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Courses & Workshops for 2019
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Acute Care Transition Course
The ‘Acute Care Transition Course’ is aimed at Registered and Enrolled Nurses (medication) wishing to advance their theoretical knowledge and clinical practice from the non-acute care setting to acute care.
The 10 day Transition Course runs over 3 weeks and consists of self-directed learning packages, lectures, simulation activities and clinical practice.
Commencement Date: 9 September 2019
Times:
- Classroom 0800-1530
- Clinical 0700-1530
Cost:
- $1,500
For more information please contact San Education
Phone: 02 9487 9211 Email: education@sah.org.au
Applications should be sent to Ms Sue Berriman (Course Coordinator) - Sue.Berriman@sah.org.au
Applications close: 30 August 2019
Advanced Life Support - Adults
Target Audience: Current practicing clinicians in critical areas. Limited places available. Priority for SAH staff working in ICU, CCU, EC and CCL
Prerequisites: Completion of ALS pre reading package and be competent in rhythm recognition.
Dates: Tuesday 19 March, Thursday 23 May, Tuesday 20 August, Thursday 17 October
Times: 8.30 -16.00
Location: ICU Conference Room Level 7 – Clark Tower
Course Content: Based on Australian Resuscitation Council’s (ARC) guidelines. Workshop includes hands on skill stations and scenario based learning.
Certification: Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Note – External applicants requiring assessments annually should contact San Education on 02 9487 9211 or education@sah.org.au
Assessment fee - $75.00 inc GST.
Course Fee: $295.00 inc GST (Lunch included) / AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc. GST (refunded on attendance).
Advanced Life Support (ALS) - Adult (Refresher)
Target Audience: AHCL clinicians working in critical care areas ICU, CCU, EC, CCL, Recovery/Anaesthetics.
Prerequisites:
- Completion of full day ALS workshop within the last 3 years
- Completion of ALS pre-reading package
- Be competent in rhythm recognition
Date: Monday 25 March 2019
Times: 9.30-12.30
Location: ICU Conference Room Level 7 – Clark Tower
Course Content: Based on Australian Resuscitation Council’s (ARC) guidelines. Workshop includes skill stations and scenario based learning.
Course Fee: AHCL Staff: $25 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
Airway and Intubation Simulation for Nurses
Target Audience: AHCL Nursing staff
Prerequisite: Pre-reading package and quiz (available 1 May)
Date: Monday 20 May 2019
Time: 17.00-19.00
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content:
Enhance your knowledge and skills in basic airway management, including use of basic airway manoeuvres, airway adjuncts, bag mask ventilation, assistance with intubation and managing difficult airways in the clinical setting.
This workshop includes hands on skill stations and scenario based learning
Course Fee: Nil Cost to SAH Staff
Anaphylaxis / Asthma Courses
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Cancer Care (Workshop)
Target Audience: Nursing and Allied Health Professionals caring for cancer patients in an acute care setting.
Dates: Wednesday 13 March, Thursday 20 June, Thursday 15 August
Times: 8.30am-12.00pm
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Topics may include Palliative Care, Oncology & Radiation, and Intervention Radiology & Haematology
Course Fee: $155.00 (inc. GST) / AHCL Staff: $25 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
Cannulation Workshop
Target Audience: Current registered practicing clinicians
Note:
This is not a Venepuncture Course
This training is only for the cannulation of patients over 14 years of age
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning package – Aseptic Technique & IV Cannulation
Dates: Wednesday 6 February, Thursday 16 May, Thursday 18 July, Tuesday 19 November
Times: 0830 – 1200
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Half day workshop designed to provide the participant with knowledge and skills required in cannulation.
AHCL staff accreditation process see policy document Intravenous Cannula Insertion – Training and Assessment
Certification: Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance.
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment TAE40116 is tailored for healthcare workers, especially those employed as clinical facilitators, team leaders, nurse educators, CNS’s and Preceptors, VET Trainers and Assessors.
Click here for more information
2nd Chaplaincy Symposium: “Resilience”
Target Audience: Chaplains in Healthcare, Aged Care, Correctional Services and corporate chaplains.
