Session Synopses

S6C The Role of the PN – Where to From Here?
The role of the PN in Australia and overseas is evolving rapidly and in different directions. Hear about the development of the profession, and how the roles and responsibilities of the PN might evolve in coming years.

S6D Diabetes Management
Preventing pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and other metabolic disorders. Understand the role of lifestyle advice, diet, assessment and medication in diabetes management. Sponsored by Lilly Diabetes

W6NA Mental Health and the Elderly
This session will explore the mental health issues surrounding this key demographic, and what to look for in the over 75 health assessment.

S7C Chronic Wounds – Venous Leg Ulcers and the Diabetic Foot
Management of chronic wounds, venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers. Sponsored by ConvaTec

S7D Travel Health
Learn principles of pre-travel health care requirements. This session includes common infectious diseases encountered when traveling, such as mosquito and ‘Bali Belly’. Learn the appropriate nursing measures that can be taken to prevent such illnesses.

W7NA Recognition of the Sick Child
Managing gastroenteritis and dehydration. Learn how to triage children, assess dehydration and manage oral rehydration. Sponsored by Hydralyte

S8C Acute Wounds – Tears, Cuts, Abrasions and Minor Burns
Management of the most common acute wounds presenting in general practice. Sponsored by ConvaTec

S8D Triage
The principles of effective triage. A team approach to the identification and management of prioritising the medical needs of patients.

W8NA Chronic Kidney Disease – What the Practice Nurse Needs to Know
Improve your knowledge of the population at increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), and the importance of early detection. The role of the practice nurse in slowing the progression of CKD, including the impact of lifestyle modification and relevant item numbers.

S9C Foot Check and Assessment
A key aspect of best practice care for diabetes and other related conditions; checking feet and assessing for abnormalities is a key role for practice nurses.

S9D Understanding Your Scope of Practice
Do you understand your scope of practice? Understanding your scope of practice is critical in the current environment of the rapidly expanding role of the practice nurse. Learn about simple tools for determining your scope of practice.

W9NA IT Management – Medical Director
This session will provide technical tips on understanding this program, its uses, how to access it and how to gain the maximum benefits from it. Sponsored by Health Communication Network

S10C PN Salary, Conditions and Negotiation Skills
This session will not only provide an update on the APNA salary and conditions survey, including current salaries and trends occurring in practice nursing, but will also present practical tips on how to approach your employer and the techniques to use in order to obtain a successful negotiation outcome. Sponsored by APNA

S10D Setting Up a Diabetes Clinic
Learn practical tips on how to set up a nurse led diabetic clinic in your practice. Sponsored by Lilly Diabetes

W10NA Allergy Diagnosis
Allergy management in general practice – who should be tested, how to perform testing, and the recognition of allergy symptoms.

S11C GPs and Practice Nurses Working Together to Manage Chronic Disease
Key components are necessary in order to manage chronic disease in general practice. This workshop examines the role of nurses and general practitioners working together in a systematic way to manage patients with chronic disease. Sponsored by University of Melbourne

S11D RACGP Standards for General Practice and the Practice Nurse
Learn your role in following the RACGP Standards for General Practice and how to help your practice to achieve best patient care.

W11NA Developing Clinical Policies and Procedures
Update your skills in developing policies and procedures for clinical activities undertaken in the practice.

S12C The Cocoon Strategy: Preventing Adult-to-Child Transmission of Pertussis
The most common vaccine preventable disease is pertussis, with 90% of cases now in adults. The incidences are likely to be much higher than the 11,000 reported last year as 95% of cases go undiagnosed or are mistaken for persistent cough. Pertussis is highly infectious, with over half of cases in infants (which account for 80% of hospitalisations) being transmitted from their parents. Both natural and disease induced immunity wane over time, so close contacts of newborns need a pertussis booster to reduce the risk of passing it on (as recommended by the NHMRC). Sponsored by Sanofi-Pasteur

S12D Getting Active
Increasing patients’ physical activity is becoming essential in the prevention and management of chronic diseases. Find out what the physical activity guidelines are and how to encourage patients to do appropriate physical activity.

W12NA The Importance of a Hearing Test for the Over 50s
One in six Australians is affected by a hearing loss. A routine check-up should include a hearing screen to determine a hearing loss. Identifying the symptoms of age related hearing loss and interpretation of the audiogram results. Sponsored by Hearing Life

S13C Asthma First Aid
Maintain and update your knowledge on the importance and practice of asthma first aid. Additionally, learn about preventative measures, medication management, and the importance of a tailored asthma action plan.

S13D Sterilisation for Accreditation in General Practice
Learn or be updated on procedures for all aspects of the sterilisation process if instruments are sterilised on-site or for those instruments sterilised off-site, covering both their sterilisation and transport, and for validating or obtaining evidence of validation for all on and off-site aspects of sterilisation.

W13NA Dealing with Aggressive Patients
Do you know how to deal with the aggressive patient? How can you protect yourself, and what are your rights and responsibilities in this situation?

S14C Childhood Immunisation Update
Update on immunisation issues, new vaccines and changes to the schedule or handbook.

S14D Mental Health First Aid
Identification of acute mental health emergencies in general practice and how to assess and refer patients at risk.

W14NA Promoting Practice Nursing in the Community
Promoting practice nursing in the community is another vital step toward recognising this nursing speciality as a viable career pathway in a professional industry. Hear some methods for promoting practice nursing, and how you can be involved.

S15C Weight Management and Reduction
Learn strategies for assisting patients wishing to lose weight healthily.

S15D Spirometry
Learn the basics for performing spirometry and interpreting the results.

W15NA The Role of the Practice Nurse in Cervical Screening
The session will examine how practice nurses can contribute to preventive health including cervical screening within general practice. Nurses undertaking pap tests provide opportunities to educate women in multiple aspects of women’s general and sexual health. Providing this service to women enhances nurse’s practice at an advanced level, provides access to cervical screening and contributes to the capacity of general practice. Sponsored by University of Melbourne

Practical Sessions
Strapping
A hands on session and introduction to general strapping for managing a range of pre-existing and new injuries. You must attend both the first and second half of this session

Plaster Workshop
A hands on session and introduction to the application of casts and the types of materials used. You must attend both the first and second half of this session

Respiratory
Interactive session involving respiratory assessment. This is a practical session on identifying normal and abnormal chest sounds. Includes the latest in techniques and equipment.

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