Available Courses – Alphabetical

Use the Table of Contents to browse through the available courses

Mandatory Mondays- BLS & Manual Handling

Make your Monday Mandatory..... 

Central Nursing Education is offering all Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) staff with an opportunity to comply with CALHN Annual Practical Assessments across both the Royal Adelaide Hospital and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital.                  

Manual Task Practical and Basic Life Support Practical sessions will run concurrently with a starting time of 1400 and 1430, you will need to book into your session/s (see links below).  

Please don't be late to your session as you will be turned away and will need to rebook at the next available.....  

MM sessions the 2nd and 9th December Festive Editions- were your Xmas Scrubs    

Book Manual Tasks Practical session - Click Here

                              No Further Manual Tasks Sessions at TQEH MT sessions will resume next year  

                              1400 session- Ambulatory Care - Sit to Stand / Stand to Sit 

                              1430 session - Inpatient Care - Slide Sheet insertion & Patient Repositioning  

Book BLS Practical session - Click Here     

                             Please Note: the BLS practical assessment also includes

                              Infection Control Assessments relevant to your role and scope of practice                          

                             Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)- 'Donning and Doffing' (All Clinical Staff) 
                             Aseptic Technique Practical - 'Scrub the Hub' (Nursing and Medical Staff)                          

2024 BLS Blitz Practical Assessments

The 2024 BLS Blitz Practical Assessments are offered to CALHN's staff - however it is recommended that Nursing book into a Mandatory Monday- BLS Practical Assessment which includes Assessments in Infection Control - PPE Donning and Doffing and Aseptic Technique.  

The 2024 BLS Blitz are designed to be a walk-in 10-minute assessment- on the delivery of quality compressions and the early use of an Automatic External Defibrillator adhering to the principles of AED safety, in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ANZCOR) Guideline 10.1 and the NSQHS Standard 8 Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration. 

It is recommended that you review the BLS theory prior to attending the BLITZ as the Theory may have changed since your last visited the BLS section in Learning Central and Remediation is not offered at a BLS Blitz. Should you require further assistance you will be asked to review the online resources and arrange a follow up practical assessment with a Basic Life Support Instructor (BLSi). 

The BLS BLITZ is a Walk-in 10-minute assessment session conducted at both the RAH and TQEH the dates and times for the sessions are:

Dates                                        Times 

RAH - DATES TIMES and VENUE 

Wednesday 18th December 2024 - 0700 -1000 & 1400-1600 - RAH - 5D 363 - Sim Lab 

TQEH - DATES TIMES and VENUE 

No Further BLS BLITZ are offered at TQEH for 2024   

Please bring your mobile phone as attendance is recorded via a QR check out code.

Advanced Life Support Level 1 (ALS1) CALHN - 1 day course (TQEH/RAH Campus)

This 1 day course designed to give the candidate the skills for managing a cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies in a clinical setting. The course covers recognition of the critically ill patient, airway management, resuscitation procedures, defibrillation and basic drug therapy. 

The objectives of the ARC Advanced Life Support Level 1: ALS1/ILS Course are to train health care personnel:

• to manage patients in the immediate periods of crisis aiming to prevent deterioration and cardiopulmonary arrest
• in common causes and strategies for the prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest, and the ABCDE approach
• in initial resuscitation and defibrillation (manual and / or AED) and simple airway management
• to manage patients in cardiopulmonary arrest until arrival of the resuscitation team or expert help
• to participate as members of the resuscitation team

Please note all courses are held in the Nursing Education Centre at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital & Royal Adelaide Hospital

Dates

2025

Thursday, 20 February 2025 (RAH) - COURSE FULL  

Friday, 21 February 2025 (RAH) - COURSE FULL

Wednesday, 5 March 2025 (TQEH) - COURSE FULL

Thursday, 3 April 2025 (TQEH) - COURSE FULL

Friday, 4 April 2025 (TQEH)

Thursday, 15 May 2025 (RAH)

Friday, 16 May 2025 (RAH)

Tuesday, 10 June 2025 (TQEH)

Please Note:

• Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks before course date.
• Due to limited places, priority will be given to staff members for whom ALS1 accreditation is a mandatory requirement.
• Submission of application is not confirmation of a place.  Confirmation will be via an email from Nursing Education.

If you require further information, please email enquiries to:

nursingeducation.applications@sa.gov.au

or Telephone: 7074 3500

Cost

Central Adelaide Local Health Network Employee  $100.00
SA Health Employee  $200.00
Full fee paying Applicant   $450.00

Cancellation Policy

• A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required to reschedule or cancel. Consideration of extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of the Course Director & the Nursing Director, CALHN Nursing Education.
• Full payment is required in advance of the course.
• The Certificate will be withheld until course fee is paid in full.
• The Candidate having applied for & being confirmed into a course, gives less than two weeks’ notice or fails to attend will have the total (100%) course fee withheld.
• If a course is cancelled and the course manual is not returned within two weeks a $50 manual replacement fee applies.

Please note - your AHPRA number & payment details must be completed on the application. This is a requirement by the Australian Resuscitation Council - if this is not completed your application will be returned.