Dates:
- Full three day attendance: Thursday 25 July – Saturday 27 July
- Two day attendance: Thursday 25 July & Friday 26 July
Times:
- Day 1: Thursday 25 July, 8am - 5pm
- Day 2: Friday 26 July, 8am - 8pm
- Day 3: Saturday 27 July, 8am - 5pm
Venue:
- Fox Valley Community Centre (Located on the grounds of Sydney Adventist Hospital)
185 Fox Valley Road Wahroonga NSW 2076
More information on conference fees and bookings - click here
CPR Courses
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Delirium Workshop
Target Audience: Nursing and Allied Health Professionals and carers
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module – Care of a Confused Patient
Dates: Tuesday 14 May, Tuesday 20 August
Course Fee: $155 (inc. GST) / AHCL Staff:
Times: 0830 – 1200
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Topics may include Assessment & Primary Management; Consent; Restraints; Dealing with Challenging Behaviours and Case Studies
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
Dementia Workshop
Target Audience: Nurses and Allied Health professionals caring for dementia patients within a hospital setting.
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module – Care of a Confused Patient
Dates: Tuesday 18 June, Tuesday 22 October
Times: 0830 - 1600
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Topics may include: Caring for a Dementia Patient in a Hospital Setting; Non-Verbal Communication; Understanding Challenging Behaviours.
Course Fee: $295.00 incl. lunch AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
Diploma of Nursing (Clinical) HLT54115
Target Audience: Diploma of Nursing students enrolled with Meadowbank TAFE
Prerequisites: Higher School Certificate or Certificate III qualification; First Aid Certificate; Literacy and numeracy tests; National Police check; Immunisation records.
Dates: Three intakes. See http://www.sah.org.au/diploma-of-nursing for more details.
Location: Meadowbank TAFE and Sydney Adventist Hospital
Course Content: Students will be required to fulfil specific course objectives and complete the minimum number of clinical hours while working under supervision. On completion students will be eligible to apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). All SAH students will be offered an interview with the potential to be accepted into the SAH graduate nurse program.
Course Fee: on application
Enrolment: All applications and interviews will be coordinated by Meadowbank TAFE
ECG Course (Basic)
Target Audience: Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Ambulance Officers, Cardiac Technicians and Medical Students.
Dates: Thursday 15 August, Thursday 7 November
Times: 8.30-16.00
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Topics may include: Introduction to Electrocardiography; Sinus Rhythm; Sinus; Atrial; Junctional and Ventricular Arrhythmias; Atrioventricular Blocks; Ischaemia and the ECG
Course Fee: $295.00 (inc GST) includes lunch / AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
ECG Course (Advanced)
Target Audience: Registered and Enrolled Nurses, Ambulance Officers, Cardiac Technicians and Medical Students.
N.B.: Completion of Basic ECG course is recommended.
Dates: Thursday 22 August
Times: 0830 – 1600
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Topics may include: Cardiac Axis, Pacing; Bundle Branch Block & Hemiblocks; ECG Concepts; Infarction; Wide Complex Tachycardias; Accessory Pathways.
Course Fee: $295.00 incl. lunch and GST / AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc GST (refunded on attendance)
Fetal Surveillance Workshop (FSEP)
Target Audience: SAH Midwives and Obstetricians
Content: This workshop is designed for clinical staff working in Maternity to update knowledge in fetal assessment in alignment with NSW Health (2018) Fetal heart rate monitoring guidelines. update their knowledge in fetal surveillance. Two sessions available.
Pre-Requisite: Please complete prior to attendance: Visit the FSEP website at www.fsep.edu.au and click on the OFSEP icon. This is a free online education program; username and password are not needed.
Session Times:
N.B: Registration desk open 15 minutes prior to session commencing. Light Refreshments will be provided.
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Fee: Free to AHCL Midwives and Nurses | Obstetricians: please register with Dr Peter Woods
First Aid Courses
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Graduate Nurse Program
Target Audience: Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives and Enrolled Nurses.
