Training & Development Calendar - Remote Health … · Your learning and development is important to us Our learning and development calendar contains a wide variety of training,

D E PA RT M E N T O F H E A LT H A N D FA M I L I E S

Second Edition April 2010

People and Organisational Learning

2010Training & Development

Calendar

Your learning and development is important to us Our learning and development calendar contains a wide variety of training, targeting people from all levels and classifications within DHF with a wide variety of experiences. As an employee of DHF, your continued learning and development is important to us. The course explanations commencing on page three are colour coded to help you to identify and differentiate between them. This will also determine whom you need to contact if you have any questions.

ORGANISATIONAL LEARNING (Corporate Courses) All Regions

Administration Jenene

892 27079892 27234

CLINICAL LEARNING (Clinical Learning Courses)

Top End (Darwin, Katherine Gove & Remote) Reception 892 28747Central (Alice Springs & Tennant Creek) Reception 895 17724

OTHER CLINICAL LEARNING (Other Clinical Courses)

Please contact the relevant Coordinator noted with the course

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (Mandated OH&S Courses) Top End (Darwin, Katherine & Gove) Jan 892 27131Central (Alice Springs & Tennant Creek) Lance 892 27112

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Emergency, Disaster, Trauma Courses)

DHF Disaster Coordinator Collene 899 92743

Registration forms HE47 Application to Attend Training / Organisational Learning Enrolment form (Organisational Learning Training Courses only) can be downloaded from the People and Organisational Learning intranet site: http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/pol/trainingexternal.shtml Other opportunities for development There are a number of other learning opportunities to consider such as on the job training, rotations and coaching. There are also other more formal arrangements which staff are encouraged to take advantage of such as Study Assistance, Remote Workforce Development Grants, and other NTPS Training. And can be found at: http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/pol/trainingexternal.shtml More information in relation to what DHF offers and how to access this can be found at: http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/pol/documents/studiesassistanceguide_002.pdf Work Partnership Plan (WPP) http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/policies_procedures_forms.shtml#managing The revised WPP tool provides all staff with an understanding of the links between the Corporate Plan and individual responsibilities, as well as agreeing to the performance measures that are expected of them and the way in which they will be assessed against these. Not only does this tool provide an opportunity for quality conversations to take place but it also provides the participants with the opportunity for training and development to be discussed and agreed upon.

The Training & Development calendar is updated and issued on a regular basis. If you would like to know more about how we can help you develop the skills and abilities you need, then please give us a call. For further information on any of the training offered, (including venues and times) please contact your relevant coordinator: Your feedback regarding the calendar is valuable and helps us create a better product. Please forward any comments or recommendations to [email protected] Other training available to Department of Health and Families staff Remote Health The Remote Health Training Calendar (accessible via http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/pol/trainingexternal.shtml) aims to provide high quality clinical training and development appropriate for remote health staff to ensure that they have the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver and maintain Primary Health Care and emergency care in remote communities. Training is linked to professional development opportunities and pathways to further tertiary studies relevant to remote health practice. For further information on training or bookings please contact the Remote Educator Consultant in Darwin on 892 28607, the Remote Educator Consultant Alice Springs on 895 17725 or the Nursing Coordinators in Remote Health. NT Families & Children (NTFC) NTFC aim to deliver and facilitate high quality, contemporary and relevant training. All training provided is designed to assist in the maintenance of a robust and responsive care and protection system for children and families in the Northern Territory. Professional Development opportunities are available to NTFC’s staff, NTFC’s funded organisations, NTFC’s carers and DHF staff. For further information on NTFC’s training courses please contact the Service System Improvement Unit on 892 27089. Emergency Management / Trauma / Disaster There are a number of Emergency Management / Trauma / Disaster training options available to Departmental Staff. In addition to training listed in this calendar, more information on available training can be found at http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/disastermanagement/training.shtml If you have any questions in regard to this training please call Sharon Johnson on 894 48021

CORPORATE COURSES

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program (ACAP) Departmental Orientation & Mandatory Training

ACAP is a program that aims to provide staff with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to work effectively with Aboriginal clients in order to achieve improved health. Participants gain an introduction to Aboriginal culture and society. The session topics include culture, worldview, social history, Aboriginal kinship (extended family) and communication.

This training is recommended for all staff, particularly those working with Aboriginal people.

