Coming Events
Oct
9
Mon
Oct 9 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Participants will gain a better understanding of the principles and techniques surrounding peripheral and central venous access utilising ultrasound guided insertion.
Facilitated by FACEM and Medical Educator, Dr Alex Pullen, this course covers anatomy, physiology and device selection.
Oct
12
Thu
Oct 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Using a combination of interactive lectures and immersive scenarios the workshop provides staff working in the aged care sector with
the opportunity to develop both the clinical and team skills required to manage an acutely unwell resident.
Topics include: chest pain, basic life support, foreign body removal, asthma, head injury, hypoglycaemia, and clinical handover.
Registrations close two weeks prior to the course.
Morning tea provided
View flyer here
Online registration form here
Oct
16
Mon
Oct 16 – Oct 17 all-day
Course Overview:
This two-day ALS Instructor Program is suitable for health professionals who are responsible for teaching advanced life support in a clinical setting. Ac-credited by the Australian College of Critical Care Nurses (ACCCN) and based on the latest 2016 Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines, the pro-gram includes a comprehensive Adult ALS manual, plus a 2-day interactive workshop including assessment and certification.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
Content delivery
Simulation and scenario development and implementation
Debriefing as a learning tool
Conducting assessments
Providing feedback
Opportunity for resuscitation educators to network with their peers
ALS recertification
Oct
19
Thu
Emergency Management of Acute Dental Presentations including Trauma.
This workshop is facilitated by
Dr Angie Nilsson|
Clinical Director
Northern NSW LHD Oral Health
Oct
27
Fri
Oct 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Course Overview
Session 1 of 4 sessions being offered to Aboriginal Health Workers.
AMS and AHS staff are fully subsidised by NSWRDN
LHD staff are partially subsided by NSWRDN and the course fee for the participant is $195 per session.
Participants can choose to attend any number of sessions.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- Venepuncture & Cannulation
- Basics of ECG’s
Other workshops in this series include:
Session 2-Physical Assessment + Basic Medical Terminology and Medications- Friday 10 Nov
Session 3- Managing Emergencies Outside the Emergency Department + Mental Health- Friday 24 Nov
Session 4- Scenario Simulation- Tying it all together- all the teaching from all sessions into practice- Friday 8 Dec
Nov
9
Thu
Nov 9 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Course Content
- Equipment
- Site selection
- Client preparation & education
- Practice on a simulation ‘model’ arm
- Complications related to the procedures
- Special precautions & safety considerations
- Techniques for cannulation and venepuncture
- Review anatomy & physiology of veins/arteries
- Safe use of local anaesthetic & infection control issues
Numbers are limited.
Nov
10
Fri
Nov 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Course Overview
Session 2 of 4 sessions being offered to Aboriginal Health Workers.
AMS and AHS staff are fully subsidised by NSWRDN
LHD staff are partially subsided by NSWRDN and the course fee for the participant is $195 per session.
Participants can choose to attend any number of sessions.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- Physical Assessment
- Basic Medical Terminology and Medications
Other workshops in this series include:
Session 1-Venepuncture and Cannulation and Basics of ECGs – Friday 27 Oct
Session 3- Managing Emergencies Outside the Emergency Department + Mental Health- Friday 24 Nov
Session 4- Scenario Simulation- Tying it all together- all the teaching from all sessions into practice- Friday 8 Dec
Nov
23
Thu
Flyer
Registration
Topics covered:
- High Flow
- Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Securing IVC
- Paediatric sedation
- Asthma – treatment discharge and resources
- Anaphylaxis – treatment discharge and resources
Target Audience: Registrars, JMOs RNs and ENs
Morning Tea and Lunch provided
Nov
24
Fri
Nov 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Course Overview
Session 3 of 4 sessions being offered to Aboriginal Health Workers.
AMS and AHS staff are fully subsidised by NSWRDN
LHD staff are partially subsided by NSWRDN and the course fee for the participant is $195 per session.
Participants can choose to attend any number of sessions.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- Managing Emergencies Outside the Emergency Department
- Mental Health
Other workshops in this series include:
Session 1-Venepuncture and Cannulation and Basics of ECGs – Friday 27 Oct
Session 2- Physical Assessment + Basic Medical Terminology and Medications- Friday 10 Nov
Session 4- Scenario Simulation- Tying it all together- all the teaching from all sessions into practice- Friday 8 Dec
Dec
8
Fri
Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Course Overview
Session 4 of 4 sessions being offered to Aboriginal Health Workers.
AMS and AHS staff are fully subsidised by NSWRDN
LHD staff are partially subsided by NSWRDN and the course fee for the participant is $195 per session.
Participants can choose to attend any number of sessions.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- Scenario Simulation- Tying it all together- all the teaching from all sessions into practice
Other workshops in this series include:
Session 1-Venepuncture and Cannulation and Basics of ECGs – Friday 27 Oct
Session 2- Physical Assessment + Basic Medical Terminology and Medications- Friday 10 Nov
Session 3– Managing Emergencies Outside the Emergency Department + Mental Health- Friday 24 Nov
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