CALHN & SA Health employees click here to apply

All other applicants click here to apply

Please return your application to the Royal Adelaide Hospital, CALHN Nursing Education, 5D390

CALHN Advanced Life Support Instructor (ALS Instructor) Program

Program Aim 

The CALHN ALS Instructor program aims to provide, theoretical and practical information to the CALHN ALS Instructor candidate. The CALHN ALS instructor role is primarily concerned with the delivery of simulated refresher sessions to all currently accredited ALS providers in their clinical area. Specifically, session content should cover Recognising and Responding to Deterioration, Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support.

Program Eligibility 

The program is open to any clinician currently accredited as a basic life support instructor who is also an accredited advanced life support provider. Line manager approval is an essential requirement. All suitable candidates interested in an opportunity to enhance their teaching and assessment skills are encouraged to apply. Training provided will be in line with current ANZCOR Advanced Life Support Guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

 At the completion of the CALHN ALS Instructor program participants will:

• Facilitate practical Advanced Life Support training that adheres to current Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines and CALHN Policies and Procedures.
• Facilitate practical Advanced Life Support training that encourages participant engagement in the learning process utilising adult learning and teaching principles and effective assessment and feedback skills.
• Explain and apply Work Health & Safety (WH&S) and Infection Control principles as related to ALS.

Program Content 

• Role and responsibilities of the CALHN ALS Instructor
• Review of Learning Styles & Adult Learning Principles from BLS Instructor course 
• Equipment and resources required for ALS practical refresher training
• Introduction to scenario-based training
• Providing Feedback 
• WH&S Considerations.

Pre-application Requirements  

• Current Basic Life Support Instructor
• Current Advanced Life Support provider
• Support from your manager to fulfil the role as a CALHN ALS Instructor for your clinical area

Upon acceptance on a course, you will be given access to the CALHN ALS Instructors Program in Learning Central 

Please contact margaret.mcinerney@sa.gov.au for further information.

Advanced ECG Analysis

Learning Objectives

Pre-Requisites

• Eligible staff are Nurses in a relevant practice area with line manager support

Cost

For further information

For a guide to deteriorating patient education in CALHN please click here

If you require further information, please email enquiries to:

nursingeducation.applications@sa.gov.au

or Telephone: 7074 3500

Acute Care Essentials Full Day Course

ACE is an 8 hour face to face professional development day utilising inquiry based learning, simulation and group discussion in a supportive, safe learning environment.

The program supports and links to Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions Care

This program links to The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards: 

1. Clinical Governance Standard

2. Partnering with Consumers Standard

5. Comprehensive Care Standard

6. Communicating for Safety Standard

8. Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

Please Click Here to sign up.

Basic Life Support Instructors (BLS Instructor) Program

Program Aim 

The BLS Instructor program aims to provide, theoretical and practical information to the BLS Instructor candidate, to instruct and assess other staff in their clinical area. Upon successful completion, the BLS Instructor will become engaged member of the CALHN basic life support training team.

Program Eligibility 

The program is open to all Clinicians with 3 years post graduate experience - Aboriginal Health Practitioners, Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacists, Physiotherapist and other Allied Health Disciplines who are interested in an opportunity to enhance their teaching and assessment skills in line with the 2023 ANZCOR Basic Life Support Guidelines.

Learning Outcomes

 At the completion of the BLS Instructor program participants will:

• Exhibit the characteristics required of CALHN BLS Instructor and conduct practical sessions that facilitates participant engagement in the learning process and meet the practical objectives of BLS 
• Follow the directives and procedures related to the conduct and administration of BLS according to the current Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines and the CALHN Policy and Procedures.
• Apply adult learning and teaching principles in the instruction of BLS.
• Explain and apply Work Health & Safety (WH&S) and Infection Control principles as related to BLS.
• Apply assessment and feedback skills.

SA Health Nursing and Midwifery - Strategic Directions - 2023 - Priorities Workforce

                                              

                                  

Program Content 

• Role and responsibilities of the BLS Instructor
• Learning Styles & Adult Learning Principles - Andragogy 
• Equipment and resources required for BLS practical assessments 
• Teaching BLS Skills and Principles of Assessment
• Providing Feedback 
• Maintenace of BLS Equipment.
• WH&S Considerations.

Assessment Criteria  

• Print the Pre-Learning Package and bring the complete package to the workshop   
• Attend the 4-hour workshop and successfully complete the formative assessment ' Teaching a Skill'.
  
• Deliver a BLS practical session within 6 weeks of attending the workshop. This is the summative section of the BLS Instructor program, the assessment will be conducted by either the program coordinator or designated Nurse Educator.

Pre- application Requirements  

• Current Basic Life Support Certification 
• Knowledge of the 2023 ANZCOR BLS guidelines  
• Support from your manager to fulfil the role as a BLS Instructor  

Please note this training is an introduction to teaching and assessing in BLS, and it is important that you have management support as you develop and practice in BLS Instruction either in your place of work or at the BLS Blitz's.