This is a multi-disciplinary orientation program for all new DHF staff. The orientation program is designed to cover mandatory training requirements and other relevant information that will assist employees to contribute to DHF in an efficient timeframe.

This training is a corporate requirement for all staff.

Finance for Cost Centre Managers Four Wheel Drive (4WD)

This Management Training program is designed to provide a solid base level of knowledge to Cost Centre Managers regarding the management of financial resources. This training concentrates on the mechanics of managing financial resources, the legislative framework and the management of budgets and cash flowing.

This training is Recommended for anyone responsible for budget management.

4WD training is offered to all employees who are required to travel via 4WD to remote and/or rural communities not accessible via bitumised road. This training is to ensure that those who are required to travel via 4WD have the basic 4WD competencies to ensure a safe journey. These sessions contain a practical assessment.

Recommended for staff who travel to remote and/or rural localities via 4WD.

Library Information Research and Health Literacy Training in Evidenced-Based Resources

Mediation Skills for Managers

The Library is offering training in the use of library knowledge resources. How to find the evidence you need to help with your work i.e. clinical decision making, writing guidelines and policy, professional development and education, information for projects and research. Training can be delivered in the eLearning Library at your work place or online via your computer. The content and training can be customised to suit the needs of your group. Visit our website for more information about eLearning tools, training and our orientation program at http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Library.

The mediation workshop is an introduction to basic mediation skills and is designed to develop Manager’s skills and confidence in responding to disputes in the workplace.

This training is recommended for all managers/supervisors and/or aspiring managers.

CORPORATE COURSES

Recruitment and Selection Training The Essentials of Leading People Part 1

The Recruitment and Selection Training is designed to increase awareness and understanding of the Department of Health & Families (DHF) Recruitment and Selection Policy and Guidelines. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to plan a selection process, undertake short listing processes, utilise referees effectively and an awareness of the sensitivities, considerations and support available when assessing applications from different cultures, non-English speaking backgrounds and applicants with disabilities.

This training is recommended for all staff that undertake recruitment activities.

The Essentials of Leading People Part 1 will enable participants to understand:

Legal responsibilities in relation to managing staff Human Resource Management Delegations Confidently conduct Work Partnership Plans Professional behaviour, constructive feedback and open communication The relationship between Leadership and Management


The Essentials of Leading People Part 2 The Essentials of Managing Procurement Part 1

The Essentials of Leading People Part 2 will enable participants to have an improved understanding and confidence in:

Change Management Managing Conflict Grievance Management and Managing Poor Performance


Managing Procurement Part 1 will enable participants to have an increased awareness of the:

Financial and Procurement Frameworks governing procurement activities within DHF

Procurement Principals and how they are applied

References, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures which govern Tier 1 procurement within DHF to the value of $15,000.

Anyone who is required to write Internal Requisitions, order goods and/or services, a Credit Card Holder or financial delegate responsible for signing off on procurement activity should attend this training.

CORPORATE COURSES

The Essentials of Managing Procurement Part 2

Managing Procurement Part 2 will enable participants to gain an increased understanding and ability to follow the relevant:

References, Policies, Guidelines and Procedures which govern Tier 2 procurement within DHF

DHF processes which apply to procuring goods and services to a value of $15,000 to $50,000.00

Anyone who is required to write Internal Requisitions, order goods and/or services, a Credit Card Holder or financial delegate responsible for signing off on procurement activity should attend this training.

CLINICAL LEARNING COURSES Advanced Life Support (Multidisciplinary)

There will be a variety of Adult and Paediatric Advanced Life Support programs delivered, including Instructors training, to provide the knowledge and skills to be able to safely and effectively deliver advanced resuscitation skills, in either the adult or paediatric setting, and in accordance with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) guidelines. There will be a variety of delivery modes available, as advertised or in negotiation with Clinical Learning.

Pre-requisite: BLS Competent Health professional with > 12 months experience

Please note: Applications for this course close two weeks prior to the course commencement date in order to meet the pre course reading requirements.

