Chronic Kidney Disease and the Practice Nurse
Improve your knowledge of the population at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the importance of early detection. This session will discuss the role of the practice nurse in slowing the progression of CKD, including the impact of lifestyle modification and relevant item numbers.
Kidney Health Australia
Setting Up Chronic Disease Clinics
Learn some practical tips on how to set up a variety of chronic disease clinics in your practice. This interactive session will assist you with implementing and maintaining a clinic in your practice, including creating templates to utilise electronic systems effectively and monitoring recall and reminder systems. Learn how to overcome some of the common pitfalls associated with setting up a chronic disease clinic.
Bridging the Gap Practice Nurse Initiative
The Bridging the Gap Initiative aims to address the gap between evidence for treatment and outcomes achieved in patients at risk of chronic diseases. The role of the practice nurses in patient screening, recall and education will be explored with a focus on cardiovascular disease. This 3-hour program is RCNA/APNA endorsed.
Pfizer
Legal Issues – are you covered?
Nurses face a range of legal issues in GP such as documentation, duty of care, consent and accepting medical orders. Understand issues so you can decide if you need to protect yourself professionally.
Woundcare - assessments & dressings
Each wound is unique and the main reason for applying a wound dressing is to create an environment that will aid healing. learn about the importance of selecting the right dressing for the right wound. ConvaTec
Recognition of the Sick Child
Managing gastroenteritis and dehydration. Learn how to triage children, assess dehydration and manage oral rehydration. Hydralyte
4-year-old Healthy Kids Check
This session will provide an essential review of what areas of assessment the Healthy Kids Check item number covers, how they are assessed and what further information you will need to know to take part in this activity.
Preparing for Accreditation – don’t panic!
This session will explore what practices need to show for accreditation. What resources can you use that are designed specifically to guide and support you throughout the accreditation process, and how can you access these?
Diabetes Management
Further your knowledge on the prevention of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Understand the role of lifestyle advice, diet, assessment and medication in diabetes management.
Mental Health Triage
This session will cover the principles of effective triage in the general practice setting. Further your knowledge on how to use a team approach to the identification and management of prioritising the medical needs of patients. This session will focus on triage for mental health issues.
Making the MBS Work for you – an Update of Applicable Item Numbers:
Do you know how to effectively utilise item numbers? Learn how to make the Medicare Benefits Schedule work in the favour of you and your practice. Case studies will assist your learning.
Compression Bandaging
Learn about the application of compression bandages and the importance of ensuring this is done correctly. In what situation should you utilise compression bandaging and when and why is it more effective than other methods of care?
ConvaTec
Immunisation update - the new innovation in Flu plus an update on Travel Health
This seminar will explore the benefits of vaccinating via the intradermal route and introduce an innovation which will revolutionise flu vaccination as we know it. Preferred by both patients and users alike, the new 'simple yet sophisticated' micro injection system delivers vaccine directly into the immune system. Also learn principles of pre-travel healthcare requirements and recommended vaccines.
Sanofi Pasteur
Motivational Interviewing
This session is a must-attend for all practice nurses: learn how motivational interviewing can be readily incorporated into your role to achieve the best health outcomes possible with your patients.
BONUS SKILLS WORKSHOP – LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE!
Understanding the Impact of Hearing Loss on your Patients – a Live Demonstration
This session puts you in the shoes of your hearing impaired patient by giving you a simulated hearing loss during a mock medical consultation. This will give you an insight into how easy it is to mishear the instructions of medical regimes and dosages and the implications therein.