Upon receivership of your application, you will be given access to the BLS Instructors Program in Learning Central 

Dates

2 December 2024 (RAH) - 1000-1530 hours - COURSE FULL

24 February 2025 (RAH) - 0930-1630 hours - COURSE FULL

26 May 2025 (RAH) - 0930-1630 hours

22 September 2025 (TQEH) - 0930-1630 hours

17 November 2025 (RAH) - 0930-1630 hours
 

If you require further information, please email enquiries to:

nursingeducation.applications@sa.gov.au

or Telephone: 7074 3500

CALHN & SA Health applicants click here to apply

External applicants click here to apply

Basic Life Support Practical Assessment - Glenside Campus

Basic Life Support Practical Assessment - Glenside Health Services

There is an online theory component to this program, available on the CALHN Learning Management System.  All staff are required to complete the theoretical component via the CALHN Learning Management System prior to attendance.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the workshop participants will have an increased awareness of:

• the DRSABCD sequence and be able to demonstrate competency in basic life support
• when and why the use of an automated external defibrillator is vital for basic life support and have the skills to utilise the equipment
• WHS issues related to safety of all concerned parties in basic life support situations.

Eligibility / Entry Requirements

This program is limited to CALHN Adult Mental Health Clinical Program employees only.

Assessment

Assessment via both verbal and practical demonstrations required.  Assessment must be successfully completed to meet CALHN requirements. CALHN does not endorse use of this skill set outside of their employment.  Due to COVID restrictions no "mouth to mask" assessments will be completed at this time.

Dates, Times and Location

BLS Blitz Practical Assessments:

All training is to be held in the Administration & Learning Services Building, Glenside Health Services

13 February 2025 (1100 - 1500)

8 April 2025 (0730 - 1130)

21 May 2025 (1100 - 1500)

12 June 2025 (1100 - 1500)

22 July 2025 (1100 - 1500)

25 September 2025 (1100 - 1500)

21 October 2025 (0730 - 1200)

13 November 2025 (1100 - 1500)

11 December 2025 (1100 - 1500)

Assessments available every 20 minutes.  Please contact Mental Health Nurse Education Services, 7087 1800 or email health.mentalhealthnurseeducationservices@sa.gov.au for available timeslots.

Click here to apply

Care Coordination and Planning (Shift Coordinator)

Care Coordination and Planning (previously known as Introduction to Shift Coordinator) is an interactive, collaborative day which aims to provide participants with core skills and knowledge required to act in the role of Shift Coordinator or Team Leader. 

Learning Objectives

Pre-Requisites

• Eligible staff are required to have a minimum of one-year post-registration experience or are supported by the line manager.

Audience

Intended participants: Nursing staff 

Estimated Course Time: 8 hours (5.5 hours face to face)

Assessment Type: Blended - online pre reading, video and quiz.

Frequency: Once-off training, designed to be accessible for review as needed by the learner

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Clinical Supervision

Mental health nursing clinical supervision assists nurses to:

·         understand issues associated with their practice

·         gain new insights and perspectives

·         develop their knowledge and skills.

Clinical supervision supports staff and improves consumer and carer outcomes.

Workshop Aim

An introduction to the general principles of clinical supervision which includes,

>        Definitions.

>        Barriers to engagement.

>        Practicalities.

>        Models.

>        Basic skills.

>        Roles and responsibilities.

>        Resources.

Eligibility / Entry Requirements

This training is suitable for clinical staff only.

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Applications to be emailed to health.mentalhealthnurseeducationservices@sa.gov.au

Dates and Times

Sessions can be set by negotiation.  A minimum number of eight employees are required for a session to be held.  Sessions can be negotiated to be held at Glenside Health Services or within the workplace.  Please contact Annette Farrell to organise health.mentalhealthnurseeducationservices@sa.gov.au

Further Information

Becky Hunston

Advanced Nurse Consultant, Mental Health Clinical Program

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Telephone:  (08) 7087 1804

Email:  becky.hunston@sa.gov.au

Clinical Teaching and Engagement

Learning Objectives

Intended participants: Nursing and other Healthcare staff.  

Estimated Course Time: 8 hours

Assessment Type: Blended - online pre reading, video and quiz.

Frequency: Once-off training, designed to be accessible for review as needed by the learner

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Coaching and Mentoring for Success (Preceptorship)

This one-day 8-hour, high impact program is also designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of staff hoping to work in a preceptorship role. The program embeds principles of Practice Development, emotional intelligence, and relational psychology.

Please Click Here to sign up.

Comprehensive Clozapine Training Two Day Workshop - Glenside Health Services

Program Aim

The aim of the program is to provide participants with an understanding of all aspects of clozapine education in relation to the Therapeutic Goods Administration Clozapine Protocols, SA Health Clozapine Management Clinical guideline, drug interactions, side effect management, Adverse Event Protocols and provide information regarding the SA Health Nurse Led Clozapine Clinics and associated standardised documentation.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the online learning package and the two face to face days participants will be familiar with:

·         the basic clozapine drug action

·         interactions

·         the CPMS protocol

·         the CPMS database application and use

·         clozapine alerts

·         monitoring screens and documentation

·         the effects of clozapine on physical health

·         ECGs

·         interface and communication with pharmacy

·         Adverse Event Protocols and Nurse Led Clinic Protocols

·         consumer participation

·         SA Health Clozapine Management Clinical Guideline.