The new graduate program offers:
- Three clinical rotations
- Extensive range of specialties
- Clinical skill based development program
- Individually tailored program
- Supportive learning culture
- Educational support
- Great long term career prospects
Program coordinator:
Phone: (02) 9487 9654
Email: education@sah.org.au
Orientation Dates:
- Monday 11 February (2019 A group)
- Monday 3 June (2019 B group)
- Monday 23 September (2019 C group)
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Note:For information on study day schedule and rotations consult New Graduate Coordinator Phone: 9487 9654 or email education@sah.org.au
Graduate Nurse Program - Perioperative
Target Audience: Registered Nurses
The twelve (12) month, fulltime, Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program consists of three stages within the perioperative environment as an instrument and circulating nurse (scrub/scout) role.
- Stage One: Introduction to circulating nurse role
- Stage Two: Transition to the instrument role
- Stage Three: Development in all surgical specialities
The Perioperative Graduate Nurse Program also offers the opportunity for graduate nurses to complete the Clinical Accreditation Program in partnership with the University of Technology Sydney where the graduate nurse on completion will gain six (6) credit points towards a Post Graduate Certificate in Perioperative Nursing.
Program coordinator:
Phone: 0429 892 307/ 0429 883 188
Email: theatreeducation@sah.org.au
Laerdal Patient Care Learning Day
Target Audience: Nurse Educators and Clinical Skill Educators
Date: Thursday 11 July 2019
Time: 8.30-3.30
Location: Clinical Education Centre (on the grounds of the Sydney Adventist Hospital)
Course Content:
The Laerdal sales and services team will run rotating sessions on the following training and education solutions supporting Patient Care:
- Breaking down scenarios
- Technical Support: When Sims go wrong
- Simulations in action
- Demonstrations – See what’s new
Course Fee: Free
Leaders Training Program
Target Audience: AHCL Leadership Group
This program will equip participants with the necessary tools and skills to achieve positive leadership and management results.
Topics and session times will be sent to leadership
Dates: TBA
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Leading Reliability Improvement for Safer Healthcare (LRISH)
Mandatory Training
Target Audience: AHCL Leadership group
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex unless advertised otherwise
Course Content: This eight hour workshop has been designed by Cognitive Institute to provide clinical leaders with the knowledge, insights and essential strategies to lead the delivery of more reliable and safer clinical care and to minimise preventable patient harm in their team or unit.
Mastering Safer and Reliable Practice Workshop (MSRP)
Mandatory Training
Target Audience: SAH Clinical NUM’s, Discharge Planners, Breast Navigators, Educators and Team Leaders (not part of the Leadership group)
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex unless advertised otherwise
Course Content: This three hour workshop has been designed by Cognitive Institute to assist all clinical and non-clinical staff with the knowledge, insights, essential strategies and practical tools to maximise their delivery of reliable and safer clinical care
Medical Terminology
Interpret & Apply Medical Terminology Appropriately BSBMED301
Target Audience: People working in health care who are required to communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, allied health workers and patients and people working in industries that use or interpret health care related terminology as part of their work
Dates: Tuesday - 30 April, 7 May, 14 May, 21 May, 28 May, 4 June and 11 June
Times: 18.00 – 20.00
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Use of appropriate medical terminology when communicating orally or in writing to patients, fellow workers and other health professionals. Fundamental word structure used in medical terms, common medical conditions, medical investigations and procedures. Medical abbreviations, basic medical equipment, instruments and medications. Basic systems of the body and referrals. Policy guidelines protocols and procedures in a medical setting. 7 x 2 hour sessions.
Course Fee: Course Fee: $465.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $327.00 inc. GST
Group Bookings: Please call (02) 9487 9211 and ask about our group concessions for ten people or more.
