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
Intended Participants - All Nursing and Allied Health staff
Estimated Course Time - 8 hours face-to-face
Assessment Type - Attendance
Frequency - Once-off training
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For more information please contact:
CALHN Nursing Education
Email: NursingEducation.Applications@sa.gov.au
Phone: 08 7074 3500