 Eligibility / Entry Requirements

Training is available to Clozapine Co-ordinators, Assistant Co-ordinators, Nurse Consultants, CNs, Registered Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Assistants, Medical Officers and Psychiatric Registrars. Nurses working in medication clinics and inpatient units are particularly encouraged to attend.

For nursing staff no partial attendance is available for this course, both days must be completed in their entirety.  For pharmacy and medical staff sessional attendance may be negotiated on request.

For SA Health nursing staff, a compulsory 4 day supernumerary placement with a community clozapine coordinator will be required in order to receive the certificate of completion.  This placement has Clinical / Co‑Director approval; it is to be completed in a 4 day block Mon – Thurs.  The placement is to be negotiated with line management.  Regional LHN participants complete a combination placement within the metro LHN Clozapine Clinics and within their home team.  Regional LHN participants also have the option of completing the Long Acting Intramuscular Injection (LAI) training during the metro placement. There is an expectation that following completion of the training participants will be available to relieve community Clozapine Co-ordinators.

Prior to the workshop each participant is required to satisfactory complete the online learning module High Risk Medicines: Clozapine.  This course is on Digital Media and can be accessed through each LHNs learning platform or for non-SA Health via the national program https://hrmeducation.health.gov.au/ you will need to register and select “other”.

Participants are also required to complete the online learning module Introduction to Cardiometabolic Syndrome. This course is on most LHNs learning platform. If you are unable to access the modules you will need to contact Lisa Wilton lisa.wilton@sa.gov.au

A certificate of completion for both online courses MUST accompany your completed application.

All participants must complete an application form that is signed by their managers acknowledging the placement requirement for nursing staff.

SA Health nursing staff are required to have completed the practical component of the biomedical measurement training prior to their placement.

Dates, Times and Locations

Two workshops will be held at Glenside Health Services in the Administration and Learning Services Building for 2024.

·        Tuesday 25 & Wednesday 26 March 2025, 0800 – 1700.

·        Tuesday 26 & Wednesday 27 August 2025, at 0800 – 1700,

Pre-Requisites and Assessment

Prior to attendance, completion of the High Risk Medicines Clozapine and Introduction to Cardiometabolic Syndrome modules (certificate of completion must be attached to application form).

Other assessment includes in session quizzes.

Convenor

Lisa Wilton, Advanced Nurse Consultant

Telephone:  0411 22 49 04

Email:  lisa.wilton@sa.gov.au

Cost

There is no cost to SA Health employees.

Attendance fee for interstate participants is negotiated.

Other Relevant Information

Maximum of 20 places for the April program and 40 places for the August program.

People intending to apply for the two day training program are encouraged to advise Lisa Wilton of their expression of interest to secure a place while applications go through the approval process.  Applications will NOT be acknowledged unless submitted with evidence of completion of the required pre-requisites (certificate of completion is acceptable evidence).

Due to the four day placement requirement, a manager’s approval is mandatory for SA Health nursing staff attending the program.

The program is open to staff within all ten Local Health Networks of SA Health and interstate colleagues.

Applications

The completed application including certificates MUST be returned to Annette Farrell at: Health.MentalHealthNurseEducationServices@sa.gov.au  with a ‘cc’ to Lisa Wilton lisa.wilton@sa.gov.au  prior to Tuesday 12^th March 2024 for the April training and prior to Monday 8^th July 2024 for the August training.

Late applications will only be considered if places are available and all necessary paperwork has been approved, including evidence of completion of mandatory pre‑requisites.

click here to apply

Complex Behaviour (Behaviour Support) Education

Welcome to Complex Behaviour Training. This training is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding of how to best support a person experiencing complex behaviour. 

Click here to visit a guide to the education that is available in CALHN, depending on need and role.

Connecting with People - Suicide Response Training (Glenside Campus)

Connecting with People - Clinical Skills Day

Introduction

 Central Adelaide Local Health Network Mental Health Clinical Program is providing the Connecting with People approach to suicide awareness and mitigation as part of the commitment to South Australian Suicide Prevention Plan 2023-2026.

The training is provided by 4MentalHealth Connecting with People accredited trainers, to promote the provision of a standard approach to suicide mitigation. Connecting with People is an internationally recognised, evidence-based suicide and self-harm mitigation and prevention training program for all clinical staff.

Who is this course for?

Clinical staff from across the CALHN Mental Health Clinical Program (Medical, Nursing, Allied Health Professional).

This course will enable you to use the Connecting with People SAFETool™.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this full day session, each participant will have completed the following three modules

1.     Suicide Awareness for Professionals

Each participant will

·       Understand the myths, stigma and barriers surrounding suicide.

·       Understand the scale of the problem and its impact on professionals and those in healthcare.