Mode Mode 1 (Full) Mode 2 Mode 3 (Refresher) Instructor & Assessors Training

Duration 2 days 1 Day workshop plus theoretical sessions delivered by teleconference at regular intervals

Up to 1 day 1 or 2 days

Target Group Health professionals with little or no experience in ALS and who require a comprehensive and detailed program

Remote centres with small numbers and unable to release staff

Intense program for experienced health professionals requiring an update in their ALS knowledge and skills

Health Professionals current in ALS who require the skills to teach and assess participants in ALS

Assessment During Workshop During the 1 day workshop During workshop or negotiable During Workshop

Individual ALS assessments outside of courses can be done in negotiation with Clinical Learning. It is recommended ALS competencies are completed at least every 12 months and attendance at a full ALS program should be at least every 3 years.

CLINICAL LEARNING COURSES

Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) Basic Life Support Assessors Training Workshop (Inter-professional)

The ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) course is a theoretical and practical course designed to assist health professionals develop and maintain the knowledge and practical skills to manage emergencies that may arise in maternity care.

MAYHEM CORP ARE THE ALSO COURSE PROVIDERS & COORDINATORS.

Register for this course online with ALSO (Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics) at http://www.also.net.au/.

This workshop is for Health Professionals to become proficient in assessing participants for Basic Life Support skills.

Participants must have current BLS competencies.

Note: Pre-reading BLS with AED Resuscitation Booklet.

Alice Springs workshop on request basis. Contact CLB Alice Springs on 895 17724.

Basic Life Support with/without Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) Cardiac Care Course

These sessions are in place to assist Work Units with meeting annual assessment requirements for their staff, involved in Basic Life Support. Attendees are provided with up to date information from the Australian Resuscitation Guidelines and given the opportunity to practice skills.

Suitable for all health professionals.

Please note: Applications for this course close one week prior to the course commencement date.

Introduces participants to basic ECG’s, rhythm interpretation and the management of a patient with acute coronary syndromes.

Eligibility: Health professionals with at least 12 months clinical experience and a good knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology.

Please note: Applications for this course close two weeks prior to the course commencement date in order to meet pre course work book and reading requirements.

Community Child & Family Health Continuing Professional Development Community Primary Care Professional Development Workshop

These one day workshops provide specific education for urban Community Child and Family Health Professionals.

Note: This course may have some pre reading required.

These one day workshops provide specific education for Community Primary Care Health Professionals.

Note: There may be some pre-reading required.


Clinical Teaching (Inter-professional)

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) Adult and Paediatric workshops

This course seeks to develop the unique skills of applying teaching and learning theory to clinical practice to make teaching more effective.

This program will be delivered utilising a variety of educational modalities including; presentations, case scenarios, role-play, group work and discussion forums.

Suitable for Health Professionals working in the clinical environment.

Please note: Applications for this course close two weeks prior to the course commencement date.

A training program for health professionals caring for acutely ill patients

This program focuses on early recognition of potentially life-threatening conditions and the initiation of responses that will decrease the risk of adverse outcomes.

Please note: Applications for this course close two weeks prior to the course commencement date.

ECG Advanced ECG for Beginners

This will provide the skills to interpret advance 12 lead ECG’s with a variety of conditions, including bundle branch blocks, valvular disease and pacing, and be able to apply this knowledge to enhance patient management.

Eligibility: Registered Nurses, Midwives and Medical Officers with at least 12 months clinical experience and a good knowledge of basic 12 lead ECG interpretation. Most beneficial for health professionals working within a Critical Care setting or Remote.

Pre-requisite: Introduction to ECG’s, Cardiac Care Course (or their equivalent).


This course will teach participants to interpret basic rhythm strips and identify ischaemic ECG changes. Content includes: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Components of ECG, Basic Rhythm Strips (sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular.) 12 Lead ECG changes associated with acute coronary syndrome.



Family Partnership Foundation Course (FPFC) Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)

The Family Partnership Foundation Course (FPFC) aims to assist non-mental Health workers (regardless of profession of background) to deal effectively with the psychological and social problems that arise commonly in the life of all families.

In order to work within a model of family-centred practice, workers need to be effective helpers.

The FPFC has been designed to enable participants to develop support and effective partnerships with parents who have a variety of needs that may interfere with their ability to parent effectively.

Professor Hilton Davis and colleagues from the UK developed the program. It was introduced into Australia in 2001 and the training program is now available in every state and Territory in Australia.

A one-day program aimed at improving the understanding confidence, interpretation and management of cardiotocography (CTG) & associated foetal monitoring techniques. Thus reducing the risk of adverse peri-natal outcomes.