Neuroscience Workshop – Wednesday 19 June 2019
Target Audience: Nurses, medical practitioners, and allied health personnel
Date: Wednesday 19 June 2019
Time: 8:30am - 2.00pm
Venue: L2 Conference Room – Tulloch Building, Sydney Adventist Hospital
Workshop Topics*:
- Spinal Stimulator Versus Risk – Dr Vahid Mohabbiti
- Potential Post-Operative Medical Issues – Dr Dominic Lee
- Stroke – Dr Peter Puhl
- TIA Stroke in Young Adult – Elizabeth O’Brien
- Fight Stroke Story – Adrian O’Malley
- Case Study – Eranita Lamplough
- Latest Technology in Spinal Fusion – Dr William Sears
- Spinal Post Op Care – Krista Dormitorio
- Traumatic Brain Injury – Dr Celia Bradford
*Please note these topics are subject to change
Course Fee: $155.00 (Incl. GST) AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc GST (refunded on attendance)
Newborn Resuscitation Workshop
Target Audience: SAH Maternity Midwives and Obstetricians
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module: SAH Newborn Resuscitation Workshop prior to attending
Date: Wednesday 27 November 2019
Times:
Session 1: Registration 1015 for 1030 to 1330
Session 2: Registration 1545 for 1600 to 1900
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Theory and update on Newborn Resuscitation with interactive workstation
No Cost to SAH Staff. Light refreshments will be provided.
Obstetric Emergency Workshop
Target Audience: This workshop has been designed for clinical staff to update their knowledge in the management of obstetric emergencies.
Dates: Friday 3 May
AHCL Staff: click here to register
Non-AHCL Attendees: click here to register
Time: 0900 – 1330 (Registration from 0830)
Location: Auditorium Room #2 – Clinical Education Centre (on the grounds of SAH)
Course Content:
- Management of Postpartum Haemorrhage
- Hypertension in Pregnancy
- Puerperal Psychosis
- Management of Antenatal Haemorrhage
- Maternal Collapse
- Inverted Uterus
- Cord Prolapse
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: Nil cost
Orthopaedic Workshop
Target Audience: Nurses and Health Care Personnel
Date: Thursday 13 June
AHCL Staff: Click here to register
Non-AHCL Attendees: Click here to register
Workshop Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: Nil cost
Time: 08.00-12.00pm
Location: Level 2 Beattie Complex Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Topics include*:
- Update on AOA National Joint Replacement Registry
- Innovation in Pain Management
- New Techniques & Management of Hip and Knee Replacement
- Sport Injuries
(*these topics are subject to change without notice)
Pain Management Workshop
Target Audience: Nursing staff and Allied Health professionals
Dates: Tuesday 5 March, Tuesday 3 September
Times: 08.30-12.30
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Topics covered may include neurophysiology of pain; assessment of acute and chronic pain; pain types; principles of management; pharmacology and consequences of inadequate pain management.
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc GST (refunded on attendance)
Pharmacology Refresher
Target Audience: Nursing staff involved in medication administration
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module – NPS Medicine Wise
Dates: Tuesday 13 August
Time: 12.00-15.30
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Course Content*:
- NOAC’s
- Diabetes Medication
- Antibiotics
- Case Studies
(*Subject to change)
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc GST (refunded on attendance)
Preceptor Program (RN/RM) Course Code 4073
Target Audience: AHCL Registered Nurses / Registered Midwives
Prerequisite: Supported by Manager and approved by area Director
Dates/Times: Applications close 15 Feb 2019
Course duration one university semester (thirteen weeks)
Location: Avondale College of Higher Education
Course Content: Self-directed learning framework with face to face lectures available
Course Fee: AHCL staff $240.00 inc. GST
Recruitment Workshop
(Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff BSBHRM405)
Target Audience: This unit is compulsory for Adventist Health Care staff involved with the recruitment, selection and induction of new staff
Dates: Tuesday 12 March, Thursday 24 October
Times: 1100 – 1600
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Determining job specifications; writing and preparing job descriptions; assessing and selecting applicants; interview techniques & mock interview; policies and procedures, identifying selection criteria
Course Fee: AHCL staff $218.00 inc GST
Refresher Course for Nurses
Visit the Refresher Course for Nurses page for further information
Resus 4 Kids©
(Resus 4 Kids copyright NSW Health)
Target Audience: AHCL Staff in the following areas: Emergency Care, Childrens Ward, PACU, ICU, DPC
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module: , Paediatric Life Support for Healthcare Rescuers available on San eLearning
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex (unless notified otherwise)
Dates and Session Times:
Tuesday 12 February 1530-1700
Thursday 21 February 1300-1430
Friday 1 March 0730-0900
Thursday 7 March 1530-1700
Wednesday 13 March 0730-0900
Monday 18 March 1300-1430
Tuesday 26 March 1530-1700
Monday 1 April 1530-1700
Tuesday 9 April 1300-1430
Thursday 18 April 1530-1700
Wednesday 24 April 0730-0900
Friday 3 May 0730-0900
Thursday 9 May 1300-1430
Wednesday 15 May 0730-0900
Tuesday 21 May 1530-1700
Monday 27 May 0730-0900
Tuesday 4 June 0730-0900
Tuesday 11 June 1300-14.30
Thursday 20 June 1530-1700
Friday 28 June 1300-1430
Speaking Up for Safety
Target Audience: Current practicing clinicians in clinical areas.