·       Understand the role of:

         -       Ambivalence and interruption

         -       Compassion and hope

         -       The co-production of a Safety Plan 

2.     Suicide Response Part 1

Each participant will

·       Be able to use the Connecting with People clinical tools to enhance your assessment of suicidal patients

·       Be able to co-produce an immediate safety plan with a patient

·       Know where to access further support and training

3.     Suicide Response Part 2

Each participant will

·       Understand the concept of the Bank of Hope and the Triple Whammy (Cole-King, 2009)

·       Understand how to use the mitigation framework to record care plan actions resulting from the assessment

·       To explore the option of utilizing the services provided by the NGO sector when co-producing a safety plan

·       Understand how to implement evidence-based practice using the Connecting with People SAFETool™

Dates, Times and Locations

20 November 2024, 0800-1630, L2D Room2, TQEH

4 December 2024, 0800-1630, L2D ROOM 2, TQEH

2025 Dates

Please check Learning Central or the Mental Health Nursing Education Services SharePoint site for up-to-date information. More dates are being added and locations across multiple sites in the coming days.

A minimum number of six participants are required for a session to be held, and failure to meet the minimum threshold may result in the course being cancelled at short notice, including on the day. To ensure you can attend, please ensure you have your line managers support to enrol prior to making the booking.

If you would like to discuss the possibility of arranging training directly for your team, please contact the Mental Health Nursing Education Services via Health.MentalHealthNurseEducationServices@sa.gov.au or 7087 1800.

Click here to apply.

Further Information

Becky Hunston

Advanced Nurse Consultant

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Telephone:  (08) 7087 1800

Email:  becky.hunston@sa.gov.au

Continence and Catheter Management

A course designed to provide a foundation of knowledge and skills aimed at supporting continence and managing incontinence to maintain the dignity, safety and wellbeing of patients affected.

In a broader context prevention and management of incontinence aims to reduce the incidence of the following:  

• Falls
• Pain and discomfort
• Local and systemic infections
• Increased Length of hospital stay
• Malnutrition
• Faecal impaction and urinary retention
• Episodes of delirium
• Changes in skin integrity and pressure injury
• Decline in rehabilitation potential

This program supports and links to SA Health Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions 2023-2026: Care.

This programs links to The National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards: 

Intended participants: Nursing and other Healthcare staff.  

Estimated Course Time: 8 hours

Assessment Type: Blended - online pre reading, video and quiz.

Frequency: Once-off training, designed to be accessible for review as needed by the learner

1. Clinical Governance Standard

3. Preventing and Controlling Infections Standard

5. Comprehensive Care Standard

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Deteriorating Patient Education

Recognising and Responding to Deteriorating Patient training and education takes multiple forms in CALHN. Please Click here to access a guide to the education that is available. 

Diabetes Education: Managing the Patient with Diabetes

Managing the Patient with Diabetes

Learning Intentions

Topics included

• The acutely unwell diabetic patient
• Treatment options, medication management
• Long term care, complications
• Discharge planning
• Educating the patient
• The referral process

To book please Click Here

Diabetes Education Day for Nurses - CALHN Diabetes Education Service

Welcome to Diabetes Education Day for Nurses

Join the CALHN Diabetes Education Service* for Diabetes Education Day for Nurses. 

Improve inpatient care with a focus on Back-to-Basics Bedside Management for patients with diabetes. 

• Education tailored for inpatient care 
• Back-to-basics strategies for effective bedside management 
• Expert lead sessions to add to your skillset and improve patient outcomes

*intranet link

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Evidence Gathering and Translation to Professional Practice

Learning Intentions

The programs intentions are to:

• Increase the research literacy and capacity of nurses across CALHN
• Understand and embed best practice within the clinical area
• Use evidence to support accreditation in the workplace

2024 dates now available

To book please Click Here

Falls Prevention Training

This course provides a variety of information for the learner to support the prevention and harm minimisation of falls.

The course includes:

• SA Health Falls Prevention module
• Consumer Stories
• CALHN Resources – includes documentation, Fact Sheets and Related Learning
• Falls Prevention Portfolio information
• And introductions to Quality Improvement and Sharing Information (teaching)

This training is open to all CALHN staff.

Learning Intentions

The SA Health program intentions are to enable the learner to:

• apply the correct definition of a fall,
• recognise the importance of preventing falls and harm from falls,
• identify common risk factors for falls and harm from falls and high-risk situations and conditions,
• identify multifactorial and interprofessional actions that reduce the incidence of falls and harm from falls by managing and modifying the risk factors,
• list the actions to be taken following a fall incident,
• identify actions to engage the consumer in preventing falls and harm from falls.

The program links to and supports Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions Care

The course aligns with National Safety and Quality Health Service, second edition – Standards 2, 5, 6 and 8.

Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC)
Falls Prevention

SA Health
Fall and Fall Injury Prevention and Management Policy Directive, Guideline and Tookit

Audience: Open to all CALHN Staff

Estimated Total Course Time: SA Health module – 1-1.5 hours; additional learning determined by learner engagement.

Assessment Type: completion of online module

Frequency: SA Health module - Once-off training, designed to be accessible for review as needed by the learner. Refer to related learning for further information.

Access Falls Prevention training here.