The program utilises the RANZCOG intra-partum fetal surveillance clinical guidelines.

Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) offers this program – through Clinical Learning.

Cost TBA.

Recommended for student midwives, midwives and medical practitioners.

Note RDH requires evidence of ongoing foetal monitoring education annually

Health Promoting School Nurse Professional Development Leadership Training for Team Leaders

This three-day workshop is specifically for Health Promoting School Nurses employed in this role.

Note: There may be some pre-reading required.

A two-day workshop for Nurses who are team leaders or potential team leaders to provide them with a tool kit of knowledge and skills to assist them with their role. This includes presentations on topics such as rostering, bed management, incident reporting and models of care delivery.

Suitable for Health Professionals in the clinical setting.


Preceptorship (Inter-professional)

Preceptorship (New Graduates)

Preceptors assist new employees and students to acquire the socialisation, knowledge and skills necessary for the work place. The course will develop skills to provide clinical teaching, perform assessments, and manage necessary documentation.

This course is suitable for health professionals wanting to take on an advanced practice role, assisting new employees and students in clinical settings. It is also suitable to update preceptors who have participated in training previously or interstate.

This course is endorsed with RCNA 3LP Life Long Learning Program and is allocated 6 CNE points.

Suitable for health professionals with > 12 months experience in their field of practice.

The aim of this one day training program is to provide recently graduated RN’s/EN’s with the knowledge to acquire the skills and confidence to become effective preceptors. Preceptors assist new employees and students to acquire the necessary socialisation, knowledge and skills to function in the work environment.

This course is endorsed with RCNA 3LP Life Long Learning Program and is allocated 6 CNE points.

Suitable for new graduates only.

Preparation for Clinical Management Professional Documentation & Record Management Workshop

This two-day course will develop skills and knowledge for Registered Nurses and Midwives who aspire to become Clinical Nurse managers or are acting in the role in acute community and remote settings. It can provide useful information for current Nurse Managers.

This three-hour workshop will suit all staff who work with client/consumer records, who wish to have a clear understanding of the importance of keeping accurate, comprehensive and well maintained corporate, personnel and client records. Suitable for all Health Professionals.

Professional Portfolio Development Workshop

This one day workshop for Health Professionals will assist in the development of a professional practice portfolio.

Portfolios are required as evidence of competence for professional regulation and employment as well as continuing professional development activities.

OTHER CLINICAL COURSES

About Giving Vaccines About Giving Vaccines Assessors Training

The About Giving Vaccine workshops are delivered either as a three day workshop for RAN or a five day workshop for AHW. These workshops provide formal training in the management and administration of vaccines to fulfil requirements to section 90 protocols 29 (4A) of the poisons Act for childhood immunisation practice. Five day suitable for Aboriginal Health Workers only. Three day suitable for Registered Nurses, Registered Midwives, General Practitioners.

For course applications, please contact the AGV Coordinator on 892 27856 to ensure a place in the workshop and fax completed and approved HE47 to 892 28310

This one-day course available to Immunisation providers who have gained competency in About Giving Vaccines and wish to become AGV Assessors. This course provides knowledge and a skill required to conduct AGV clinical assessments in the workplace and complies with Mandatory requirements for all registered AGV assessors.

For course applications, please contact the AGV Co-ordinator on 8922 7856.

About Giving Vaccines Up Skilling (Refresher)

A one-day course for Nurses, Midwives and Medical Practitioners who gained a NT AGV competency between 1998 and 2007, with current immunisation experience are required to complete an up skilling session.

For course applications please contact the AGV Co-ordinator on 8922 7856

MANDATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSES Information regarding OHS courses which are not listed, can be obtained by contacting the OH&S Unit on 8922 7131

Scheduled Courses – The following courses are scheduled in each region. In addition to the scheduled dates, these courses can be delivered upon request from Work Units. Please contact the OH&S Unit on 8922 7131 to discuss specific requirements.

Aggression Minimisation & Management Emergency Wardens Chief & Floor / Fire Wardens & their delegates Training

Generic information session provided in Orientation Programs This generic information session covers the DHF Zero tolerance to aggressive behaviour, signs of aggression, triggers for aggression, defusing & disengaging techniques, reporting & recording obligations & methods, recovery phase and counselling services options.

