Events & Training

Sep
9
Tue
Wound Care @ University Centre for Rural Health
Sep 9 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

A practical, clinically focused workshop designed to enhance skills in wound assessment and management. Topics include skin integrity, the wound healing continuum, intrinsic/extrinsic
factors, documentation, pressure injury and IAD classification, compression therapy, dressing selection and application, and an introduction to NPWT. Includes hands-on activities such as wound identification, dressing techniques, debridement, and compression application.

 

This workshop is in collaboration with Far North Coast Wound Services.
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Sep
18
Thu
Trauma Informed Care – All Health Professionals @ University Centre for Rural Health
Sep 18 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

The Trauma Informed Care Workshop for health professionals covers TIC principles, its practical application, and cultural considerations. It also addresses vicarious trauma, strategies for managing it, and the importance of clinician wellbeing and emotional intelligence in providing compassionate care. The workshop equips professionals with the tools to deliver trauma-sensitive care while maintaining their own mental health.

Topics include:
• Defining Trauma Informed Care
• Consideration of TIC in practice
• Trauma Informed Health Care delivery – cultural perspective
• Vicarious trauma – impacts and strategies
• Clinician wellbeing
• Self-leadership capabilities – emotional intelligence

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Sep
25
Thu
Cannulation & Venepuncture @ University Centre for Rural Health
Sep 25 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This course provides comprehensive training in two essential medical procedures: cannulation and venepuncture. Designed for healthcare professionals, including nurses, phlebotomists, and medical assistants, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform these procedures. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to perform cannulation and venepuncture safely and effectively, contributing to improved patient care and outcomes in various healthcare settings.

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Oct
16
Thu
Ultrasound Vascular Access @ University Centre for Rural Health
Oct 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Ultrasound Vascular Access Workshop is a comprehensive educational program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform ultrasound-guided venous cannulation with confidence and precision. This hands-on workshop focuses on enhancing participants’ proficiency in identifying and accessing peripheral veins using ultrasound
guidance, thereby improving patient safety and procedural success rates. Facilitated by FACEM and Medical Educator, Dr Alex Pullen, this course covers anatomy, physiology and device selection.

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Oct
21
Tue
Paediatric Skills Day @ University Centre for Rural Health
Oct 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

The Paediatric Skills Day is an engaging and practical educational event designed to strengthen the clinical capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in the care of infants, children, and adolescents. This full-day program places a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, offering participants the opportunity to develop and refine essential skills through interactive workshops and skill stations. Led by experienced clinicians and educators, the day will cover key areas of paediatric assessment, diagnosis, and management in a supportive, simulation-based environment.

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Plaster & Wound Closure @ University Centre for Rural Health
Oct 21 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This hands-on workshop covers a range of essential techniques for wound closure and immobilization, ensuring participants are equipped to deliver high-quality care in clinical settings. Participants will have the opportunity to practice wound closure techniques on simulated skin models and perform plastering procedures on anatomical moulds under the guidance of experienced instructors.

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Nov
6
Thu
Critical Care Skills Day @ University Centre for Rural Health
Nov 6 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

PREPARE.PRACTICE.PERFORM
Elevate your critical care capabilities with a full day of intensive, hands-on training designed for healthcare professionals managing acutely unwell patients. This immersive workshop offers practical experience and expert-led instruction in essential areas of critical care, including:

  • ABG interpretation
  • Airway management
  • Cardiac arrest and arrhythmia management
  • ECG interpretation
  • Emergency equipment use
  • Emergency venous access

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Nov
13
Thu
Cannulation & Venepuncture @ University Centre for Rural Health
Nov 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

This course provides comprehensive training in two essential medical procedures: cannulation and venepuncture. Designed for healthcare professionals, including nurses, phlebotomists, and medical assistants, this course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform these procedures. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and confidence to perform cannulation and venepuncture safely and effectively, contributing to improved patient care and outcomes in various healthcare settings.

DOWNLOAD FLYER HERE