Geriatric Oncology Nursing Education Day

Aim: 

The Geriatric Oncology Nursing Education Day aims to provide and enhance the knowledge of nurses working in cancer centres across South Australia. Participants will gain an understanding of the principles of assessing older patients, how to provide supportive care and the principles behind it.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the education day, participants will have increased understanding of:

• Geriatric Oncology Nursing Service
• Geriatric Screening
• Geriatric Syndromes
• Supportive care for the older person

Date

18 March 2024 

0845-1500

Royal Adelaide Hospital

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

Cost

No charge

For Further Information please contact workshop coordinator:

Rebecca Drake

Rebecca.drake@sa.gov.au

Hospital Advanced Life Support (HALS) for RN's

A three day module for Registered Nurses, involving theoretical education and practical scenario based training with formative and summative assessment.

Because the content from the current ARC ALS1course is included in day one* of this module, upon completion, all successful candidates will achieve ARC ALS1 accreditation as well as the additional training involved.

This particular module is aimed at the Registered Nurse in a Critical Care / MET/Code Blue role with limited training and experience in Advanced Life Support.

Topics covered include:

• Causes and prevention of cardiac arrest
• Assessment and management of the deteriorating patient
• Manual defibrillation
• Airway management
• Drug administration
• 12 lead ECG and Rhythm analysis
• Arrhythmia management
• Post-resuscitation care
• Ethical dilemmas
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Crisis resource management
• Working as part of the multidisciplinary team.

Dates

2025

TQEH

Thursday, 6 March 2025 (Day 1); Thursday, 13 March 2025 (Day 2); Thursday, 20 March 2025 (Day 3) 

Cost

CALHN Employees  $100.00

SA Health Employees $200.00

Cancellation Policy

• A minimum of 2 weeks’ notice is required to reschedule or cancel. Consideration of extenuating circumstances will be at the discretion of the Course Director & the Nursing Director, CALHN Nursing Education.
• Full payment is required in advance of the course.
• The Certificate and ARC ALS1-ILS Provider Card will be withheld until course fee is paid in full.
• If a course is cancelled and the course manual is not returned within two weeks a $50 manual replacement fee applies.

For further information

e: health.calhnnursingeducation@sa.gov.au
ph: (08) 7074 3500

For more information about Deteriorating Patient Education offered at CALHN click here.

Bookings are essential

Places are limited to 12 candidates only

Additional places will be available on day two and three for RNs who have recently completed the ARC ALS1 course

All necessary documents will be sent out at least three weeks before the commencement of day one.

Incomplete forms will be returned to the applicant and bookings will not be processed until the form is completed

Please complete the application form and return to NursingEducation.Applications@sa.gov.au

CALHN & SA Health employees click here to apply

Introduction to Cardiac Monitoring and ECG Analysis

Introduction to Cardiac Monitoring is a one day module for all staff members requiring familiarisation with the Cardiac Monitoring process. Rhythm strip and 12 lead ECG analysis will be covered as well as the practicalities of effective monitoring.

Learning Objectives

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Introduction to Haematology

Program Aim

The Introduction to Haematology short course aims to provide and enhance the knowledge and skills of nurses working in cancer centres across South Australia.

The participants will gain a basic understanding of the principles of managing patients with haematological malignancies, how to care for these patients and the principles behind this care.

It is available to all ENs and RNs.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the Introduction to Haematology program participants will:

• Gain a basic understanding of several common haematological malignancies.
• Establish a base understanding into the nursing care of patients undergoing anticancer treatment for their diseases.
• Explore the various pathways haematology patients may be exposed to, for eg transplant, apheresis & trials
• Hear from allied health involved in the holistic care of patients undergoing anticancer treatment.
• Explore the complexity of sexuality/ body image issues that haematology patients experience.
• Understand the supportive measures available to differing age groups/ demographics, for eg Youth Cancer Service.

Dates

Day 1 - 14 November 2024  

Royal Adelaide Hospital

0830 to 1630

Cost

Non SA Health Employees:  $75.00 for one day or $150 for 2 days.

SA Health Employees:  Not applicable.

Bookings essential

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For further Information please contact workshop Coordinator:

Name: Grace Grant

Ph: 7074 5071

Email: grace.grant@sa.gov.au

Long Acting Injection LHN Lead Trainer - Mental Health Clinical Program

Program Aim

Lisa Wilton

Advanced NC MH GP Shared Care

Office of the Chief Psychiatrist Telephone: 0411 224 904

Email: lisa.wilton@sa.gov.au

Joshitha Mathew

Nurse Educator

Mental Health Clinical Program

Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Telephone: 08 70871803
Email: Joshitha.Mathew@sa.gov.au

Long Acting Intramuscular Injection - Trainer / Refresher Workshop

Program Aim

To provide an opportunity for nursing staff to:

·        To ensure contemporary practice and maintain practice competency and currency.

·        To reinvigorate trainers to train and encourage the use of the Ventrogluteal and Vastus Lateralis.

          injection sites in preference to the Dorsogluteal site.

·        Network with other trainers from across the LHN Mental Health Clinical Programs.

·        Discuss practical use of injection sites in different MH settings.

·        Understand the current statistical data for injection sites used in their LHN.