At the end of the session nominated wardens will be fully conversant with the emergency response strategy and their roles and responsibilities within the strategy. Course content will include legislative responsibilities in relation to fire and evacuation plans, outline of detection and containment systems within buildings and physical inspection of fire panels. Details of who responds to what /who goes where, outline of events to occur in confirmed fire situation, and planning of desk top exercise to cover announcement of alarm through to all clear

OHS Training for Managers Manual Handling Resource Personnel Training

This Managers training session will cover employers & employees statutory duty of care towards all persons in the work place, Incident/Accident/Hazard reporting & investigation processes, planning, applying & monitoring Risk Management processes & principles, notifiable incidents to NT WorkSafe, applying Injury prevention strategies, managing Workers Compensation claims, return to work program & rehabilitation processes. Managers will also be made aware of the need for Workplace OH&S Induction requirements for all staff and Mandated Training in the Department of Health and Families

Provides participants with skills and knowledge to become a resource person for performing safe manual tasks in the workplace. Manual handling resource personnel can assist managers to provide a safe workplace (from a manual handling perspective) and contribute towards a manual handling program in individual work environments This training has both theoretical and practical aspects to it.

As Required – The following courses can be delivered upon request from Work Units. Please contact the OH&S Unit on 8922 7131 to discuss specific requirements.

Fire Safety & Emergency Response Awareness Session OHS Awareness General Information Session

Generic information session provided in Orientation Programs This general information session for all staff covers access & escape routes, fire fighting equipment, warning systems & their use, emergency response & evacuation plans and alarms & monitoring systems.

Generic information session provided in Orientation Programs This information session will provide participants with general information on Joint Legislative obligations & responsibilities, Departmental Policies/Procedures/Guidelines, The Four Foundation Blocks of the OH&S Management System (OHSMS) – 10 Point Plan and Reporting and Recording.

OHS Training for All Employees Safe Manual Handling Information Awareness Session

This training covers employers & employees statutory duty of care towards all persons in the work place. Incident/Accident/Hazard reporting & investigation processes, applying Risk Management processes and principles and working with injury prevention strategies. Working with employees who are on a return to work or rehabilitation program and workplace OH&S Induction.

Generic information session provided in Orientation Programs

This general information session for all staff covers the Risk Management Process, applying principles of body mechanics, stretch & flex exercises, Anatomy & physiology of spine, posture & loads, causes of injury & Injury prevention and demo & group participation of pseudo base manual tasks.

Workplace OHS Committee Training

This training covers Legislative obligations (employees & employer) relating to Workplace OHS Committees, Committee role & functions and DHF Committee reporting structure.

EMERGENCY, DISASTER, TRAUMA COURSES

Coordinate Resources Within a Multi-Agency Emergency Reponse

This unit covers the competency to bring together organisations and other resources to support an emergency management response.

Coordination refers to the bringing together of organisations and other resources to support an emergency management response. It involves the systematic acquisition and application of resources (organisational, human and equipment) in an emergency situation.

Content 1. Commence coordination 2. Establish and maintain a coordination network 3. Manage resource requirements in accordance with control requirements 4. Conclude coordination activities 5. Review coordination.

Undertake Emergency Planning

This Emergency Planning program is designed to support the achievement of the national industry competency standard Undertake emergency planning PUAEMR010A.

The unit covers the competency required to collaboratively develop new/revised emergency plans.

To aid transfer of learning, each delivery of this program will simulate a particular workplace context. While the context may vary, successful completion of the program will result in the competence to undertake emergency planning.

Unit Descriptor

The unit covers the competency required to collaboratively develop new/revised emergency plans by organisations such as: local government, emergency services or government agencies and departments; event organisers; managers of utilities, critical infrastructure or high occupancy buildings; and service providers.

The unit recognises that emergency planning requires processes and outcomes to be regularly checked, tested, revised and updated as conditions change. Planning is also seen as an important way of building the resilience of organisations and communities through their active involvement in the process.