Dates and Times:
Time: 15.30-16.30
Location: San Education Training Rooms, Beattie Complex unless advertised otherwise
Course Content: This one hour workshop has been designed by Cognitive Institute to assist all clinical staff in speaking up for patient safety. Attendance must be coordinated / approved by your manager before enrolment.
Course Fee: No cost
Spiritual Care Training
Target Audience: This practical and insightful training is for those seeking to become better equipped in the local or faith community, and is the gateway to join the Spiritual Care Volunteer team at Sydney Adventist Hospital.
Dates: 25th-28 June 2019
Time: 9am-3pm
Location: Sydney Adventist Hospital (exact location TBA)
Course Content: Spiritual Care training is for those seeking to develop, increase or refresh their skills. This is for individuals desiring to explore being involved directly with people in crisis either at Sydney Adventist Hospital or other contexts.
The training program is based on a course developed by Spiritual Health Victoria for those wishing to engage in volunteer spiritual care in a hospital or clinical setting.
The training will cover a range of topics including:
- Introduction to spiritual care – why are we here
- Guidelines for facilitating prayer/worship/reflection sessions
- Our stories, our journeys, our spirituality
- The caring relationship: presence, difference and listening skills
- Spiritual health and spiritual care in practice
- Other topics determined by trainer
Click here to download our flyer
Course Fee: Course Fee: $300 inc. GST AHCL Staff / Volunteers / Students: $180 inc. GST
Click here to download the application form (Applications close 10 June 2019)
Please contact Spiritual Care Services on 02 9487 9289 or via email at spiritualcare@sah.org.au for further information
Stroke Workshop
Target Audience: Nursing staff and Allied Health Professionals caring for stroke patients
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module – TBC
Date: Wednesday May 29, Wednesday 23 October
Time: TBA
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Course Content: TBA
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc GST (refunded on attendance)
Team Leader Program
Target Audience: AHCL Registered Nurses and Midwives
Dates: Wednesday 6 March, Wednesday 11 September
Times: 0830 – 1600
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Application Process:
Application form and program prerequisites must be submitted to San Education prior to enrolment. Please complete: Team Leader Program Application Form (EDU-SEM-S07)
Nursing staff supported by Management will be paid an education day to attend. Please complete a Conference – Seminar – Workshop – Business Travel Application – Form
(HRD-AHC-S06) and submit to your Manager for approval.
Course Fee: No Fee for AHCL Staff
Wound Management Workshop
Target Audience: Nursing and Allied Health Professionals
Prerequisite: Completion of eLearning module – TBC
Dates: Tuesday 26 March, Tuesday 27 August
Times: 0830 - 1200
Location: San Education Training Rooms Level 2, Beattie Complex
Course Content: Each seminar will be constructed around a specific theme. Possible topics may include but are not limited to lower limb compression, pressure injury, surgical site infection, traumatic wounds and skin tears. Presentations will be practical in their orientation and designed for ready application in the clinical arena.
Course Fee: $155.00 inc. GST AHCL Staff: $25.00 inc. GST (refunded on attendance)