·        Understanding the role of an assessor.

·        Refresh their LAI training techniques.

Eligibility / Entry Requirements

These sessions are open to anyone who is registered as a Long Acting Intramuscular Injection Trainer and has previously completed the LAI Trainers, training.

Dates, Times and Locations

1 August 2024 (0800 - 1230)

14 November 2024 (0800 - 1230)

Training to be conducted in the Administration & Learning Services Building, Glenside Health Services.

Presenters

Lisa Wilton, ANC MH GP Shared Care.

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Medication Safety Professional Development Day 2024

Medication Safety Professional Development Day 2024

Audience

Open to all CALHN Nursing Staff and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners.

Overview

This professional development day is relevant for all CALHN nurses and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Practitioners who manage medication and especially if responsible for maintaining a standard 4 portfolio.

Presenters are from a range of nursing and allied health professionals actively involved in medication safety roles.

Learning Outcomes

• Enhance the understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the CALHN Medication Safety Link Nurse
• Be aware of emerging trends and themes in medication management
• To be a stronger advocate of medication safety in your workplace

Program Content

• The consumer experience
• Best Practice Systems
• Medication Safety, Quality and Risk Management
• On the Couch with the Experts – Unpacking a medication event
• Auditing the right way

Date

• August 2^nd 2024
• Registration from 0830
• 0900 -1700
• RAH level 8 room 271 & 272

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If you require further information, please email enquiries to:

nursingeducation.applications@sa.gov.au

or Telephone: 7074 3500

Metabolic Health and Biomedical Measurement LHN Leads Trainer

Metabolic Health Trainer Refresher (Glenside Health Services)

Workshop Aim

To provide an opportunity for nursing staff, who have previously trained as a Metabolic Health Trainer, to:

>                Refresh their metabolic health assessment training techniques.

>                To ensure contemporary practice and maintain practice competency and currency.

>                To reinvigorate trainers to train and encourage staff to provide or arrange physical health assessments for consumers.

>                Network with other trainers from across the LHN Mental Health Directorates.

>                Discuss practical training tips.

>                Understand the current statistical data for completion of physical health assessments in their LHN.

Eligibility / Entry Requirements

These sessions are open to anyone who is registered as a Metabolic Health Trainer and has previously completed the Metabolic Health Trainers, training.

Dates, Times and Location

3 December 2024, 0800-1230.

Please check with Lisa Wilton (lisa.wilton@sa.gov.au) regarding program availability.

Presenter and Convenor

Lisa Wilton ANC MH GP Shared Care, lisa.wilton@sa.gov.au

Application Form

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Preventing and Responding to Complex Behaviours (PRCB) Training – Foundation

Welcome

Project and Change Management for Clinicians Tier 1

Welcome to Project and Change Management for Clinicians Tier 1

Learning Intentions

The programs intentions are to:

• increase understanding of how to successfully manage your professional portfolio
• understand and embed best practice in relation to your portfolio
• promote a culturally safe work environment
• develop leadership skills to assist with change management
• use the portfolio to contribute to accreditation in the workplace

Safety Interventions Training Foundation

This program is recommended for staff who work in areas a high-exposure areas where behaviours of concern are a feature e.g.  Emergency Department, Mental Health, Brain Injury, Complex Geriatric Care, Prison Health, emergency response personnel.

All CALHN Staff can attend at any site, however:

*** Mental Health Staff are advised to attend this training at Glenside Campus***

The Safety Interventions programme aims to provide the skills to build an effective culture of safety within your area of practice. The programme is a licensed product of the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) and will be delivered to you within a legal and professional framework consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Standards, and in alignment with Central Adelaide Local Health Network Policies and procedure and policies. 

The program and links to Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Directions Care

The program links to the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards: 

8. Recognising and Responding to Acute Deterioration Standard

Intended Participants: staff who work in areas a high-exposure areas where behaviours of concern are a feature e.g.  Emergency Department, Mental Health, Brain Injury, Complex Geriatric Care, Prison Health, emergency response personnel.

Estimated course time: 8 hours. 

Assessment Type: summative and formative assessment occur within the workshop

Frequency:  yearly renewal

Cost: a $50 fee applies for the resource workbook, payable by your employing unit via journal transfer.

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Safety Intervention Training (Glenside Health Services)

This training replaces the previous Managing Actual and Potential Aggression (MAPA) mandatory training for CALHN Mental Health Clinical Program staff.  The below is a guide to assist you in enrolling in the correct program.

Dates, Times and Locations

All training sessions are 0800-1630.  Training will be conducted in the Administration & Learning Services Building at Glenside Health Services.

Safety Intervention (Foundation)

20 November 2024

27 November 2024

4 December 2024

2025 Dates

12 February 2025

18 March 2025

2 April 2025

30 April 2025

20 May 2025

3 June 2025

25 June 2025

1 July 2025

23 July 2025

2 September 2025

17 September 2025

14 October 2025

22 October 2025

11 November 2025

18 November 2025

9 December 2025

Safety Intervention (Advanced)

Please contact Mental Health Nurse Education Services for enrolment in this training.