Contact: DHF Disaster Coordinator phone: 8999 2743

There are a number of Emergency Management / Trauma / Disaster training options available to Departmental Staff. In addition to training listed in this calendar, more information on available training can be found at http://internal.health.nt.gov.au/disastermanagement/training.shtml

CORPORATE COURSES – DARWIN 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program 1 day 9 (GNP)

11, 18 4, 25 15, 28 6 (GNP) 27 10 1, 22 12

26 (GNP) 16, 23 7, 14 4, 25 2, 9

Departmental Orientation & Mandatory Training

2 days 5-6 2-3 2-3 30-31 27-28 25-26 22-23 20-21 17-18 14-15 12-13 9-10 7-8

Finance for Cost Centre Managers 1 day 22 7 9

Library Information Research and Health Literacy Training in Evidenced-Based Resources

To view our training and orientation program go to http://www.health.nt.gov.au/Library

Mediation Skills for Managers 1 day 9 18 26 27

Recruitment and Selection 1 day 26 31 7 22 1 9

The Essentials of Leading People Part 1

1 day 8 10 6 15


1 day 9 11 7 16


1 day 4 23 7, 20, 21 10 7 23 8


1 day 5 24 8, 22 11 8 24 9

CLINICAL COURSES – DARWIN 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Advanced Life Support Adults

2 days 23 - 24 5 - 6 4 - 5 30 - 1 Dec

Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO)

2 days 16-17

Advanced Life Support Paediatrics 2 days 16 - 17 10 - 11

Basic Life Support Assessors Training Course

4 hours 16 29 7

Basic Life Support with/without Automatic External Defibrillation (AED)

21

Cardiac Care Course 2 days 17 - 18 27 - 28 28 - 29 27 - 28

Clinical Teaching 2 day 5 - 6

Community Child and Family Health Continuing Professional Development Workshop *Combined

1 day *17 *7 11 *24


PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Community Primary Care Continuing Professional Development Workshop *Combined

1 day *17 *7 18 *24

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Adult Patient (ERM)

2 days 4 - 5 24 - 25 4 - 5

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Paediatric Patient (ERM)

2 days 29 - 30 23 - 24

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) – For new graduates

2 days 23 - 24 3 - 4

ECG for beginners 2 days 30 - 1 17 - 18

ECG Advanced 2 days 19 - 20

Family Partnership Training Program (FPTP)

5 days or 1 day a week for 5 weeks

7, 14, 21, 28 5 13, 20,

27 3, 10

Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)

1 day 26 or 27


PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Health Promoting School Nurse Continuing Professional Development W’Shop

5 days 27 Sep – 1 Oct

Leadership Training for Team Leaders 2 days 13 - 14 19 - 20

Preceptorship 1 day 7 14

Preceptorship – for New Grads 1 day 9 8 20 2

Preparation for Clinical Management 2 days 27 - 28 9 - 10

Professional Documentation & Record Management

3 hrs 11 29 14 22 3 8


1 day 10 13 26

OTHER CLINICAL TRAINING – DARWIN 2010 PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

About Giving Vaccines For further information and bookings contact Linda Pitts on 892 27856 – Fax 892 28310

About Giving Vaccines for AHW’s 5 days 19-23 6-10

About Giving Vaccines Assessors Training 1 day 22 10

About Giving Vaccines Up Skilling (Refresher) for AHW’s

1 day 21 7

About Giving Vaccines Up Skilling (Refresher) for Nurses

1 day 9

About Giving Vaccines Workshop for Nurses 3 days 18-20 16-18

The following courses are conducted by the Chronic Disease Educators

For further information contact Jeanette Boland 892 26990 For course bookings contact Clinical Learning Branch on 892 28757

Darwin Remote Cardiac Care Course 3 days 4-6

Diabetes for Health Care Professionals 3 days 15-17 1-3

Renal Care Coordination 3 days 17-19

MANDATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – DARWIN 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Aggression Minimisation & Management

1 ½ hrs 3 10 10

Emergency Wardens Chief & Floor / Fire Wardens & their delegates Training

1 hr 10 11 14

Manual Handling Resource Personnel Training

8 hrs 19 11 3 23

OHS Training for Managers 1 hr 4 9 15

Additional OH&S Training is available upon request. For a full list of courses available, refer to the course descriptor at the start of this document.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – DARWIN 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Undertake Emergency Planning 5 days 19-23

CORPORATE COURSES – ALICE SPRINGS 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program 1 day

