine rollout, authorised COVID-19 vaccination providers must complete COVID-19 vaccination training. This will ensure our workforce is competent in the safe management and administration of COVID-19 vaccines. The Australian Government …
What do we know about the impacts of cannabis in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? [Webinar]
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre has released the recording of our recent webinar titled: What do we know about the impacts of cannabis use in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities? presented by Dr. Julia Butt from the National Drug Research Institute (NDRI) at Curtin University, Western Australia (WA). Information provided in the …
The Essentials: Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders
The E-learning package The Essentials: Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders is currently on offer for free. This online learning package provides health professionals with access to over 15 hours worth of evidence-based approaches for understanding, diagnosing and managing Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder and other eating disorders. This package is …
Alcohol and the social determinants of health: an equity lens on interventions [webinar]
The Alcohol and Other Drugs Knowledge Centre has released the recording of our recent webinar titled: Alcohol and the social determinants of health: an equity lens on interventions presented by Dr. Jane Fischer from the National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), located at Flinders University in South Australia (SA). …
Applied Mental Health in Residential Aged Care: Practical Program for Clinicians
The Australian Psychological Society are hosting a free online training course for Members and non-Members on Applied Mental Health in Residential Aged Care: Practical Program for Clinicians. This online training course aims to enhance and up-skill clinicians in the provision of clinical mental health services for older people living in …
Digital Health Security Awareness eLearning course
This free Digital Health Security Awareness course is designed for people who work in a variety of healthcare settings and roles. It includes examples that relate cyber security concepts to people’s work in healthcare organisations. The course has been developed by the Agency’s cyber security team, in consultation with representatives from …
Advance Care Planning Australia COVID-19 Webinars
Advance care planning is an important part of Australia’s COVID-19 healthcare planning. The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza 2019 cites the importance of Advance Care Directives as part of a coordinated response. However, current research demonstrates that only 25% of older Australians aged 65+ years have documented their …
PODCAST SERIES: Iron Matters
IRON-MATTERS Podcasts IRON-MATTERS is a series of interviews by and for medical and health practitioners focusing on hereditary haemochromatosis. The series is intended to provide general practitioners with in-depth information about this genetic chronic condition. Topics include: diagnosis in general practice with GP Dr Robert Menz the genetics of haemochromatosis …
Caring@home Online education modules for registered nurses
The three online education modules are aimed at educating registered nurses about the caring@home resources and how they can be used to teach carers to help manage breakthrough symptoms safely using subcutaneous medicines. Each module is 20 minutes Endorsed by ACN according to our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Endorsed Course …
Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) eLearning modules
Advance Care Planning Australia (ACPA) is a national program funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, enabling Australians to make the best choices for their life and health care. ACPA provides online courses and face-to-face workshops nationally, specifically designed to support aged care workers, health professionals and the general …
Communicating COVID-19: Preparing clinicians to tackle challenging questions
OVERVIEW The Australian health sector is facing its biggest challenge since federation as the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps the globe. Clinicians are trusted members of the community. The health care workforce needs to be informed, confident and agile to rapidly respond to the changing demands of the pandemic. Clinicians may feel underprepared to explain …
Improving end-of-life care for frail older people: Advance Care Planning Education Modules
The Office of Advance Care Planning (OACP), Queensland Health hope these modules will support and enhance your practice with increased knowledge, skills and confidence to provide quality end-of-life care for frail older people in your care. As more Queenslanders are now living longer, they are also living with increasing levels …
ACRRM: Drug and Alcohol Addiction
The Drug and Alcohol Addiction Education Program includes a suite of incentivised activities to strengthen the capacity of General Practitioners to address drug and alcohol addiction in their communities. These activities include face-to-face workshops, online learning courses and webinars with subject matter experts, supported by resources for General Practitioners to …