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Safety and Quality Fundamentals for Clinicians - Tier 1

Intended participants: Nursing and other Healthcare staff.  

Estimated Course Time: 8 hours

Assessment Type: Blended - online pre reading, face to face workshop

Frequency: Once-off training, designed to be accessible for review as needed by the learner

Please Click Here to sign up.

Supported RN and EN Program CALHN

Supported RN and EN Program Applications – now open for 2024 intakes

The Supported RN & Supported EN Program are 6-month programs for newly registered or enrolled nursing staff and aim to provide access to additional clinical support and education to facilitate the transition from novice to advanced beginner. The Supported RN & Supported EN Programs are closely aligned to the RN Transition to Professional Practice Program.

There will be intakes into the program in 2024 between March and September with pre-allocated dates for each Professional Development Day.

NUMs/NMs/NEs - If any newly registered or enrolled nurses in your area may benefit from this program, please review information provided on the Early Career Transition Programs SharePoint page to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and they can be supported to complete program requirements prior to completing the application form.

New Nurses – Further information regarding the Supported RN and EN Program can be found here: 2024 Early Career Transition Programs. If you think this program is relevant and appropriate to support your transition to professional practice, please discuss with your NUM. To enrol in the Supported RN and EN Program, your NUM will need to complete the application form on your behalf. You will be informed of a successful application.

A self-directed transition program may also be an option. Please read the information below regarding the self-directed approach made available by the Nursing and Midwifery Office.

Self-directed Program – For new nurses not participating in an Early Career Transition Program, the SA Health Nursing and Midwifery Office Transition Programs provide a complementary learning pathway with potential for a self- directed approach, for growing the professional and workplace capability of nurses and midwives. The e-learning modules, developed as part of the TPPP, contribute to core learning experiences for participants in the ‘Self-directed Program’. The e-learning modules contain the core information required to support the transition of the individual nurse and midwife into professional practice as capable and confident clinicians. For more information, please visit: Course: Resources for Coordination and Support Staff and Managers (learningcentral.org.au)

To enquire further regarding the programs, please contact health.ectpcoordinators@sa.gov.au or phone: 70743500

Tracheostomy Management - Practical Sessions CALHN

Aim

Vascular Access Program: including Venepuncture / Peripheral Intravascular Cannula (PIVC) Insertion

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) Vascular Access Program is a selection of courses aiming to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge of vascular access topics. These currently include; Venepuncture, Peripheral Intravenous Catheter & Totally Implanted Vascular Access Device.

All staff are required to have the appropriate level of training prior to undertaking Vascular Access procedures e.g. managing a PICC line, inserting a PIVC, accessing a TIVAD, or Ultrasound guided cannulation. Vascular access is a time of increased risk of complications, infection and injury to patients. Data from Australia and overseas indicate that a significant proportion of patients do not receive best practice care for their vascular access devices at time of insertion and ongoing management.

Aim: The intention of this course is to improve the knowledge and practice gap between guideline recommendations and current practice, in order to reduce the rates of complications and patient harm.

Intended Audience: CALHN Nursing Staff requiring accreditation in one or more of the Vascular Access Specialty Courses.

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If you require further information, please email enquiries to:

nursingeducation.applications@sa.gov.au

or Telephone: 7074 3500

Wound Care Education

Wound Care Education

Wound Care training and education takes multiple forms in CALHN. For more information and to book for upcoming education opportunities

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SWAT Nurse Masterclass Three - Pressure Injuries Among Us is now available to book! 

Visit the Wound Care Education page soon to secure your place.

• Bioburdens
• Hard to heal wounds and back to basics
• Pressure Injuries Amongst Us
  

Wound Care Education Lead: Chris Spigiel, please forward enquiries to chris.spigiel@sa.gov.au

Trauma Informed Care and Practice - Glenside Health Services

This session is available to CALHN staff only.

Workshop Aim

Trauma has a significant impact both personally and economically on a Societies’ functioning and well being. Having a shared and linked approach to preventing and assisting those who have or are experiencing trauma is globally recognised. This workshop aims to promote across the SA Health workforce a shared perspective of a trauma informed approach which engages and builds connection between relevant and influential systems.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this workshop, clinicians will have a greater understanding of:

>         Understanding Trauma (the 3 E’s of Trauma)

>         Concepts, language and approaches of a Trauma Informed Approach

>         Neural and brain influences

>         Key assumptions and principles

>         Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach (six key principles)

>         Types of Trauma (Individual, community)

>         Engaging around trauma and cross sector collaboration

>         Recovery and healing

>         Organisational uptake, monitoring and review

Dates, Times and Location

Sessions below will be held at Glenside Health Services in the Administration and Learning Services building.

Session Dates and times are:

19 March 2025 (0900-1700)

6 May 2025 (0900-1700)

10 September 2025 (0900-1700)

25 November 2025 (0900-1700)

Should these dates not be suitable, sessions can be set by negotiation.  A minimum number of eight employees are required for a session to be held.  Sessions can be negotiated to be held at Glenside Health Services or within the workplace.  Please contact Annette Farrell to organise (annette.farrell@sa.gov.au).

Applications

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