13 (interns) 15, 19

5 16

4

1 22 28

19 27

17 24

22 27

19 26

16 30

14 28

11, 12 9, 14

Alice Springs Hospital Clinical Staff Orientation

1 day 13 3 3, 31 21 26 23 21 18 15 13 10 8


1 day 12 2 2, 30 20 25 22 20 17 14 12 9 7

Finance for Cost Centre Managers 1 day 23 20

Mediation Skills for Managers 1 day 1 2

Recruitment and Selection 1 day 19 18 19 29

The Essentials of Leading People Part 1 1 day 15 7

The Essentials of Leading People Part 2 1 day 16 8

CORPORATE COURSES – ALICE SPRINGS 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC The Essentials of Managing Procurement Part 1

1 day 4 10 14


1 day 5 11 17

For further information on Departmental Orientation and Mandatory training, contact Karl Herzog on 896 24274 For booking on to the orientation, mandatory training and ACAP contact Clinical Learning Branch on 895 17724

CLINICAL COURSES – ALICE SPRINGS 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) 2 days 17-18

Advanced Life Support Adult Training Mode 1

2 days 13-14 19-20

Advanced Life Support Adult Training Mode 2

1 day 0745 - 1800 28 29 28 21

Advanced Life Support Instructors workshop Adult and Paediatric

1 day 1 6

Advanced Life Support Assessors workshop Adult and Paediatric

1 day 29 20

Adult Advanced Life Support annual assessment days

1 hour 6 - 7 10 - 11

Adult Advanced Life Support annual update 2.5 hours 5 9

Basic life support with / without Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) training

2 hours

Contact Gill O’Connor 89517720, [email protected] to arrange training. Minimum number 4 BLS 45 minute information sessions are conducted in conjunction with ASH Clinical Orientation Program

Jan13, Feb 2, March 3 & 31, May 26, June 23, July 21, Aug 18, Sep 15, Oct 13, Nov 10, Dec 8 1330 - 1415

Basic Life Support Assessors Training

2.5 hours 1330 - 1600

Contact Gill O’Connor 89517720, [email protected] to arrange training. Minimum number 4

Basic Life Support Trainers Training

2.5 hours 1330 - 1600

Contact Gill O’Connor 89517720, [email protected] to arrange training. Minimum number 4

Cardiac Care Course 2 days 2 - 3 23 - 24


PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Clinical Teaching 2 days 13 -14 28 - 29

Community Child and Family Health Continuing Professional Development Workshop *Combined

1 day *10 *21 12 *9

Community Primary Care Continuing Professional Development Workshop *Combined

1 day *10 *21 30 *9

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) Adult

2 days 10 - 11 8 - 9 1-2 26 - 27

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) Paediatric

2 days 7 – 8 24 – 25 16 - 17

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) For Graduate Nurse Program students only

2 days 8 - 9

ECG Advanced 11 - 12


5 days 3 - 5 8 - 9


PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)

1 day 30

Leadership Training for Team Leaders 2 days 17 - 18

Paediatric Advanced Life Support 2 days 27 - 28 7 - 8

Paediatric Advanced Life Support Annual Assessment days

1 hour 17 - 18 1 - 2

Paediatric Advanced Life Support yearly update

2.5 hours 1330 - 1600 16 30

Preceptorship 2 days 19 - 20 19 - 20 11 – 12 4 - 5

Preceptorship New Grad 1 day 26

Preparation Clinical Management 2 days 4 - 5


1 day 6 10


3 hrs 9 5 11

OTHER CLINICAL TRAINING – ALICE SPRINGS 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC About Giving Vaccines

For further information and bookings contact Linda Pitts on 892 27856 – Fax 892 28310 About Giving Vaccines Assessors Training 1 day 16


1 day 25 15

About Giving Vaccines Workshop for Nurses 3 days 22-24 12-14

MANDATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – ALICE SPRINGS 2010


1 ½ hrs 30 8 14 30


1 hr 30 8 14 30


8 hrs 2 17

OHS Training for Managers 1 hr 30 8 14 30


EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – ALICE SPRINGS 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Coordinate resources within a multi-agency emergency response & Manage Media Requirements at a Major Incident

5 days 1-5

CORPORATE COURSES – KATHERINE 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Program 1 day 18 3 5 18

Finance for Cost Centre Managers 1 day 5

Departmental Orientation & Mandatory Training 1 day 8 10 28 28 1 17


Recruitment and Selection 1 day 14 8

The Essentials of Leading People Part 1 1 day 8



1 day 29


1 day 30

CLINICAL COURSES – KATHERINE 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Advanced Life Support 2 days 16 - 17

