CALHN Nursing Education Courses

Bariatric One Day Workshop

Audience:

Available to all Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists across CALHN.

Aim:

The Bariatric workshop is relevant to all Clinical Staff caring for the bariatric person. This workshop aims to provide guidance and understanding of the specific implications and considerations for bariatric patients and the provision of effective health care outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise different body shapes and the effects on human movement in a bariatric person, in relation to equipment and risk assessment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the psychosocial factors that contribute to obesity.
• Understand and gain knowledge of the effects of increased body weight in the area of skin conditions, wound care, pain management.

Program Content

• Define what is a bariatric patient and its prevalence in Australian society
  
• Understand and demonstrate the risk assessment skills to safely assess and manage larger patients
  
• Bariatric Personal Care - Awareness of pain management and skin related conditions, wound management
  
• Provide an awareness of bariatric equipment available and its correct use

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

Intended Participants - All Nursing and Allied Health staff 

Estimated Course Time - 8 hours face-to-face

Assessment Type - Attendance

Frequency - Once-off training

To declare your interest, to be contacted when dates are available please click here 

Email: NursingEducation.Applications@sa.gov.au

Phone: 08 7074 3500