Basic Life Support Assessors Training Workshop

4 hrs 29

Cardiac Care Course 2 days 11 - 12

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM)

2 days 14-15


5 days TBC Expressions of interest to [email protected]

Leadership Training for Team Leaders 2 days 25-26

Preceptorship 1 day 24

Preceptorship – for New Grads

1 day 11

Preparation Clinical Management 2 days 12 - 13

Professional Documentation & Record Management Workshop

3 hrs 27

Professional Portfolio Development 1 day 28

OTHER CLINICAL TRAINING - KATHERINE 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC About Giving Vaccines

For further information and bookings contact Linda Pitts on 892 27856 – Fax 892 28310 About Giving Vaccines for AHW’s 5 days 23 - 27


1 day 23

About Giving Vaccines Workshop for Nurses 3 days 24 - 26

MANDATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – KATHERINE 2010


1 ½ hrs 8 10 28 7 1 17


1 hr 8 10 28 7 1 17


8 hrs 27 21

OHS Training for Managers 1 hr 8

Additional OH&S Training is available upon request. OH&S are available on the following dates before Orientation for either OH&S Training or Site visits/inspections:

9 March, 27 May, 6 July, 31 August and 16 November.

For a full list of courses available, refer to the course descriptor at the start of this document.

CORPORATE COURSES – GOVE 2010



1 day 27 14 14 29 29

Finance for Cost Centre Managers 2 days 17

Fire Warden Training 4 hrs 5 7 6 12

Four Wheel Drive 1 day 26 21 26 26


Recruitment and Selection 1 day 26 19


1 day 4


1 day 5


1 day 8


1 day 9

CLINICAL COURSES – GOVE 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC

Advanced Life Support 2 days 18 - 19 27 - 28

Basic Life Support Assessors Training Workshop

4 hrs 2

Cardiac Care Course 2 days 8 - 9

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) Adult and Paediatric

2 days 30 - 31 17 - 18

Fetal Surveillance Education Program (FSEP)

1 day

Leadership Training for Team Leaders / Clinical Managers

2 day 7 - 8

Preceptorship 1 day 6


3 hrs 2


1 day 3

To be advised

MANDATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – GOVE 2010


1 ½ hrs 27 14 14 29 29


27 14 14 29 29


8 hrs 13 28

OHS Training for Managers Training 1 hr 27 14 14 29 29


CORPORATE COURSES – TENNANT CREEK 2010


Finance for Cost Centre Managers 1 day 16

Four Wheel Drive 2 days This course is delivered as required. Please contact Karl Herzog on 8962 4274 to discuss.

Introduction to Disaster Management

1 day

The IDM course is intended for Counter Disaster Planning Committees and DH&F staff who are involved with disaster management, which may include Cyclones, major flooding, earthquakes or any emergency that involves a multi agency response.

The DH&F has 3 groups that are part of any counter disaster planning and operations, they are Welfare, Medical and Health Protection these groups response roles vary depending on the emergency.

This course covers the Northern Territory and Commonwealth counter disaster arrangements, vulnerability assessment and planning, hazard identification, risk analyses and assessment, and a syndicate exercise session where all these components are brought together to formulate an emergency plan.

This course is delivered as required. Please contact Karl Herzog on 8962 4274 to discuss. Mediation Skills for Managers 1 day 3

Recruitment and Selection 1 day 20

Departmental Orientation & Mandatory Training Delivered online. Please contact Karl Herzog on 892 24274 to access Online Orientation for Tennant Creek Staff




1 day 13


1 day 14

CLINICAL COURSES – TENNANT CREEK 2010

PROGRAM DURATION JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Advanced Life Support Adult Training

1 day

20

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) Adult

1 day 21

Paediatric Advanced Life Support 1 day 2

Early Recognition and Management of the Acutely ill Patient (ERM) Paediatric

1 day 3

MANDATED OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY – TENNANT CREEK 2010


1 ½ hrs 10 10


1 hr 10 10


8 hrs 4 19

OHS Training for Managers 1 hr 10 10

The following sessions are available to complete as part of the Departmental Orientation Program Online: Aggression Minimisation & Management Awareness Session, Fire Safety & Emergency Response Awareness Session, OHS Awareness General Information Session and Safe Manual Handling Awareness Session


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